Tim and I have had one of those rare weekends that we stayed home… alone. Doesn’t happen often, and it is also the beginning of a week long vacation for Tim. YAY! Being behind after the trip to the kids, I finally got Halloween put away, and we decided to kind of skip over …
How to Cut Out Wood
Below are the general directions on how to cut out wood and prepare it for finishing. You will need to use a scroll saw, a dremel, and sandpaper. I consider myself to be a novice woodworker, and do not offer advice on how to actually use the equipment necessary to complete these projects. I highly recommend you read the machines’ owner manuals to …
Two Pumpkin Bread Recipes
We received 2 recipes for pumpkin bread. When comparing the 2 recipes, they were nearly identical, except one recipe made 1 loaf and the other made 2 loaves. There were also some slight variations in the spices. Neither recipe included a photo, so when I had this THING this week, I decided to bake each …
Pumpkin Muffins and Pumpkin Pancakes
Here are a couple of totally yummy sounding recipes, with the added benefit of having gluten free, vegan options. They were shared by Ella, at the lovely blog Lifeologia. She offered two different recipes, and when I had a hard time deciding which to share, I opted for both! I am especially fascinated with the …
Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Cookies
When I received this recipe, I thought, okay, I’m in heaven now. Pumpkin and chocolate chips! These sound so wonderful I can’t wait to try them. But what really got to me, was Hallie’s account of the first time she tried them. How many wonderful memories have food, family and friends intertwined? Moments that nurious the …
Pumpkin Scones
pumpkin recipes I was absolutely thrilled to see this recipe, shared by Sonia at Fledgling’s Hollow. New to blogging, but certainly not new to baking, not only does Sonia share her recipe for the scones, but gives wonderful directions to cook fresh pumpkins. Enjoy the recipes and make sure you stop by Sonia’s blog Fledgling’s Hollow and take …
Pumpkin Recipe Marathon!!!
At the end of October we invited readers to share their favorite pumpkin recipes. Because the markets are overflowing with the fall harvest right now, it makes sense that pumpkin is such a common ingredient in fall cooking. The smell of spicy pumpkin dishes always makes me think of cool autumn days, and of family, friends and the holidays. Our plan was to …
Poinsettia Applique Block
Does this poinsettia look familiar? Of course it does. It is the same design used on our Poinsettia Garland, except in a 2 dimensional applique format instead of a 3 dimensional flower. You know how we are always talking about thinking “outside the block” when using our applique blocks? In other words, by enlarging or …
Amish Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls with Caramel Frosting
We would like to share another pumpkin recipe, this time from Patty at Morning Ramble. She first shared this on her blog back in 2006. I”m very excited to try this recipe because I’ve never made a yeast bread with pumpkin. I don’t know about anyone else, but these look incredible. I can’t wait to try them. …
Holiday Give Away – Poinsettia Garland Kit
EDIT: The contest is now closed. The winners will be announced Monday, November 15. Good luck to all! Back in 1980 I first caught a glimpse of a fabric garland in the book Treasury of Christmas Crafts and Foods. It was a large garland, strung around an entire room, and I vowed to make it. Well, …
Poinsettia Garland
Directions are for a garland approximately 9′ long comprised of 7 sections of roping and 6 poinsettias. Each roping section is approximately 18″ wide so you can design your garland to meet your needs. The 2 outer ends of my garland do not have flowers, but depending on where you use your garland, you may …
Pumpkin Cake
Do you have a favorite recipe using pumpkin? Tis the season to spread pumpkin cheer far and near! If you would like to share a recipe, just follow these guidelines: Email the recipe to weefolkart@yahoo.com . Include a little anecdotal background. Attach a photo. If you have a blog and would like us to stop …