I just returned from teaching in Liberty, New York. When I arrived at the hotel there were lots and lots of men with guns and they were all in camo!. Had me a little concerned. However, since my dad was a big hunter I was pretty sure what was happening. But, when you pull into a Days Inn and see guns being carried into the hotel….well, it’s a little disconcerting. I confirmed with the hotel registration desk that the next morning was opening day for deer hunting in New York. OK, so all’s well. Two ladies from the guild, Joanne and Cheryl, picked me up at the hotel. We had never met before and they said they knew it was me because I was the only person in the lobby not dressed in hunting attire.
We had a very delightful meal and the next day I taught a workshop for the Calico Geese Quilt Guild. What a nice group of ladies. They had a potluck lunch. Everyone brought something to share. The food was excellent. I say it all the time. Quilters know how to cook. I asked Joanne if she would share her egg salad and brownie recipe. Outstanding! Both of them. Apparently Joanne is known for her egg salad. She has chickens and I gather the secret to the recipe is her fresh eggs. Joanne shared her recipes with me. They are at the end of this blog. This was one of my trips were I forgot to take photos. I hate when I forget to take photos. It’s just that sometimes I am so on task that I forget about the photos. You can find out more about the Calico Geese Quilt Guild at http://www.quiltguilds.com/new-york.htm
Here are some more photos from the International Quilt show in Houston. I loved this little bug. Well, it was actually pretty big. I’d run the other way if I ever saw a bug this big but in a quilt I love it. The name of the quilt is “Our Divine Miss Beetle” and the maker of this quilt is Sonia Grasvik from Seattle, WA.
“Tiger Eyes” was made by Patt Blair of Mt. Baldi, CA. Fantastic face.
Just look at this amazing miniature quilt. It is called “Mission Impeccable”. For me it would have been mission impossible! How does one pick up those small pieces? The maker was Kumiko Frydl from Houston, TX. The ribbon is almost bigger than the quilt. Fabulous. As you can see from the ribbon it won first place in the miniature category.
This next quilt was made by Hollis Chatelain and the name of the quilt is “Innocence”. It won the Viewer’s choice award.
Here is a close-up shots of Hollis’ quilt. The quilting shows many faces.
Joanne’s Egg Salad
1 dozen hard boiled eggs, peeled and chopped. Add a good squeeze of honey mustard, 2 heaping spoons of sweet pickle relish, and mayonnaise, salt and pepper to taste.
Joanne’s Easy Turtle Bars (makes 30 bars)
1 pkg chocolate cake mix
1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, melted
1/4 cup milk
1 cup semisweet choc chips
1 cup chopped pecans
1 jar (12 oz) caramel ice cream topping
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly coat a 9 x 13 pan with non-stick cooking spray.
Combine cake mix, butter and milk in a large bowl. Stir until well blended. Spread 1/2 of mixture in the bottom of the pan.
Bake 7 to 8 minutes. Sprinkle chips, half of the pecans over crust. Drizzle caramel over this. Top with spoonfuls of remaining batter. Sprinkle with remaining pecans.
Bake 18 to 20 minutes or until top springs back when lightly touched. (Caramel center will be soft) Cool completely in a pan on wire rack. Cut into bars.
Thanks again Joanne for sharing these wonderful recipes!
I’ll share more quilts from Houston in the next blog.