Oh wait! I think I hear the Doorbell. . .
**Runs for door with excitement to see if guests are arriving**
(Yes. . . that's my Christmas tree you see. lol.)
Please. . . Come on in, it's terribly cold outside. . .
Look at all the SNOW we got a few weeks ago!!!
I'm just happy that you made it here safely!
Here, let me take your coat and I'll put it in my husband's office. Just a sec. Okay, I'm back.
Would you like something to eat?
Yes? Oh, good. . .
I've baked up a yummy dessert for you.
You don't mind having dessert first, do you?
It's my favorite PARTY PUNCH and the recipe's so simple. . .
Just Mix: One 2-liter bottle of Cherry 7-Up and 1 Can of Pineapple Juice. Yep, that's it!
You can easily double, triple, or quadruple the recipe depending on the size of your gathering. Just pour what you need into a punch bowl and add ice. It goes really fast so you needn't worry about the ice melting and diluting the punch. You could even freeze another can of pineapple juice and toss in some cut up pineapple and fresh raspberries. Just put it in a bundt pan to make a "Frozen Raspberry Pineapple Ring" that you can toss in the punch bowl just as you're ready to serve it. I think I need another cup of punch. How about you?
How are you doing? Good. I'm happy to hear that. It sure has been nice getting to know you a little better. I know you like to sew and I was just wondering. . . Have you had a chance, yet, to make any of my projects from Moda's Bake Shop? Oh, that's great! Which one is your favorite?
If you haven't seen my Moda Bake Shop Recipes you can link to them HERE.
Hey, look who's just arrived, it's one of our Special Guests. . .
**Stands up to Greet and Hug**
Let me introduce you to Melissa Mortenson from Polka Dot Chair. She's such a great person. You'll be friends in no time at all.
Did you know that she's one of the many wonderful Moda Bake Shop Chefs?
It just so happens that Melissa has designed several of my favorite projects. So when you have a minute make sure to check them out at the BAKE SHOP.
I sure hope you saved some room for more FOOD because we're headed on over to Melissa's Dinner Party at Polka Dot Chair. If any of you want to carpool I have enough seat belts for 7 people. Can any of you fit a few in your car?
Oh! I almost forgot! Before we leave. . . I want to THANK ALL OF YOU for coming to my home for dinner tonight. Hey, dessert is dinner. hehehe! lol. It's been so much FUN having you visit and share in the big CELEBRATION!!!
And one more thing. . . It's the GIVEAWAY!
Each Moda Bake Shop Chef is giving away ONE BOOK of "Fresh Fabric Treats" and ONE Moda Pre-Cut. Each Chef will choose the pre-cut they'll be giving away at their dinner party. I've chosen Fat Quarter Bundles. FQ Bundles are the best! I really love having extra fabric after making a project just so I can use the scraps in other quilts or craft projects.
Please Join me in THANK-ING Moda Bake Shop and Stash Books for generously providing the prizes for the Progressive Dinner Party. The Prize will be mailed once the books are available for shipping.
Now HERE are the RULES & DETAILS of the Progressive Dinner Giveaway!
- Please leave ONE comment on THIS POST to be entered into the Giveaway.
- The Giveaway will END on January 27th and my winner will be chosen sometime that day by a Random Integer Generator.
- Please make sure I can CONTACT you. . . especially if you happen to win.
- Moda's Progressive Dinner Grand Prize Drawing: Make sure to visit ALL of the CHEFS on the progressive dinner tour and leave a comment on their dinner post, you’ll then be entered in the drawing to win $200’s worth of Moda pre-cut fabrics along with a copy of the book "Fresh Fabric Treats"
. . . Remember Dinner will be Served . . .
. . . for 4 more Days at the Following Homes . . .
January 23rd Visit
Natalia at Piece N' Quilt
Vickie E. at Mid Ohio Knitter
on January 24th Visit
Rachel at P.S. i Quilt
Lissa at Moda Lissa
on January 25th Visit
Julie at Jaybird Quilts
The Gals at Sweetwater
on January 26th Visit
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«Oldest ‹Older 1001 – 1200 of 1262 Newer› Newest»looking forward to the book. and i've got to make some of that dessert!
So entertaining! Can't wait to see the book!
Do fat quarters really count as pre-cuts? Then they are definitely my favorite too - just the right amount of fabric to play with from each line! Can't wait for the book!
iliketoquilt@hotmail.com
Thanks for the opportunity to win. I just love precuts.
Lovely snow pics! I LOVE fat quarters too!
Oh my gosh--you're the BOOKKEEPER lady! You're famous! I've made, let's see--I don't know how many of those for Kindle covers. Bunches, anyway! You're the bomb, girl!
Dot
dminshall67@yahoo.com
Very cute. Thanks for the chance to win! Stephiepeterson@yahoo.com
Such a beautiful home; I love the green in your family room! I can't wait to see the new book; and to try out the fun projects!
star308_99@yahoo.com
Congratulations on the book. And I beleive you should eat dessert first! Looks yummy.
Thank you for inviting me into your house! I can't wait to see the book. :)
Love your Moda Bake Shop Recipes.
Thanks Moda and thank YOU for the wonderful strawberry trifle recipe.
The book looks beautiful. Can't wait.
Your home is lovely, can't wait for the book!
loved your dinner narrative; it was great ... the book looks awesome ... would love me some moda precuts ... thanks .... darlene
Cute post! Congratulations on the book!
I just love your blog! I can't believe I've never stumbled across it before! :-)
Congratulations on the book!! It looks like there are wonderful 'recipes' in it - can't wait for it to come out!
What a cute site!
Can't wait to see the book!
Thanks for hosting. I had a lovely time.
I love your Bookkeeper Moda Bakeshop project. I want to make one exactly like it (even though I don't have a Kindle or i-pad to put in it!)
Congratulations on the book and what a great blog. I feel like I could walk right into your home and feel comfortable especially with that dessert. I can almost taste it. Thank you. rpshandATnsDOTsympaticoDOTca
Yummm...strawberries
Oh my gosh, over 1000 comments! Yikes, guess I'm little late commenting. thank you for the delicious looking recipe. I'm very excited to check out the new book, it looks very inspiring.
Congratulations on the book! And your dessert looks yummy! And your home is beautiful!
pojeda (at) embarqmail (dot) com
Congrats on being in the book! Can't wait for it to come out!
I LOVE your pattern Plates For Your Table! Am printing it out right now.
congrats on the book - I love fat quarters for the same reason.
blueberryblues5(at)gmail(dot)com
Thanks for the recipes. That looks so yummy and I love strawberry anything! Can't wait to get a copy of that book!
Your blog & patterns are just fantastic !! So many great ideas. Thanks for the recipes & I look forward to the book !!
New recipes and new quilting projects with the book - hurrah!! Looking forward to checking out the book when it makes it's debut.
i am in love with your "hugs and kisses" banner... i think i am going to make it.. thanks! and congrats on being included in the book.
You are a crack up;-P Love the dessert, yummy, thanks for sharing!
WOW...January 26th is my birthday...I feel lucky!
Love this idea! I'm finding new blogs YEAH!
Never seen such an easy punch recipe, I'll have to give it a try!
ourbusylittlebunch(at)hotmail(dot)com
It's been a great way to spend a cold, snowy day in Missouri---I've loved visiting with you! I would love to have a copy of the new book--it looks delicious!
I would love to snuggle up in front of that fireplace! You have a beautiful home. Thanks for the giveaway!
Thanks for dinner! And congrats on the book!
What a warm and welcoming feeling you have given me! Browsing through your projects, I can see you're very talented, and I love your designs. I'm wondering, did you get your fabric for you window shades from Joann's? Looks just like the fabric I used to recover my son & daughter-in-laws cushions. Congrats on being included in the new Moda book!
Very exciting! Congratulations!
Congrats on getting published in the book and I love your projects!
Mmm a post about party punch and FQ bundles, can't get any better than that combo! I too love FQ Bundles for the same reason - great for a big project and always a little something left over to save those beautiful scraps - espec. since I end up giving most of my quilts away I love having a little momento left over!
Wow--great recipies! Thank you. I can hardly wait for the book to come out!
What a lovely post!!..Congratulations on the book!! and that strawberry trifle looks Yummy!!..TFS!!
Thanks for providing so many ideas.
Black and red. what a good color combination. Your projects look amazing.
You are a truly great hostess. Thanks for the fun party!
Congrats on being published Kim. Can't wait to get this book in the mail one way or another :)
what a fun post! Congratulations on the book!!
aww, your stop on the progressive dinner was so much fun! I really felt like I was enjoying dessert right in your cozy home, thanks for the stop!
Your post is very witty and charming. I love your charmed gift bags and the oddkeeper recipes! :D
Thanks!
Julie
http://sweet-quilt-n-bee-shoppe.blogspot.com/
I love your blog. this is such fun because I get to discover fun blogs I've been missing.
This book looks fantastic. Thanks for the great giveaway!
Love your blog post and thanks for welcoming us into your home!
What a fun book and blog idea!
Love your patriotic pillow tutorial. Thank you for sharing all your great ideas. Can't wait for the book to come out!
OMG dessert looks divine..........will be grabbing that recipe off the bench........
congrats on the book.......
Congrats on the book...What an honor! I've loved your projects on bakeshop and hope to see more.
you have such fun things to read and the book looks great!
So excited to see the patterns in the book. Love your blog!
The book looks great! And would love to win, of course!
Look at all those comments...Miss Popular! Can't wait to try that yummy looking dessert.
Look at all those comments...Miss Popular! Can't wait to try that yummy looking dessert.
seems a little silly to enter - but here goes!
That strawberry trifle looks gorgeous. Just what I need to see on a grey day like today!
So sorry I'm late, Hope you still have some of that yummy desert left. I think I'm going backwards on the progressive dinner but still having a great time meeting all you and enjoying your recipes. I do hope I win the drawing! I love the Moda cuts and fun packs. And yes I have tried your recipes, as I'm not a quilter, your recipes are more up my alley. Speakign of which, time to make more hearts!
Enjoy your party!
mly
molleemac@gmail.com
Cute post - very creative.
That strawberry dessert looks absolutely divine!
Here is my thank you to Moda and thanks to you of course. I can not wait to enjoy that trifle.
I cant wait to get a look at this book
I was just pointing out one of your projects to my sister the other day. thank you for sharing your work with us.
I love your blog! Sew creative! Hope to win the book!
umm that dessert looks AHMAZING!
Thanks for a chance to win some Moda fun. New to your blog, your designs are so cool.
Cute post! Great pics.
Does anyone else have problems finding where to make a comment and the websites always crash my browser. I love the projects but it is a lot of work to get at them and not sure it is worth the headache.
nice blog and book should be good
LOVE the way you welcomed us into your home! So sweet of you to ask us in! I think I may have a new favorite dessert in the making!! I have saved every single one of your Moda projects ALREADY before today! Thank you for sharing yourself! Can't wait to get the book and start my Christmas presents!!
I loved having dinner at your house - so welcoming! Your ideas are inspiring and I can't wait to try some that you have on MBS. Thanks for the opportunity to learn about MBS. Smiles, Sarah Anderson
The book looks great!
I love your hugs and kisses banner. I can't wait to see the book!
I love strawberries. lovely book, cong. thank you for this chance. hugs
I love strawberries!!!
This is awesome. Thanks for sharing. I'm excited to see the book.
Strawberry truffle...yum!yum! Just have to remember to wash my hands before I tought the fabric!
I am really enjoying this dinner. Congratulations on being in the book.
Congrats on being published! The books looking pretty sweet!! :)
I just found your Valentines hugs and kisses banner the other day! I love it! I wasm looking for a fun banner for February! thank goodness for sizzix right! I'll have to let you know when I get it done! Thank you for the fun sewing ideas! you are very creative! good luck with the book full of Fun! I can't wait to see it!
I'm excited to see all these designers in one place.
I love all the pictures that accompanied your post! That dessert looks divine! Congratulations on being a part of the book.
thetottery(at)gmail(dot)com
Congrats on the book! I can't wait to read it!
Oh, Yum! I always say eat desert first so you don't try to stuff it on top of dinner and over eat.
Congratulations for being asked to participate in this book! and thanks for sharing your talent with the rest of us!
Blessings
I love your hugs and kisses banner! I am so making that for valentines at my house! Thanks for sharing, and I can't wait to see the book!
I love your house!! ...and what a tasty dessert.
Thanks for the chance to win.
Can't wait for the book. Congrats on being published, and good luck to everyone!
That trifle looks amazing! I'll definitely have to try that sometime. YUM! Can't wait for the book...I'm just in love with moda!
First time I have visited your blog. This was a sweet post. I love your patriotic pillow! I will probably try it out!
Cant wait for the book to be released! YAY!! Congrats
Enjoyed your post....very funny.
Congrats on getting to participate in such an awesome book! And I absolutely adore your apron! Too cute!
Would love to win! Thanks. The book looks fabulous.
Mmm, that trifle looks mouthwatering!
ecisley@comcast.net
Umm..YUM! That strawberry trifle looks so yummy. The fabric and projects look just as tasty! thanks1
Loved your post and pictures. Congrats on the book.
What a welcoming feeling entering your home. You have a lovely home! And the dessert, love to start right off with Dessert, nothing wrong with that! I checked out your projects and love the I GOT MAIL. I am going to make one for my kids this valentines day!
Thanks for the hospitality!
How fun is this? Thanks for having us...the snow is beautiful..just keep it there :) Lisa in Texas
Thank you so much for the opportunity to win, and that strawberry trifle looks AMAZING!
Aloha from Kaua`i!
Love your blog: I'm making the Strawberry Trifle as soon as strawberries are in season.
Congratulations on being published!
No worries, we just took our tree down yesterday. It went up later than usual and I was just not ready to say goodbye to Christmasness. Love the apron! Congratulations! ~Kelly
unDeniably Domestic
love your site - it is my first time - I'll be back - congratulations.
I would love to have those MODA precuts as I couldn't get them here in my country (other than by ebay or online). So I am joing the wagon for the giveaway!
Would love the book too!
I love trifle! My grandmother used to make it special for Christmas and all the kids would line up to be sure to get some! Thank you for sharing your recipes and designs.
All the best.
Congratulations on the book. Can't wait to see it! tasha(at)neodev(dot)com
Your house looks so cheery and that dessert looks amazing, when can I come visit?
Thanks for the enthusiastic welcome to your warm and cozy home. I'm always in favor of having dessert first!
I'm so excited about your book. congratulations, I have hundred of pieces waiting to sew those beautiful quilts
I am sooo excited about the book. I've only been quilting a couple of years and I love all the projects I have tried from MBS. Congrats for your contribution!
Well done. It's so exciting. I can't wait for a copy!
lexilucas@gmail.com
Thanks for sharing! Your dessert looks delicious! Good luck with the book. It looks like a winner!
Yummy trifle. I love your apron..sweet. Congrats of being a moda chef.
Sew much fun! :D
Great recipes and a fun blog hop! It's always good to start with dessert!!!
Love Moda Bakeshop and am looking forward to this new book. Thanks for the giveaway!!
i would love to get this book
Your post made my smile, thank you.
Your blog is so inspiring so thank you again.
Thanks for the chance.
love me :-)
Congrats! Must be such a great feeling seeing your name in the book with such great people.
The dessert looks yummy and I love your moda bake shop projects.
Deb S.
Thank you Moda Bake Shop and Stash Books for a fun giveaway.
Thank you for serving my favorite kind of dinner!
this all sounds so fun!
Thanks for such a fun post!
Great post! Very creative! Thanks for inviting me. I'd love to win that book to have all those wonderful projects at my fingertips! Pls enter me. I'm loving the dinner! debgiro at wildblue dot net
What a great blog. Thanks for inviting me.
What a yummy recipe! Thank you for doing such a great giveaway!!!
I LOVE that bunting...so creative! Thanks for the chance!
You have a beautiful blog! Glad I just found it! The recipes and book sound great!
Love your blog and your style of writing. This is such a great way to see blogs that I wasn't aware of. Thanks!
COngrats to you on the book !!! Can't wait to see it in person. And thanks so much for the recipe what a fun idea this was :)!!!!
xoxo Terrie
I like fqs too--but I think my favorite is layer cakes.
Congrats on the book!
What a lovely home - can't wait to make that strawberry trifle!
great site. great giveaway. i shall be back
Dessert first is always best. Your's looks great. Can't wait to see your project in the book. Thanks.
Congrats on the book! I love the dresden table set you did for the Bake Shop - it's on my VERY LONG to do list! Thanks for the chance!
That strawberry dessert looks AMAZING! Looking forward to the book.
I've made some of your projects from Moda!
Wow - I went looking for quilt blogs and fresh ideas and at my first click found this progressive dinner - I'm so excited! What fun!
Congrats!
The strawberry trifle looks delish and thanks for the punch recipe!
Wonderful blog!
This book looks like it has so many fun projects!
That trifle looks so yummy! And I love your patterns. I have downloaded a couple of them from the bake shop in the past.
wow...this is fun....I hadn't visited your blog before!!!
Im not normally keen on trifle but yours looks lovely ^.^
Caroline~
Yum...Stawberry Trifle...what else needs to be said? Congratulations on the book! I'm excited to see your project!
Loved the dessert and the punch! Thanks for having me
Congratulations on being in the book! I loved how you wrote your blog entry ... it really felt like walking into your home. Thanks for hosting this giveaway!
Congratulations on being published!!!
congrats on the book
Wow! You have such a lovely home, and it's decorated like I dream of my house being able to look! Are you sure that those aren't just pictures from a magazine? :) Wowie!
Thanks for hosting the dinner and giveaway! Hope I can win!
Jacque in SC
quiltnsrep(at)yahoo(dot)com
Thanks for the yummy dinner!
I loved the wonderful invitation to your home. Congrats on being in the MODA book.
congratulations on the book. it's very exciting!
What fun to host a dinner party. Thanks for sharing your home with us.
Thanks for inviting me into your home. I think I may NEED to make that dessert today. Oh and congrats on the book. I am getting so excited to see what on the inside.
Love the recipe, and ALWAYS I love your blog!
Cheers,
Dionne
I've been following the other dinner party hosts, and you have such a cute way of presenting this! Congrats on the book -- can't wait to get my hands on it. :)
Congrats on your book!! Loving your blog...and looking forward to trying your yummy looking dessert.
Ly
lyannab@gmail.com
PS - I love your blog!
I love the hugs and kisses banner, too! Congratulations on being in the book!
Thanks for the invite - had such a lovely visit! It was a perfect opportunity to thank you "in person" for the Charm Gift Bag project. I've made several and they've all been warmly received. Can't wait to see what else you've made :)
I love trifles and usually make a pumpkin or peach. So I will be trying your strawberry one. Thank you so much for the recipe. I love your You Got Mail recipe and will be making one in the coming weeks. Congrats on the book.
Love your snow photo! Hope you are staying warm! Love the variety of your projects in the Bake Shop!
I like your bookkeeper.
What a wonderful hostess, your bake shop goodies are "yummy".
What a lot of thought you put into this post! Great job! And the food! Maybe I can stop by if I'm ever in Utah. I'll bring along Pride & Prejudice (the 6 hour bbc version, of course!) to watch while we indulge in dessert & coffee....
Congrats on being published. Cheers!
I think I'm going to go make some trifle! YUM! Congrats on the book! It looks amazing!
mcevans 24 at gmail dot com
Makes me want to keep coming back over and over. Glad to have found your site through the progressive dinner!
Love the Valentine hearts. Wish I had time to make some this year. It would be so fun. Thanks for the fun post and congrats on the book!
Your post made me smile. I love the pic of you opening the door and greeting your guests. Fabulous! Congrats on the book!
I LOVE fresh strawberry desserts! Mmmm!
The book looks fun! I can't wait to take more peeks at it.
centrej@gmail.com
Thanks for sharing your great "recipes" on Moda Bake Shop. I look forward to seeing the book and all the new ideas it will offer.
Everything looks sooooo inviting, your home, your dessert, your projects. Thank you and wish me luck in the drawing.
I love the idea of this book! Thanks for sharing your pretty home, too!
Such a welcoming blog!! thanks for having us over!!
That trifle looks unearthly delicious!! Practically drooling in the office here....
Your blog is so fun...I have a feeling you have such a sense of humor! Congratulations on being published in the book....I am really looking forward to seeing it once it comes out!
I love the conversational tone of your writing! Your projects look terrific. I'm so glad I found you. I'm bookmarking you, Dearie.
Love the MBS Progressive Dinner! I’m always looking for projects to use all these pre-cuts I keep compulsively buying. Thanks for the recipes.
Deanne
Wow, you're a great hostess.
Can't wait to get my hands on this book...sure would be nice to get a fq bundle along WITH it!
I love you entry for this! So inviting - and I'm siked to have found your site. Congratulations on the book. Looking forward to reading it!
I am completely awed by the number of responses/comments you have received for your giveaway. Amazing! I'm new to your blog and love it!
Looks like such a great book, thanks for the chance to win!
What a wonderful post! You were a delightful Hostess! Thank you. :)
Recipe looks wonderful! Cannot wait for the book to come out!
I always love your blog ~ but this is really a fun event!
Cheers,
Dionne
you posted a trifle recipe! yay!!
OK, I just put on weight looking at that strawberry trifle. Can't wait to see the book.
Great recipe! Thanks for sharing - I LOVE strawberry desserts. Your sewn 'recipes' are great too.
I love all your projects, my fav is probably the bookkeeper strip pieced clutch. Your color design always grabs me.
I love this book and your website. Can't wait to get it!
So happy for you about being included in the book. I SEW enjoyed your post...lots of smiles!
Rebekah
I love the recipe...yummy!!!! great house..we got snow up here in Canada...so much snow that it's half way up the side of the house!
Cheers!
Love the recipes. What a fun giveaway. Bonnie in Iowa
How lovely! Thanks for having us over. I can't wait to see the book. I'm hungry for strawberry trifle and beautiful fabric!
I think that I would love eating dinner at your house!
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