Saturday, January 22, 2011

Welcome to Dinner

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.

I understand you had dinner at John and Monica's house last night. How are they doing? Well, I hope! Let's go in the family room now so, you can sit by the fire and get warm while we wait for more guests to arrive. . .


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?


Excuse me, but. . . did you have a question? Oh yes, it's called Strawberry Trifle and it's one of my family's favorite desserts. I made several copies and left them HERE on the kitchen counter if you'd like one. Just remember to pick it up before you leave. Would you also like a glass of punch? Yes?

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
The Gals at Sweetwater

on January 26th Visit

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Gigi's Thimble said...

KIM, I really wanted to tell you congratulations last night when I saw you at the guild. I'm so excited for you and I have to tell you (& I think you know this already) but I love your advent quilt. And your banners and well, you're just awesome. And, I love your apron in the first photo. Could it be any cuter?!? :)

Claudia said...

I think I would like to come to dinner every night. What a great dessert. I sure can't wait to see that book.

Linda said...

Thanks for the great recipes. Looking forward to the book. Love your designs for the Bakeshop.

craftytammie said...

I'll have to remember that punch recipe for our next get together! two ingredients, I should be able to handle that! :)

the girlfriend gap said...

I love Moda Bake Shop! Sorry to have to eat and run! the Strawberry trifle was delicious! I am a little behind on visiting all the other chefs and tomorrow all the fun is over so need to hurry on. Lovely valentine projects of yours at the shop. i'll be checking them out later:)the book looks yummy too. thank you for a chance to win! Janita

Kristin said...

such fun! My family would LOVE that dessert!

Breck Mom said...

I'm just loving this progressive dinner format! Can't wait to get my hands on the new book as well.

Anonymous said...

I can't wait to get a copy of this book. It looks Delish!

Brenda said...

Thanks for dinner- and for the recipes/pattern :).

rebecca said...

Congratulations on the book... it looks like it is going to be so fun! Thanks for the chance to win.

Sylvia said...

You have made me feel so welcome. Love the dessert. Congrats on the book.

Anonymous said...

What a great post! I love your tutorials.

MaeveM

Katherine said...

Dessert is dinner... mmm... and your dinner looks delicious! Yum!

Thanks for the great recipe and I'm crossing my fingers to win a copy of what promises to be a lovely, inspiring book.

Jessica said...

Yum--that trifle looks tasty! Thanks for hosting such an amazing giveaway!

sushy said...

Time out for the dinner. The Fresh Fabric Treats would be great to browse through.

Unknown said...

I am so excited for you and look forward to the projects in the book.

Garilyn S said...

That was a fun post to read! Thanks for being a part of this dinner and for the easy punch recipe.
blessed.mama4 at yahoo.com

DonnaCME said...

Thanks so much for this "dinner" and the giveaway! Such fun...!!

Karen said...

I love your tutorials on Moda Bake Shop. My favorites are the coupon clutch, plates for the table and next in my line up of things to do is you've got mail.

Bonnie said...

Delicious dessert!

Love the party--and thanks to the hosts and to Moda Bake Shop and Stash Books! Great idea!

SoozeM said...

Thanks for a great recipe, can't wait until the book is released!

Anonymous said...

Ooh, I love your food recipes as much as your fabric ones! Thanks for sharing them!

Megan said...

Haha, I NEVER mind having dessert first! I absolutely love your dresden plate tutorial - it's the tutorial that convinced me that dresden plates aren't so scary after all. Thanks for all the hard work you do!!

africanaussie said...

count me in!

The Lawrences said...

How exciting!! Loving this more and more! joelisa@hotmail.com

Lauren H said...

Hope to win a copy of this book . . . and if not, I'll buy one when it is released! :o)

Congrats and thanks for the giveaway!!!

Louisa said...

Thanks. Books looks awesome.

Anonymous said...

Thanks for sharing these fab recipes. I need to come to your house for dinner more often!

Also, gotta make me one of those bookkeepers - too cute!

snohpat@yahoo.com

Unknown said...

I love love love love trifle. what a great recipe for this progressive dinner.

Jen O said...

Love your post. I feel so welcome in your beautiful home, and I've never even met you! :-)

Mary Sunshine said...

Oh! I love the plates for your table!

Q said...

I love so many of your MBS (and tutorials on your blog) projects especially that dresden plate one, I was just reading how to get 3 petals for the plate out of a charm square and am going to play at making the table runner some time this week! Congratulations on your book and I would so love to dive into that strawberry trifle (head first!)

Faby said...

thanks for having us for dinner, congrats for the book.

Ducks and Rabbits said...

Thanks for the chance to win :)

Tami said...

Congratulations! I love your blog and all your great and creative ideas.

tami.cam@hotmail.com

Tami said...

Congratulations on being included in this exciting new book. I love your blog and creativity.

tami.cam@hotmail.com

alison said...

i love the hugs and kisses banner!! so cute! congrats on the book!

Chris and JJ Jacobs said...

My favorite project is the "plates for your table" I have had my eye on that for a while, but haven't had a chance yet to make it. It's on my lengthy to do list :)
jenniferjunejacobsatgmaildotcom

Beverly said...

I am new to your blog and enjoyed visiting! Thank you for your inspiration. Congratulations on your new book coming out.
Beverly in WA state

Little Bluebell (Adrianne) said...

Thank you Kimberly, Moda and Stash. I'm having so much fun!! : )

Patricia said...

The book looks fabulous! Congrats at being part of this.

Lixa said...

the dessert looks fabulous!

anno said...

That trifle is to die for...it looks amazing.
Congratulations on getting published - can't wait to try out the projects
I'm Anne from pugglecraft
http://bitsofthing.typepad.com/pugglecraft

Christine said...

Love Moda fabrics and the MBS. The new book looks fabulous.

Liz said...

Congratulations and I would LOVE a slice of that trifle.

Hilde said...

Congratulations on the book!

Angela said...

Wow, I feel like one of the family after being invited to your house. I love it. Thank you for your beautiful patterns on the MBS site. My favorite is a toss up between the faux cami and the dresden table runner. Wish me luck.

Micki said...

What a neat book!
Congrats to you!
Micki

Crystal Hendrix said...

Congratulations!! I am so happy for you!! Jealous too! But I love your post! So unique!!

Melissa said...

Yeah, so fun! Congrats on the book!

Heather H said...

can't wait to see the book! It looks amazing!

b said...

Stay warm with all the snow!

b.

Riain said...

The book looks seriously awesome. Well done!

Marci Girl said...

Wow! This is an insane amount of comments! I would love to win some FQ's! Great giveaway, and I loved your post, too cute!

marcijdebetaz (at) hotmail (dotcom)

ms.hungrymungry said...

Yummm. Thanks for the trifle :)

moonsword said...

Thank you for the great giveaway! I found your You've Got Mail project and just love it!

RaeLyn said...

Love your blog and your beautiful home! (oh and the food and bake shop recipes were fabulous!) Thanks for inviting me in!

Kim said...

Oops! So sorry I'm late! I hope nothing's dried out while you waited for me! Your home is quite lovely and you're such a gracious hostess! Thanks for inviting me!

Austysmum said...

THat desert is making me DROOL! THanks for haviung us for dinner. Can't wait to see the book!

OneHotMoma said...

I can't wait to see the book! Your post was so much fun to read! I will be spending lots of my spare time checking out all the fun things you have here!

Deborah in Atlanta said...

What is a "Danish Dessert recipe" that is called for in your Strawberry Trifle dish? dmj53(at)hotmail(dot)com

Lynn said...

What treat to learn alitte bit about you and be invited into your home. It is nice to put a face with the Moda Bake Shop recipes, you are amazing! I loved all of your patterns. Thanks again for sharing! Lynn

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