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Free Patterns Piece Quilt Blocks USING YOUR HOOP!
Did you know you can make REAL, ACTUAL quilt blocks with your hoop???? With my technique you'll end up with 3, 4 or 6" finished blocks. No experience needed. Detailed, pictorial instructions are included. |
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Italian Knot
Cookies Tell Us About ItThis recipe came from my maternal great-grandmother who came here from Italy soon after she married with a couple of children in tow, More were born here. She always made these for the holidays, but I remember them most during the Christmas holidays. There always seemed to be a never ending supply. Ingredients
DirectionsMix in large bowl and set aside: flour, Crisco, sugar, baking powder. Mix in smaller bowl: eggs, milk, lemon, anise extract. Add wet mix to dry mix. Blend as best as possible. Turn onto floured surface and kneed until smooth (may need to add a bit more flour to the surface), about 2 minutes. Form ball shape, cover in waxed paper, and refrigerate at least an hour. I have refrigerated overnight with success. Use a a walnut size or little larger ball and roll out to make a pencil shape and length. Make a knot as if making the first knot of shoe tying. Place on ungreased cookie sheet. (They can be placed fairly close together because they don't spread, but puff up a little.) Bake at 325 degrees for about 20 minutes, until very light tan. Cool. Make a "frosting" of confectioners sugar and water (thick is better than thin) and dip into colored nonpareils. These can be frozen prior to frosting! CommentsI am currently participating in a few swaps and love it! But my favorite quilt is still my first one. It was entirely cut, pieced, and quilted by hand. It is filled with lots of love and heart as well as frustration. It is a constant reminder of my love for quilting, how much I have learned, and the quilters I have met in my journey! Name:
Bonnie Brodmerkle
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