Wednesday, September 29, 2010

The Edge Blog Hop

Welcome to day 3 of Pat Sloan's Cutting Edge blog hop! I'm so happy to be a part of the fun!

I had a chance to test out a few of the new Cutting Edge rulers by Sullivan's and Pat Sloan. They have a sharpening edge on one side, so it sharpens your blade while you cut. They are non-skid without having those little grippy feet, which is great, because I don't care for grippy feet on my ruler! Another great thing I like about them is that they are so straightforward...as in they don't have a zillion little hash marks per inch. Simple is good! My most favorite thing, which is probably really silly, is the size of this little one...it's 4.5" x 8.5". I've used it a ton already. I work with lots of little pieces and this is the perfect size for trimming off ends and odd bits. In fact, it's my new favorite tool! Being a left handed quilter, the cutting edge didn't get utilized a ton, maybe one cut out of every 10? But being a lefty in a right handed world...it's nothing that I can't handle. :)
Now, I'm not a gadget girl. In fact, I completed my first quilt using my friend's rotary cutting supplies. I wasn't sure if I would get really "into" quilting, (are you all laughing now?) so I didn't want to invest in the supplies until I made a quilt totally on my own. This is the little test quilt that I made.


I cut it out using a cardboard template and scissors. It measures 30" square. I tied it with perle cotton and added buttons at each intersection. It's quite...humbling...to look at my color selections. Like Jackie, my tastes sure have changed! I guess that makes sense, though, because it was 10 years. I guess we all have to start somewhere, and I'm glad I have this reminder of where I started. (Although I must confess, I have thought about throwing out this old thing a few different times over the years.) After finishing this quilt, without the use of any rotary cutters or mats or rulers, I acquired some rotary cutting supplies and kept on quilting. (Like you couldn't have predicted that!) And I am so thankful to be quilting with useful tools like rulers, mats and rotary cutters!

Pat requested that we share a recipe, too. It just happens that over the weekend, I tried out a new to me recipe for pumpkin bars. Oh, my, are they dangerous! If you make these, make sure you have about 47 of your closest friends over to help you eat them, or you may be tempted to finish off the pan yourself. If you want to start by licking the frosting right off the top of your bar, by all means, go right ahead. My daughter does and she recommends it!


Pumpkin Bars

2 cups flour
2 cups sugar
1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice
1 tablespoon cinnamon
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 (15 oz) can solid pack pumpkin
3/4 cup vegetable oil
4 eggs, beaten
3 oz cream cheese, softened (i used a little bit extra, because you can't go wrong with more cream cheese)
6 tablespoons butter, softened
1 teaspoon milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups powdered sugar

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Mix the flour, sugar, pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large mixing bowl. Stir in the pumpkin, oil and eggs. Spread in a greased 10" x 15" baking pan. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the edges pull from the sides of the pan. Let cool. Combine cream cheese, butter, milk and vanilla in a medium bowl. Beat at medium high speed until smooth. Add the powered sugar, beating constantly until it is of spreading consistency. Spread over the cooled bars. Chill, covered, until serving time. Serves 48.

Yum!

Ok, now back to the rulers....

If you would like to win a complete set of the rulers, you must to leave a comment on ALL the featured blogs on their day. Make sure your comment is on the blog hop post, not just any post from that week.

Comments will be open on each stop of the blog tour through Sunday.
The schedule is below:

Mon Sept 27

Tues Sept 28

Wed Sept 29
Amanda Jean

Thur Sept 30

Fri Oct 1

Sat Oct 2
Good luck and happy commenting! :)
You can also purchase the rulers here.

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Jen said...

Sounds delicious! Cant wait to try the pumpkin bars! And the rulers!

Michelle said...

Thank you for hosting such a great giveaway

Karen in Tucson said...

Your first quilt is finished and you have moved well on!! Looks cute for the first one. I Love the rulers and hope I win! Am anxious to get some pumpkin and make the bars! Happy Fall.

Anonymous said...

Hey I'm a Lefty Too!! Your quilt looks pretty good for a first. I'm gonna try the pumpkin bars tonight. Thanks

Hannele said...

Thank you for a marvellous giveaway!

Erin @ Why Not Sew? Quilts said...

I made my first quilts with cardboard templates too. Needless to say I LOVE my rotary cutter. I'm afraid to try the pumpkin bars but I will, of course. I will definitely wait for a time when company is coming. I ♥ pumpkin!

Marcia W. said...

This is a win win - pumpkin bars and self sharpening rulers! I've followed this ruler hop because saw them in a magazine and wanted to learn more. Thanks for this.

emily and logan said...

your first quilt definitely turned out much better than mine. :)

love those rulers!!

Quilt Blogger - LinDUH said...

Love that delicious recipe, everyone needs to have a piece today :) yum! yum!
Can hardly wait to WIN them rulers, we all need recycling in our Lives, by recycling blades at the same time as cutting fabrics ;)

amroth98 said...

Thanks for the recipe. I LOVE pumpkin bars!! I'd love to have a rule or two but a whole pack?! If it weren't for rulers, I probably would NOT still be quilting today. I don't have that kind of patience.
Amy R (IL)

Anna @FreshDewDrops said...

These rulers look awesome, but not as awesome as the pumpkin bars.

M and M plus 3 said...

Pumpkin bars sound really good. It's that season. I may have to try your recipe. Thanks

Sandy said...

The pumpkin bars look good. first guilt was cute too.

BillieBee (billiemick) said...

Good recipes and a giveaway....wow

Linda said...

Yum...pumpkin pie in a bar! Sounds delicious. Always fun to see an accomplished quilter's first quilt...thanks for sharing! It gives all of us hope!

Judy in Michigan said...

Interesting note about left handed quilters (I am one also) but fortunately, I can cut with either hand (lucky me). Your recipe sounds divine - thanks!! Even though your first quilt had "dated" colors, the little buttons sure made it a cute quilt! Good job! Glad you kept at it.

tellad said...

Hubby would love this recipe! Your first quilt brings back memories of my first "quilts" as I made 4! Love the chance to win these rulers! Thanks! Teri Dingler

Debbie said...

Quilting, cooking, throw in my family and things don't get much better!

Linda in Calif. said...

Oh please don't get me started on the pumkin bars - I have a real weakness for pumkin. As for the rulers, oh boy would I love to own at least one!!

pinsandneedles said...

The pumpkin bars sound wonderful. I think I'm drooling.
I would love the chance to win a set of the rulers. What a fabulous give away! Thanks!

Gill said...

I've never heard of a ruler with a sharpening edge!
Is this a new idea?? I will have to look out for them in the UK!

Gill

Melisa Bakos said...

Id sure like these rulers Here s to hoping. Thanks for participating in the blog hop and the great recipe well what can I say Im with your daughter on the icing thing lol
Melisa Bakos Canada

lolymama said...

Can't wait to try the bar recipe with the pumpkins we just harvested!
That will keep me busy until my new rulers arrive. ;-)

Quilting with Pugs said...

I can't believe you used cardboard and scissors. I would not have finished it.

QuilterMary said...

Love the size of that ruler - seems just perfect.

Cyndi loves to stitch said...

How funny your are!!I must come back,am going to find the follow button next!! A great recipe, we make that one too and it is so sinfully rich and yummy!!! Thanks for being a part of pat's blog!!!!

Annieofbluegables said...

Oh my goodness you are so CUTE!!! I love your blog.

Those rulers really sound amazing. I'd LOVE a set!!!!
~a

Deb said...

Pumpkin bars - sound great for fall! Unfortunately, it was 106 here on Monday and I'm still recovering.

Would love to win the rulers!

Cori said...

I can not believe that you have a pumpkin bar recipe. I was going to look for one to make. I have a garden and have many punpkins. I am a follower, thanks for the fall-o-ween

Kaye M. said...

Pumpkin bars sound wonderful and think how good the house will smell when they are baking! The new rulers sound great, it would be nice not to have to change blades so often.

Judy G said...

Yum, those pumpkin bars do look good.
Thanks fro the chance to win the rulers.

Ursula said...

I still have the first quilt I made and it is still being used and loved. Thanks for sharing a photo of our quilt and the recipe.
Please enter my name in the giveaway. The rulers sound great.

JJ said...

My first quilt I used cardboard and scisors also and I hand stitched it. Took a long time but that was 40+ years. Wow how time flies. Those ruler look real handy. thanks for the chance.

Laurel H. said...

Mmm; just when I was about to get excited about the rulers, I read your comment that implies that they are not designed for left handed quilters (like me). Ugh. Tell Pat to do something about that!!! :)

Kathleen C said...

Anything with pumpkin is sure to be good, right? Thanks for sharing your recipe. And thank you for participating in this great ruler giveaway; the rulers are sure to be the next great treasure for quilters.

Michelle said...

I have been reading your blog for a while now and really like it! Thanks for being part of this Blog Hop! Great recipe too!

Ruth B said...

I am totally a gadget girl. Can't get enough of the latest new thing. These rulers look amazing so of course I have to have them!

Wendy said...

Very nice job on your first quilt. Thanks for sharing your recipe too, it looks wonderful.

Dana Gaffney said...

My mouth is watering, that recipe is lovely. Thank you.

maree said...

Just love the idea of these rulers.....but loving the idea of eating that scrummy pumpkin bar while using the ruler at the same time even more:) Ciao

Jo Anne said...

Nice to get acquainted with you. The pumpkin bars look delicious. The rulers are intriguing and look easy to read.

~ Sara ~ said...

I'm not much of a pumpkin person, but those bars look wonderful!

Deb G. in VA said...

The pumpkin bars sound delish! My husband will love them, as he likes me to go heavy on the spices when making pumpkin pie. The rulers sound like they are wonderful, would love to win.

❦Bayside Gal❦ said...

I really like your first quilt it simple but appealing. Well, I'm really into the prim style so it is something I would make today..and your recipe??? Yes, I have to make those..I already copied the recipe. Have a great day!

Anonymous said...

Can't wait to try those Pumpkin Bars!! I'm going to have to get me a couple of these rulers for sure!!

Tina said...

These rulers sound great! I can't wait to try one.

Kathy said...

I hope someone discusses how this works with left handers. Thats the nice thing about some of the ruler designers - they put the numbers both ways to help those of us who cut the other direction!
I have to try the size ruler you love...don't have one of those!

Jenice said...

Would love to win the rulers.

Lovie said...

Good recipe - not a fan of frosting so I will just dust it with powder sugar. Can use the snowflake die to make a stencil for it.

Beth said...

Those rulers look amazing! I am almost to the point of replacing a couple of my rulers. And what a bonus to sharpen your rotary cutter as you cut!!!! Thanks for the chance to win. Now to go test out those yummy pumpkin bars!

Mommarock said...

The pumpking cake looks wonderful, I made carrot bars and they didn't last 3 days here..

SheilaC said...

Thanks for the review and recipe!

SheilaC

Taya@TypeB said...

Yea! Thanks for the giveaway! Love the eleanor quilt, by the way!

webmailaddress2 said...

I love all pumpkin-inspired goodies! These rulers sound great too!

Molly said...

I have a startlingly similar first quilt in my past, done in calico and "farm animal" prints, tied and everything. Here's to evolution of taste!

Tong said...

mmm pumpkin bars... thanks for the recipe! and would love a set of those sweet rulers!

Munaiba said...

Those pumpkin bars look interesting but as I'm not into sugar I may have to pass. I'd love to win a set of these rulers though.

Linda said...

I have enjoyed your blog for a long time and now I plan to make those pumpkin bars for my quilt group next week - thanks

rsb said...

Wow those pumpkin bars look fabulous. Love reading all the quilting blogs on this blog hop. And I enjoy seeing the first quilts. Tastes do change although I do like some of my older fabric -still.

Julie S said...

Your first quilt is cute! I like the colors.

Patricia said...

What a cute first quilt! Thanks for the chance to win the set of rulers!

Amy said...

Those pumpkin bars sound yummy! I really like that the rulers don't slide around and hope I get an opportunity to try one out.

lisa said...

Thanks for the story of your first quilt. what a way you have bome!! Also THANK you for the yummy food idea! I needed something to thank a friend for and I am going to make a batch and give them some (and keep some for me since you said 48 peopel!)

Anonymous said...

These rulers look like "must-haves"!
Thanks for the chance to win some!
julie stchsluv@aol.com

Unknown said...

Love these rulers. Thanks for the recipe, too. It's perfect timing with Fall weather here in the East

Gretchen said...

Oh wow! I am definitely going to try those pumpkin bars! Thanks for the great post.

Anonymous said...

I think your first quilt is darling! And thanks for the pumpkin bar recipe...can't wait to try it.

Jane Biles said...

Your first quilt has a "fall look" and don't get rid of it! I'm impressed that you are a lefty and like the Edge Rulers... I have three quilting friends who are lefties, too. Pumpkin Bars and autumn go together... thanks for the recipe and the ruler info.

Willa said...

I have some small rulers I like a bunch --interesting that you 2 reviewers today chose really long or really small.

I would love to give any of them a try.

Unknown said...

Those pumpkin bars look yummy! Would love to have those rulers.

LindaW said...

I love your blog! I have been a follower since I discovered it. The recipe sounds great. Thanks for a chance to win the rulers.

Darlene B said...

I would love to win these rulers! Thanks for the chance to win. I plan to make pumpkin bars tomorrow - it's one of my favorite fall desserts.

So glad your mom is doing ok -
dsb448@att.net

Sue said...

It seems strange that they put all the marking lines on the rulers for lefties, but didn't put the sharpening edge on the other side. Hope they do an update and make rulers with the sharpening edge for both left and righthanders.

aztel2000 said...

Thanks for the yummy recipe--would love to win these rulers.
Karen in Breezy Point

Mary Beth Oberlin said...

Pumpkin bars & quilting - sounds like fall!

Jill said...

I am here for day three of the blog hop giveaway. The pumpkin bars sound delicious. I might just make them tomorrow.

bestjlb said...

Those rulers look great--almost as good as the pumpkin bars! Thanks for sharing!

kt said...

The recipe sounds yummy and perfect for fall! Thanks for the chance to win!

Linda Dalton said...

Thanks for sharing your first quilt...I am loving all of the stories about these! And those pumpkin bars look great, they are a must try for sure!

Diane said...

I would love to win the rulers.

Janet said...

I could really use some new rulers. :) Pumpkin bars are an awesome fall food.

EngrSandi said...

You had me at pumpkin. I will have to try these bars, I love almost anything baked with pumpkin. And cream cheese icing? whoa. Looking forward to the rest of the blog hop and seeing what your co-horts have to say about the rulers. Interesting note about being left-handed and not using the sharpening side of the ruler often. As a lefty myself, I frequently notice how things are designed for the right handed world and how unfair it can be. sigh. you'd think I would have come to terms with it by now!

SharonZ said...

You are one of my recipients of the "Sunshine Award". You can check out my blog on Wed 9-27 to read more about it! Thanks for being so great!

Kim said...

Pumpkin bars look great! I love all the recipes everyone posts. Thanks

Janet said...

I love the soft colours of your first quilt. And the pumpkin bars look delish.

Ellen said...

As much as things change, they stay the same. You, your design style, colors, composition, etc. still come through in that first quilt. That's what I love about your blog. You have a distinct style that comes through in all of your quilts. I really like it - your quilts are exciting! Thanks for the inspiration.

jackiero said...

Ummm, I am going to make your Pumpkin Bars & probably eat it all myself (my cheeks are already getting bigger ;)
You quilt looks so comfy! I like the little buttons, too cute!
Rulers...Pat is smart! I no longer just 'want' these rulers, I 'need' them!

Bette said...

You have a great 1st quilt! Your pumkin bars look sooo yummy!

JariJari said...

thanks for the recipe...yummy!...I love reading abt yr 1st quilt using templates because most quilters started the same way in those days.

Mary on Lake Pulaski said...

Love your first quilt story Amanda!

Cindy said...

I love fall and pumpkin recipes. Thanks for the pumpkin recipe.

Virginia said...

Love the bars. Had to laugh at your first quilt - lovely colors. Glad we now have fabulous rulers and rotary cutters rather than cardboard templates.

Louise said...

The pumpkin bars look good. Your quilt is cute with the buttons on it.

Susie said...

Great post! I did chuckle because I remember my first quilt as well. My tastes have changed a LOT since that first quilt. I've "mellowed out" quite a bit. LOL.

I'm thinking that I may have to try those pumpkin bars. I'm not a fan of pumpkin anything (including pie) but this sounds yummy!

Kim said...

Thank you for the giveaway. Pumpkin bars are just YUMMY!!!!!

Donna Joy said...

Love these new rulers, and your blog I will visit you site often.

Tara said...

I enjoyed this very much, Amanda! And I will make your pumpkin bars for the retreat!!

bethanndodd said...

What a perfect recipe to share for this time of year! I bet I could make my friends jealous with those ;o).
beth.dodd@att.net

schmidt1016 said...

My husband is left-handed, as was my daughter, so I can appreciate all the adaptations you have to make. Maybe you could consult with Sullivan's to put a cutting edge on both sides of the ruler. Thanks for the recipe. It sounds really yummy.
Leslie S. in MN
esclante[at]comcast[dot]net

Yumm yumz by patticakes said...

Those Pumpkin Bars look absolutely decadent!
I would love to try out these innovative rulers for myself!
bpcampion@comcast.net

Patty said...

Your recipes looks delicious. The rulers looks very interesting too.

SoozeM said...

Oooh yummy recipe!! Keep your first quilt, not only for sentimental reasons but if you hold onto it long enough those fabrics are sure to come back in fashion again LOL!!

azuree55 said...

Those pupkin bars sound wonderful. No one has said if thier blades were really sharpened. Thanks for your review.

Beth said...

Can't wait to try your Pumkin bars!!! Thanks for the recipe!

Debbie said...

What a nice collection of tutorials and projects on your site!
The cake will be part of my cooking for this weekend too.
Thanks for sharing!
Debbie in WA

Jenni said...

Love that first quilt! I think you did a great job and should be proud:)

Cyn said...

The Pumpkin Bars look yummy!

I'm also enjoying each of your evaluations of the new rulers. :-)

Cynthia

Anonymous said...

Awesome, I did´t know this recipe, but I don´t know what "can solid pack pumpkin" is. Tanks so much for the chance to wn these fantastic rulers. Kisses from Buenos Aires, Lily Bronstein



hanks for the chance to win these great rulers.

Leslie said...

Pumpkin Bars.....my Fall favorite. Those rulers could become my favorites.

BarefootThunder said...

I love Pumpkin,will definitely have to try that recipe!! Rulers look great, sew very glad you did not throw out that quilt!!...My day starts, when most are ending theirs...I hope I can still be included in the give away??!!!!

Wendy said...

What an amazing set of rulers and the pumpkin bars, yikes!!!

Thanks,
Wendy B

SewCalGal said...

Great post, insights and giveaway. I'm definitely wanting to check out these rulers. I'm beginning to wonder how I have quilted without them.

I'm also very excited to make your pumpkin bars. Funny, as I've been searching for various recipes to make pumpkin breads. ...Thanks for sharing!

SewCalGal
www.sewcalgal.blogspot.com

Unknown said...

Those pumpkin bars sound sinfully delicious. I've written down the recipe and may give it a whirl tomorrow. In the mean time, I will go to bed and dream about winning these rulers despite the insurmountable odds!

Silvia La Gata Con Botas said...

Your first quilt looks very beautiful. Good thing you didn't throw it out! Thank you for the opportunity to win these rules. I hope I win! ;)

Christine M said...

Those pumpkin bars sound yummy!

Paula Lemos said...

The rulers seem great and do does the recipe. Thanks!
ap_lemos at yahoo dot com

Margi said...

YUMMO Pumpkin bars! Thank you much. I can't wait to try these rulers out!

sweetsueemily said...

I just love your Pumpkin Bars. I made a batch of these last night and I swear I gain 5 pounds devouring several, my family loved them also. I am also left handed, and you're right about adapting in a "right handed world. I have learned to use the rotary cutter right handed.

Gitte said...

Yummy pumpkin bars. I like your first quilt.

Barb said...

My first quilt was cardboard and scissors as well....too poor at the time to afford anything else..

Sew Create It - Jane said...

Those pumpkin bars look delicious!!

Please throw my name in the hat for those rulers..they look neat.

Anonymous said...

MMMMM......Pumkin....Fall is here! yeah! Quilting and baking seem to go hand in hand in the fall...along with a fresh cup of coffee! Love the rulers and can't wait ot try them!

Vanessa in Oklahoma

Diane said...

Thanks for the yummy recipe.
I think many of us made our first quilts with cardboard and scissors.
Would sure hate to go back to that!

Diane

Misty said...

OMG those pumpkin bars look amazing! will be making those this weekend.

Debby, crowefan0517 said...

Sorry, I'm getting confused....I think I may have left a post already, but maybe not? Anyway, I'm enjoying all the blogs & hoping to win Pat's rulers!

debby, chester ny
crowefan0517@yahoo.com

Nichole said...

your story about how you cut your first quilt is very similar to mine. i had no idea rotary cutters even existed, so i used a 12" ruler, marked my measurements with a pen, and cut the squares out with scissors. but does the rotary cutter save time!!

Stray Stitches (Linda G) said...

Can't wait to try the recipe!!

JudyCinNC said...

Cheesecake for breakfast yesterday and pumkin bars today - wonderful and I cannot wait to try out the rulers.

Angie said...

Oh cant wait to try out those pumpkin bars and thanks for the chance to win those awesome rulers!

Debbie Lou said...

I can smell the pumpkin spice bars already. Yum!! And I would love to have those rulers, too. Thanks for being part of the blog hop. I really enjoy your blog.

TheQuiltedFrog said...

I think your first quilt is adorable! The buttons at the intersection are great! Do not throw it away, please! The pumpkin bars sound scrumptious. Never thought about "lefties" not getting much use out of the sharpening edge of these rulers--you are right tho--lefties are challenged by the "right-handed" world. I think they are wonderful though b/c they have to adapt so many things and they are so GOOD at it!

pam said...

What a great hop this is.
Love all the first time quilts.
this recipe looks great and I can almost smell it baking.


pamroever@yahoodotcom

Joni said...

Love pumpkin bars, a nice fall treat! Thanks for the winning opportunity :)

Janet said...

Well I am trying this again as my last comment did not seem to post. Thanks for the recipe and being part of the blog hop.

Michelle B said...

I have some pumpkin in the fridge that's just enough, can't wait to go make those Pumpkin Bars! But first I'm going to check out some of your tutorials.

Cory said...

These is a wonderful Hop. I am getting to know new bloggers. Thank you. Take care and God bless. Cory

bobbie23nc said...

It is amazing how quilting taste change, and sometimes quite quickly. I don't think my taste for pumpkin bars will change though. They make it fall for me.

Anonymous said...

YUMMY RECIPES!
THANKS FOR SHARING!

jldouglas@wispwest.net

suz said...

I love your first quilt. I remember following Georgia Bonesteel making hundreds of tiny triangles with a cereal box template and a pencil. Good grief!

Carol said...

Your blog is the best. I love your tutorials and helpful hints. I would love to win these rulers. Maybe they would help get my stash under control? Nah, probably not.

Holly said...

Thanks for the pumpkin bars - gonna try to make them this weekend!

Nancy Sue said...

Thanks for your review of the rulers. I have pet peeves about rulers. I have an omnigrid that has so much yellow and coloring around the grids that it's hard to see if your fabric is lined up. These sound great. Thanks also for sharing the recipe!
nsue21702 at gmail dot com

Patty Nordahl said...

pumpkin bars - one of life's great pleasures and those sound delish. Grandchildren coming Sat now I have a new dessert. Thanks

carmel said...

that looks so tasty!
thanks alot!!

Kyra said...

ooooohhhh...Pumpkin bars....YUM! Happy Blog Hoppin' to ya!

Sally said...

Your early quilt is very cute, they always show the love that goes into them. Thanks for the recipe too!

Deb said...

Love pumpkin bars - yummy! Thanks for the chance to win.

Anonymous said...

Your ticker tape quilt is so very cute. Pumpkin bars, pie, bread and even pancakes-all are yummy in my book!

Anonymous said...

The rulers sound like something I need.. thnxs for the chance to win..lover your tutorials thank you again!!! Nurse Payne

Unknown said...

This recipe sounds like a keeper since I LOVE pumpkin.

Deb S.

Leah said...

Love your blog!

Thanks for sharing that recipe

Unknown said...

Thanks for a chance to win the rulers and the pumpkin bars look yummy.

Sharon W said...

The bars look delicious. Could it be possible that they are low calorie?

Tamie said...

Thanks for the recipe and the chance to win.

Unknown said...

Love the idea of buttons at the intersections. What a clever idea. Will have to try the pumpkins bars when my son comes home to visit.

Stacey said...

your pumpkin bars look devine!!

Laine said...

Oh seeing your pumpkin bars has made me so hungry for them. I am going to have make some this weekend.

Joanna said...

I love your little quilt with the buttons. It's charming. and I can't get enough recipes for pumpkin or have enough rulers.

Carol J said...

MMMMM... Cream cheese icing....
Thanks for sharing your first quilt and the cake recipe! There are still some things that I cut out by hand lol. Can't wait to try out those new rulers!!

SheilaS said...

Those pumpkin bars sound so yummy! Perfect for our autumn days. Also love the rulers!

Linda H said...

I think your "first quilt" is wonderful - my first one STILL isn't done (it's only been 25 years now...).

Needled Mom said...

Those pumpkin bars look sinfully good!

Deb said...

I think the rulers would make things so much easier just like rotary cutting did for you. I'd love to give them a whirl.

Lisa said...

I don't know if I have a stronger hankerin' for a red plate with white polka dots...or a yummy square of pumpkin bread! Gotta get both, I do believe.

Brittainy Barnes said...

These would come in handy for my new quilt I'm planning!!! I'm super excited :) thanks for the chance!!

Buri.sama[at]gmail.com

Pamela said...

Pumpkin bars are the best treat this time of year! Yumm! I really can't wait to try out these rulers, they look wonderful.

Sharon S said...

Nice post & thanks for the great recipe!

Shruti said...

i'd love to win some rulers... i'm keeping my fingers crossed...

Grace said...

thanks for wonderful post ... :)

KylieC said...

My tastes seem to have changed in the last 10 years as well. Used to be country all the way,now, thanks to all the girls in blogland, it's more modern. Love all the inspiration!

Anonymous said...

I can't believe you cut out squares using cardboard. That must have been intense! It still turned out super cute!

Anonymous said...

I love your previous post of the eleanor quilt! I'm pregnant and trying to decide what quilt/colors to go with for the new baby and love the colors you chose.
Thanks for the chance!
crafts[at]oursideofthemountain[dot]com

Dawn said...

Almost all of my rulers need replacing. thanks for the chance to win new rulers!

sewfunquilts said...

Love your recipe for the Pumpkin bars...very timely for the fall season. Thanks for the chance to win on the giveaway.

Sunshine said...

Sounds delicious and I'm glad you kept on quilting :)

Donna Joy said...

Pumpkin bars, yumm. Really enjoying the blogs, so inspirational, I have even sewn up a quilt, just need to add borders etc. My rotary cutters are dull, need these rulers.

Anonymous said...

Okay another interesting blog and story.

Carrie P. said...

My first quilt was made with cardboard pieces too. Thanks for the recipe. Sounds yummy!

Sharon said...

The pumpkin bars look delicious! Thank you for the recipe. I also enjoyed your review of the rulers. Yes, simple is definitely better for me.

Meri said...

Yum! Pumpkin bars are a fall treat! Thanks for doing the blog hop...it's been fun!

Meri said...

Yum! Pumpkin bars are a fall treat! Thanks for doing the blog hop...it's been fun!

Meri said...

Yum! Pumpkin bars are a fall treat! Thanks for doing the blog hop...it's been fun!

Kathy said...

Pumpkin bars - wow that sounds good!

Grammasheri said...

Gotta try those pumpkin bars! Thank you for sharing your "first quilt".

gaydra said...

I love blog-hoppin' !!!! And all the prizes ...YEA!!! And the recipes....YIPEEE!!!
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Kristen said...

Yummy recipe and just in time for fall! I am loving the idea that these rulers are non-skid and sharpening. Really sweet!

Bonnie said...

Please let me win the rulers. I can't afford new ones at the moment and need some!

Michelle said...

Thank you for doing such a great giveaway!

Janet Platzer said...

love the recipe and rulers
janet.platzer@me.com

Betteem said...

Your blog is great! Thanks for the pumpkin bars recipe. I would love to receive the rulers. Thanks.

Mama24Monkeys said...

oh those pumpkin bars sound yummy (I think they will be in my oven in the morning)

Wendy said...

Thank you for your review and the recipe ... both look awesome!

AverettLadyNana said...

Your pumpkin bar recipe sounds delicious! Going to give it a try. I'm with you can't go wrong with extra cream cheese!! And none of that reduced fat type either---the real McCoy!
Love to be the proud owner of a set of those rulers. Love the clear markings and what a nifty idea for the sharpening edge!! Your quilt is really nice!

Pam said...

I wish I still had my first quilt however it was not very pretty:) My grandmother taught me to sew and we used fabric from her stash. If I remember correctly, it was blue and yellow double knits!! My uncle worked in a cutting room of a garment making business and would always bring her the scraps that would be destroyed otherwise. I was only 8 or 9 years old but it was a great way to learn to use the sewing machine:)

Sarah in Houston said...

Can't wait to check out your tutorials. Love pincushions!

Michele T said...

I think your blog is amazing - very inspirational. Thanks for the chance to win those incredible rulers - someone came up with an awesome idea! micheletimms@gmail.com

Cheryl said...

I am not a fan of Pumpkin but those bars look really good ! I know my Mom would love to bake them .I would also love to win the rulers !

Anonymous said...

Just updating my user ID so they all are the same for this hop

peggy said...

Love your pumpkin bar recipe.

Carlie said...

Love all the quilts, stories and recipes on the blog hop and those rulers look great!

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