The virtual cookie exchange is one I look forward to. I like the opportunity to push myself into trying to convert another holiday recipe to a gluten-free version. This time, I decided to try making my younger daughter’s favorite…snickerdoodles! When I started looking at gluten-free recipes, I was surprised to see they didn’t call for cream of tarter. In my opinion, half the charm of a snickerdoodle is that slightly tart taste that lingers on your tongue. So, I went back to my 1980’s Betty Crocker Cookbook and I just subbed in the Bob’s Red Mill 1:1 flour for the regular…just to see what happened. The first tray was slightly underbaked resulting in a very pancake-looking cookie. The second tray was much better. I’ll definitely try these again but maybe with a little chilling of the dough to see if I can increase the rise on the cookie.
You can see the difference between the first and second tray.
Now, I will be very honest and share that I’ve been a little lackluster in the sew-jo department lately. But in early November, I started working on some Christmas quilts. First, I pieced together this quick little quilt top using a couple of charm packs from a quilter’s garage sale and a free pattern from the Fat Quarter Shop. I added an extra border so it came out just a bit bigger. I can hardly wait to get this one on the frame and add from fun quilting!
Next up, I finished this quilt top from blocks I purchased at an estate sale. Both of these finish about 60×60, perfect for curling up under and watching a favorite movie.
The next one was a little too big for a good photo but this one finishes about 74×74. The red fabric was part of a dress I made for my now-grown daughter when we took her to her first nutcracker when she was 3. The lattice squares were leftovers and small pieces. There are lots more leftover squares and I’m already planning the next quilt to use them up.
It’s been a goal of mine for years to have a Christmas quit for each bed in the house. Generally, on the first of December, I get the Christmas china out and use it for the whole month. I want to do the same with the quilts on the beds. This one is for me! In the meantime, I’ve got another project on the design wall and can’t wait to see how it comes out!
Many thanks to Carol over at Just Let Me Quilt and all the talented quilters in this hop. Be sure to stop by and see all the holiday wonderfulness.
Whatever holiday you celebrate, I wish you the very best and hope that you will embrace the light during the dark of the winter and that joy will find you every day!
Happy quilting,
Beth
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