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Peep Day

September 27, 2009 on 10:11 am | In Peep Days, Quilting, Recipes | 39 Comments

Happy Sunday! Are you all having a good weekend? I’m having a Fabulous Fall weekend! I spent all day yesterday at a fun sewing day with my quilty peeps. We have such a hard time getting together this year and it was wonderful to be able to spend some time with my BFFs.

Junie outdid herself by playing hostess. She waited on us hand and foot! We always have a potluck of sorts for lunch (there is a little planning — we each choose what “course” we’ll bring.) She made this deeeee-licious Potato Bacon Torte. You should try it — the recipe is HERE, and I promise, if you like those ingredients, you won’t be disappointed.

Gurney brought our salad — it was fantastic too. I conned Gurney out of the recipe because I loved it so much. (In a large bowl, mix together: 1 lb. cabbage that has been shredded (or you can buy the preshredded cabbage mix that has carrots too), 2 pkgs. chicken ramen noodles, 3 chopped green onions, 3/4 c. slivered almonds, 5 Tbsp sesame seeds. Add to that a dressing that you’ve made ahead of time and chilled: 3/4 c. oil, seasoning packets from the 2 ramen noodle pkgs., 5 Tbsp vinegar, and three Tbsp sugar. After you’ve thoroughly tossed the salad and dressing, top with 1 c. shoestring potatoes.) It was yummy too and made the perfect side to the potato torte.

Jewels made her fantastic Lemon Dessert which we practically begged her to bring (ok, we did beg her to bring). I posted this recipe HERE several months ago, so this is a recycled picture. The dessert definitely wasn’t recycled though and it was even better than the first time!

I managed to be the big slacker in the group — I picked up donut holes for our breakfast and brought some fresh sliced fruit. Hey peeps, I think that’s a tradition we should keep — the previous hostess gets a slacker day — Junie, you’re up next!

As for projects, we were all busy all day. Gurney finished up this ADORABLE little pumpkin quilt as a gift for a friend. Her embroidery is perfect and we all loved this piece. Gurney gets the prize for cutest and most creative project! (And because I know some of you will ask, hopefully maybe Gurney will read this and leave her pattern source in the comments.)

Junie worked on folding her fabric stash — when she wasn’t meeting her hostess duties. Fabric folding is a huge project, so she’ll be at this for several more days!

Jewels worked on these adorable mini-dresden pieces. Jewels does beautiful hand paper-piecing and I can’t wait to see this project unfold. (Aren’t those fabrics pretty?)

I kept plugging away at my yoyos and also did a bit of handwork on a backpack that I’ve been working on. The backpack will be just like the black and white backpack in this post, without the little bride tag, of course!

So, as you can see, we had a wonderful day. Gurney has had a grandbaby explosion in the last few years (with another one on the way!) and since she lives two hours away, it’s made it really hard for us to all find a free weekend. Thank you quilty peeps for an awesome day — let’s not make it so long until the next one!

XOXO,
Anna

39 Comments

OMG! It was such fun yesterday. Joni is the perfect hostess and the torte was delish. I loved Karen’s salad with the addition of the potato sticks YumYum. It is so much fun being with the Quilting Peeps, just wish it could be more often. Anna, do not hold your breathe for my finished project, remember the GFG. kisskiss jewels

Comment by Jewels — September 27, 2009 #
Sounds like a fabulous day! That food looks so good. I have a similar cabbage salad that has chicken in it – and always gets rave reviews. Love that pumpkin stitching – darling!

Comment by MichelleB — September 27, 2009 #
Oh how very, very fun…yummy food and wonderful friends…glad you could all be there!

Comment by Carol — September 27, 2009 #
Those look so yummy. My mouth is watering and I’ve already had my breakfast and lunch isn’t until a few more hours yet. Sounds like a fun day was had by all.

Comment by Judy — September 27, 2009 #
Anna – can you tell me if the backpacks from the Cindy Taylor Oates pattern are comparible, size-wise to a Vera Bradley backpack (if you are familiar with a VB backpack)? That’s what I use as my purse these days because I tend to carry ALOT in my purse and was having shoulder and back pain so I moved to a backpack and it has helped a great deal. I have seen the CTO pattern but they all look really big (like a school bag) so I have hestitated getting the pattern and making one for myself and my BFF. But I’m in need – not really just want a new one – back pack and would enjoy making my own in my own fabrics.

Wow. Long comment. LOL! Thanks for any insight you can give me!

Comment by Jen — September 27, 2009 #
That food looks delish! And all those lovely projects! There is nothing better that a fun day spent with friends doing what you love.

Comment by Pat — September 27, 2009 #
Sounds like a great day.

Comment by Cindy — September 27, 2009 #
Had a great day with all of you! Only one problem – remember that we were lamenting the fact that our memories have somehow worsened lately? Well proof of mine’s hiatus – the dressing for the salad requirs 3/4 cup of oil – not 1/2! Sorry Anna! The pattern for the pumpkin embroidery is from Bird Brain Designs. It is Pumpkin Patch Stitchery – 152. Looking forward to our next get together! The day just went too quickly!

Comment by Gurney — September 27, 2009 #
What a yummy and fantastic peep day you had. I just love peep days and I love the title of your post too! It’s such a happy fun title for a happy fun day together with dear friends. Thanks for sharing it with us and the recipes are an added bonus. WOW! Lucky for us! Hugs, Kim

Comment by Kim Walus — September 27, 2009 #
Sounds like a perfect day! I too got together with some of my knitting buddies today to chat, eat and do a little crafting. 4 of us are getting together to have a stall at a small local craft fair – so far I am completely lacking in inspiration and haven’t made anything yet!! Oh well 6 weeks to go…
Enjoy the rest of your weekend!

PS – the pumpkin quilt is very very cute!

Comment by Di — September 27, 2009 #
Our posse had a get together yesterday too and I’ve seen on other blogs that there were other quilty friend get togethers yesterday – must be something in the air! Thanks for the great recipes and show and tell!

Comment by Caryn — September 27, 2009 #
What a fabulous sounding day… food, friends and sewing… it can’t get much better.

Comment by Gina — September 27, 2009 #
It sounds like the most fantastic day! Hope you get lots more days like that soon! Lucy xxx

Comment by Lucy Locket-Pocket — September 27, 2009 #
You girls do it with style. I need some peeps!

Comment by Dandelion Quilts — September 27, 2009 #
Sewing with friends is the best…the food looks delish…and love all the projects!

Comment by Sherri — September 27, 2009 #
Looks and sounds like you had lots of fun Anna, and I remember that Lemon dessert and made it too, yummy. Glad you had a great weekend!

Comment by Shawn ; ) — September 27, 2009 #
Sound like a wonderful day with your peeps, and the food looks delicious. I really like that pumpkin quilt, it is adorable.

Comment by Stacy — September 27, 2009 #
That sounds like such a great day, and you guys sure did well in the food department!! If I know your backpacks, I’m sure the one you are working on is beyond adorable! The pumpkin quilt is too sweet, I’m sure her friend will love it!

Comment by rohanknitter — September 27, 2009 #
loving those yoyos!!!!
(and the backpack isn’t half bad either)
i need a folding lesson from junie.
my fabric needs a little tlc. perhaps she could come over and practice on mine for a while…
glad you had a fun day with your peeps.
you abg.
:waves madly

Comment by brigette — September 27, 2009 #
What a fun day….and yummy food., I really have to try the lemon dessert, it looks too good to pass up!
x
lori

Comment by Lori Holt — September 27, 2009 #
Fun Fun Fun. Great food too!

Comment by D Spack — September 28, 2009 #
What a fun day. I have to ask… how is Junie folding her fabric? Also, I have to confess…I’ll be making yo-yo’s with Anne Sutton in Dec. It should be fun. I can’t wait.

Comment by Shirley — September 28, 2009 #
What a lovely day! The food all sounds terrific and who wouldn’t want to spend a day crafting with friends ;)

Comment by Andrea — September 28, 2009 #
Sounds like great fun! I have been wanting to have a crafty get-together for friends too, but have been lazy about it. It always seems so hard to get everyone together at the same time. This post is inspiring me to get to it!

Comment by randi — September 28, 2009 #
Glad everyone had a fun and productive day! The food looks positively delish! There’s nothing better than getting together with friends.

Comment by Karin — September 28, 2009 #
It sounds like you had a great time!

I am definitely going to make the salad. It looks so yummy!

Comment by Lisa — September 28, 2009 #
what a lovely day – it sounds perfect!

Comment by jo — September 28, 2009 #
Looks like a good time was had by all! It’s always fun to get together with good friends, and if you can get a little work done, too, it’s just a bonus.l

Comment by Elaine/MuddlingThrough — September 28, 2009 #
So now you’re waddling through the week? Delicious, but not exactly low-cal goodies there!

I want to make a yo-yo clown…..

Comment by molly — September 28, 2009 #
Amazing food, inspiring projects, and great company – does it get any better??

Comment by Lisa — September 29, 2009 #
What a fun group you are a part of!

Two things. I have been looking for a recipe for a cabbage salad like that forever! I had it a few years ago and feel in LOVE! I cannot wait to give this one a try…

…and pretty please dish some details on how she’s folding her fabric! That looks like the pieces are going to come out so tidy and organized! I love it!

HUGS!

Comment by Lolly — September 29, 2009 #
Mmmmm, Mmmmm, Mmmm! That torte looks scrumtch! I just love anything with bacon. And the salad is MY favorite! Oh! What nice peeps you have. And don’t feel bad Miss Thimble, I love donut holes too!

Jody

Comment by Jody — September 29, 2009 #
Thanks for the peep show! ;-)

I love it. Friends, food, fabric, fun… what a fantastic day. I love seeing the projects and the food. Wish I could climb through my monitor and join you all (if you all would even have me!).

I love, love, love the fabric Junie is folding! Any idea what it is?

Comment by happy zombie — September 29, 2009 #
Bacon? Potato? I’m there. I’m so very there. Looks like a fun day! Happy Fall :)

Comment by finnyknits — September 29, 2009 #
Yummy!!!

Comment by Inese — September 29, 2009 #
OMG!!! What gorgeous food… Sounds like an amazing day..

Take Care :)

Comment by Jodie — September 29, 2009 #
Thank you, Thank you, Thank you for posting about that declicious looking pie. What a fun day of quilting, so jealous.

Comment by pamela — September 30, 2009 #
Sounds like an awesomely fun day…I think my pajamas got tighter just reading that post! I am going to have to try that potato bacon torte for sure! Thanks for sharing the recipes! Maybe I will even use my blackberry in the kitchen lol!!

Comment by Tammy — October 2, 2009 #
that sounds like so much fun! i love that cabbage salad. how many yoyos do you have now?

Comment by amandajean — October 6, 2009 #