Well Kids, it’s time for the monthly Aunts’ Quilt report — if you’re an Auntlet, I hope you’re caught up! If you’re behind, these summer months are slow and our assignments are a little lighter, so it’s a great time to catch up!
Our assignment for this month was the same as last month — 4 inset triangles. I cropped my triangles, just because the pictures were so awkward with all that triangle edge space in them. Then, after cropping, I put them all into one picture — you probably have better things to do than scroll through the four separate pictures.
The applique this month was fun and easy. This little blue flower in the middle below, is by far my favorite flower. It might be because I love the fabric on the main part of the flower.
Now, if you can believe it, my house-cleaning, weeding, trying-to-get-the-blocks-done-on-time self forgot to make the cookie of the month. The shock! The horror!!! I was just working too hard this weekend — that’s my excuse and I’m sticking to it. Not to worry though, because I DID pick out the cookie of the month and just because I didn’t get it made doesn’t mean that you can’t make them. This month, for your cookie-loving pleasure, I selected my blog-friend Jody’s famous Soft Molasses Cookies. Here’s an older picture from one time when I made these cookies.
Luckily, Jody shared her recipe with us years ago and I’ve been making them since then — they’re just the right combination of chewy and delicious and they’re wonderful! These cookies sort of scream fall, or colder-weather cookies, but I think they’re amazing ALL year long — Yum, Yum!!!
Back to work Ladies — Month 9 on the Aunts’ Quilt is another light month — the last two inset triangles and then just two of the corners. Maybe you Auntlets can work ahead and be working on those border scallops — those border months are going to be a lot more work. Only one more month and then we’ll start putting the quilt top together — Yipee!
Also, if you follow me on Instagram, you know that Little Joys by Elea Lutz has arrived in my little Etsy shop. It’s an adorable holiday collection (ha! I didn’t say the C-word), in case you’re starting to think about a few holiday projects. I only have a few sets left, so don’t think too long!
Have a great week!
XOXO,
Anna
I too love the middle circle in your block flower. I LOVE this quilt!!!!!
Your month 8 blocks looks great Anna! Still stitching mine… I am so loving this project! Thanks for hosting!
soft molasses cookies – yummy – continue to love those blocks.
Love your blocks, the fabrics look all so great on that background!
Gorgeous blocks you’ve made again this month. I can’t quite believe that it’s already 8 month since we started this project. Mind you, I’m way behind, but I’m trying my best to catch up.
Ooooh – love your triangles!! I am working very hard to catch up, at the same time as sprucing up the house, studio and garden for a certain person coming to visit later in the year!!
The appliqué looks really cute and more wonderful cookies for me to try!
I love seeing your Auntlet posts!! Your applique is so perfectly perfect, and fabric choices always fun. I was looking for a little fussy cut cutie, I spied a little dog on your blue flower and that made me smile.
Your quilt is “looking good”! Love that holiday fabric collection, it is so minty and fresh. Nothing I like better than pink and mint green at that time of year!
Your applique quilt is going to be so fun! I just love the colors and the whimsy of it.
I recognized the cookies even before I read down to see that they were the molasses cookies. They are my family’s favorite of all time. I’m glad you like them too.
The quilt blocks are looking lovely…..I hope you are preparing for your travels!!
These bright colors and pretty fabrics are perfect for summer. Lovely work.
Amalia
xo
oh man i’m going to go make those cookies right NOW!!!!
love your blocks. that C-word fabric is adorable.
okay, i’ll make them tomorrow. i need some sleep so i can save the world tomorrow.
:waves madly
This all looks really cute, and the cookies can only make it better! :)
super cute blocks – as always! and ooooohh, I love those new Christmas prints.
I love molasses. I use it in a old ginger snap recipe.
I’ll have to try yours!
LOVE the blocks!!! I just might have to make those cookies, I’ve been having such a sweet tooth lately ;)
Your blocks are beautiful!