SEW EASY PARTIES

Seams Raggy is an easy summer project that's great to do with the kids! It requires no batting or binding and the design is comprised of one basic block.

Perfect for a summer project, Tropical Thirds contains a variety of breathtaking quilts. Brights, batiks, and hand-dyes work particularly well with these designs, as the quilts are offset by crisp black or white fabric. Also included in this gorgeous publication are pillows and a coordinating vest and tote. Click here to peek inside the book.

This book is full of Bright Ideas! The finished size of the cover quilt is 44" x 58", so it can easily be completed over a weekend. Other themes include: fish, flowers, stars, and patchwork. Tote and pillow patterns are also included.

TEA OF THE MONTH

Vanilla Spice

RECIPE OF THE MONTH

No Bake Fruit Pie

1 pkg cream cheese (8 oz), softened
1/4 C sugar
2 tsp shredded orange peel
2 T orange juice or orange liqueur

1 butter-flavored or graham cracker pie shell
4 C sliced fresh peaches
1 T lemon juice
1 C fresh blueberries

sifted powdered sugar (optional)

In bowl, combine cream cheese, sugar, orange peel, and orange juice or liqueur 'til smooth. Carefully spread cream cheese mixture into pie shell. Toss peaches with lemon juice to prevent browning. Arrange the peaches and blueberries over the cream cheese mixture. Chill 1-24 hours. If desired, sprinkle with powdered sugar.