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Maria was kind enough to share her recipe with us. She prepared
these for her Potato Chip Quilt Class and everyone raved about them.
Thanks Maria, they'll be on my list of favorite goodies!
FRUIT SQUARES From Maria Sendzik
Apricot Squares (Hungarian Recipe)
2 sticks butter – room temperature
1 egg yolk
1 C sugar
2 C flour
3/4 C finely chopped walnuts
1 10 oz jar apricot filling (or any flavor)/jam
Cream butter with sugar in large bowl
Add egg yolk and mix well
Stir in flour – add walnuts – blend
Divide dough in half.
Spread half in 13 x 9 pan
Cover with filling. top w/remaining dough (crumble on top)
Bake 40-45 min. until golden brown – 350. Cook and cut into squares.
Maria's Peanut Butter Chocolate Rice Krispie Treats
8 oz. Fluff (1/2 a container)
1 C. chunky peanut butter
Put them together in a big bowl and microwave for 30 seconds or a
minute just to soften. Stir to mix just streaky looking. The Fluff should
not overcook.
Add:
3 c. rice Krispies
1/2 c. peanut butter chips
Stir. I put the bowl back in the microwave for about 30 sec. to soften it
up for easier stirring. Stir again. Spray 9X13 pan with PAM to avoid
sticking. Spread it smoothly. Pat it down firm. Refrigerate 1 hour. Cut
into bars. Store in sealed container.
Jeff’s Favorite Orange Sugar Cookies (Sue's recipe)
¾ cup sugar
½ cup butter
1 egg
½ tsp baking powder
2 tbsp cream or milk
½ tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp orange extract
1 ½ cups cake flour
Preheat oven 400 degrees. In a large bowl cream together sugar and
butter, add egg. Mix well, then add baking powder, cream, vanilla and
orange extracts. Mix well then add the flour. Drop ½ tsp size dough
onto cookie sheet, bake 6 minutes until edges are brown.
Vickie's Apple Cake
4 eggs
2 c sugar
1 c oil
2 c flour
4 tsp. baking powder
2 tsp vanilla
1 pinch salt
4 tsp cinnamon
7 Granny Smith Apples, sliced thin
Sprinkle with sugar and cinnamon on top before baking.
Bake 350 degrees for 50-60 min.
these for her Potato Chip Quilt Class and everyone raved about them.
Thanks Maria, they'll be on my list of favorite goodies!
FRUIT SQUARES From Maria Sendzik
Apricot Squares (Hungarian Recipe)
2 sticks butter – room temperature
1 egg yolk
1 C sugar
2 C flour
3/4 C finely chopped walnuts
1 10 oz jar apricot filling (or any flavor)/jam
Cream butter with sugar in large bowl
Add egg yolk and mix well
Stir in flour – add walnuts – blend
Divide dough in half.
Spread half in 13 x 9 pan
Cover with filling. top w/remaining dough (crumble on top)
Bake 40-45 min. until golden brown – 350. Cook and cut into squares.
Maria's Peanut Butter Chocolate Rice Krispie Treats
8 oz. Fluff (1/2 a container)
1 C. chunky peanut butter
Put them together in a big bowl and microwave for 30 seconds or a
minute just to soften. Stir to mix just streaky looking. The Fluff should
not overcook.
Add:
3 c. rice Krispies
1/2 c. peanut butter chips
Stir. I put the bowl back in the microwave for about 30 sec. to soften it
up for easier stirring. Stir again. Spray 9X13 pan with PAM to avoid
sticking. Spread it smoothly. Pat it down firm. Refrigerate 1 hour. Cut
into bars. Store in sealed container.
Jeff’s Favorite Orange Sugar Cookies (Sue's recipe)
¾ cup sugar
½ cup butter
1 egg
½ tsp baking powder
2 tbsp cream or milk
½ tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp orange extract
1 ½ cups cake flour
Preheat oven 400 degrees. In a large bowl cream together sugar and
butter, add egg. Mix well, then add baking powder, cream, vanilla and
orange extracts. Mix well then add the flour. Drop ½ tsp size dough
onto cookie sheet, bake 6 minutes until edges are brown.
Vickie's Apple Cake
4 eggs
2 c sugar
1 c oil
2 c flour
4 tsp. baking powder
2 tsp vanilla
1 pinch salt
4 tsp cinnamon
7 Granny Smith Apples, sliced thin
Sprinkle with sugar and cinnamon on top before baking.
Bake 350 degrees for 50-60 min.
We are located at 4635 Rt 9 North. Just north of Applebee's, Kohl's,
Lowe's in Howell. We are across from Young's Appliance and
Wawa's. We are in the center with Affiliated
Foot and Ankle Care (look up.. our sign's on the roof).
If you are using GPS, set it for the corner of Locust Ave. and Rt. 9
We are right BEFORE the street. If you miss us, turn right onto
Locust and come in the back of the parking lot on your right.
Shop Hours:
M,T,W, TH, F 10-5:30
Saturday 10-4
Sunday 11-3
Phone number: 732-534-5772
Lowe's in Howell. We are across from Young's Appliance and
Wawa's. We are in the center with Affiliated
Foot and Ankle Care (look up.. our sign's on the roof).
If you are using GPS, set it for the corner of Locust Ave. and Rt. 9
We are right BEFORE the street. If you miss us, turn right onto
Locust and come in the back of the parking lot on your right.
Shop Hours:
M,T,W, TH, F 10-5:30
Saturday 10-4
Sunday 11-3
Phone number: 732-534-5772
The guy on the left is Mr. Mouse! He's the one smiling and
handing me money! Way to go Bob. Bob's favorite outfit in
College was his black and white buffalo plaid shirt and
blue jeans! The fellow on the far right is my Dad, always
waiting patiently for us to finish shopping. We don't know
who the man in the middle is, but I think he could be
someone's husband? Does he resemble anyone you
know?
handing me money! Way to go Bob. Bob's favorite outfit in
College was his black and white buffalo plaid shirt and
blue jeans! The fellow on the far right is my Dad, always
waiting patiently for us to finish shopping. We don't know
who the man in the middle is, but I think he could be
someone's husband? Does he resemble anyone you
know?
RECIPES
Barbara, you've wanted this recipe for a year now. I finally got
it up for you. Enjoy..Claire
Lemon Pecan Scones presented by Galena Street Mountain
Inn
2 cups unbleached white flour
1/4 cup sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
Grated zest of one lemon
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1 1/4 cups heavy cream
1/2 teaspoon lemon extract
1 tablespoon melted butter
1 tablespoon sugar
Preheat oven to 425°. Combine the flour, sugar, baking powder,
and salt in a bowl. Add the lemon zest and pecans. In a
measuring cup, stir together heavy cream and lemon extract.
Stir into dry ingredients until dough holds together in a rough
mass. Do not overmix. The dough will be quite sticky. Lightly
flour a board and transfer the dough to it. Knead the dough 8 or
9 times. Pat into two circles about 6 inches round. Brush melted
butter over the top and side of the circle of dough and sprinkle
the sugar on top. Cut each circle into 6 wedges and place
pieces on an ungreased baking sheet, allowing about an inch
between pieces. Bake at 375° for 15-20 minutes or until golden
brown.
Chocolate Mint Squares- Susan's recipe from the House Tour
Cake Layer:
1 cup sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt (optional)
1/2 cup butter 1 teaspoon vanilla
4 eggs 1 16oz. can Hersey’s syrup
1 cup flour
1. Oven 350 degrees.
2. Cream butter and sugar.
3. Add eggs
4. Beat in remaining ingredients.
5. Bake for 30 minutes (no longer) in greased 9 by 13 pan.
6. Cool in pan.
Mint Layer
2 cups confectionery sugar
3 - 4 tablespoons Creme de Menthe
1/2 cup butter (creamed) green food coloring
1. Mix well and spread on cooled cake.
Glaze
6 oz. (1 cup) semisweet chocolate chips
6 tablespoons butter
1. Melt together (tip - microwave on medium).
2. Cool a bit before spreading on top of mint layer.
3. Chill before cutting into squares (tip - chill just enough so
chocolate
will cut and not crack).
it up for you. Enjoy..Claire
Lemon Pecan Scones presented by Galena Street Mountain
Inn
2 cups unbleached white flour
1/4 cup sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
Grated zest of one lemon
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1 1/4 cups heavy cream
1/2 teaspoon lemon extract
1 tablespoon melted butter
1 tablespoon sugar
Preheat oven to 425°. Combine the flour, sugar, baking powder,
and salt in a bowl. Add the lemon zest and pecans. In a
measuring cup, stir together heavy cream and lemon extract.
Stir into dry ingredients until dough holds together in a rough
mass. Do not overmix. The dough will be quite sticky. Lightly
flour a board and transfer the dough to it. Knead the dough 8 or
9 times. Pat into two circles about 6 inches round. Brush melted
butter over the top and side of the circle of dough and sprinkle
the sugar on top. Cut each circle into 6 wedges and place
pieces on an ungreased baking sheet, allowing about an inch
between pieces. Bake at 375° for 15-20 minutes or until golden
brown.
Chocolate Mint Squares- Susan's recipe from the House Tour
Cake Layer:
1 cup sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt (optional)
1/2 cup butter 1 teaspoon vanilla
4 eggs 1 16oz. can Hersey’s syrup
1 cup flour
1. Oven 350 degrees.
2. Cream butter and sugar.
3. Add eggs
4. Beat in remaining ingredients.
5. Bake for 30 minutes (no longer) in greased 9 by 13 pan.
6. Cool in pan.
Mint Layer
2 cups confectionery sugar
3 - 4 tablespoons Creme de Menthe
1/2 cup butter (creamed) green food coloring
1. Mix well and spread on cooled cake.
Glaze
6 oz. (1 cup) semisweet chocolate chips
6 tablespoons butter
1. Melt together (tip - microwave on medium).
2. Cool a bit before spreading on top of mint layer.
3. Chill before cutting into squares (tip - chill just enough so
chocolate
will cut and not crack).
BLUEBERRY CAKE
By Maria Sendzik
¼ lb butter
¾ cup sugar
1 egg
½ cup milk
1 tsp vanilla
2 cup flour
2 tsp. baking powder
½ tsp salt
1 pt blueberries (can use frozen or fresh)
(having the ingredients at room temp. helps the mixing)
Topping
1/2 cup sugar
1 tbsp butter (soft)
1/2 tsp cinnamon
Cream the butter. Beat in the sugar and egg until fluffy. Stir in
milk and vanilla. Stir in flour, baking power and salt. Fold in
the blueberries. Spoon into a 9x9 inch greased pan. Mix the
topping ingredients lightly with a fork, or your fingers, till
crumbly and spread over batter.
Bake at 350° for 50 min. Check for doneness with a toothpick.
By Maria Sendzik
¼ lb butter
¾ cup sugar
1 egg
½ cup milk
1 tsp vanilla
2 cup flour
2 tsp. baking powder
½ tsp salt
1 pt blueberries (can use frozen or fresh)
(having the ingredients at room temp. helps the mixing)
Topping
1/2 cup sugar
1 tbsp butter (soft)
1/2 tsp cinnamon
Cream the butter. Beat in the sugar and egg until fluffy. Stir in
milk and vanilla. Stir in flour, baking power and salt. Fold in
the blueberries. Spoon into a 9x9 inch greased pan. Mix the
topping ingredients lightly with a fork, or your fingers, till
crumbly and spread over batter.
Bake at 350° for 50 min. Check for doneness with a toothpick.
American Beauty took our breath away at Quilt
Market. We will be offering both the white and
the black version. It is a real stunner in both
colorways. Lynn picked the white and I picked
the black (are you surprised)? I'm not. :)
We are still taking orders on this block of the
month. You can start anytime
Market. We will be offering both the white and
the black version. It is a real stunner in both
colorways. Lynn picked the white and I picked
the black (are you surprised)? I'm not. :)
We are still taking orders on this block of the
month. You can start anytime
Lovebird Lane BOM $25/mo for 6
months. I just finished putting the
borders on! It is really darling. You
can still get into this Block of the
Month
months. I just finished putting the
borders on! It is really darling. You
can still get into this Block of the
Month
Just want you all to know, I'm having sooo much fun being back in the shop. There are so many things
that I have wanted to do and just couldn't get off the ground without being here full-time. We just got
3 new Block of the Months started and have 2 more planned. Watch for the new Marcus Brothers Civil
War BOM quilt that will be coming out shortly. I also purchased the fabrics for the new "The Vintage
Spool" Christmas pattern. I know I won't have time to applique that in time, so I'm enlisting Jessie to do a
couple of blocks for me. I will be kitting that. I assure you the fabrics are gorgeous and absolutely NOT
Christmas, but amazingly are making a wonderful Christmas quilt. I am planning on a fabulous Holiday
fabric sale in August so keep watching for that.
Thanks to all that have asked about my Mom. She had additional surgery on the wound and is
progressing very slowly. She'll be on antibiotics for 30 days, and hopefully will be moving to rehab today.
I can't thank you enough for all the kind words and prayers. It really does help me.
Remember, there's always something new at the Mouse!
See you soon,
Claire
that I have wanted to do and just couldn't get off the ground without being here full-time. We just got
3 new Block of the Months started and have 2 more planned. Watch for the new Marcus Brothers Civil
War BOM quilt that will be coming out shortly. I also purchased the fabrics for the new "The Vintage
Spool" Christmas pattern. I know I won't have time to applique that in time, so I'm enlisting Jessie to do a
couple of blocks for me. I will be kitting that. I assure you the fabrics are gorgeous and absolutely NOT
Christmas, but amazingly are making a wonderful Christmas quilt. I am planning on a fabulous Holiday
fabric sale in August so keep watching for that.
Thanks to all that have asked about my Mom. She had additional surgery on the wound and is
progressing very slowly. She'll be on antibiotics for 30 days, and hopefully will be moving to rehab today.
I can't thank you enough for all the kind words and prayers. It really does help me.
Remember, there's always something new at the Mouse!
See you soon,
Claire
Tonga Back to Nature
This gorgeous batik quilt finishes at 96” x
106”. We’re excited that we can offer it in
monthly kits so you can complete this
quilt over the course of a year. The center
of the quilt features blocks set on point
which are surrounded by a log cabin
frame & additional pieced blocks. A flying
geese border and a dynamic multi-
colored batik finish the quilt.
This gorgeous batik quilt finishes at 96” x
106”. We’re excited that we can offer it in
monthly kits so you can complete this
quilt over the course of a year. The center
of the quilt features blocks set on point
which are surrounded by a log cabin
frame & additional pieced blocks. A flying
geese border and a dynamic multi-
colored batik finish the quilt.
What's Claire working on?
Flights of Fancy, Lori Smith's Road Less Traveled, American Jane
Playmates, Back to Nature, Susan's Dresden Plate, Graceful
Garden, The Vintage Spool Enchanted Autumn, The Farmer's
Wife, Country Inn, and a series of scrap quilt classes. I'm
having a blast!
Flights of Fancy, Lori Smith's Road Less Traveled, American Jane
Playmates, Back to Nature, Susan's Dresden Plate, Graceful
Garden, The Vintage Spool Enchanted Autumn, The Farmer's
Wife, Country Inn, and a series of scrap quilt classes. I'm
having a blast!
Don't you just love to see the next
generations taking up quilting! Mommy and
their daughters, doesn't this picture just
warm your heart?
generations taking up quilting! Mommy and
their daughters, doesn't this picture just
warm your heart?
WELCOME TO MOUSE CREEK QUILTS! Thanks for all your business during our Christmas Sale! We really appreciate your patronage! Quilt Sampler Fall 2010 just came in! Look for our ad in the Northeast section!!!! We will be closed on Sunday & Monday September 5 & 6 "ANNOUNCING GUILD APPRECIATION DAY EVERY WEDNESDAY 10% OFF WITH YOUR GUILD CARD" (CAN'T BE COMBINED WITH OTHER SALE ITEMS, not valid on classes, longarm services) Really exciting news for us! We are now the exclusive East Coast distributor for the most gorgeous featherweights you have EVER seen! We have some in the shop. The finish on them is unbelievable. The machines are $995 and have been taken completely apart, cleaned, checked, and painted in the most fabulous colors! There are 20 colors to pick from plus funky ones with hearts or stars on them. We will also take in your old machine and Dave will do "The works" for $595 and return your machine in the color of your choice. We will also have pristine original paint featherweights that have been cleaned, inspected and repaired but not repainted for $595. We will get your machine to you in 4-6 weeks but if you order off his website it will be 12-14 weeks. The machines have a 2-year warranty on EVERYTHING! Dave assures me he has run and tested each for 2 days to make sure they are running in top condition when they leave his shop |
BLUE VELVET HAS ARRIVED. THIS PICTURE
DOESN'T DO THE COLOR JUSTICE. It's
MAGNIFICENT. She is waiting for a good home!!
How about yours? We thought Bobby would be a
good name for it... do you get the connection?
DOESN'T DO THE COLOR JUSTICE. It's
MAGNIFICENT. She is waiting for a good home!!
How about yours? We thought Bobby would be a
good name for it... do you get the connection?
BEACH PLUM QUILT GUILD SHOW- here's our booth at the show. We
really had a great time!
really had a great time!
CURRENT BLOCK OF THE MONTH CLUBS
| NEW BLOCK OF THE MONTH CLUBS STARTING SOON! |
COUNTRY INN by Blackbird Designs. Barb and
Alma's newest book is out, and Cathy and I love it! So...
Cathy started working on her sample blocks this
weekend. Look for this coming in the Fall. We are
offering it in 2 colorways
Alma's newest book is out, and Cathy and I love it! So...
Cathy started working on her sample blocks this
weekend. Look for this coming in the Fall. We are
offering it in 2 colorways
FARMER'S WIFE SAMPLER
QUILT- I just love these 6 1/2" square
blocks made from reproduction fabrics. Each
month you will get 20 pieces of fabric to
create from 7-10 blocks. This club will run for
13 months, sashing and setting included for
$21.95/month. Fabrics may change over
time, but the charm will still be there.
STARTING AUGUST 1, YOU CAN GET IN
ANYTIME!
QUILT- I just love these 6 1/2" square
blocks made from reproduction fabrics. Each
month you will get 20 pieces of fabric to
create from 7-10 blocks. This club will run for
13 months, sashing and setting included for
$21.95/month. Fabrics may change over
time, but the charm will still be there.
STARTING AUGUST 1, YOU CAN GET IN
ANYTIME!
Okay all you Applique and Christmas
fans.. we will be doing the Baltimore
Christmas Block of the Month by P3
Designs.
This quilt is inspired by a drawing of
Santa by Thomas Nast who
“invented” the image popularly
recognized as Santa Claus today.
Thomas Nast's Santa Claus was
published for the 1862 Christmas
season of Harper's Weekly cover.
The 24” center medallion Santa
block is surrounded by twelve 12”
album-style blocks and finished with
a beautiful holly border. The quilt
finishes to approximately 69”x69”.
Our kits include all yardage for the
top, borders, blocks and binding.
The program starts in November
2010. This is a 14 month program.
You will receive kits for the 12
blocks, then in month 13, the kit for
the center block and then the border
kits in month 14.
fans.. we will be doing the Baltimore
Christmas Block of the Month by P3
Designs.
This quilt is inspired by a drawing of
Santa by Thomas Nast who
“invented” the image popularly
recognized as Santa Claus today.
Thomas Nast's Santa Claus was
published for the 1862 Christmas
season of Harper's Weekly cover.
The 24” center medallion Santa
block is surrounded by twelve 12”
album-style blocks and finished with
a beautiful holly border. The quilt
finishes to approximately 69”x69”.
Our kits include all yardage for the
top, borders, blocks and binding.
The program starts in November
2010. This is a 14 month program.
You will receive kits for the 12
blocks, then in month 13, the kit for
the center block and then the border
kits in month 14.
Noel by The Vintage Spool. I am planning on
just kitting this instead of doing it as a block
of the month. More info to come. The pattern
was just released and will be coming in
soon. I don't have a price yet since I don't
have the pattern. Let me know if you are
interested because the fabrics are going
quickly. They are already reprinting them.
just kitting this instead of doing it as a block
of the month. More info to come. The pattern
was just released and will be coming in
soon. I don't have a price yet since I don't
have the pattern. Let me know if you are
interested because the fabrics are going
quickly. They are already reprinting them.
Surprise Birthday
Party at Mouse Creek
for Jeanne!
Party at Mouse Creek
for Jeanne!
Dear Claire & Staff of Mouse Creek Quilts,
Thank you so much for assisting us in hosting a 60th Surprise Quilting Birthday Party at Mouse Creek
Quilts for our dear friend Jeanne. From the time Sandra first approached you and Susan in February
with our idea of having a 60th “quilting” birthday party to the day of the party, your staff was very
accommodating. Needless to say, Jeanne, the birthday girl, was quite surprised and impressed with
what we had planned for her special day.
Susan did a wonderful job in offering quilting class ideas, assisting us in choosing fabrics, putting
together the fabric kits and hanging decorations. Mary, our instructor, was delightful, patient and did an
excellent job in teaching us the Braid Runner “quilt as you go” table runner. We were all so pleased
with our table runners that we have since quilted more.
Your lovely quilt store, wonderful classroom and friendly atmosphere provided a perfect place to host
such an event. We thank you for allowing us decorate the classroom, setting out refreshments and for
being so helpful.
Lastly Claire, you did a fantastic job introducing and instructing us on the long-arm machine. We
enjoyed ourselves tremendously.
We thank you form the bottom of our hearts and look forward to our next visit to your quilt store.
Sincerely,
Anne, Barbara, Nicki, Pat, Sandra & Jeanne "the Birthday Girl!"
Thank you so much for assisting us in hosting a 60th Surprise Quilting Birthday Party at Mouse Creek
Quilts for our dear friend Jeanne. From the time Sandra first approached you and Susan in February
with our idea of having a 60th “quilting” birthday party to the day of the party, your staff was very
accommodating. Needless to say, Jeanne, the birthday girl, was quite surprised and impressed with
what we had planned for her special day.
Susan did a wonderful job in offering quilting class ideas, assisting us in choosing fabrics, putting
together the fabric kits and hanging decorations. Mary, our instructor, was delightful, patient and did an
excellent job in teaching us the Braid Runner “quilt as you go” table runner. We were all so pleased
with our table runners that we have since quilted more.
Your lovely quilt store, wonderful classroom and friendly atmosphere provided a perfect place to host
such an event. We thank you for allowing us decorate the classroom, setting out refreshments and for
being so helpful.
Lastly Claire, you did a fantastic job introducing and instructing us on the long-arm machine. We
enjoyed ourselves tremendously.
We thank you form the bottom of our hearts and look forward to our next visit to your quilt store.
Sincerely,
Anne, Barbara, Nicki, Pat, Sandra & Jeanne "the Birthday Girl!"
CALL SUSAN TO BOOK YOUR FRIEND'S BIRTHDAY
PARTY, QUILT GROUP PARTY, OR HOLIDAY PARTY.
PARTY, QUILT GROUP PARTY, OR HOLIDAY PARTY.
| LOOK WHAT JUST CAME IN FROM HOFFMAN FABRICS! BEAUTIFUL NEW BALI FAT QUARTER COLLECTIONS.(sorry not included in Christmas in August fat quarter sale) |
Just in-- New Lonni Rossi "Viviana";
Wilhelmeana's Garden; new Jo Morton
reproductions: Crimson & Clover, Cinnamon
and Spice
Wilhelmeana's Garden; new Jo Morton
reproductions: Crimson & Clover, Cinnamon
and Spice