Our LAST Day on the Christmas JOY Blog Hop & "Mystery" BOM 11 Reveal!

Welcome everyone to a {BIG} day here on the Basin Blog! 
Not only will we be sharing our complimentary Christmas JOY design here on the blog, but we will also be revealing our 11th block in our "Mystery" BOM!  If you are not following along on that... you are welcome to join us!  We have been having a great time!!!  It is complimentary and kits are available to purchase each month!  And... we are also offering a limited number of kits available to purchase on our website of our darling "Snowman Sock" hop design as well as offering a great "Holiday Special" just for fun!!!  We want to do our best to make sure your Holiday Season will be {merry & bright}!!!!!

 

                 

 

What a delightful hop this has been!!!  As I mentioned before, we've had a fantastic array of designs featuring snowmen, mittens, trees to trucks... We've had some talented designers stitch, hook & appliqué their designs just for you!  I don't know of any other blog hop that has such kind designers who gather together to give you a great variety of designs, tidbits & recipes like ours!  I'm thankful to know them, appreciate their talents and want to give them ALL a HUGE "thank you" for making this hop possible!  You guys rock!!!!  

Before we start rocking around the Christmas tree.... I'd love to share my design for the hop with you!  Since I am a Minnesotan, and we have no snow {yet}... I couldn't resist making something with a snowman on it!  Here is my little Snowman Sock for you all to enjoy!  He whips up quick and easy!  If you'd like to order a kit, hop over to the website and click shop online!

                                      

Here is the link to "click and print" both designs shown on today's post!!!  It is also on my homepage of my website!

http://siterepository.s3.amazonaws.com/2457/block_11_and_candy_cane.pdf

Snowman Sock Instructions:

1.  Using your favorite wool appliqué method, cut out each wool piece as shown in picture.

2.  Make sure you cut out a front and back sock.  {You will need to reverse one sock unless you don't care which side of the wool you use}.

3.  Position wool pieces on top of sock.  {Set back sock aside}.

4. Use coordinating floss to blanket stitch around each piece securing them in place.  You will need to stitch carefully around the scarf piece that goes off the sock, as it will be a single layer.

5.  Use 2 strands of green floss to stitch greenery on hat and 4 strands of red floss to make 3 French knots for berries.

6.  Put front and back of sock together and blanket stitch around entire sock using coordinating floss where you change wool pieces.  Example: Gold for the toe of sock.

7.  Sew 2 tiny black buttons on for eyes and 3 1/4 inch buttons down front of snowman.

8.  Attach a cord to hang ornament.  Enjoy!!!!

Up next is the 11th block of our super exciting monthly "Mystery" BOM!!!  As you can see, I have decided to do 12 blocks!  Just couldn't stop!  We're having wayyyy too much fun, right!!!  So here is block 11!  Kits are also available for that online as well!!  Hope you like it!  It's my FAV block so far!  

It's so festive for this time of year!!!!

                                      

To go along with the Christmas theme... I want to share with you my favorite poinsettia mat that I made!  It's been around for a few Christmas'!  But I just love it!  It comes in a pattern of {3} called 3 Holiday patterns in One!  Instead of $12 it will be $6.00!  Here is the link to click and order it!
http://www.buttermilkbasin.com/shop/NEW-Misc-Pattern-Releases.htm

 

It's time to wrap up the hop with my Holiday recipe!  This is a tasty one and a unique offering to go along side of your tried &true Holiday favorites!  Happy Holidays!  Stop back soon!  There is always fun stuff, happenings & giveaways  going on at the Basin!!!!!!!  

                                     

Oops!  I was so focused on getting everything up and loaded I forgot to make sure you all made it over  to Lisa's blog to get your little bulb ornament!!!  It's just perfect!  How cute would this be to add on to your Christmas gifts!!!  And the bulbs she's added to the tree are just sweet!!!! 

We're having a merry time on the Christmas JOY hop!!!

Welcome back to another day of our Christmas JOY Blog Hop!  Yesterday's design from Debbie was great!  It's going to be so cute hanging on your Christmas trees this year! 

I hope as you start making all these darling projects you share them to our Facebook page!  We love seeing your work and love to inspire others!!!  

I also have a passion for old trucks!  My dad was a farm boy & always drove a {Ford} truck!  My favorite was this old blue truck!  It was the inspiration for my truck patterns!  Those old trucks brought both of us much joy!!!  I also want to thank Vicki for this truck ornament she sent me!!!  It is personalized and I'll always treasure it and think of you when we hang it on our tree each year!!!  Isn't it sweet?!!!!  I just love it!!!

Up next on our hop is Sheri from Calico Moon!  You'll have to check out her recipe!  It's not your normal "green bean casserole"!  It's amazing!  She usually doubles the batch so she can have leftovers!  The leftovers are even better!!!  We must try this!!!  Be sure to head over to her Facebook page: Calico Moon and see your daily "surprise" design!  I'm just as excited as you are to see what she's got in store for us!!!

Thanks for following along!  Hope you're having a blast!!!!  

Nov 6th * Plum Cute Designs
Nov 7th * Gail Pan Designs
Nov 8th * Wooden Spool Designs
Nov 9th * Sheri Glasscock
Nov 10th * Ali Strebel Designs
Nov 11th * Notforgotten Farm
Nov 12th * Woolen Willow Designs
Nov 13th * Cottage at Carfiff Farms
Nov 14th * Heartspun Quilts
Nov 15th * Crabapple Hill
Nov 16th * Bits n Pieces by Joan
Nov 17th * Primitive Gatherings 
Nov 18th * Buttermilk Basin

Halloween Special, Recipe & New Project in Magazine

Welcome to the last day of the online Halloween Party!  

What a fantastic week this has been!  I hope you all enjoyed this party with me!!!  Thank you so much for following along!  

Before you know it, we'll be meeting back here again for our annual 12 Days of Christmas Blog Hop!  But, before I start posting about that this weekend... I need to give away those candy corn wool bundles!  If you see your name below... Please email me at swest@buttermilkbasin.com with your name/address!  Congrats!

I would also like share another yummy recipe with you, a few HALLOWEEN decorating ideas with our Halloween designs and offer a "FREE" 5 Woolen Jacks pattern with any order placed today!  As you can see below, the quilt is "Kitty" approved!

I love displaying items in cupboards!  Use vintage tins and autumn smelling potpourri to enhance the season! 

Runners adorn your table... while old dough bowls, chicken feeders and ladders serve as other unique pieces to showcase your work!

This pattern is free with any purchase today only on our website at www.buttermilkbasin.com!

This is a quick and easy cheeseball that my daughter Hannah enjoys making!  You can't go wrong with the bacon!!!

Don't forget to check out the new Primitive Quilts magazine!  We've got this little lovely in there just waiting to be stitched up in time for the Holidays!

Hope you all have a fantastic weekend and please continue to follow the blog for more fun, recipes & tidbits!!! Stacy

Halloween FREE Project Challenge & More!!!!!

 Welcome back!!!  Today is DAY {5} of our Halloween Party!!!  WOW!  It is flying by!  I can barely get my work done before it is time to post again!!  Today I have a challenge for you!  This design is your "FREE" project today!  As you can see, we hooked it!  Now, I know most of you are not rug hookers... but I want to see you get creative, print out the pattern and see what you can do with it!  You can stitch it, paint it or bedazzle it! LOL!!!  I want to challenge you to do something fun with this design and share it with us before Halloween!  You can email it to me, post it to my FB page or tag me on Instagram!  Let's have fun and work some Halloween "magic" with this design!  Here is the link to click and print!!!  Enjoy! 

 

 

 

Pumpkin Magic Cake

I don't know what a Halloween party would be without this magic cake!  This one is simply too good not to share with you all! 

  

 

 

 

 

Ingredients:

For the Cake

• 1 box of yellow cake mix PLUS ingredients needed to make (eggs, water, oil)

For the Pumpkin Pie

• 1 (15oz) can Pumpkin Puree
• ½ cup evaporated milk
• ½ cup heavy cream
• 3 eggs
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice

For the Frosting

• 1 (4 serving size) box vanilla instant pudding mix
• 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
• 1 cup cold milk
• 8 oz Cool Whip, thawed

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2. Prepare box of cake mix according to package instructions, then pour into a lightly greased 9"x13" cake pan. DO NOT BAKE. Set aside.
3. In another bowl whisk together the ingredients for the Pumpkin Pie (pumpkin, evaporated milk, cream, eggs, brown sugar, and pumpkin pie spice), until smooth. Slowly pour the pumpkin pie mixture all over the cake mix.
4. Carefully place cake into the oven and bake for 50-60 minutes or until the center is no longer jiggly, and a toothpick inserted into cake mix comes out clean. NOTE: The cake might be slightly darker than normal, but still tastes great. Let cool to room temperature.
5. Make the frosting: Place the vanilla pudding mix into a large bowl, add the pumpkin pie spice and pour in the cold milk. Whisk until combined and starting to thicken. Gently fold in the Cool Whip until it's completely combined. Spread on top of the cooled cake.
6. You can serve now, or chill the cake, and serve when chilled. Either way tastes great. Enjoy!

 

 

As Halloween fast approaches... we anxiously await to go to our neighbor Mary's house for a little Halloween fun!  Every year she dresses up her puppy in various Halloween costumes!  I have to say... the hula girl was my FAV!  She also serves us one of a kind decorated cupcakes (with real homemade frosting!!), warm drinks & supper!  What more could you ask for!  Then we usually head back home and light a fire in our fire pit and have the neighbors over for another party with apps & drinks!  The kiddos walk around the circle and gather candy from all the neighbors!!!  Such a fun night!  I sure will miss it this year as I am going to Houston for Market & Festival! 

 

FREE Game Board pattern on DAY {3} of our Halloween Party!

The Halloween FUN continues..... WELCOME to DAY {3}!  It sure sounds like you all have been enjoying the party so far!  I still have much more in store for you, so keep checking daily! 

 

Did any of you have a chance to make the dip or cookies???  My family and I have been snacking on them both today {except Grace, she's not a PB girl or spicy girl}!!!  She's missing out!  Can't believe she doesn't love PB!  I LOVE PB!!!  And BTW, that dip was even better with the cheese added! LOL!

 

Today I tried to get my "black cat" Wilma to pose for me... but all she wanted to do was be lazy!!!  So, I went to my next best option and decked out Oliver for you!  I also couldn't resist sharing this great decorating idea we did last year at the BARN Event!  All you need to do is take a pair of vintage legs (I know you all have a pair of them just sitting around in your spare closet! LOL) and put on some Halloween tights, a pair of boots and place them in an urn!  It makes a great statement piece by your front door!!! 

 

Today I also have another super easy recipe for you to enjoy!  

Ingredients

For the crumb topping:

1/2 cup flour

1/2 cup old fashioned oats

1/2 cup brown sugar

1/2 tsp baking powder

1/4 tsp ground cinnamon

dash of salt

1/3 cup unsalted butter, diced into small chunks

For the apple filling:

3-4 large Granny Smith apples, peeled and sliced thin

3 Tbsp butter, melted

2 Tbsp flour

1 Tbsp lemon juice

3 Tbsp milk

1/2 tsp vanilla extract

1/4 cup brown sugar

1/2 tsp ground cinnamon

dash of salt

Serve with Vanilla Ice Cream

Instructions

1.   Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.

2.   In a medium size bowl combine the crumb topping ingredients with a fork or pastry blender until it resembles small crumbs. Refrigerate while you prepare the apple filling.

3.   For the Apple Filling: In a small bowl, combine melted butter and flour until well blended. Add lemon juice, milk and vanilla and stir well. Stir in brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Pour butter mixture over apples and toss to coat. Pour apple mixture into an 8x8-inch baking dish and spread into an even layer. Sprinkle crumb topping evenly over the apples. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown and top is set. Remove from oven and allow to cool for at least 10 minutes before serving.

  

Now for the TREAT of the DAY....

As you now I love Halloween!!! So does my "ghoulfriend" Sheri, from Calico Moon!  She many be more of a Halloween lover then I am! So I asked if she wanted to join my hop and share a project!  She, of course, said YES!  Please click the link below for a downloadable note & pattern instructions for these darling game board quilts from Sheri! I LOVE them!  They would look great done up in my Humble Beginnings fabric!

 

http://siterepository.s3.amazonaws.com/2457/halloween_blog_hop_2015.pdf

 

Before I wrap up DAY {3}, I would like to thank you for all the comments!  Here is a list of the winners of the Basin Banners thru the Year, October patterns...  Congratulations!!!  If you are a winner, please email me at swest@buttermilkbasin.com with you name and address asap so I can get your pattern in the mail!

Crickets Corner

Brenda Jeffers

Marsha Jean

Sharon Pack

Kathy Bahn

Janet O.

 

More FUN, projects & giveaways are coming!!!  See you tomorrow!!!  Stacy

Halloween Party DAY {2}! Recipes, FREE Project & a Giveaway

Welcome to DAY {2} of our online Halloween Party!  We hope yesterday's "Merrie Halloween" pattern special and our "Candy Corn Woolen Treats" were enjoyed by all! 

 

Today is time for some "mummy" treats!!!  Hannah and I had so much fun making these cute silly mummys!  They were very naughty during their photo shoot!!  They had buttons everywhere!  ...Not to mention getting trapped in a spider web.... We had a dickens of a time getting the spiders out of their wrap! 

 

So meet the "MUMMYS"!  Aren't they a stitch! 

 

Of course our party would not be complete with out some sweet "TREATS"!!!!  So I have 2 delicious, quick & easy recipes to make for our party! 

The first one is "Batty" Dip! 

You will need: 2 cans Mexicorn (drained) * 1 can diced chilies * 1 can diced jalapenos * Tops of 3 green onions, sliced * 8 oz bag Shredded Mexican Blend cheese * 1 cup sour cream * 1 cup mayo * Tortilla chips for serving!  Mix all ingredients together and let sit for several hours in the fridge before serving!  *** Don't forget to add the cheese like I did!!!! LOL!  I will add it tomorrow for sure!  It was darn tasty without it, I may add!!!  So it's a pretty versatile recipe!  The flavor enhances the longer it sits in the fridge!  Enjoy!

 

 

Next up is one of our FAV cookies!  These couldn't be any easier to make! All you need are 3 ingredients!  Peanut butter, crackers & chocolate bark.  First, spread PB on one cracker and top with another cracker!  Next, melt your chocolate, dip the cracker/PB combo in it; then remove from chocolate and place on waxed paper to cool.  At this point you can get creative with your cookies and bring out the sprinkles!  This is a great cookie to make with the kiddos!  Trust me... you will not be able to eat just one!!!!  Enjoy!

 

 

As I "WRAP" up our DAY {2} of the online Halloween Party... I will be having a give away!  Please leave a comment below on the blog for a chance to win 1 of these patterns!!! Isn't it cute!  It is from our Basin Banner collection... It is October!!!  Good luck!  I will meet you back here again tomorrow for more Halloween FUN!

 

Oh, before I go... Just a friendly reminder from our MUMMYS... Please don't forget to cast your {6} votes on the MSL American Made contest!  Like below!

http://www.marthastewart.com/americanmade/nominee/138644/crafts/buttermilk-basin
 

 

Memories & a Recipe!

Do you ever see something and instantly wish you could show someone it or share this experience with them?  Or know that person would love this or specifically the shop?  That's something that I've been experiencing a lot lately... Especially this weekend when GW and I were out and about!  All I could think about was my mom!  She would have loved this going road trippin with us... this place & their darling array of unique children's old toys & doll clothes!  She never passed up a vintage yo-yo quilt or stitchery piece!  And even as she grew older... she kept the childlike wonder dear to her heart!  I hope these little pieces spark a little childhood memory in each of us!  May your week be filled with joy & laughter!!!  {PS-I did buy the little metal kitchen strainer in the pic below and will think of mom when I set it out at each show to hold my business cards/flyers!  Miss you momma!!} xo

Here's also a neat recipe!  Can it get any better than gourmet Rice Krispie bars? Enjoy!

http://www.carlsbadcravings.com/blueberry-white-chocolate-cheesecake-rice-krispie-treats/

An afternoon at the apple orchard!

Last weekend George, Hannah and I went to Aamodt's Apple Orchard.  The weather was great and for the first, we decided to pick our own apples!  It really was a neat experience!  I wonder how many apples we passes up to make our "perfect" bag of apples!!!  So tonight I finally decided to do some fall baking!  I forgot how wonderful the aroma of fall baking is!  Here are a few pics of our day!  We also seen the girls' BFF Nelly!  She helps out a family fried who makes & sells kettle corn!  I'm also including the link to the apple crisp recipe I made tonight!  It was early enough so I shared some with the neighbors!  Nothing like a sweet treat in the evening!  Hope you have a great week!  Let me know if you did any baking !!!

http://www.the-girl-who-ate-everything.com/2009/11/perfect-apple-crisp.html