It’s National Brownie Day and there is NOTHING BETTER than this recipe, I have used it for Years and I’m moving it over from The Quilt Ladies today !
See my Quilt Ladies Quilt Patterns Hershey Brownie Recipe You know when you pull out the Hershey Cocoa, the recipe is going to be perfect. HERE’S their website
1 cup (2 sticks) butter or margarine (Use butter) 2 cups sugar 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 4 eggs ¾ cup HERSHEY’S Cocoa or HERSHEY’S SPECIAL DARK Cocoa 1 cup all-purpose flour ½ teaspoon baking powder ¼ teaspoon salt 1 cup chopped nuts (optional)
Heat oven to 350°F. Grease 13x9x2-inch baking pan.
Place butter in large microwave-safe bowl. Microwave at MEDIUM (50%) 2 to 2-1/2 minutes or until melted. Stir in sugar and vanilla. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well with spoon after each addition. Add cocoa; beat until well blended. Add flour, baking powder and salt; beat well. Stir in nuts, if desired. Pour batter into prepared pan.
Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until brownies begin to pull away from sides of pan. Cool completely in pan on wire rack. Frost if desired. Cut into bars. About 36 brownies.
CHOCOLATE FUDGE FROSTING
1/3 cup butter or margarine
2/3 cup HERSHEY’S Cocoa
2-2/3 cups powdered sugar
1/3 cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Melt butter in small saucepan over low heat; add cocoa, stirring constantly until smooth.(Mixture will be very thick.) Remove from heat; pour into medium bowl. Cool slightly.
Add powdered sugar alternately with milk and vanilla, beating to spreading consistency. About 2 cups frosting.
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Nothing says quilting like a Log Cabin Quilt Block. There are many ways to piece a log cabin block, I added all the strip cutting measurement, BUT I cut strips and sew, with me not a lot over thinking lately. YOU Do YOU!
This is a different take on a center of a quilt block and can be added when you like, here is how I do it! For this quilt block as shown, finished size five x five inches.
Cut 8 Green – 1 1/2″ x 1 1/2″
Cut 1 Red – 1 1/2″ x 1 1/2″
Make 1, 9-Patch blocks as shown above
Cut 1 Red – 3″ x 3″
Cut corner to corner
Block How To:
Cut your Squares (Pieced square) and cut triangles as stated in the pattern.
Sew on the top triangle, Trim the ends even.
Sew on the bottom Triangle, Trim the ends.
Note: sewing the pieces across make the square lay flat, as does trimming the ends.
Sew on the side triangles.
Trim the block make sure to leave the 1/4” seam allowance. Press
Trim block INCLUDING Seam Allowance to 5″ on each side
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This is one of my little quilts, hand applique from cheaters cloth, machine pieced and hand quilted. Cheater cloth is fabric that all the design is there for you, I just cut it out and applique it down. Each of the little blocks are three inches by three inches and the whole quilt is eight inches by eight inches. I use it still today on my dresser.
I think this kind of fabric is hard to find with small quilt designs and if I see it I purchase it.
Each blocks is 3″ x 3″ and
Finished quilt is 8″ x 8″
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Of course this quilt block’s name is “True Blue” and I made mine pink !
This is one of the quilt blocks that you use, triangles, squares and a four patch. If a beginner it’s perfect to use all you are learning. See all The Quilt Ladies Quilt Patterns
Today is National Pins and Needle Day ! What better way to celebrate than with OLD quilts. When we travel I take pictures of quilt too. I “ALWAYS” ask before taking pictures, to date I’ve not had anyone say, “NO” and most say thanks for asking.
These 2 quilts are from a Shop in Chillicothe, MO Notice the red and how it’s the color that has stayed the best over the years
This is a simple basket quilt pattern and set on point, with squares for lots of quilting.
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It’s that time of year again and I’m going to share some of the things all Quilters need and some that we/I want ! I have added links, I receive a bit if you click and purchase. And if not, that’s OK too !
This is the one all Quilter’s need, 96 pieces Rotary Cutter Kit, a Cutter, Tool Kit with Blades, cutting mat, patchwork ruler, everything is work in style. New rulers? New cutter?
This is the ONE for me, hint, hint Husband !
A new sewing machine is always a welcome gift, I have a Brother sewing machine, and have enjoyed it for over four years now. Look around and see what YOU like. I have the third one and I really like it.
I thought, BEFORE I got a wool pressing mat, that they wouldn’t change anything…well….I was wrong. I love mine, it’s on my ironing table and I use it all the time.
Quilt Batting is ALWAYS a NEED
I have NOT purchased fabric from amazon, but why NOT !
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“Old Maids Puzzle” what I like about this quilt pattern is the name of it. And the simple use of triangles. You have seen this quilt block of years, did you know it’s name?? Finished Quilt Block Size 8” x 8”
I love changing things around, stopping at the linen closet is one of my joys. I have a bad day…I just stand looking into it…maybe pull one out and it’s day done, all better ! I machine pieced this quilt and had it long arm quilted. I think it was one of the boys??? All new to me !
I used scraps for the back and just had fun.
Used no pattern just pieced and let it happen.
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I thought, BEFORE I got a wool pressing mat, that they wouldn’t change anything…well….I was wrong. I love mine, it’s on my ironing table and I use it all the time. 
