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Erik HOMEMADE
Our design studio moving to SE Michigan!
Making and designing vintage-inspired somethings...
Interests: Making your world happier one homemade project at a time.
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We all like this finish, too! It's tough to decide, Susan, but whichever you choose, it will be a beautiful quilt well worth the work! Happy Quilting! --Erik
Benjamin Franklin Mystery Non-Traditional Setting Step 4
This step will finish the top, bottom, and side borders of the Non-Traditional Setting for the Benjamin Franklin Mystery Quilt and finish the construction instructions. Photos of both the Traditional and Non-Traditional quilts as well as the remaining pages of the instructions will be post v...
Hello Janet! Glad to hear your have time to pick up your projects again! Best wishes to you, your family, and your daughter! --Erik
A Note from our Production Manager, Jeff
Hello everyone I have a bit of disappointing news for today...the photos of the 2 Benjamin Franklin quilts are not ready...the quilts are, but the photos aren't. My original intent was to take the quilts to Philadelphia, Ben Franklin's hometown, to be photographed...a plan I intend...
You are so welcome, Susan! We found this in the collection, and thought it was too much fun NOT to share! Enjoy! --Erik
Vintage Busy Person's Postcard
When things get too busy to call or write...you will always be able to send off a quick greeting with this old-fashioned postcard! Simply check off, sign, and mail...they will be happy to hear from you! The template pages include both the front and back of the vintage card...perfect for embell...
Benjamin Franklin Mystery Non-Traditional Setting Step 4
Posted Jun 26, 2016 at Erik HOMEMADE
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Sue!! The pictures are coming soon...maybe a sneak-peek in the meantime!! Look for it...and Happy Sewing! --Erik
A Note from our Production Manager, Jeff
Hello everyone I have a bit of disappointing news for today...the photos of the 2 Benjamin Franklin quilts are not ready...the quilts are, but the photos aren't. My original intent was to take the quilts to Philadelphia, Ben Franklin's hometown, to be photographed...a plan I intend...
Oh, Cynthia! I hope you find it is worth the wait! We look forward to seeing what our readers are doing with their blocks as well! --Erik
A Note from our Production Manager, Jeff
Hello everyone I have a bit of disappointing news for today...the photos of the 2 Benjamin Franklin quilts are not ready...the quilts are, but the photos aren't. My original intent was to take the quilts to Philadelphia, Ben Franklin's hometown, to be photographed...a plan I intend...
Thank you so very much for your patience and understanding, Susan! It has been quite a project...but the results are wonderful! See you soon...and stay tuned!
--Erik
Benjamin Franklin Mystery Non-Traditional Setting Step 3
This step will finish the center field of the Non-Traditional Setting for the Benjamin Franklin Mystery Quilt. We will offer the finishing steps broken down into sewing steps, much like the blocks, so that those who are working on the quilt as it posts may continue t...
Vintage Busy Person's Postcard
Posted Jun 25, 2016 at Erik HOMEMADE
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Erik HOMEMADE has shared their blog My Fabric Stash, one day at a time!
Jun 18, 2016
The Recipe Swap poem
Seems women never gather But what talk doesn't hop To breads and cakes and other food And favorite recipes to swap. Recipes are memories Of good friends cakes and struedels Mother's bread and Grandma's soup Good old fashioned Chicken Noodle. Here's a whole new recipe book Of our favorite best collection Fittin' for clippin'in file card size Tested till they work to perfection. Won't you try these new ideas And clip your favorite ones tok eep Then swap with a few special friends And compliments you will reap. When it's time to leave this earth For kitchens yet unknown Our... Continue reading
Posted Jun 4, 2016 at Bless This Little Kitchen
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Cottage Cheese Guacamole Dip recipe
Serve it ice cold the day you make it! 1 cup cottage cheese 2 teaspoons grated onion 1 teaspoon lemon juice 1 clove of garlic 3/4 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon ground pepper 1 large ripe avocado 1 medium ripe tomato In a small bowl beat together cottage cheese, onion, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and pepper with an electric mixer until smooth. Peel and remove pit from avocado; force through a sieve or mash with a fork. Remove skin from tomato and mince fine. Fold avocado and tomato into cottage cheese mixture; blend thoroughly; chill. Serve with crackers or corn chips.... Continue reading
Posted Jun 4, 2016 at Bless This Little Kitchen
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Cheddar Cheese and Cottage Cheese Dip recipe
Tangy and rich...use the sharp cheddar cheese! 2 cups cottage cheese 2 tablespoons grated onion 1 teaspoon celery salt 1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 2 cups shredded (sharp) cheddar cheese In a small bowl, beat together cottage cheese, onion, celery salt, and Worcestershire sauce until fairly smooth. Gradually add 1 cup of cheddar cheese and beat until smooth. Fold in remaining 1 cup of cheddar cheese. Serve right away or chill...allow to come to room temperature before serving. Serve as a dip with crackers, chips, or vegetables. Yield: 3 cups Continue reading
Posted Jun 4, 2016 at Bless This Little Kitchen
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Cottage Cheese Devil's Dip recipe
Sinfully easy...the Devil made you do it! 1 cup cottage cheese 1 (2 1/4oz) can deviled ham 2 tablespoons green onion, chopped fine In a a small mixing bowl, beat together cottage cheese and deviled ham. Stir in onion and mix until smooth. Cover and chill. Serve with crackers, chips, or raw vegetables. Yield: About 1 1/4 cups Continue reading
Posted Jun 4, 2016 at Bless This Little Kitchen
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Cottage Cheese Garden Dressing recipe
For salads and things...dress up whatever you like! 1 1/2 cups cottage cheese 1/2 cup prepared French Dressing 1/4 cup crumbled bleu cheese 1 tablespoon prepared horseradish In a small mixing bowl, beat cottage cheese until smooth. Slowly beat in French dressing, bleu cheese, and horseradish. Cover and chill. Use as desired. Yield: 2 cups Continue reading
Posted Jun 4, 2016 at Bless This Little Kitchen
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Benjamin Franklin Mystery Non-Traditional Setting Step 3
Posted May 22, 2016 at Erik HOMEMADE
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A Note from our Production Manager, Jeff
Posted May 22, 2016 at Erik HOMEMADE
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