Judy Martin believes strongly in the notion of quilting as a social
institution. It's been that way for generations. Now, more than ever in
our high-tech, high-speed, isolated-at-my-own-computer-in-my-own-cubicle
world, we need the relaxation and comfort and community that quilting
can offer. With Judy Martin's book, you can schedule quilting bees to
make the gorgeous quilts in Cookies 'n' Quilts and then sample the
desserts! Or sample the desserts and then make the quilts. But if you do
it in that order, make sure everyone washes their hands before handling
any fabric! Choose from these delightful patterns: American Spirit:
small four patches appear to float over larger ones; Shenandoah Log
Cabin: a Virginia Reel is built from logs; Diamonds Are Forever: small
LeMoyne Stars are sprinkled randomly over larger ones; Measure For
Measure: small and large Friendship Stars play across a light pink
twilight sky; Fall Foliage Spectacular: Maple Leaves are incorporated
into Log Cabin blocks; Sonora Song: blossoms enhance a Rail Fence;
Climbing Roses: flowers are strewn over an Irish Chain; and "I Have a
Dream": a smattering of small stars twinkle over larger stars and
alternate blocks. Choose from these delicious recipes: Heart & Home:
chocolate chips galore in a cookie that's crisp on the outside, tender
and chewy on the inside; Farmer's Daughter: tender oatmeal spice cookie
bursting with cinnamon chips; Oregon Trail: moist peanut butter cookie
bursting with chocolate; Magic Moment: chewy chocolate cookie studded
with mint chips; Country Boy: hearty oatmeal cookie with an abundance of
butterscotch chips; Heaven & Earth: rich chocolate frosting crowns a
fudgy brownie on a butter cookie crust; Tennessee Waltz: pecans and milk
chocolate chips top a butter crust; Chantilly Lace: moist coconut
macaroon sprinkled with walnuts; Wilderness Log Cabin: cinnamon-kissed
dates and walnuts top a buttery shortbread; and Viennese Waltz: Elegant
butter cookie bar topped with raspberry-flavored chocolate chips and
almonds.
