Friday, July 17, 2015

Friday Giveaway!!!

We hope you are enjoying making the Twisted Blossom blocks as much as we are!
Here is an update on Helen's blocks… She is using Anna Maria Horner's fabrics Folk Song.



Here is a pressing seam suggestion for managing the bulk from multiple layers.  Some seams are pressed open and some are pressed to the side.  You should do whatever makes you happy :-)
 (I usually do a combination of both to manage the bulk.  Helen)


Now for the Giveaway!  Today we are giving away this awesome cutting/pressing mat which works great when taking a class and need your own cutting/pressing station but you don't have a lot of room.  And our Curve It Up pattern which has 12 traditional blocks which we added curves to or used the Quick Curve Ruler to create the curves in the traditional block.


Please one comment per person, and tell us about your favorite summer salad or side dish.  I need some fresh ideas for my summer menu!

~Enjoy~

140 comments:

Philippa Gelinas said...

Couscous With Dried Apricots And Pine Nuts...yummmy!

Tricia said...

I love a yummy quinoa salad, with chicken, cucumber, sliced cherry tomatoes, and feta cheese! Yum! Thanks for the chance to win. :)

Unknown said...

Cucumbers onions tomatoes and mozzarella cheese tossed with Italian dressing.

Sharon S said...

Easy Cheesy Zucchini Bake. Yum! Thanks for the giveaway.

Leah said...

My favorite summer salad is watermelon, arugula, feta cheese with vi egrets dressing. Simple and very refreshing

Annie said...

Grilled chicken and mango over a bed of greens with balsamic vinaigrette dressing

barbara woods said...

i love squash

Dot Moore said...

I love a cold fruit salad with watermelon, cantaloupe and pineapple

NachtPedalQuilts said...

Chinese cabbage, saisonal fruits and ewe's cheese with balsamico-mustard-dressing

Laurel said...

A caprese salad with home grown tomatoes and basil is the best.

Stephanie said...

Our favorite is shoepeg corn, olives, green pepper, green onions, red pepper, Roma tomatoes with Italian dressing for the base.
Thanks for the chance to win an awesome pattern!!

Gayle said...

I used to have a killer recipe for pasta salad that I just loved. It seems to have become lost and now I'm trying to recreate it from memory - every batch has turned out a bit differently so far, and none of them are as good as the original! Argh!

Heather Alverson said...

Any kind of pasta salad with a olive oil based dressing. So good and not heavy at all.

Jo said...

Pesto bow tie pasta salad with peas.

Jo said...

Pesto bow tie pasta salad with peas.

Marjorie's Busy Corner said...

I love potato salad...then it would be a Greek salad

Kristi said...

I love to make my famous green salad. At least that's what everyone calls it. 1 can crushed pineapple, 2 cups of Mini Marshmallows, 1 box of pistachio instant pudding mix, Mix that all up and then add a tub of Cool Whip. Chill for at least 1/2 hour. This makes up in about 5 min. and everyone loves it.

Linda said...

I like a coleslaw dressed with a creamy greek yogurt, mustard, vinegar dressing. Great side dish that is summery.

Sewmaggi said...

My favorite salad might be my version of 3 bean salad that has 6-7 kinds of beans, a red, yellow and orange bell pepper, purple onion. Very colorful as well as tasty.

Cynthia Brunz Designs said...

Watermelon! I cannot get enough of it! Thanks for the chance.

Glyn said...

We always have an abundance of home-grown tomatoes, so we love a marinated tomato salad!

Mama Pea said...

I have a recipe for a Greek pasta salad with pine nuts that we love!

Christy said...

Chopped greek salad from thegardengrazer.com it is so great I could eat it every day!

cynthia said...

My favorite summer salad is from Mollie Katzen: fennel, feta, grapes, greens and olives with a lemon vinaigrette.

JuliAnn Craver said...

Steak salad (any time of the year) lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, cheddar cheese and Ranch dressing. juliannsblueyes@gmail.com

Cindi said...

I love a caprese stick.....small mozzarella balls, cherry tomatoes and fresh basil threaded on a bamboo skewer. Yum and fun

Carla S said...

My favorite summer salad is butter lettuce, grilled chicken, sunflower seeds, corn, shredded carrots, craisins, apple chips, and ranch dressing.

Unknown said...

My new Favorite summer salad is bean salad with cut up fresh veggies!!!

Vicki said...

When my kids were little, I made cheesey pea salad as a side dish. Thawed frozen peas, shredded cheese, crumbled bacon, mayonnaise.

Barbara Black said...

Cucumber Salad: cukes, onions, oil and vinegar, a little bit of sugar, salt and pepper, yum.

Caro said...

Peach cobbler!

Sherrye said...

Black Bean Salad!!!

Kathy S. said...

My favorite summer salad is pasta salad. It's so simple, but the main ingredient must be FRESH tomatoes from the garden.
Cut up tomatoes and green peppers. One box of cooked pasta (your choice), fat free Italian dressing (most of the time I use half of a bottle), and Kraft Parmesan cheese. Put in a bowl with a tight fitting lid. Make and let sit in the fridge. Shake to re-distribute dressing before serving. YUM!

Vicki H said...

I like a mixed fruit salad.

Maxine said...

I love Glorified Rice. It has pudding, grapes, mandarin oranges, marshmallows, nuts, maraschino cherries, and cooked rice. It's been my signature dish for years. I even have a special bowl that I serve it in.

Laura said...

I like strawberries, watermelon, and cantaloupe. Mmmmm! Summer!

Glenda said...

Oh, thanks for including us all in the fun! A nice cold pasta salad seems just right on a hot day. I prefer a vinaigrette dressing, and maybe some feta cheese and cucumbers, tomatoes, onions and olives. Or tuna and celery and cucumber with a lemon juice vinaigrette.
Lora of pepper too.
Happy summer everyone.

Anonymous said...

Oh I love a good 7 layer salad with frozen peas and fresh sour cream in it.

mindingmomma at aol dot com

kathleen said...

Spinach with feta and blueberries

Tanja said...

Mixed greens with pickled beets, goat cheese and pears with a balsamic dressing! :-)

Unknown said...

Macerated fresh mixed berry salad, over angel food cake, topped with cannoli cream and a mint sprig.

Jeannie Gan said...

I love this quick and simple salad http://nadialim.com/recipe/sesame-and-pistachio-chicken-schnitzel-with-turkish-salad/
jchiagan at yahoo.com

Sandra Cooper said...

I am adding edamame to all kinds of salads right now. It adds a great taste, good fiber and a texture that I like.

Dianne Mitzel said...

I love to make congealed salads in the summer months. I use 1 small box orange jello, grated carrots, can of pineapple drained, keep juice and add to make 1 cup..dissolve jello in 1 cup boiling water..1 tbsp vinegar, and half tsp salt. Goes great with chicken salad . Love your site, bought the pattern last week for this great pattern. Keep inspiring us with your wonderful curved patterns!

Sharon T said...

My daughter serves an awesome taco salad. Yum!

Frances Meredith said...

Anything fresh from the vegetable plot always tastes extra delicious at this time of year.

SasNi said...

I keep it simple with salad :-) Love tomatoes and cucumber with vinegar and oil and a few herbs.
Have a nice summer!

kathy6024 said...

We make awesome big salads and add hard boiled egg and chicken (white meat bought bulk from Costco's rotisserie chickens) to make them a complete meal. Ours tonight had romaine, spinach, carrots, pea pods, cherry tomatoes, red pepper, onion, cucumber, diced apple plus the egg and chicken. I top mine with blue cheese, my hubby likes shredded cheddar. I love Newman's Own Raspberry Walnut vinaigrette dressing. At least half the veggies are grown in our own garden. Nothing beats a fully ripe cherry tomato picked fresh, especially the orange Sun Gold variety. We make it big enough that it lasts two days.

Emma said...

Potato salad everytime! Made a batch last night for a BBQ and all gone! Might have to do some more today. Thanks for the chance to win.

Quiltsmiles said...

I enjoy a garden salad in summer and use a variety to present it, such as a wedge made into a BLT flavor version or grill peaches or plums for a little zing with a grilled chicken garden salad. Recently started using a blob of hummus and slicing coins of radish into a make shift rose as a small side dish. All easy and quick but healthy. Thanks for the wonderful and generous giveaway.

Jen said...

My favorite summer salad is diced cucumber and tomato, drizzled with a little olive oil and lemon juiced and topped with some feta cheese. It is light and refreshing for summer.

Will Cook for Shoes said...

I love summer salads!! Watermelon, feta cheese and balsamic vinaigrette is one of my favourites!

O'Quilts said...

anything from my garden is a go in the summer

Susan said...

I love a yummy caprese salad, using homegrown tomatoes, basil and fresh mozzarella---so fresh and good!

rebecca said...

Spaghetti salad. Something about the cold pasta and zip of seasoning.

Sharlene said...

Asian salad using Savoy cabbage with cubed chicken, sesame seeds, almonds and a great dressing.

Unknown said...

Thanks for the helpful hints for this block. I have a recipe called summer coleslaw. You use a bag of shredded cabbage, finely chopped green onion, sunflower seeds, slivered almonds, crumble noodles from 1 pkg of beef flavored raman. You then make a dressing for it using the beef flavoring. No mayo to spoil in the summer heat with this recipe.

Anonymous said...

My daughter-in-law makes an amazing fried rice salad. Love it.

Chris God

Yulece1957@yahoo.ca

purduepam said...

Quinoa, kale, blueberries, feta. Brought together with a simple oil, vinegar, lemon dressing.
Thanks for the chance to win

curlygirl17 said...

Sunset Salad...orange jello with shredded carrots and crushed pineapple!

Bonnie58 said...

I love a greek salad with fresh garden cucumbers and tomatoes! Thanks so much for sharing. Love the patterns

Cecilia said...

I like a pasta salad with cherry tomatoes, carrots, and feta cheese with Italian dressing. Cute blocks! Thanks for the giveaway.

Unknown said...

I love strawberry pretzel salad, even though it is more like a dessert!

The Bishops said...

Roasted corn salad with cilantro and lime juice

Designing Duo said...

Love your new pattern and sew along! My fav summer salad is Oriental Salad with cabbage, head lettuce, mushrooms, ramen soup noodles, almonds, sesame seeds, melted butter, soy sauce, vinegar & sugar!

Paige29072 said...

I have fallen for cilantro potato salad this summer. Although mozzarella, fresh tomatoes, and basil with good balsamic vinegar is a classic favorite in my house when our tomatoes come in. My hubby will be on a trip next week so I am excited to catch up on this Quilt Along. Look for photos soon!

Afquilt said...

Roasted brussels sprouts. its not particularly summery but is good any time of year!

Katie M. said...

Love, Love Tomato Pie - the one I use is a Paula Deene recipe. Fresh tomatoes, fresh basil, mozzarella cheese.... yummy!
Thanks so much for this give away opportunity. And, Helen, love the blocks!

JudyCinNC said...

This summer it has been watermelon, cucumbers, tomatoes, feta with a red wine vinaigrette. Thanks for this opportunity to win. judy c

mary said...

I just discovered cauliflower, broccoli, grated cheese with raspberry walnut vinaigrette dressing.

Martie said...

Thanks for the giveaway! I love gazpacho on hot summer days. Now to get to work on my twisted block!

Sandra said...

Thank for inspirations and give away! My favorite summer salad is a Broccoli Kale loaded with pumpkin seed and cranberries with a Poppy seed dressing

Zanymouse said...

I love to make a red potato salad, it's easy and delicious! 2 lb red potatoes, (cooked and cut in large chunks), 1/3 C roasted red peppers, 1 C ceasar salad dressing, 1/4 C grated parmesan, chopped flat leaf parsley. Mix and chill.

I always get rave reviews when I bring this to any party. I love it because you don't have to peel the potatoes and there's minimal chopping.

Thanks for the giveaway!

Mania said...

At my favorite salad you need: 0.5 kg of cooked fava beans, 3-, 4 boiled eggs, 2 large tomatoes, 2 large heaped tablespoons chopped dill, 2 large tablespoons of mayonnaise mixed with 2 tablespoons sour cream or yogurt - as you like, salt and pepper to taste. Broad beans with husks peel after cooking, eggs very finely chop, chop the tomatoes. Mix everything together with mayonnaise sauce and cream, dill and season to taste with salt and pepper. Delicious for supper!
Greetings from Poland :)

Michele said...

My favorite salad is a mix of all the summer fruits with a bit of lemon and honey to taste. Thank you for the great giveaway!

Carol K said...

My favorite salad is sliced tomatoes with fresh mozzarella cheese slices, basil, and sprinkled with balsamic vinegar glaze. Fabulously easy.

Thanks for your rulers and the chance to win today's prize.

Kathryn said...

I have a summer salad with rice, veggies and feta cheese that is great for summer.

LizA. said...

Grilled corn salad with lots of fresh lime juice! Yummmmm

USAScotsLass said...

Oh, easy! Confetti Salad! Everyone clamors for this cold pasta salad in the summer:

1 pkg. spaghettini (thin spaghetti)
6 oz. Wish Bone Italian salad dressing
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 dash cayenne pepper
1 Tbsp. poppy seeds
1 tsp. celery seeds
½ tsp. caraway seeds
1/3 cup juice of sweet pickles
1 cup finely chopped celery with celery leaves
½ cup finely chopped green onions

Cook spaghettini al dente. Drain well. Put in large bowl and coat with salad dressing. Mix remaining seasonings together, and add to pasta. Mix well. One hour prior to serving, add chopped celery and onions. Toss and serve.

CapitolaQuilter said...

Fresh Corn Salad recipe from the Food Network - our friends served it on the 4th and it was delicious.

linynp said...

Thanks for the pressing tips! My favorite salad is a berry salad with grilled chicken and red raspberry vinagerett and apple pieces.

bmck97004 said...

My whole family loves my potato salad - I use celery salt to make the flavor more interesting!

Karen Rowland said...

My favorite salad is one with diced tomatoes, red onions, and avacados with a roasted red pepper Italian dressing. Very cool and light.

Quilting Tangent said...

Corn on the cob is my favorite. 24Tangent@gmail.com

Lori L said...

I just saw a recipe for cauliflower salad that I want to try. It is made just like potato salad but uses cauliflower instead of potatoes. Love the co!ors of your blocks. Rabbitdog@granitewave.com

Cindy said...

My favorite summer food is a fruit bowl. All the yummy deliciousness of summer in one place. I am absolutely loving these blocks, they look so fun! dahlgren0609 at gmail dot com

Marti M said...

My favorite summer salad is any kind of fresh mixed fruits. The more variety the better.

Sharon - IN said...

I make a pasta salad that my family request often during the summer. It is full of fresh veggies. Nice give away!

virgdale said...

I make a Waldorf coleslaw, very good. Pretty much just make a Waldorf salad and add cabbage. Love your ruler and your patterns!

Lisa E said...

Artichoke dip is yummy!

DeAnn Rauzi said...

Potato salad is a favorite! I still can't make it as good as my mom's, who never uses a recipe, but it is good enough.

sherry said...

well where do i start…i love my lentil salad made with those tiny french lentils, garlic, cherry tomatoes, italian parsley, feta cheese and olive oil…yum

Lisa England said...

I like to drizzle a bit of olive oil in a skillet and saute a mix of whatever fresh vegetables I have -- often it's zucchini, yellow squash, tomatoes, carrots, mushrooms. Sprinkle with basil and grated parmesan if you like. Great with grilled chicken or fish.

Donna said...

We love a cold pasta salad made with small pasta shells, tuna fish, pineapple tidbits, mayo, salt and pepper. Love your curvy patterns, too!
Donna

Karen said...

My favorite is taco salad, the one with Doritos. Just had it last week! Thanks for sharing.

Deal.licious Real Food Debby said...

Sometimes I like to do something simple with cucumbers, tomatoes, feta and some sort of dressing. Love summer salads.

determineddebby at gmail dot com

cakegirl said...

Watermelon chunks, thin slices of red onion, Gorgonzola cheese and balsamic vinaigrette. I love it! Thanks for a great giveaway.

Pamela said...

My favorite salad is tabouli. To make it fast I get tabouli mix (bulgur and spices) at the grocery story and just add the tomatoes, fresh parsley, olive oil, and lemon juice. I love your curvy patterns. Thanks for the fun!

Unknown said...

Fruit salad!

Lee said...

I make a Southwest Tabouli salad ( but I use quinoa to make it gluten free!)

Jusmom1 said...

I make a homemade pasta salad that my family just loves! Hmmmm...haven't made it in a while, thanks for the reminder. It's on the list for this coming week! Thanks for the chance to win!

claire ross said...

I love a grilled chicken salad with baby greens, strawberries, blueberries, pecans and a citrus dressing x
Iain.ross30 at gmail dot com

BL said...

From the Wegman's recipe archive -- combine blueberries with sliced cucumbers, sprinkle with feta cheese and mint. Dressing is white basalmic vinaigrette. Everyone in the extended family likes it -- and it is so simple to throw together!!!

helen-mary said...

Fresh garden tomatoes, sliced 1/4" to 1/2" thick with just a dusting of salt.

Lisa said...

Fresh tomato salsa can't be beat!

Cori said...

Broccoli salad, I make 2 different ones. One with.cheese and bacon, the other with lentils.

amy said...

A nice big watermelon half with the insides removed and chopped in big chunks mixed with other summery fruits!

Barb Neiwert said...

Great colors in these blocks - I love them! For a summer side dish or appetizer, I love making Caprese and it's so simple. Just place a slice of fresh mozarella, top with a slice of fresh tomato, top that with a basil leaf. You can secure this 'sandwich' with a toothpick if desired. Once all are assembled, drizzle with a reduction of balsamic vinegar. SO good!

Linda B said...

I love home made potato salad....

maria said...

Thinly sliced longways raw courgette, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic. Chill . Yum

Anonymous said...

Love this block- I haven't tried curves yet(I'm pretty new to quilting), but am anxious to give them a try! I love a simple Caprese salad or mixed fruit salad (sorry- nothing super creative, but simple and yummy is always a win for me!). Thanks! Sarah: crjandsbj(at)netzero(dot)com

Dorothy said...

I am loving these blocks! I have two favorites, a cold pasta salad full of fresh veggies, or the green pistachio salad with marshmellows and nuts in it.

OhioLori said...

LOOOOVE these Blocks!! Gorgeous!!!

We have 2 chefs in our Family (our 2 youngest sons)...and we always ask the one to make & bring his (YUMMY) Broccoli Salad!! & ask the other for his (YUMMY) Mac & Cheese!! Yep....I am one Spoiled Momma! giggle

SewDoUQuilt said...

The comments are making me hungry! I like an easy cucumber salad. jarvenpa1ne at gmail dot com

Unknown said...

We have been enjoying burgers with blue cheese. No bread. And grilled corn on the cob.

Kathy Davis said...

I love our Coated Grape Salad. Sounds weird, but it is delicious. Can be a side salad or almost a dessert. Look it up on Pinterest!
kdavis1@centurytel.net

Her Indoors said...

We like couscous with cucumber, tomato and a herby dressing. We also do it with sweetcorn and carrot and a spicier dressing.

Becky (My Fabric Obsession) said...

My favorite guilty pleasure summer salad is Italian Haogie salad with pasta, Italian lunch meats, tomatoes and a fresh dressing.

Kath said...

/My family's favorite is Cabbage/Ramen Salad - and we don't eat cabbage, that's how much we love it! ktsquiltdreams (at)gmail (dot)com

Barbara Sindlinger said...

My easiest favorite side is tomato, cucumber, purple/red onion sliced and vinegar and oil, salt and pepper.

Thanks for this fun quilt along.

Petit Design Co. said...

we just made a tuna, avocado and cucumber salad. It was so good and refreshing! (recipe can be found on inspiralized blog)

Kathy E. said...

My favorite summer salad is freshly grilled chicken cut into strips and added to a bed of salad greens, along with any other veggies in the fridge. Sometimes I BBQ the chicken or marinate it, but it's always so good with other garden fresh veggies!

mlhummy said...

The best summer salad is a classic Caprese salad. Fresh tomatoes, garlic, and basil from your garden, Some fresh mozzarella from the deli and a few drizzles of olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Summer on your fork!!

Deb said...

I love fresh tomato salsa.

GranChris said...

I do love fresh Pesto but I make a lot of bean salad with tomatoes, cucumbers, zucchini, peppers, fresh dressing and whatever else the garden has to offer.

pennydog said...

Freshly podded peas and crayfish!

Anonymous said...

Oh My Goodness, what stunning fabrics, colours, patterns and lastly the design. I so wish I was made of money!! I would buy the whole kit and rules to make this stunning project. I wish it was me that would be selected but I will keep on hoping and dreaming. I noted recently in a magazine at home where I can get the quick curve ruler and then I could play. Thinking it just might fit my very meagre budget this fortnight to purchase it so I could play with some stunning Jinny Beyer Fabric that I have in my stash. When it gets done I will send a photo! Julie.

Kathy said...

strawberry pretzel salad - so yummy

Unknown said...

I love the Mexican Macaroni Salad. I contains the normal ingredients but it also has roasted corn, salsa, cream cheese. It is wonderful. I make it a couple days ahead of time and allow the ingredient to be absorbed into the pasta.

Mom C said...

I'm making chicken pasta salad to serve with croissants. Love the grapes. Thanks.

Unknown said...

Fun shaped pasta w/zesty Italian salad dressing, tomatoes, green peppers, onions and any other veggies you like.

Pedal Sew Lightly said...

Watermelon. It's just the best food in the world so who needs anything else to go with it?

Unknown said...

For a hot summer day I have a recipe for a cold tuna salad with macaroni noodles,mayo,mustard etc, the nice thing about this salad is after you have the base of it done you can add different things such as peas, onion,celery, cucumber slices etc to make it taste however you wish. It really is very very good and the more chilled it is the better it tastes.

Margo said...

Fav summer salad? I love most, but i love a bean salad! thanks for the chance to win!!

sisylyn2 said...

I cook a pound of shell macaroni add a large can of tuna, onions, a cup of frozen peas and mix with mayonaise and fourth cup of pickle relish

Jen Barnard said...

My mum make a wonderful rice salad with lots of veg in and a special dressing.
jen dot barnard at btinternet dot com

latanya t said...

I love potato salad.

dlatany at gmail dot com

Unknown said...

Green bean, Feta and red onion, very easy and very yummy

Unknown said...

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