molasses cookies and a coupon

First of all, it's my birthday this Sunday so I decided to make a coupon code for both of my Etsy shops to celebrate. You can use "HAPPYBIRTHDAY25" for 25% off any purchase of $25 or more in LadyFaceQuilts and LadyFaceMakes until Monday 11/18.  I'll be adding lots of new things this week so it'll be a great chance to get started on your holiday shopping : )

Now for cookies!

I posted this picture on Instagram on Saturday and got a request for the recipe. 

It's one of my very favorite cookies and always a winner around the holidays especially.  The recipe is originally from my mom's college roommate Patsy, who became a pastry chef so you know it's going to be delish.

Molasses Cookies (makes 3 dozen)

5/8 cup oil
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup molasses
1 egg

Blend the above ingredients in a medium sized bowl.

2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. ginger
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. cloves
1/2 tsp. salt

Add above ingredients to the molasses mixture and blend.

Add 2 1/2 cups flour and mix completely (if you like crunchier/crispy cookies then only add 2 cups of flour).

Roll dough into balls and dip in sugar.  Place on baking sheet.

Bake at 350 F for 8 minutes.  Let cool for a couple minutes before devouring, if you can wait that long.

Happy October and some updates

I'm thrilled that it's October.  I LOVE Halloween!!!

But I'm also a little freaked because that always triggers the beginning of holiday madness.

This year Abby wants to be a magical princess with a sparkly purple dress and a wand. With any luck we'll be making her costume.


Matthew says he wants to be a tiger.  He's also said he wants to be a pirate, a cowboy, and where's waldo.

They have decided that Sam will be a tiny pumpkin. 


In other news, I'm opening up another Etsy shop soon for non-quilt things.  Here's a tiny peek.

I'm still keeping LadyFaceQuilts but it will be where I sell my quilts and destash any fabric.

Here's a coupon to keep you busy in the meantime, good for 15% off anything until the new year: NEWSHOP15

I've even made it easy and moved all the non-quilt stuff to the SALE section : )

COUPON CODE!!

As I'm sure you know, I've got about 5 weeks left of being pregnant.  And it kindof freaks me out because 5 weeks isn't that much time...

So, I'm trying to clear some space in my Etsy shop, and in our house, before the baby gets here in August so!!

Use the code "SUMMER20" for 20% off everything in the shop between now and September 1st.

Everything.

Quilts, pouches, bow-ties, pillow covers, and whatever else I add to the shop in the meantime.  Which will be more quilts.

I have a stack of tops I'm planning to finish so watch for those too!  And spread the word, this is a great deal if you know anyone who needs a quilt or is having a baby!

Go have a look!!

Happy summer everyone!!