marie-madeline studio

Say it with red and pink.

We girls recently had the happy opportunity to host a Valentine's Day luncheon for the ladies at our Church!  Our Church is small on the people side, but big on the love side. 

It was so fun to plan our menu.  The main course was manicotti, French bread, and salad, with three different yummy desserts -- homemade Chocolate Chip Cookie, Cream Wafers, and Creamy Strawberry Dessert.

Our pastor's wife supplied the drinks (raspberry lemonade and water).  We decorated each place with a special party favor bag, complete with candy hearts, red & pink Hershey kisses, and York peppermint patties, all tied up with red and white twine.

We dipped into our Mom's vast (and gorgeous) collection of vintage tablecloths for all the tables, and borrowed her ruby red vase collection for all the flowers.

We had mood music on (of course).  How is it that music softly playing in the background can make such a difference??

It was such a wonderful experience for us, and a great time was had by all!  It's amazing how taking just a couple hours out of one Saturday to spend time with others can be so refreshing.  We are already planning our next luncheon (picnic theme!), and can't wait.

xoxo Apphia, Achaia, Abigail, & Abiah

Grandma's Coated Club Crackers (You can't eat just one... trust me.)

A few years ago when our Grandma was still living and writing us letters regularly, she passed along the recipe for these yummy, fancied-up Club Crackers.  We hadn't made them for years, until just recently.  It's amazing how simple they are, but oh so good... what do you expect from something that's coated with butter and sugar and nuts?  Enjoy!! xo

Grandma's Coated Club Crackers

Take a large cookie sheet or jelly roll pan and cover with aluminum foil.  Place Club Crackers in a single layer on pan.  (Grandma used about 42 crackers.)

Melt one stick of butter and 1/2 cup sugar.  Once mixture comes to a boil, let boil for 2 minutes.  Remove from heat and quickly spread over Club Crackers.  Sprinkle with chopped nuts (we use pecans). 

Bake in 350 degree over for 10 to 12 minutes or until lightly brown.  Cool and remove from foil.  (Grandma always stored hers in the cookie jar.)

Her Perfect Play Day Dress tutorial

Our Abi wrote a fun tutorial on her blog, The Modern Prairie Girl, for this adorable, simple t-shirt dress.  Run go check it out and make your own version with and for the special little girl in your life!

xo Us

Happy birthday, Achaia!

Those of you who have read our blog for awhile can probably remember back to lots of different birthday posts I've written over the years.  You might even think that all I've said surely can't be true - no girls could be so perfect.  But I am truly blessed beyond measure by these daughters of mine.

Today I am especially thankful for Achaia - my second born daughter.  She is so dear and precious to me.  When I was expecting her, I sincerely hoped she'd be another girl... and how delighted I was twenty-five years ago today.  And I am still delighted.  Achaia is so organized!  She's efficient and handy.  No one in the family can hold a candle to Achaia when it comes to needlework - cross stitch, embroidery, needlepoint - you name it.  But what would any of that matter if she didn't love and serve Jesus Christ?  Achaia is joyful and has a servant's heart.  Awesome?  You bet she is!  And I love her with all my heart.

XOXO Happy birthday, Achaia!

Love, Mommy

Okay, so now that we've read what Mom had to say, we're all trying to sniff up the tears.  But of course we have to tell our favorite Kay that we hope she has a wonderful birthday!  Because we are pretty crazy about her.  It's funny how one person can take up so much room in our hearts.  Maybe it's because we love her so much.

Happy birthday, Achaia!  We've always got your back.

XOXO

Phi, Abs, and Bi

New plans for a New Year.

Hello friends!

 

We said goodbye to 2014 just a few days ago.  And while we welcomed the New Year with open arms, we were a little sad, too, because we'll be making some HUGE changes here in our little studio.  Good changes, but changes nonetheless!!

 

We will no longer be selling fabric.  This isn't to say that we'll never ever carry any of our favorite fabric collections again, but for now everything must go.  (Which is where the sale comes in, of course.)  So if there's anything in stock that you've had your eye on, please snatch it up before it's gone!  All first-come orders will receive a free quilting project pattern, too.

 

Shop ALL FABRIC for $8 a yard!!!

 

 

 

....And all previous $6-a-yard fabrics are now $5!!

 

 

Along with the fabric, all custom sewing will be coming to an end.  You'll notice on our website that no custom-sewn items are available any longer... but the boutique is full of lovely garments that need a new home!  If you have your heart set on something custom sewn, please contact us and we'll see if we can work things out. 

 

*We've had some express concern that they won't be able to purchase happy scrappy quilts any longer.  We are glad to report that we are still MORE than happy to take custom orders on quilts!!  As of right now, they will not show up as available on our website, but please don't let that stop you!  Feel free to contact us directly via email, and we will work with you from there.*

 

 

All boutique and sale room items are 25% off!

 

SEWING PATTERNS WILL STAY!!!  They aren't going anywhere!  So no worries.  You'll still hear from us.  And you'll still see new patterns and exciting stuff.

 

We want to thank you all from the very bottom of our hearts for your support and enthusiasm over the years.  It's hard to believe we opened our fabric store way back in 2008!  And you all have loved us and been so kind ever since.  We are SO thankful for you.

 

If you have any concerns or questions, please, please let us know!

 

With love from our home to yours~

XOXO

Kristie, Apphia, Achaia, Abigail, & Abiah

Merry Christmas!

"And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night.  And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them; and they were sore afraid.  And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people.  For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, which is Christ the Lord." Luke 2: 8-11

Many blessings to you this Christmas, from our home to yours!

With love,

Kristie, Apphia, Achaia, Abigail, & Abiah

Cyber Monday!

*Updated: I forgot something.... the sale lasts through Wednesday!! xo

Yay for Cyber Monday! 

Find ALL of our....

fabric

sewing patterns

trims

buttons

40% OFF!!!!

xo!

Black Friday SALE!

Everyone loves a good sale for Black Friday, right?! 

Friday ONLY you'll find our boutique section and sale room 35% OFF!  No coupon code necessary.  Just shop, and enjoy!

We hope you are blessed with a beautiful Thanksgiving!

Love from our home to yours~

KAAAA

PS  Check back Monday for our big Cyber Monday Sale! xx

Come see Abigail (& us) in Rogers, Arkansas! (And get your copy of Modern Prairie Sewing signed!!)

 

HI!!!!

So sorry for the silence around here.  Apphia and I just got back from a wonderful week vacation in Austin, Texas visiting friends and family.  You can see some of the fun stuff we did on our Instagram.... the trip went by so fast!

This Saturday (from 10:00am to 2:00pm) Abigail will be in Rogers, Arkansas at The Rabbit's Lair selling, signing, and showing off Modern Prairie Sewing!!!  Us other three girls plan on tagging along and modeling some made goodies.  So come see us!

As you can see, Abi's been sewing up a storm....

Hope you can join us!

xox Achaia

Christmas shopping, anyone??!

Can you believe it's already time to start Christmas shopping??!  Us either!  BUT, we wanted to help you get a head start on YOUR shopping (even if we haven't started ours yet...). 

That's why this week (November 7th through November 15th) you'll find our entire boutique section 25% OFF!!!!!

There are so many awesome items in there that will make wonderful gifts!  Enjoy!

xox Kristie, Apphia, Achaia, Abigail, and Abiah