Author Archives: Keepsake Quilting

Altrusa Festival of Trees at Waukewan Golf Club in Center Harbor, NH

Every holiday season, the Altrusa Club of Meredith hosts an annual Festival of Trees. This is their largest fundraiser for the year, and it has become a family tradition in the Lakes Region of NH. There are scores of trees … Continue reading

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Archived Recipe from the KQ Cookbook: Hot Fudge Cake

Keepsake Quilting customer Marlene contacted us to request the recipe for Chocolate Pudding Cake. Although we don’t have a recipe called Chocolate Pudding Cake, we think she was thinking of our Hot Fudge Cake, which has a delicious pudding center. … Continue reading

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Recipe from the KQ Cookbook: Sweet and Sour Cabbage

Great color, great taste — and can be served hot or cold—what more could you ask for in a side dish, and a healthy one at that. Besides going wonderfully with a harvest supper, this cabbage dish would be perfect … Continue reading

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Announcing the Winner of our Photo Mystery Contest…

We’ve counted the votes for our Halloween Mystery Photo Contest, and the winner is…Tammy McDuff and her spooky Halloween poem! Congratulations Tammy, we will be in touch so we can send you your gift bag (including our Dancing with Bats Kit … Continue reading

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Fall International Quilt Market 2012 in Houston

Members of our merchandising department just returned from their trip to the Fall International Quilt Market in Houston, Texas. Rosemary, Jo, Karen and Cheryl had a very busy weekend! They enjoyed seeing all the different booths and exhibits, including the … Continue reading

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Halloween Mystery Photo Contest

Did you know that the Keepsake Quilting Shop is haunted? Unexplained footsteps, doors opening and closing (with no one around), our employees hear it all. This has been a topic of discussion over the years, and we have finally managed … Continue reading

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A Weekend at the Fair

The Sandwich Fair is an annual tradition in this area, taking place every Columbus Day Weekend come rain, snow, or sunshine. (This isn’t an exaggeration. Some years it has snowed during the fair, yet I remember a year so hot … Continue reading

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Recipe from the KQ Cookbook: Banana Cream Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

Banana-bread fans will love the flavor of this treat that’s a great lunchbox snack for the kids or for you. It’s moist and sweet and just perfect topped with cream-cheese frosting. You can carry this cake right in the baking … Continue reading

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Quilting Spotlight: Jessica Homan of Los Angeles, California

Last summer, Jessica walked into our shop in Center Harbor, New Hampshire, with a fabulous flag quilt that she had made. We thought you’d enjoy learning a little bit about this enthusiastic young gal and her newfound quilting passion, so … Continue reading

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Recipe from the KQ Cookbook: Confetti Corn Salad

Evelyn mixed up this great salad in the midst of tomato season in New Hampshire. We wait all year for the precious summer days when tomatoes and corn (a perfect pairing) are at their peak. Make this salad with canned … Continue reading

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