Welcome to my new guests. I am supposed to tell you a little bit about myself but I can’t do that without first telling you about the company I work for, Moda fabrics. Moda fabrics is a family owned company that sells only to independent retailers, or what is called “mom and pops.” You will never find our products in places like Walmart, Joann’s etc. The owner’s passion of supporting the independents carries through to what we do on a day to day basis. When I first went to him with the Moda bake shop concept, he said, “Sure, let’s give it a try.” now 2 years later we are celebrating Fresh Fabric Treats. (pretty creative- that I did not have to talk about myself!)
Jan 2009 the first post was by Angela Yosten featuring a travel mug. Now 2 years later we are traveling (digitally) to some of the Moda bake shop chefs homes. Today’s post I share with
Rachel Griffith. She was one of the first chefs to share her talent and enthuasium so I am honored to share the day with her.
In true bake shop form my recipe is for something non edible,
Most likely if you were coming to my home, we would all gather around the sewing machine and create some yummy projects while the men whipped up something on the grill. My parents taught all us kids to be comfortable in the kitchen or with a set of power tools, so there are no stereotypical roles in my household either. My son is cooking wings as I type this post.
SUPPLIES:
Toweling, charm squares, soft and stable fuse, buttons, and trims.
Moda’s toweling is available on a roll, hemmed along the sides. For each towel, cut toweling 28″. Apron- 1 1/4 yd. (26 for apron, 19″ for ties and pocket)
Trace the template pieces on the fusible interfacing. Iron them to the wrong side of the fabrics. Cut the shapes out. Please them on tea towel and iron in place. Click here for cupcake templates.
Hem top and bottom of toweling 1″. Press edge .5″, fold up again, press and stitch to create the 1″ hem.
Additional options:
(many of you know I am a middle child. I don’t know if I can’t make up my mind or I like to make
everyone happy. Here are additional options to create your own cupcake.)
BUTTONS:
Use a red button for the cherry on top.
-OR-
Make covered buttons using the I-top button making tool.
(my favorite crafty tool as of late. If you did not get one for Christmas, ask for one for valentines. It is so much fun.)
If you do not have a button that is the color you are looking for, combine a fabric yo yo and a button to make a covered button that can be sewn through the button holes. (thank you Susan Fuquay for this idea)
TRIMS:
There are so many fun trims available in quilt and
specially stores that I had to add a few of them to
my tea towels. Ric rac, pom poms, crocheted trim,
and ribbons add that hand made touch. On my tea
towels I used the French general ribbons as a loop
to hang the towels. (see below) Determine how big of loop you want and add it as you hem to top section of your towel.
To add an edging to the bottom you your towel, sew it right sides facing to the top of the towel. turn the edging down as you hem the bottom of the towel. This works on the crochet trim and ric rac. Some of the trims can be sewn directly to the top of the towel.
APRON:
The toweling can also be used to make a cute half apron. Determine how wide you want the apron to be. Add apron ties as listed below. Trims can also be added to the hem on the aprons. I added ric rac as I sewed the pocket onto the apron.
Determine how wide you want your apron to be (approx 26″ is a nice size) Ties were cut approx 4 1/2″ wide by 19″ long)
You will need to buy double this amount. The additional yardage will be used to make apron ties. Cut the stripe from the toweling for apron ties. Hem and add to the sides of the toweling. Using the additional fabric, cut pocket square. Add a cupcke to the pcoket placing it along the top of the pocket. Add a ribbon loop when sewing the pocket in place. Sew a button on the apron and use the ribbon loop as a button closure.
Now that I have a cute apron to wear I had to put it to use in the kitchen.
CHOCOLATE CHIP CUPCAKES
1 box yellow cake mix, 1 small box instant vanilla pudding
1 cup sour cream, 3 eggs
1 cup oil, 1 cup chocolate chips
1 cup chopped pecans, 1/2 tsp. Vanilla
1/2 cup water, 1/2 cup mini choc chips
Preheat oven 350 degrees.
Combine all above ingredients. Mix together approx 2 minutes. Fill cupcake holders 3/4 full. Bake approx 10 minutes. Cool and frost. I made mini cupcakes because these are sinfully rich and delicious.
If making as a cake, grease 9 x 13 pan and bake for 25-30 minutes.
CREAM CHEESE FROSTING
1 8 oz. Cream cheese, 1/2 cup margarine
1 tsp. Vanilla, 4 cups powered sugar
Soften cream cheese and margarine. Blend until creamy. Add vanilla and powered sugar. Use food coloring paste (not liquid) to add color to frosting. Decorate as desired.
Enjoy!!
Tomorrow visit Julie Herman and Sweet Water, then ….
The last stop on the progressive dinner is Jenny Garland and Angela Yosten. These are the two talented ladies that keep the Moda bake shop’s pantry full of projects for you to enjoy.
I am sure you have read about the giveaway on each of the other chefs posts. By now you should know that by memory. My favorite precuts IS ALL of them (another middle child trait) but I will choose jelly rolls. I like combining a print jelly roll and a Bella solid jelly roll for a bigger project and a different combination.
So you know the drill, leave a comment on my blog to win precuts of my choice and a Fresh Fabric Treats book. In the past moda bake shop has featured stores, projects and even recipes. If there is anything you want more of on the bake shop, please leave it as a comment. Follow me on twitter or stay tuned to my blog for insider Moda information as well as random ramblings from a middle child.
Leave a comment on all posts to be entered in the grand prize drawing.
PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE make sure you have an e-mail address, so we can contact you if you are the lucky winner.
Thanks for the recipes. Wish me luck in the give away 🙂
Two of my favorite things – Moda and cupcakes! I cannot wait to get my hands on this book.
Thank you so much for the chance to win! 🙂
Lissa, My daughter and I love the apron!! She is 7 and just learning to sew, so we are always looking for creative, smaller projects that won't overwhelm her as she is learning. Mostly, unlike her mother, she is all about the embellishments!
Congrats on the book!
Love the apron and cupcakes!!! This has been so fun to be part of. I have never used a layer cake but I am looking forward to that. So far I have just used the charm packs and I love them.
Thanks for dinner and the cute tut this is an amazing thing that you folks are doing thanks so much and keep up the great work congrats on the book you all deserve to be recognized
Super cute apron…love it!
I agree wholeheartedly, Moda is the best!
Thanks for sharing your talents
I have a new love for Moda. I am just getting into quilting and I am officially in love 🙂 Can't wait to get my own copy of this fun book!
Yummy looking cupcakes! Makes me want one really bad… 🙂 Cute apron, too!
Thanks for the chance to win!
Sandy A
I love jelly rolls too. Thanks for the apron tutorial.
I love MODA precuts and the FQ atacks are my favorite – I love having that much yardage to use in several different projects. MODA makes THE best fabrics – no question!!
You guys are doing a great job on Moda Bake Shop. I love the variety of projects.
I must bookmark your recipe for later! I absolutely want to make a chocolate chip cake for my daughter's birthday this spring! And maybe an apron to wear while baking it…
Thanks for the chance to win!!
Cute apron!
Beautiful apron! However, I'm afraid that I can't figure out the appeal of making a cake recipe with a mix as an ingredient. (I guess I was spoiled by a stay-at-home mom who couldn't afford store bought!
Check out this one instead (not mine, but delicious with apples or pears!) http://everybodylikessandwiches.com/2009/08/the-easiest-cake-ever/
thank you for sharing the adorable cupcakes – both real and sewn!! And thank you for the chance to win some fabulous fabric and a fantastic book!!
sweet that sums it up
Thanks for the tutorial and recipe.
tshaw6580@yahoo.com
Congratulations on the book – cupcakes look yummy; apron looks yummy and blog is just delicious! Thanks for your hard work.
Love your post. Didn't know about the dish towel by the yard, the yo-yo button idea, or the I-Top Button Making tool. Glad to hear it! dmj53(at)hotmail(dot)com
I think my favorite thing about the bake shop is the sheer amount of variety you provide! Not just quilts, or small projects, bags, etc. I love that no matter what kind of project I am looking for I am sure to find something on the bake shop!
Thanks for the apron recipe and the cupcake recipe. I love the Moda Bake Shop and I'm so happy that there are so many talented bakers that are willing to share their recipes. You all are inspirational.
Congratulations on the book! I love MBS and can't wait for the book, I know its going to be fantastic. 🙂
Very cute idea and fun to hear how the moda bake shop idea got started.
Love the apron.
Those muffins look quite tasty…so does the fabric! Great apron too!
Cute apron. I love me some jelly rolls, where else can you get all that yumminess ready to sew sew sew…however, my favorite is the fat quarter bundles, because I love to have a peice of the collection as a whole. it is also a treat for me to buy one of these as I am a mommy with two little ones and well diapers and food for them come first! Thanks for the brief history and your gracious hosting. I can't wait to visit more blogs!
Can't wait to see all the "yummy" projects in this book. meanwhile, I think I want some cupcakes….
Wow! I love those towels and the apron! SOOOO cute! And I can't wait to try the cupcake recipe! Thanks for sharing and I can't wait to see your project in the book! troicecilia@yahoo.com
What an adorable apron! This would be perfect for birthday gifts. I've never had Chocolate Chip Cupcakes and I'm anxious to try your recipe. I just love the Moda fabrics. Thank you for the information about Moda fabrics…it was quite interesting.
Love the recipes and I've been needing an apron. I didn't know about the mom and pops being the only moda places. NICE! Congrats on being in the new book!
Cute apron! I love the variety of projects the bakeshop has to offer. I think variety is the key to sucess.
ginger c at gmail dot com
I never knew Moda had Toweling –what a great project! I only started quilting about a year ago and I stop by the Bakeshop every day to see if there's a new project. Can't wait to see the new book!
I love them all! My favorite is probably the layer cake. I would love to see more quilts. Thanks for sharing!
kelliemorgan17 at gmail dot com
Your apron is really cute… just another great idea for Moda! And the cupcake recipe sounds yummy. Congratulations on the book!
I like bags, runners and applique projects the best. Congratulations on the book.
Thanks for the apron pattern.
I too am a lover of Jelly Rolls!! But, then, I don't think I have met a precut that I didn't like!
How fun! Love the pics too!
thanks for the apron recipe!
The apron is adorable! I love the button for the cherry! Congrats on the book!
bruinbr at gmail dot com
Cream cheese frosting – yum, yum, yum! Thanks for sharing and I can't wait to see this book when it finally arrives in Australia!!
Adorable apron! Who doesn't love a good cupcake? Congrats on the book!
Moda, Moda, Moda…what more can I say…I love it all! I think right now, charms are my favorite. Lisa in Texas
Yummy cupcake recipe and a super fun post!!
The Moda precuts are so versatile and take all the difficulty out of buying a range of designs for small projects. Thanks for the cupcake tutorials. Can't wait for the book.
Thank you for sharing your recipes! I can't wait to cook something up!
Thanks for sharing, these are so yummy looking! I love jelly rolls either in fabric or from the donut store!
Cute apron! A mommy-daughter project would be fun. 🙂 Thanks for sharing the fun recipes!
The apron is so cute – thanks for sharing the tutorial. And those cupcakes – yummy! Thanks for the opportunity to win such a fabulous giveaway! Can't wait to check out the book when it is released!