Turkey Kids Crafts and the Weekly Block Party Link-Up

I love Halloween, but I love the Thanksgiving and Christmas Seasons even more.  Here's a lot of fun Turkey crafts to get you in the mood.   The

These easy turkey projects for kids will keep little hands busy while big people tend to the feast and the football! They are fun for building exciting for the big day and would make darling decorations! Personalized Turkey Placemats | Toilet Paper Turkey | Turkey Quiet Page | Turkey Leaf Shirt Turkey Napkin Ring | Turkey Popsicle Stick Craft | Rice Krispie Turkey Treat | Turkey Candy Pouch Turkey Fabric Headband | Turkey Pinecode Craft | Turkey Paper Plate Craft | Turkey Golf Craft Turkey Gift Bags | Turkey Door Decor | Turkey Ribbon Shirt | Turkey Cookie Pops Turkey Candy Pouches | Turkey Candy Treats | Turkey Rolls | Turkey Wreath

The Carry-It-All Bag - DIY Reinforced Tote Bag Tutorial

This DIY Reinforced Tote Bag is perfect for all sorts of heavy lifting.  Quilted with Support foam inside the tote as well as inside the extra wide handles, this tote makes the perfect carry-all for everything from rocks to books and everything in between.  Many thanks to Fairfield World for supplying me with product and compensating me for this post all ideas, opinions, and enthusiasm are 100% my own.  This post contains affiliate links to support my blog.

Pi Hot Pads for Pi-Day

Math geeks all over the world celebrate Pi-Day on March 14th.  (You know...3.1415926 and all that.)  You'll be able to really geek-out your friends with these Pi Hot Pads.

(Disclaimer: Fairfield World and RJR Fabrics sent me some of the supplies to make these projects and Fairfield World compensated me for this post.  All opinions, ideas, and enthusiasm are 100% my own.)

You can go for the Pi Puns and grab your favorite pie filling in fabric form.  We had fun with this Cherry Pie.  (White fabric is Encyclopedia Galactica by Andover Fabrics.)

Or you can go for completely math-themed fabrics.  We loved the Geekery line by Sue Marsh for RJR Fabrics.  This uses Scientifically Speaking in White and Black as well as Graph paper in green.

Or you can go for classic black and white.  (Check out my favorite Coconut Cream Pie recipe here.)

You can find my complete step-by-step pattern and tutorial for making these Pi-Hot Pads on the Fairfield World site here.

You might also like my recent MATH paper-pieced quilt here.

If you're looking for additional inspiration, you can see my full collection of Pi-inspired projects here.

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35+ Crowd-Pleasing Recipes for Thanksgiving

Whether you're hosting the whole Thanksgiving Dinner this year or you've been assigned to bring a side dish or dessert, you're sure to find something to fit everyone's taste.  There's everything from traditional to unique, and vegan to bacon wrapped chicken.  

Top Row: Irresitable Pumpkin Pie Bites | Turkey and Bacon Stuffed Rolls | Easy Green Bean Casserole | Best Coconut Cream Pie Ever | Vegan Chocolate Pudding Tart 

Second Row: Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole | Cool Dip Recipe | Best Ever Corn Fritters | Simple Cherry Crisp Recipe | Cranberry Orange Relish 

Third Row: Pork and Apple Stuffing Bites | Pan Roasted Cauliflower and Seared Sweet Onion | Pumpkin Pin in a Jar | Bourbon Pecan Pumpkin Pie | Salted Peanut Clusters

Fourth Row: How to Roast the Perfect Turkey | Pumpkin Pudding Cream Pie | Cranberry Fluff Salad | Slow Cooker Pecan Honey Squash | Eggnog Cheesecake with Ginger Snap Crust

Fifth Row: Easy Kids' Thanksgiving Appetizers | Concord Grape Pie | Farmhouse Blackberry Apple Pie | Loaded Mashed Potatoes | Perfect Pumpkin Parfait

Sixth Row: Bacon Wrapped Stuffed Chicken | Baked Pears with Honey Cranberries and Pecans | Honey Maple Turkey Breast | Pumpkin Meringue Pie | Sweet Potato Pie Casserole | Classic Pot Roast

Last Row: Roasted Butternut Squash Medley | Slow Cooker Green Bean Casserole | Spinach and Artichoke Dip | Easy Slow Cooker Bread Dinner Rolls | Creamy Cauliflower Gratin | Easy Pumpkin Cheeseball

 It's time for another Block Party hosted by Rae Gun Ramblings | Keeping It Simple Crafts | Pieces By Polly| Bite Size Biggie!  Be sure to check out all of our blogs, because we've been up to some fun things lately.

Polly here from Pieces by Polly.  

I have to admit...I haven't posted any new projects on my blog since the last time I hosted because I've been SO busy designing and creating some new items for my Harry Potter Themed Etsy Shop so that it's well stocked for Christmas.  You can check them out here in my Pieces by Polly Shop on Etsy. 

You can also find me hanging out here:

Before we move onto the party, I wanted to share some bitter-sweet news.  Tiffany from Making the World Cuter has decided to no longer host the weekly Block Party with us.  We'll miss her!  She could never be replaced, but we're excited to announce that Susan from Bite Size Biggie is joining the team to help us out in hosting.  Look forward to her introducing herself more in the couple weeks.

And while I've got your attention...We also wanted to let you know that we would LOVE if in addition to all of your fresh new projects you link-up every week, you also wanted to link up any oldie-but-goodie projects that fit each weeks link-up theme.

25+ Last Minute Thanksgiving Craft and Food and the Weekly Block Party Link-Up

Thanksgiving is this week, but there is still plenty of time to do some fun crafts and foods for the holiday.  Here are 25+ ideas that you can do this week!

"Give Thanks" - Thanksgiving Cuddle Pillows

I'm so excited to share these "Give Thanks" Thanksgiving Pillows today.  I know for me Thanksgiving is often the holiday that I don't sew for.  Once Halloween comes, I throw myself fully into gear getting gifts ready for Christmas, so this year I wanted to do at least one project to add to my Thanksgiving decor.

Thanks to Fairfield World for providing me with the Pillow Inserts and fusible fleece and compensating me for writing this post.  All ideas and opinions are 100% my own.  Also thank you to Shannon Fabrics for providing the cuddle for previous projects and leaving me with enough fabric scraps to make these.

These could easily be done with regular quilting fabric, but my kids have been begging for more cuddle pillows.  I love the pop and extra dimension that the Rose Cuddle gives the words.

And the best part is that you could easily make them in an afternoon.

Skill Level: Intermediate if you're using Cuddle Fabric.  Beginner with some experience if you're using regular fabric.

Time: Make it in an afternoon.

Supplies:

20 Must Make Pie Recipes and the Weekly Block Party Link-Up

I think pie might be the most perfect dessert. You can pretty much make a pie that will make anyone happy. Whether it's rich and chocolately or light and fruity pies are so diverse it's no surprise that the holidays are full of them! Here are 20 Must Make Pie Recipes and boy do they look delish.

Monster Cookie Mouse pie | Pumpkin Mousse Pie | Nutella no bake pies | Magic Coconut Cookie Pies | Pecan Turtle Tart | Snickers pie | Mini Muffin Tin Pies | Banana Cream Pie | Berry Cheesecake Pie | mini caramel apple pie | Apple Crumb Pie | coconut cream pie | Oatmeal Cookie Pie | Chocolate Peanut butter | Four Ingredient Flaky Pie Crust | Chocolate Meringue | Strawberry Pie | peanut butter fudge pie | Chocolate Mousse Pie | Pumpkin Pie Phyllo Cups

Thanksgiving Place Settings and Menu Planners - Weekly Block Party

Thanksgiving is this week, are you ready?!  If you aren't here a few ideas to make your Thanksgiving table look amazing and have you all organized to cook that amazing meal! 

1- Framed Place Cards

2- Thanksgiving Table Settings

3- Chalkboard Placeholders

4- Table Decor

5- Turkey and Pumpkin Place Card

6- Turkey Napkin Rings

7- Thanksgiving Table

8- Thanksgiving Planner

9- Simple Thanksgiving Planner

10- Turkey Day Planner 

It's Kaysi again from Keeping it Simple.  I'm excited to be hosting today.  

 

If you have time this week, check out some super easy and fun Thanksgiving crafts that I have done. 

* Turkey and Pumpkin Candy Pouches * Turkey Place Mats * Paper Towel Turkey * 

  

Now it's time to party! 

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18 Recipes for Your Thanksgiving Table - Weekly Block Party

Turkey Fruit Platter | Pistachio Cream Bars | Pumpkin Spice Smoothie | Slow Cooker Turkey Breast | Spiced Oreo Pumpkin Balls | Tres Leches Cake | Butterfinger Fudge | Pumpkin Pie Stuffed Crepes | Turkey Rice Krispie Treats | Perfect Cornish Hens | Royal Crown Maple Cupcakes | Pecan Pie | Pumpkin Spice Bundt Cake | Pecan Coffee Cake Muffins | Creamy Baked Potato Soup | Hunger Games Nightlock Berry Cheesecake | Rice and Stuffing Chicken Casserole | Whatever's in the Cupboard Trifle

It's time for another Block Party hosted by Making the World Cuter | Rae Gun Ramblings | Keeping It Simple Crafts | Pieces By Polly  

  Polly here from Pieces by Polly as your host for this week.  

  I can hardly believe we're already into the middle of February.  I've finished several projects lately that you might enjoy:

Hello Mini-Quilt Tutorial - Simple Christmas Fat Quarter Quilt Tutorial - Dementor's Kiss-Away Free Printable

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