Hi there. What a surprise it was to wake up to snow on the front lawn this week...especially with temperatures in the 20’s the day before. You have got to love Spring time.

With the amount of fabric and elastic we have been selling lately, I am sure there must be some amazing face mask creations out there. (Including some local farmers, who shall remain nameless, who have been sporting masks with very stylish gold elastic around their ears!) I would love to see some pictures of your masks which I could share on our Facebook page. Email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Just new in is this really cool Panda and Racoon fabric which is super cute. Ideal for baby quilts, nappy bags, shorty pajamas...and masks!

We also have a few more Christmas fabrics that have just arrived along with these excellent quilting books full of inspiration when you are about to quilt your next project and need a few ideas. Chock full of designs they are good value at $28.00 each.

This Saturday we have the Woolly Stitchers Day if you would like to join us for some wool applique, and there are also a few places left in the Clam Shell Cushion Class (Saturday-Sunday 19-20 September). More details on the class page of the website.

https://www.anniesquilts.co.nz/cms/latest-products.html

Before I forget the winner of the Annie’s $50.00 voucher is Kath Woodley from Methven. Well done Kath, your voucher is waiting for you.

Now...on to the recipe.

Peanut Butter Stuffed Chocolate Cookies

• 1 ½” c flour
• 1/3 c cocoa
• ½ tsp salt
• 175 g softened butter
• ½ c brown sugar
• 2 tsp vanilla
• 100 g dark chocolate finely chopped
• 1/3 c peanut butter
• ¼ cup icing sugar

Preheat the oven to 170 C. Beat the butter and sugar until light and fluffy and then add in the vanilla extract, chocolate and dry ingredients. Divide the dough into about 40 pieces and set aside while you make the filling.

Mix the peanut butter and icing sugar together in a small bowl. (Extra icing sugar can be added if the mixture is not firm enough to be small ball).

Flatten each piece of chocolate dough and wrap it around the peanut filling and roll into a ball. Place on a tray, flatten slightly and bake for 10-12 mins. Extra chocolate can be drizzled over the cookies when cooled if you are feeling decadent!

Happy stitching,

Rachel