1986 CREATIVE IDEAS FOR CHRISTMAS CRAFTS & COOK BOOK

We are pleased to offer for your consideration a gently used (or unused) 154 page hardcover craft and cook book, CREATIVE IDEAS FOR CHRISTMAS 1986, compiled by Nancy Janice Fitzpatrick, published by Oxmoor House, 1986.   This book is in excellent condition with no markings, no torn or missing pages, no writing.   It contains written information and instructions, patterns, materials requirements for great Christmas decorating and gift projects, plus delicious holiday recipes and beautiful full-color photographs.  Woodworking, Paper cutting, Sewing, Applique, Stenciling, Painting, Crocheting, Counted Cross Stitch, Quilting, and more.

CREATIVE IDEAS FOR CHRISTMAS 1986:  "Christmas marks the time in our lives, beating rhythm for all the turning points. A particular ornament is unpacked, and locking eyes share an insider's tale. Amassing heirlooms, great and small, begins the tale. Then add decorations that represent who you are, priceless handmade gifts, and sumptuous meals that linger long in the memory, and you have the texture of your Christmases. Use the richness of this book to help you write a new chapter in your Christmas story." 

INTRODUCTION

HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS:  A Good Christmas House;  Branch Trees Blossom with a Collection;  A Custom-Made Colonial Christmas.

WELCOME THE SEASON:  Don't Skimp on the Ribbons;  Red and Green, Naturally;  A Merry Mitten Quilt;  Three Jolly Snowmen;  A Victorian Tree;  Trim a Tabletop Dowel Tree;  House-in-the-Snow Stocking;  Sprightly Santa Couple;  A Holiday Parade of Pandas;  Sweetness and Light: An Angel Choir;  Paper Seraph;  A Christmas Cherub;  Celestial Charm Crafted from Wood;  Angel Critters;  Bag a Bunch of Bears;  Reflections of the Season;  Ornaments: Make One, Make All.   

HANDMADE WITH LOVE:  A Cuddly Pillow of Lovable Lambs;  Storyteller Doll;  Crochet a Vest with Playful Checks;  Ring Around the Toys;  Quick-Change Bear;  Folk-Painted Hearts and Bears;  A Wreath from Curly Cedar Shavings;  Clearly Clever Containers;  Cookie Cutters Stand on Their Own;  Packages Can Be Presents, Too;  Party Earrings from Paper and Paint;  Paisley Potato Prints;  A Folder Full of Greetings;  Stencil, Then Quilt, for Pretty Pillows;  From Handkerchief to Baby Doll;  A Fragrant Package;  Pick Tulips for the Kitchen;  Sashiko Stitching: Simply Beautiful.

YOUR CHRISTMAS KITCHEN:

HOME-COOKED KITCHEN:  Crystal Cookies;  Blueberry Spice Syrup;  Orange-Date Candies;  Processor Sweet Brioche;  Holiday Tea;  Peppermint Pound Cake;  Cajun Combo;  Lemon Hazelnut Tea Cookies;  Lemon-Basil Vinaigrette;  Potted Curry Spread;  Brickle Cake Squares;  Orange-Zucchini Bread.

ENTERTAINING DESSERTS:  White Fudge Terrine;  Meringue Sticks with Gingered Chocolate Cream;  Praline Layer Cake;  Old-Fashioned Fruit Torte;  Special Pineapple Cheesecake;  Cherry Fruitcakes;  Sparkling Punch;  Blue Cheese Spread with Almond Rusks;  Coffee Bar.

CHRISTMAS MORNING DELIGHTS:  Pear Bundles;  Broiled Grapefruit Compote;  Healthy Orange Granola;  Individual Brunch Strudels;  Brandied Apple Rings with Lemon Topping;  Bacon and Potato Puff Omelet;  Crisp Belgian Waffles;  Honey Blintzes. 

COME FOR DRINKS AND NIBBLES:  Hot Spiked Kabobs;  Asparagus-Chicken Appetizer Bars;  Pimiento Dip;  Soft Pretzels with Olive-Walnut Dip;  Marinated Cheese;  Herbed Shortbread;  Toffee Squares;  Hot Tea Toddy;  Cranberry Chiller;  Coffee Eggnog.

SAVE TIME WITH MAKE-AHEAD MEALS:  Frosty Tomato Salad;  Gruyere Puffs;  Pasta Marinara;  Savory Brew Braid;  Festive Raspberry Salad;  Cranberry Coconut Chutney;  Smoked Cheddar and Onion Tart;  Mexican Chili;  Mushroom Spinach Souffles;  Holiday Pumpkin Soup. 

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