Hoop Studio: Carol's Kitchen (Plus Lemon Cookie Recipe)

Welcome to Carol’s Kitchen!

Your August Hoop Studio box includes the fabric, instructions, and Insul-Bright you need to make one Square Hot Pad and two Oven Mitts.

Square Hot Pad

Create your hot pad with allover quilting, applique flowers, and decorative stitches, add an optional loop for hanging, and finish the binding in-the-hoop with our easy technique!

Oven Mitts

The coordinating Oven Mitts feature quilted stitches and darling flowers. Add Insul-Bright to all projects for a heat-protecting layer, then use in your own kitchen or as thoughtful housewarming or shower gifts! 

With two size options and a stunning alpine design, Carol’s Kitchen is the functional decor you’re looking for.

Hoop Studio

Hoop Studio is a monthly machine embroidery subscription through ME Time. Sign up as a subscriber and you'll be sent a unique project every month!

Your package will include the files, fabrics, embellishments, and full-color instructions you need to create the project. Click HERE to subscribe and join the fun!

Lemon Cookie Recipe

What's the point of oven mitts and hot pads without a delicious recipe to use them with? These decadent cookies melt in your mouth and are easy to make in Carol’s Kitchen (AND your kitchen)! 

Cookie Ingredients

• 1 cup butter, softened 
• ⅓ cup powdered sugar
• ⅔ cup cornstarch
• 1 cup flour

Cookie Directions

1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
2. Cream butter and sugar until light.
3. Whisk cornstarch and flour, then add butter mixture and blend thoroughly.
4. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto an ungreased cookie sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes. (Do not overbake.)
5. Use your Carol's Kitchen oven mitts to take the tray out of your oven. 😀
6. Cool completely, then frost. 

Frosting Ingredients

• 4 tbsp. butter, softened
• 2 cups powdered sugar
• 2 tbsp. fresh lemon juice
• Lemon zest to taste 

Frosting Directions

1.  Cream the butter.
2. Beat in the sugar alternately with the lemon juice and zest, beginning and ending with the sugar.
3. Spread frosting on cookies.

WARNING: Eating these cookies may cause symptoms of euphoria, including (but not limited to) extreme bursts of happiness, peace, and well-being.

Enjoy!