Debbie’s Blog
Stockinetter Haruni
PATTERN: Stockinetter Haruni, by Emily Ross Yarn: A hand-dyed yarn by a local artisan, 75% SW Merino/25% Nylon, fingerling weight, 434 yards, color: “four leaf clover” Needles: US Size 4, circular needle COMMENTS: This was the most challenging shawl I have ever done; Read more
Victorian Shoulderette
PATTERN: Victorian Shoulderette, by Sivia Harding Knit Design, www.siviaharding.com Yarn: I used a yarn which I had bought while in Ireland years ago now – probably twenty years – so see? A stash of yarn is never wasted in my Read more
Julian Shaw
PATTERN: Knitted Julian Shawl, Designed by Melissa Leapman Yarn: The yarn I used is from the Buffalo Wool Company. I know the lovely people who own this business. Purple Teasel, 50% Bison down, 50% Silk, Fingering weight. Special edition yarn Read more
Succulent Holder – Teacher Gift
Succulent Holder Makes 1 Supplies: Pint dairy carton Scissors Yard stick, cut into 3-inch pieces with sharp scissors Hot glue gun Small rocks Potting soil Succulents Sphagnum moss Wash and dry your empty pint dairy carton. Stack three of the Read more
Debbie Macomber
Baby Football Hat
DMC Top This! Hat Knit Yarn Kit Yarn: This yarn kit came with a yarn which had three continuous textures, so I never had to change the yarn, and could easily do the project on the plane ride from Washington Read more
Caramel Apple Chimichangas
Caramel Apple Chimichangas Serves 4-6 3 cups Granny Smith apples, peeled and diced (about 2 medium) 1/3 cup sugar ½ teaspoon cinnamon 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg 1/8 teaspoon salt ¾ cup water 2 Tablespoons cornstarch ¼ cup sugar 1 ½ teaspoon Read more
Mary Oliver
20 Romance Books You Might’ve Missed This Summer
With so many wonderful and sizzling romance novels out this summer, the season has felt a little steamier than usual. From Jennifer Probst and Brenda Jackson to Lisa Renee Jones and Debbie Macomber, bestselling romance writers have released a plethora Read more
Peach Maple Whiskey Jam
Peach Maple Whiskey Jam Makes 5 cups 4 cups chopped peaches (about 2 pounds) 2 cups sugar ¾ cup pure maple syrup ½ cup whiskey 2 tablespoons lemon juice One 1.76-ounce box fruit pectin In a large pot, stir together Read more
August 2017
This month’s giveaway grand prize is a $250 Target gift card and a signed copy of my newest book ANY DREAM WILL DO. Get the kids and grand kids ready with some back to school shopping! 10 runners up will receive a signed Read more
Zucchini Corn Chowder
Serves 6-8 3 slices bacon, sliced into 1 inch pieces 1 cup coarsely chopped onion ½ cup chopped carrot 1 ½ teaspoons minced garlic 1 pound russet potatoes, scrubbed and diced (about 2 ½ cups) 5 cups water 1 Read more
12 New Beach Reads Coming in August
August has a fresh selection of beach reads for you to add to your summer reading list! Whether you’re planning a vacation getaway or just a day on the couch, these are the books you won’t want to miss. Take Read more
C.S. Lewis
13 New Books and Old Favorites Recommended by Debbie Macomber
This is a guest post by Debbie Macomber, a #1 New York Times bestselling author and one of today’s most popular writers with more than 200 million copies of her books in print worldwide. Her new novel, Any Dream Will Do, a story of Read more
Mexican Coleslaw
Mexican Coleslaw Serves 6-8 ¾ cup mayonnaise ¼ cup sour cream 2 Tablespoons lime juice 1 teaspoon chili powder ½ teaspoon garlic powder ½ teaspoon onion powder ½ teaspoon cumin ½ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon honey 1 14.5 ounce can Read more
Vogue Knitting
Thursday September 7 – Sunday September 10,2017 Sonoma, California Join bestselling author Debbie Macomber and renowned knitwear designer Nicky Epstein for three days of knitting, wine tasting and relaxation! For more information, please visit the Vogue Knitting website here. For the full itinerary, please Read more
Waffle Ice Cream Sandwiches
Waffle Ice Cream Sandwiches Makes 10 10 waffles 2 ½ cups ice cream, softened 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips 2 tablespoons coconut oil Various toppings, such as chopped nuts, toasted coconut, mini chocolate chips, colored sprinkles, etc. Line a Read more
Fill The World With Positivity
Today I’m visiting one of my lifelong friends. Jane has MS and lives in a group home, close to her oldest daughter and is wheelchair bound now. The drive is about three hours and I usually meet up with a Read more
DIY Mosquito Repellent Candle
DIY Mosquito Repellent Candle 2 lime slices 2 lemon slices 2 rosemary sprigs Pint sized jar 10 drops Lemon Eucalyptus essential oil (found at any health food store or online) 1 floating votive candle Tap water Read more
Patriotic Berry Trifle
Serves 8-10 5.1-ounce box instant vanilla pudding 1 cup whole milk 14-ounce can sweetened condensed milk 2 cups heavy whipping cream 17-ounce angel food cake, cut into 1-inch cubes 1 pound strawberries, hulled and sliced 1 pound blueberries In a Read more
Summer Reading BINGO
This is another way to incorporate fun things into your reading this summer. Try reading different types of books, in different locations, and some other “outside the box” ideas. Download here.
Debbie Macomber
OutLoud Author Series
“From the very beginning of my career, I have loved meeting with readers, getting their feedback and talking to them,” she said. “My daughter says I was social media before there was social media, because I was one of the Read more