tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-41250746435061503862024-03-16T00:32:05.153-07:00Shenandoah Gateway FarmRebeccahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05547519594920591210noreply@blogger.comBlogger1136125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4125074643506150386.post-76388647957952244672024-02-09T10:18:00.000-08:002024-02-09T10:18:58.836-08:00Felt Wall for Craft Room<p> I having been reading about felt walls in sewing rooms. It is a place to put up the quilt squares as you make them to arrange or see where you are going. </p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgceRQYoR2oDuWmfwiC4u2G5HuWWqCfPO6tW1hbkMG7Ac_IJGg36_73obdX-t1-K3IhCIHUm9xP0vHrK8zQz8rQ-YETG3JRS6jEM4xl8GQ35R2tNNXwc_EWoy06FwTcmRVPkYOTUPlFofh62KDOuJgvUruglbVZJ-c69bEEi0ea-D-IF6hgJwj-TyOKt5FI/s4032/IMG_5244.jpeg" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="600" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgceRQYoR2oDuWmfwiC4u2G5HuWWqCfPO6tW1hbkMG7Ac_IJGg36_73obdX-t1-K3IhCIHUm9xP0vHrK8zQz8rQ-YETG3JRS6jEM4xl8GQ35R2tNNXwc_EWoy06FwTcmRVPkYOTUPlFofh62KDOuJgvUruglbVZJ-c69bEEi0ea-D-IF6hgJwj-TyOKt5FI/s600/IMG_5244.jpeg" /></a></p><p>I found these peel and stick felt tiles. I was worried about how to get them off the wall, but I realized this is my craft room. And whenever we sell, it will be the next owner’s problem to remove it if they don’t like them!</p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguG-fTJYKkgtNpyr8yNz6R77msGN0NKQjCZOtMJq9bsxjjCw1BE_TJjWF2UjEyJY35ysWXnliUe3hN3guZdMEkaxsUR4Oz2K-We0fy0w-20JlhCLwFxIkNAFAzbDBgdz4z_gh0xzBqO__FJjJs_4mTF_h9nyCwtlJsVlUJ15fZOYpWfx8fsmWYqIjNTJz5/s4032/IMG_5245.jpeg" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="600" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguG-fTJYKkgtNpyr8yNz6R77msGN0NKQjCZOtMJq9bsxjjCw1BE_TJjWF2UjEyJY35ysWXnliUe3hN3guZdMEkaxsUR4Oz2K-We0fy0w-20JlhCLwFxIkNAFAzbDBgdz4z_gh0xzBqO__FJjJs_4mTF_h9nyCwtlJsVlUJ15fZOYpWfx8fsmWYqIjNTJz5/s600/IMG_5245.jpeg" /></a></p><p>I like the way they look.</p>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div>Rebeccahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05547519594920591210noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4125074643506150386.post-55170923012221428392024-01-28T11:14:00.000-08:002024-01-28T11:14:27.877-08:00Butter Beef<p> I get emails from Allrecipes. You should, too! A recent one was for Butter Beef. I tried it because it was super easy and I could use a Crockpot. There are only three ingredients.</p><p><br /></p><p>Butter Beef</p><p>2-3 pounds stew meat</p><p>1/2 cup butter (one stick)</p><p>1 packet Lipton soup mix</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhmNC74bF-Dq-oJwCSUPW9GTRAdVS86KpbQLDacQZTjSgSxNIfzKFmNO73gYFYQ0xv_0cS6fSWJXcdIj56IK4-rmPlWtafE-95yiLbgKS75oSwOu3y5H-06QEGQ5EYbPE4ghOjhgJh_ohIeostHVf_r9OcxApJ-cluNLO9lBB0N6yb_4zQ3Ts4UbU-nULt/s3413/4FFB292B-7A7B-4B8C-B8E8-802B7D940FEF_1_201_a.heic" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="3413" data-original-width="2784" height="600" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhmNC74bF-Dq-oJwCSUPW9GTRAdVS86KpbQLDacQZTjSgSxNIfzKFmNO73gYFYQ0xv_0cS6fSWJXcdIj56IK4-rmPlWtafE-95yiLbgKS75oSwOu3y5H-06QEGQ5EYbPE4ghOjhgJh_ohIeostHVf_r9OcxApJ-cluNLO9lBB0N6yb_4zQ3Ts4UbU-nULt/s600/4FFB292B-7A7B-4B8C-B8E8-802B7D940FEF_1_201_a.heic" /></a></p><p>I found that stew meat is way more expensive than just buying some top sirloin and cutting it myself. I also used two pounds as there is only two of us. </p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjceLl_-4L_ah8uwDTp65gjevbIPlReoJGe__UGpM85bUdR4crjJhPeVmNxFRyyPuCeFo0b38xiZSDBnIxDmLS7MoiVo5FbbgiGE_0iTKDyxkQON3ep3O1JjwE6jayDATqDg-6E5hpPWGXPk4gAeCgYK9pxdzJmt3yWEJBI_rJ54pErCtjNnGGUXlB2DTgw/s3631/F0EA3275-CC37-40A0-B71B-69356FCCB1D4_1_201_a.heic" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="3631" data-original-width="2861" height="600" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjceLl_-4L_ah8uwDTp65gjevbIPlReoJGe__UGpM85bUdR4crjJhPeVmNxFRyyPuCeFo0b38xiZSDBnIxDmLS7MoiVo5FbbgiGE_0iTKDyxkQON3ep3O1JjwE6jayDATqDg-6E5hpPWGXPk4gAeCgYK9pxdzJmt3yWEJBI_rJ54pErCtjNnGGUXlB2DTgw/s600/F0EA3275-CC37-40A0-B71B-69356FCCB1D4_1_201_a.heic" /></a></p><p>Cut the meat into bite size pieces and place in the Crockpot. If you bought stew meat, just dump it in from the package. </p><p>Place the butter on top of the meat and sprinkle the soup mix on top. </p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipleWbbEwHafpDMmnOTblMnzTuVXQ1DwTN9jT7QPq8VeHrGihw_tzLTbE0wJguFp2AsCEKpOUGCYjdiRpu3yVyArOySqfFbi2NVQjj43GLXKjZ7JR1pDoSWQJSpGgE5zOHVdpQtxVc5CK_yi5vtX6-NsTigewvZgRN7Sxfq9KvOP51ipsi-fXWbhMtuSx2/s4032/8018F988-892E-4242-862C-DB9D7C2FD1B0.heic" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="600" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipleWbbEwHafpDMmnOTblMnzTuVXQ1DwTN9jT7QPq8VeHrGihw_tzLTbE0wJguFp2AsCEKpOUGCYjdiRpu3yVyArOySqfFbi2NVQjj43GLXKjZ7JR1pDoSWQJSpGgE5zOHVdpQtxVc5CK_yi5vtX6-NsTigewvZgRN7Sxfq9KvOP51ipsi-fXWbhMtuSx2/s600/8018F988-892E-4242-862C-DB9D7C2FD1B0.heic" /></a></p><p>Cook for 8 hours on LOW or 4-5 hours on HIGH. Stir a couple of times while it is cooking.</p><p>Serve the Butter Beef over egg noodles or rice. I used rice. Make sure you get some of the sauce to drizzle over the rice or noodles.</p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJ2exgknlOzTTUbmXiepcx9mgZoMHKuDqwXyXMehtLG9KlS6EY25d_uCguj3SoDlnBqqr4_Q4-JsG-DZFNpO4PbVD6i4DKFbxNwpAJhMr9tft-ysOX7XdDu3S9ySvjJkDMBeZf9REQfy_Cxsoofr7FUd4O_nzl3tGmMZG_Z87uh9MbhtgnJ1b3JMIgEqiB/s3276/635CCBA2-E768-4400-A496-B0AD99455A3C_1_201_a.heic" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="2752" data-original-width="3276" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJ2exgknlOzTTUbmXiepcx9mgZoMHKuDqwXyXMehtLG9KlS6EY25d_uCguj3SoDlnBqqr4_Q4-JsG-DZFNpO4PbVD6i4DKFbxNwpAJhMr9tft-ysOX7XdDu3S9ySvjJkDMBeZf9REQfy_Cxsoofr7FUd4O_nzl3tGmMZG_Z87uh9MbhtgnJ1b3JMIgEqiB/s600/635CCBA2-E768-4400-A496-B0AD99455A3C_1_201_a.heic" width="600" /></a></p><p>It was delicious. </p><p><br /></p><p>Butter Beef Burrito</p><p>1 very large or 2 medium Russet potatoes, cut into bite size pieces</p><p>1 medium onion. I used a sweet onion</p><p>salt and pepper to taste</p><p>reserved Butter Beef </p><p>sour cream</p><p>salsa</p><p>Large flour tortilla</p><div><br /></div><p>I knew I would have a lot more beef than we could eat at one meal, so I planned on using the rest in some burritos. </p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwsVw2Q0Xb5T0nqLmlAsDNwgIVTL9brQjh5i6IMi1-xCmpoQNrO2l6_IFgnDsnIPKVtHB2dF2F7qEyOMqBTGL29sJtf90pnOCPt6-4qb9joiRrNAnurGpou3i0S6LJNsWPR0Nyjbe5btj-AMlF0CQe9HFSrTRR2Cj5it6cpbVakFK9lgMhpy5ZdFSypp23/s2828/0A5B6E4C-8E0B-4E13-BAEB-931F2F74AAD1_1_201_a.heic" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="2376" data-original-width="2828" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwsVw2Q0Xb5T0nqLmlAsDNwgIVTL9brQjh5i6IMi1-xCmpoQNrO2l6_IFgnDsnIPKVtHB2dF2F7qEyOMqBTGL29sJtf90pnOCPt6-4qb9joiRrNAnurGpou3i0S6LJNsWPR0Nyjbe5btj-AMlF0CQe9HFSrTRR2Cj5it6cpbVakFK9lgMhpy5ZdFSypp23/s600/0A5B6E4C-8E0B-4E13-BAEB-931F2F74AAD1_1_201_a.heic" width="600" /></a><p> </p><p>Cut the potato into cubes, place in a saucepan and cover with water. Boil for a few minutes. While you are waiting for the water to boil, cut up the onion. Heat a large fry pan over medium. Add a slab of butter and the onions. </p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwwgdxY3KYZEQ3Fm8zPCc4Up6kd9GNU2D8UrmOaYjaSVmdfJBZIzh12Mn_EixvrC9udCS-dZv9XsJOMSyUAPUewTcYEjl3DTcJuvwmJgTx6vtNEr5kh86ABiVXfUELn8rkP-Se2eykkMBK-ZdFW2xd-xxXR9CjH_ydxjXWKvPp1ZJ5nxHt1Iv5wTLfPbiF/s3851/C7A232E4-C5F3-4BCC-9AF0-7682097EDF96_1_201_a.heic" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="2955" data-original-width="3851" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwwgdxY3KYZEQ3Fm8zPCc4Up6kd9GNU2D8UrmOaYjaSVmdfJBZIzh12Mn_EixvrC9udCS-dZv9XsJOMSyUAPUewTcYEjl3DTcJuvwmJgTx6vtNEr5kh86ABiVXfUELn8rkP-Se2eykkMBK-ZdFW2xd-xxXR9CjH_ydxjXWKvPp1ZJ5nxHt1Iv5wTLfPbiF/s600/C7A232E4-C5F3-4BCC-9AF0-7682097EDF96_1_201_a.heic" width="600" /></a></p><p>Drain the potatoes and add to the onions. Add salt and pepper to taste. (I boil the potatoes for a bit to shorten the frying time. ) After the potatoes are browned, add some of the Butter Beef. Cook until warmed through.</p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVsKF_a5dwJCbHwsOlquXMfrY9-jWNv6LKb8RZH2Ep0QpCM0b7KAS5LONuUKtosDReF_EO9BcVJ1wXLkuduKyAHYYxT91qSAJS1PkO0DkoOQgDmpJn0pNS1p53UXKT84wwr94TcDe_AjOWxZ2oq-dwRMgyH36yJgFuqe4gEAvQAQfaQn2fsEh6WBtf-O7a/s3967/77003D4F-4548-4DA4-9A81-596549202780_1_201_a.heic" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="2941" data-original-width="3967" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVsKF_a5dwJCbHwsOlquXMfrY9-jWNv6LKb8RZH2Ep0QpCM0b7KAS5LONuUKtosDReF_EO9BcVJ1wXLkuduKyAHYYxT91qSAJS1PkO0DkoOQgDmpJn0pNS1p53UXKT84wwr94TcDe_AjOWxZ2oq-dwRMgyH36yJgFuqe4gEAvQAQfaQn2fsEh6WBtf-O7a/s600/77003D4F-4548-4DA4-9A81-596549202780_1_201_a.heic" width="600" /></a></p><p>Smear the sour cream on a warmed tortilla. Top with the potato/butter beef mixture and add salsa. </p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7aRsgOjJSGHAEdqNHTt9dt1HzoJ8FE8n8A1iYtw02lHiy8TGUewI8HOlOpsTuqQRxjI09_NlE_XymXnUNCQQuBKO-JQ83mkmD_KXSwCtsHw_oLKzjHWj77Kd_Au1EasjWh0RbYdxH00CguIuYHtie8e-MGX0PZN5G-PxTb_nK1Xr6S1vVnNdRkLs8UnsA/s4032/669B19AF-F6D6-4CBB-98FB-F79F5D39B586_1_201_a.heic" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7aRsgOjJSGHAEdqNHTt9dt1HzoJ8FE8n8A1iYtw02lHiy8TGUewI8HOlOpsTuqQRxjI09_NlE_XymXnUNCQQuBKO-JQ83mkmD_KXSwCtsHw_oLKzjHWj77Kd_Au1EasjWh0RbYdxH00CguIuYHtie8e-MGX0PZN5G-PxTb_nK1Xr6S1vVnNdRkLs8UnsA/s600/669B19AF-F6D6-4CBB-98FB-F79F5D39B586_1_201_a.heic" width="600" /></a></p><p>Fold the sides over the mixture and roll up the burrito.</p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsjrqFC2GJK8juQSABgOYdgkW3aCydgnUKDGYD3DAQpZZ3_hEOuI_jwZSfWaSwHTkDRyZYGL4aWpvifMJ_ZUVe0sp-d2_3YsaDyEWsEDAKkPwx7H2_JYByyTSO7tCqL_-Tn_B5fTb824s1ACWQMFuQhmvJMG-OM7j08yQxTz7Yg6E9qJghP0nIFfWr_r9h/s3295/D1E85290-72C1-45B9-BBD1-F556B57BE46F_1_201_a.heic" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="2821" data-original-width="3295" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsjrqFC2GJK8juQSABgOYdgkW3aCydgnUKDGYD3DAQpZZ3_hEOuI_jwZSfWaSwHTkDRyZYGL4aWpvifMJ_ZUVe0sp-d2_3YsaDyEWsEDAKkPwx7H2_JYByyTSO7tCqL_-Tn_B5fTb824s1ACWQMFuQhmvJMG-OM7j08yQxTz7Yg6E9qJghP0nIFfWr_r9h/s600/D1E85290-72C1-45B9-BBD1-F556B57BE46F_1_201_a.heic" width="600" /></a></p><p><br /></p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinqIamD7X5x6E3z8hxEKSFnkL2nzWuyUWkczDCAWSBUc2tuXait_usHoWYqSnTtw9zEFt-0CmIJQngQibvFJhX9dHUiQIvwM8CiMAA0EWOgFeVOxhBVM3i-i9gsEWdXeYV3Fl3f2ZjLE9WO-tpIU4jrJ6TmSKUo0TPuPYLwYC-lFlgimiYLH56zD55Kgl2/s2163/CB7C1241-3B71-408B-9AB8-DF1480137507_1_201_a.heic" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="2163" data-original-width="2154" height="600" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinqIamD7X5x6E3z8hxEKSFnkL2nzWuyUWkczDCAWSBUc2tuXait_usHoWYqSnTtw9zEFt-0CmIJQngQibvFJhX9dHUiQIvwM8CiMAA0EWOgFeVOxhBVM3i-i9gsEWdXeYV3Fl3f2ZjLE9WO-tpIU4jrJ6TmSKUo0TPuPYLwYC-lFlgimiYLH56zD55Kgl2/s600/CB7C1241-3B71-408B-9AB8-DF1480137507_1_201_a.heic" /></a></p><p>After the burrito meal we STILL had Butter Beef and fried potatoes. </p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjiKaeIDVth4LmBjCVtepwEF8RtYkC2A35YbEkANDeEfUCfngMDEj00u4pa_s-EWzBzv7oDsTO9lmGmTX_MGHdrB2Jx3agM7oxRWrDLrpd6SyreYVH3nTV1qs95aIyfLT1RpRgNB6O5W9W7Yv6UydN1S5EZH-rIGPHlf1F8BEkY0OPzVjN5zFG0uqiXi6q/s4032/2165E43A-88D5-4A9A-99B7-324184663DFA_1_201_a.heic" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjiKaeIDVth4LmBjCVtepwEF8RtYkC2A35YbEkANDeEfUCfngMDEj00u4pa_s-EWzBzv7oDsTO9lmGmTX_MGHdrB2Jx3agM7oxRWrDLrpd6SyreYVH3nTV1qs95aIyfLT1RpRgNB6O5W9W7Yv6UydN1S5EZH-rIGPHlf1F8BEkY0OPzVjN5zFG0uqiXi6q/s600/2165E43A-88D5-4A9A-99B7-324184663DFA_1_201_a.heic" width="600" /></a></p><p>I chopped them into smaller pieces and heated in a fry pan. </p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgd1JYQX-81emwMWbF6CWev4b-wpT1hVlfex8zkLmcR7K676WtPsDTISvsDrj-LEKiZbj_q2GEe0edMjdHsDnTZkhMpDDRNfhx6_rNbZOs_FFzs8UBAGVCDWzkrnYl4uhSNsVctBrjnaV-PJa0pCrjR7yfC9Tx_bmADL7msAzSKEGQBrFuMQUi9wSLeClqn/s4032/5155E0E2-70C8-4A77-889F-DCA78AEFAFE0_1_201_a.heic" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgd1JYQX-81emwMWbF6CWev4b-wpT1hVlfex8zkLmcR7K676WtPsDTISvsDrj-LEKiZbj_q2GEe0edMjdHsDnTZkhMpDDRNfhx6_rNbZOs_FFzs8UBAGVCDWzkrnYl4uhSNsVctBrjnaV-PJa0pCrjR7yfC9Tx_bmADL7msAzSKEGQBrFuMQUi9wSLeClqn/s600/5155E0E2-70C8-4A77-889F-DCA78AEFAFE0_1_201_a.heic" width="600" /></a></p><p>I cooked two eggs over easy in another pan and served the whole shebang on toast. </p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUcg7k0GPnoYX7fDigV7TGAVx77gxH1dOXSDkPYxrjYkFJrJVtKpfYVG8bj54FXLPkHJLkFK4SMt-6pclLNuA-O6kAz6ObefPiG1CCPMz4yLLPXmBQh98SOCbGMdPiIpEjsY-HQaFBvZDsB5sdFRiS-pteNdDXJm6cZJITUSKhK8bZSv1peHQBjQxaOLds/s2467/7E1165BF-FCE1-4997-A9E4-56990A975FAD_1_201_a.heic" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="1865" data-original-width="2467" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUcg7k0GPnoYX7fDigV7TGAVx77gxH1dOXSDkPYxrjYkFJrJVtKpfYVG8bj54FXLPkHJLkFK4SMt-6pclLNuA-O6kAz6ObefPiG1CCPMz4yLLPXmBQh98SOCbGMdPiIpEjsY-HQaFBvZDsB5sdFRiS-pteNdDXJm6cZJITUSKhK8bZSv1peHQBjQxaOLds/s600/7E1165BF-FCE1-4997-A9E4-56990A975FAD_1_201_a.heic" width="600" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUcg7k0GPnoYX7fDigV7TGAVx77gxH1dOXSDkPYxrjYkFJrJVtKpfYVG8bj54FXLPkHJLkFK4SMt-6pclLNuA-O6kAz6ObefPiG1CCPMz4yLLPXmBQh98SOCbGMdPiIpEjsY-HQaFBvZDsB5sdFRiS-pteNdDXJm6cZJITUSKhK8bZSv1peHQBjQxaOLds/s2467/7E1165BF-FCE1-4997-A9E4-56990A975FAD_1_201_a.heic" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="1988" data-original-width="2988" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCiHGvQyIt7vqf4o4XT1t_wYBoOnElxjtYH31bpDqZ9HKPG5S-0haGUUfIPL7or9zVdi7JCbxJRy3HisrpIbmUfh5mkzUBKUjX3fUS15LClDcuc9cnTNIekPybNSUQs0onk_p7EvxImBT7WSYoaugH21wJM9b60jTnoD5XtXmcUCXIXUReuuEcBIIPgiBx/s600/0AAF957D-6C2C-4B34-9A6B-5195DFEA2286_1_201_a.heic" width="600" /><span style="text-align: left;"> </span></a><p>Meal three with one batch of Butter Beef. A win for me!</p>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div>Rebeccahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05547519594920591210noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4125074643506150386.post-50953651861050895512024-01-28T10:13:00.000-08:002024-01-28T10:13:04.463-08:00Jumbo Breakfast Cookies<p> I get daily emails from Allrecipes and some of them are great. I made these cookies with some minor modifications. The comments are useful to get ideas for changes.</p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOboYJBiTKhzqIRzI07eftYb4Mr3aV3973XZJ3r3K2XMLr0MdsBiUOHjNQltvmkzwgY0Y5Pf5pAxGR3BR1K880i-Kt1B2VPLXy2sFJalVHFyzX-2UmoZf18bO4HmWjXKkpTJhjGJpbfrUNViZWe93OxkHS11b1mZEQmj19fSBc58xMGlCbQGBATBMEXqjv/s2592/E6EED9FB-D20A-4DDD-8BF3-B3F95A1E5DAC_1_201_a.heic" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="2592" data-original-width="2592" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOboYJBiTKhzqIRzI07eftYb4Mr3aV3973XZJ3r3K2XMLr0MdsBiUOHjNQltvmkzwgY0Y5Pf5pAxGR3BR1K880i-Kt1B2VPLXy2sFJalVHFyzX-2UmoZf18bO4HmWjXKkpTJhjGJpbfrUNViZWe93OxkHS11b1mZEQmj19fSBc58xMGlCbQGBATBMEXqjv/s600/E6EED9FB-D20A-4DDD-8BF3-B3F95A1E5DAC_1_201_a.heic" width="600" /></a><p>Jumbo Breakfast Cookies</p><p> </p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhP4G5EQzkgSAdiM8PDspCbx2z41-EvssPAk5lebuJdNeEqoVBHFGQpBEBVkLBEiQNi5OsVNDHXUBSGyU8-fV2BT2SJB9_d3uc8IW4buMWXxfz58a9YiTCHHAPnxsGlUbCGP7WJzlXzF3tMsv50zgXpgzVdY9nt7xVm9EX0FpaxbKSbMqHT4dSlfmgtcsZ/s3583/B437FCA2-B9CF-4EE7-BBA0-A1A920ED3C64_1_201_a.heic" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="2044" data-original-width="3583" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhP4G5EQzkgSAdiM8PDspCbx2z41-EvssPAk5lebuJdNeEqoVBHFGQpBEBVkLBEiQNi5OsVNDHXUBSGyU8-fV2BT2SJB9_d3uc8IW4buMWXxfz58a9YiTCHHAPnxsGlUbCGP7WJzlXzF3tMsv50zgXpgzVdY9nt7xVm9EX0FpaxbKSbMqHT4dSlfmgtcsZ/s600/B437FCA2-B9CF-4EE7-BBA0-A1A920ED3C64_1_201_a.heic" width="600" /></a><p>3/4 cup sugar</p><p>3/4 cup brown sugar</p><p>1 cup peanut butter</p><p>1 cup butter, softened</p><p>1/2 cup milk</p><p>2 T vanilla</p><p>2 eggs</p><p>2 1/4 cup flour</p><p>1 tsp baking soda</p><p>1/2 tsp salt</p><p>1 1/2 cups rolled oats</p><p>1 1/2 cups of a mixture of Craisins, chopped peanuts and chocolate chips</p><p>4 cups Cheerios</p><p><br /></p><p>Preheat the oven to 375°. I used Silpat sheets on a baking sheet, but parchment paper would do great.</p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgovanyvqCA0Gz7Qlu0pQbW67UbLH5BaWZ14bNca_bOTyEw_exMDMjCgpbXwrA86Daw6um_dgicg_kk9tfEtM1TxNHBZtKMjVzyXiv4SDa7BzOCiP9JEg8Olppzc1ZPslGR7Hzhdv8ObrkFn-Btu_zq4JUB_4jJl6FWR_QuKw_CV7GsGtDHK5CUWFw9NfRU/s2922/6A7F3733-2C4C-4B30-B9A7-032B04155CF8_1_201_a.heic" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="2327" data-original-width="2922" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgovanyvqCA0Gz7Qlu0pQbW67UbLH5BaWZ14bNca_bOTyEw_exMDMjCgpbXwrA86Daw6um_dgicg_kk9tfEtM1TxNHBZtKMjVzyXiv4SDa7BzOCiP9JEg8Olppzc1ZPslGR7Hzhdv8ObrkFn-Btu_zq4JUB_4jJl6FWR_QuKw_CV7GsGtDHK5CUWFw9NfRU/s600/6A7F3733-2C4C-4B30-B9A7-032B04155CF8_1_201_a.heic" width="600" /></a><p>Cream the butter until light and fluffy. Add in the peanut butter and keep beating. I use a Kitchen Aid mixer and then I can get other things ready while it beats. </p><p>In a medium bowl stir the flour salt and baking powder.</p><p>Add in the sugars, eggs and vanilla to the mixing bowl. Beat until fully incorporated.</p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKs-QXoiJrZTLWu47ENGrSMt1K0-LSSgWCz9Qv5BEech-Z4s6QI9MLNtLtrRHJllgPQdvjjb08SH9po48uAzROo6GOorSKNk2FOz497VPeiCZJhG_PTnnbOD6C3x7IrysHdZvFpbKPPlVA9Kqy74GBk5inuY3N-LCvL4fpRQZgXNoFjiFaz81WIqs7Z2cU/s3391/AE58BA11-25E0-47D9-AAB9-AC9E1AA5C6BB_1_201_a.heic" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="2674" data-original-width="3391" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKs-QXoiJrZTLWu47ENGrSMt1K0-LSSgWCz9Qv5BEech-Z4s6QI9MLNtLtrRHJllgPQdvjjb08SH9po48uAzROo6GOorSKNk2FOz497VPeiCZJhG_PTnnbOD6C3x7IrysHdZvFpbKPPlVA9Kqy74GBk5inuY3N-LCvL4fpRQZgXNoFjiFaz81WIqs7Z2cU/s600/AE58BA11-25E0-47D9-AAB9-AC9E1AA5C6BB_1_201_a.heic" width="600" /></a><p>Stop the mixer and add in the flour. Start it up slowly them mix. Add in the oats. Then place whatever combination of nuts and chips you choose in and incorporate them. </p><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="2203" data-original-width="3037" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhg5Vu1_C2Y1TKo7G-S2gbw_JrJluHNwja0epsf75mCtU-npKr9RnO7gTE6xjYRWQ_JjPUYdYSeqjg9RCToid4Y4HRazBrmlTZXxVYOj_cysXearZhbyhqbNAm8PY527v7KSZquJ3HfxeZl1aVOExQBl5tjm4fJ6n_xbm1EZqUCet8yi6kwCfOjWZriWLiZ/s600/69575D1A-8E49-46E9-BBF1-A1E75DC51093_1_201_a.heic" width="600" /><p>I slightly chopped the peanuts and Craisins.</p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLCoYwlxYerpaaHZ0qWeOR3Wi3QOG5OEefVCe1n3ZAMrHUMWbXd3ufu33fBXGa-KafJWy4t0m2UDXBJI34ndS898T_UB4o-yKddFX3DOZtbHp7yDOjF7nk_maDW-e_LNU0L951-2A8JCSZ1HLKMqzH0EmaH8WomWXT_nb0SSjCggp2kFqU9JS8fPxp14DO/s2745/8CD1E3FF-F4D0-4AD6-8523-3B97953A812A_1_201_a.heic" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="1925" data-original-width="2745" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLCoYwlxYerpaaHZ0qWeOR3Wi3QOG5OEefVCe1n3ZAMrHUMWbXd3ufu33fBXGa-KafJWy4t0m2UDXBJI34ndS898T_UB4o-yKddFX3DOZtbHp7yDOjF7nk_maDW-e_LNU0L951-2A8JCSZ1HLKMqzH0EmaH8WomWXT_nb0SSjCggp2kFqU9JS8fPxp14DO/s600/8CD1E3FF-F4D0-4AD6-8523-3B97953A812A_1_201_a.heic" width="600" /></a><p>Remove the mixing bowl and hand stir in the Cheerios. </p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEib782N6ydSTLq7kieyP9AxFk3P0WtRSlQkHtkQkQnpe-KE2buZaoTd2BDgTnstL0LCp5s77fXaEM3Q6SABLAxIlyV9Unwsi2kaNY86g3hV5jkjsFzPrHxY41xVfUmPqmocGg87kaF8HyEDDpqefsjYxgUCrDgLk4yajdW_XrrgrU-cALtBruubyoO6aICV/s4032/C5A72F02-A82B-4CB0-8BB5-A667BC58C8F6_1_201_a.heic" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEib782N6ydSTLq7kieyP9AxFk3P0WtRSlQkHtkQkQnpe-KE2buZaoTd2BDgTnstL0LCp5s77fXaEM3Q6SABLAxIlyV9Unwsi2kaNY86g3hV5jkjsFzPrHxY41xVfUmPqmocGg87kaF8HyEDDpqefsjYxgUCrDgLk4yajdW_XrrgrU-cALtBruubyoO6aICV/s600/C5A72F02-A82B-4CB0-8BB5-A667BC58C8F6_1_201_a.heic" width="600" /></a><p>Use the largest cookie scoop, about 1/3 cup and place 6 on a cookie sheet, leaving spaces for the dough to spread. </p><p> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEho7NanHWgY1HP-eFRdMiY67oHvc-eSYEHzqpyIQXHsX-4xnGY9WHbPkpaEhTtga9olB4OgmIHX-8uLsHhtH-t8e6HyBBzBa6awM4kj4DWJ61wpwz6SirRCbcjoTRdXxFpW9B8ziFFX6mJgacSAHXHzKc_Ba3Bg9uFxZY7rfwOl0Wjkzn9ZAGYVfQ2KxaQe/s3469/741C2CDF-2E00-45AA-A5B7-8FE5C650C4BF_1_201_a.heic" style="display: inline !important; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="3469" data-original-width="2602" height="600" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEho7NanHWgY1HP-eFRdMiY67oHvc-eSYEHzqpyIQXHsX-4xnGY9WHbPkpaEhTtga9olB4OgmIHX-8uLsHhtH-t8e6HyBBzBa6awM4kj4DWJ61wpwz6SirRCbcjoTRdXxFpW9B8ziFFX6mJgacSAHXHzKc_Ba3Bg9uFxZY7rfwOl0Wjkzn9ZAGYVfQ2KxaQe/s600/741C2CDF-2E00-45AA-A5B7-8FE5C650C4BF_1_201_a.heic" /></a></p><p>Use a spatula to slightly flatten the cookie to about 1 inch tall.</p><p> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYUCTG8Iw0K05aWPeSXZNhLYscPBdbkdgdtFv9YOsr2YDhwT3rPrcTgm1LJlLfcKlRIHYF3c2KIQ0Z51Zc9A4YgCR4hlRonnESKk2JNRJBdy-vAehvo7x6-9LP6UaRX7dqtTIP7hbTg3S4izeMco-k658veofLEbhfgUIzrzCJmKXWc_vTj-ShUDyOZBP2/s3496/45E3713E-BAD7-4BC1-A18A-0D7FA1A94DAF_1_201_a.heic" style="display: inline !important; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="3496" data-original-width="2847" height="600" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYUCTG8Iw0K05aWPeSXZNhLYscPBdbkdgdtFv9YOsr2YDhwT3rPrcTgm1LJlLfcKlRIHYF3c2KIQ0Z51Zc9A4YgCR4hlRonnESKk2JNRJBdy-vAehvo7x6-9LP6UaRX7dqtTIP7hbTg3S4izeMco-k658veofLEbhfgUIzrzCJmKXWc_vTj-ShUDyOZBP2/s600/45E3713E-BAD7-4BC1-A18A-0D7FA1A94DAF_1_201_a.heic" /></a></p><p>Bake for 12 minutes or until the edges start to turn brown. Do not remove to a cooling rack for 5 minutes or they will fall apart. </p><p> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjHA9BOvIqhOOmiTlSSK6CVWNANSz_afoRc7iyCPXzLBhI4W5v1-9o3WC_zjdKUTUReIT5ICAxtcu2btFKHhxW8zn2G7qQTP2LeZYKj8SSTr8TEQyyJ9FJ7cGLo33dva1wLbAiIzJ-7pIj7t9bGDHVmMoP2EwSuYp-lsodJwPlY4-UATRhVBu9fph10Jvq/s3403/E7A2B056-5252-43DB-80F7-58ADA441EB6A_1_201_a.heic" style="display: inline !important; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="3403" data-original-width="2458" height="600" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjHA9BOvIqhOOmiTlSSK6CVWNANSz_afoRc7iyCPXzLBhI4W5v1-9o3WC_zjdKUTUReIT5ICAxtcu2btFKHhxW8zn2G7qQTP2LeZYKj8SSTr8TEQyyJ9FJ7cGLo33dva1wLbAiIzJ-7pIj7t9bGDHVmMoP2EwSuYp-lsodJwPlY4-UATRhVBu9fph10Jvq/s600/E7A2B056-5252-43DB-80F7-58ADA441EB6A_1_201_a.heic" /></a></p><p>I made 18 of the jumbo cookies and then I made a dozen using the mid sized cookie scoop. I only baked them for 8 minutes.</p><p>Because I added a bunch of different treats, each bite was a bit different. And the smaller ones were also unique. They were almost like a trail mix cookie! If you don't like the Cheerios in the cookie you can add in Rice Krispies instead or even the flavored Cheerios. </p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilZKCY3DJPGXc-ebb0p0zliYl-6qelXJ_Xg11-67OIpZ7nhyonmAg_A90_B3QwGCBH66xY_mKK5GDUx7X4VmS43UTMFq3pYLTbqeI05WWBd4679oyVjrYkadIkaUkS29rO2Gjf6t-Q7_csI7I2w9E3dsRHQ69z8SUXdfREDvQKwZnPf4yWaxkbW_jQCAFQ/s4032/EB3575E1-9264-4120-9650-8B903EF3AA8C_1_201_a.heic" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilZKCY3DJPGXc-ebb0p0zliYl-6qelXJ_Xg11-67OIpZ7nhyonmAg_A90_B3QwGCBH66xY_mKK5GDUx7X4VmS43UTMFq3pYLTbqeI05WWBd4679oyVjrYkadIkaUkS29rO2Gjf6t-Q7_csI7I2w9E3dsRHQ69z8SUXdfREDvQKwZnPf4yWaxkbW_jQCAFQ/s600/EB3575E1-9264-4120-9650-8B903EF3AA8C_1_201_a.heic" width="600" /></a><p>I imagine these would be great to grab on the way out the door if you don't have time for a sit down breakfast!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div>Rebeccahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05547519594920591210noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4125074643506150386.post-45899082940074306742024-01-28T10:11:00.000-08:002024-01-28T10:11:50.222-08:00Pink Baby Afghan<p>My daughter is pregnant with a baby girl. I make all my grandkids an afghan. </p><p> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXQnp4EVN-SzthC3WCfz4u1FNr9NpQkZia5dy4YB0eRPC9FJRWiYOaHxClzf9Mbp2q0a_hxf_RIbG6A0XNEYGN4-qsk-qzmT2xxXtJDcopoDSx6CE8ryVjfLtOmD3ek6iVHoayFBa9KlN0X8PiydFhG6rJC6msylg_Yv04qpl7SXTMOcLl24YWaWtsGV6p/s3095/834E49F8-B22B-407E-B46B-C9681DF47710_1_201_a.heic" style="display: inline !important; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="3095" data-original-width="2978" height="600" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXQnp4EVN-SzthC3WCfz4u1FNr9NpQkZia5dy4YB0eRPC9FJRWiYOaHxClzf9Mbp2q0a_hxf_RIbG6A0XNEYGN4-qsk-qzmT2xxXtJDcopoDSx6CE8ryVjfLtOmD3ek6iVHoayFBa9KlN0X8PiydFhG6rJC6msylg_Yv04qpl7SXTMOcLl24YWaWtsGV6p/s600/834E49F8-B22B-407E-B46B-C9681DF47710_1_201_a.heic" /></a></p><p>I made a pink one with a pattern I found on Etsy. I like how it urned out. But for the first time I bought some blocking squares to see if that made it look different.</p><p>In order to block a knitted item, you need to soak it. I used lukewarm water. After about 15 minutes, I gently squeezed out the water. I was careful to not twist or wring. </p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicItd0-w6isoEIqZZecDIBoi2Z5-uWe6Sax_GqMg6rG59CC6aVvX9dusw8RLMBruPQ6Lf0-WiqVgwVWLT3FQcRNO2Ic541ZnnO_8B5P8Ol_2VUoXP0rITNbkY7nisB5VAEqKJp0Wsa-H5ijhyphenhyphenximbJdw9clWrbtR_9L0STwyiSQQ9ZXKbhlzXk-t7a0Ojv/s4032/5264965C-CB02-4818-AC6B-D43266A38048.heic" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicItd0-w6isoEIqZZecDIBoi2Z5-uWe6Sax_GqMg6rG59CC6aVvX9dusw8RLMBruPQ6Lf0-WiqVgwVWLT3FQcRNO2Ic541ZnnO_8B5P8Ol_2VUoXP0rITNbkY7nisB5VAEqKJp0Wsa-H5ijhyphenhyphenximbJdw9clWrbtR_9L0STwyiSQQ9ZXKbhlzXk-t7a0Ojv/s600/5264965C-CB02-4818-AC6B-D43266A38048.heic" width="600" /></a><p>I placed the wet afghan on a large towel and rolled it up. Then I squeezed along the length to get out even more water. </p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrHwFZWD2ApC6M6teNR5zgWVt60Sjm1QMVl2hIgNm67OyUKH2MmzmJmsvkQS-_4YfQTqV-urXm8Lf-npAHXZXZGaAfaIfTCTp_QGQzdcTdxW7ZX6Ylw21L_kFqTVoo-YEK5rqCYb2rnEBV0vEkU7Z6hKxBu8jrjytx4rS-3dCpiAN541SFGEJGRvNEK4V8/s4032/F4F8A8DC-9E05-4BAC-9F6B-6693FB450FEC_1_201_a.heic" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrHwFZWD2ApC6M6teNR5zgWVt60Sjm1QMVl2hIgNm67OyUKH2MmzmJmsvkQS-_4YfQTqV-urXm8Lf-npAHXZXZGaAfaIfTCTp_QGQzdcTdxW7ZX6Ylw21L_kFqTVoo-YEK5rqCYb2rnEBV0vEkU7Z6hKxBu8jrjytx4rS-3dCpiAN541SFGEJGRvNEK4V8/s600/F4F8A8DC-9E05-4BAC-9F6B-6693FB450FEC_1_201_a.heic" width="600" /></a><p>I placed the blocking squares on a large table and gently straightened the afghan. I used the blocking pins to hold the afghan in an even rectangle and left it to dry. </p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihHGO5V84r6DXGysuGAEBPwCAROChk_ElI5FZTLlc7clTzcgfaZR86Xv43eIWQ6TtF0yOmetWXdRkO-LaDuvvjG8xsMEHqzAShM-JdUZgxT-BbK6hmHyVWZq-voVsb82aIdC89e9zeR9L3kZqnNU90-MlNj5fUzBuRLN6dVR2jmMhIbnwfpqBeeGRsIYar/s4032/B8CDB4E0-FF77-4B13-A419-FEACD17D6D18.heic" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihHGO5V84r6DXGysuGAEBPwCAROChk_ElI5FZTLlc7clTzcgfaZR86Xv43eIWQ6TtF0yOmetWXdRkO-LaDuvvjG8xsMEHqzAShM-JdUZgxT-BbK6hmHyVWZq-voVsb82aIdC89e9zeR9L3kZqnNU90-MlNj5fUzBuRLN6dVR2jmMhIbnwfpqBeeGRsIYar/s600/B8CDB4E0-FF77-4B13-A419-FEACD17D6D18.heic" width="600" /></a><p>I like that there are no uneven spots or curled edges. </p><p> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcqXNwv9d7JW8vQvy9WVTngSb1_QmzIGmDALp-j4SzUMRanCcTsxgI6s7jqdMxKFNURiivrVIesSvS2vYcA_KYgIooNN09_yZPvYT733tKudeBTFXNh4Sr9iKo3cVHculVnedgv6NdfynTF19Op3jF1TOHp0taWuTkE4HWag0NjaxUGy_p78NUFMMDJxGn/s2992/E499D720-A820-4F04-8A1A-A28281286D48_1_201_a.heic" style="display: inline !important; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="2992" data-original-width="2568" height="600" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcqXNwv9d7JW8vQvy9WVTngSb1_QmzIGmDALp-j4SzUMRanCcTsxgI6s7jqdMxKFNURiivrVIesSvS2vYcA_KYgIooNN09_yZPvYT733tKudeBTFXNh4Sr9iKo3cVHculVnedgv6NdfynTF19Op3jF1TOHp0taWuTkE4HWag0NjaxUGy_p78NUFMMDJxGn/s600/E499D720-A820-4F04-8A1A-A28281286D48_1_201_a.heic" /></a> </p><p>Now I just need to wait for that baby.</p>Rebeccahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05547519594920591210noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4125074643506150386.post-18504004284008780762024-01-24T11:31:00.000-08:002024-01-24T11:31:57.905-08:00Cucumber Salad<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><p> I found a version of this salad on Costco Connection. I changed a few things to suit me and really liked it. It makes a nice change from the usual salad </p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_l4YPd7XHmHIK2vayyioOmwM575gKFI9HRAoQe4VBOfQHrPa9MJlcMlmR4PR5Hi7E2-BIy2poZ01QN5FJOgcATsO8tBLgShphXDZa8VsbogCqRjEHBspD0H1aEklctxwxG3qxdmlADsAVD2vl4kL-e05I2YjhVF2IoMGzjRodLqd6gyqQKbErWS6KWt0y/s3556/048AD4EE-9657-42FA-8CCD-0F41BCCA7A18_1_201_a.heic" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="2592" data-original-width="3556" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_l4YPd7XHmHIK2vayyioOmwM575gKFI9HRAoQe4VBOfQHrPa9MJlcMlmR4PR5Hi7E2-BIy2poZ01QN5FJOgcATsO8tBLgShphXDZa8VsbogCqRjEHBspD0H1aEklctxwxG3qxdmlADsAVD2vl4kL-e05I2YjhVF2IoMGzjRodLqd6gyqQKbErWS6KWt0y/s600/048AD4EE-9657-42FA-8CCD-0F41BCCA7A18_1_201_a.heic" width="600" /></a><p>Cucumber Salad</p><p>Package of small cucumbers, thinly sliced</p><p>2 green onions, thinly sliced</p><p>1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced</p><p>1/2 cup basil, chopped</p><p>1/2 cup cilantro, chopped</p><p>1/2 cup peanuts, chopped</p><p>2 T sesame seeds, lightly toasted</p><p><br /></p><p>Dressing</p><p><br /></p><p>3 T fresh Lime juice, I just juiced a whole lime and didn't measure</p><p>2 T olive oil</p><p>2 T rice vinegar</p><p>1 T soy sauce</p><p>1 tsp minced garlic</p><p>2 T honey</p><p> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0_DmncrGCuYo0U9gy4cPgaUYSKMqSWLyoo-sApsuW7stqAby4nXvJA8Y5ax_Z08eDZkV8O8iitFRP2X9uBcqfx7zdjir-mBVBPba236g63psYHlDjWKPu3l3RpILu0BZ3t4eqnpdcs6XpcpjQSnJffWEbpghqRnASfy_V75OsHEBw0N8EiCUGGWOe8l9N/s2982/44389F79-347E-4C41-A4CA-011AAED7672C_1_201_a.heic" style="display: inline !important; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="2982" data-original-width="2787" height="600" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0_DmncrGCuYo0U9gy4cPgaUYSKMqSWLyoo-sApsuW7stqAby4nXvJA8Y5ax_Z08eDZkV8O8iitFRP2X9uBcqfx7zdjir-mBVBPba236g63psYHlDjWKPu3l3RpILu0BZ3t4eqnpdcs6XpcpjQSnJffWEbpghqRnASfy_V75OsHEBw0N8EiCUGGWOe8l9N/s600/44389F79-347E-4C41-A4CA-011AAED7672C_1_201_a.heic" /></a></p><p>Place all the ingredients in a small bowl and whisk together.</p><p> </p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfu9hmDsimozj1py7ZsSAYJJ4sbjgM9pOepbnNu595ptLKUMqxhVrvGaiJNHmt1l6KyZHaGl9JRL0_uoCNPjXC2u1j2yPskfvMvZmW3CBPUZZEh1SoqAWVO5ebfGaY6JXQ5F9TwP9-Yv0itWpq8iwrftgCNL9psVW-Ic9TkhQmMmaRdzWKy0LG0XNk0oKR/s3405/7CBDE8BB-DF4C-4F59-BEF6-8142FE2D96C3_1_201_a.heic" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="2577" data-original-width="3405" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfu9hmDsimozj1py7ZsSAYJJ4sbjgM9pOepbnNu595ptLKUMqxhVrvGaiJNHmt1l6KyZHaGl9JRL0_uoCNPjXC2u1j2yPskfvMvZmW3CBPUZZEh1SoqAWVO5ebfGaY6JXQ5F9TwP9-Yv0itWpq8iwrftgCNL9psVW-Ic9TkhQmMmaRdzWKy0LG0XNk0oKR/s600/7CBDE8BB-DF4C-4F59-BEF6-8142FE2D96C3_1_201_a.heic" width="600" /></a><p>Slice, chop and toast all the other ingredients per the recipe and place in a medium bowl</p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEga4GbszJIe4lSe1VWIMLfvoJp3-CduUKPXS_sFHMW8yGTmeSbr8ifiXJMMcM5I4JgNmDSVwP9RQWONl__AOG0umFQZA6ysZTtI1GIiQycky2F9RTScoiAXEPBw4C2xN8uvd-67nBhERbOVhqcdb1RIHNsFeUZlVP_ZtkqkdK5UaZlCs2kDmhAGiZyYaeZb/s3509/1F99F336-B540-48CF-91E1-12728EBD1162_1_201_a.heic" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="2664" data-original-width="3509" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEga4GbszJIe4lSe1VWIMLfvoJp3-CduUKPXS_sFHMW8yGTmeSbr8ifiXJMMcM5I4JgNmDSVwP9RQWONl__AOG0umFQZA6ysZTtI1GIiQycky2F9RTScoiAXEPBw4C2xN8uvd-67nBhERbOVhqcdb1RIHNsFeUZlVP_ZtkqkdK5UaZlCs2kDmhAGiZyYaeZb/s600/1F99F336-B540-48CF-91E1-12728EBD1162_1_201_a.heic" width="600" /></a><p>Pour the dressing over the cucumbers and toss gently. Serve immediately or chill up to 24 hours. It is good both ways. The cucumbers and onions were crunchy and fresh tasting. I've made this twice so far and will add it into my regular rotation of delicious salads.</p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuBgWQuowScUCZTBk_jssIAp7ey1hqlW2nI6QIC6g_81FkqV-2ihdt4oSNARm02zN2tVwhrdV3wfz-srJn5oTJdSZm9IyPn-h4YK73dA252Dn7RQahQHg8Qvq1OZk8Ns6jGK1q8pAuXMCi1qGL60BMu7ZXxmJmUTniSN203g_-yTn8GPmzjgru6t_vsFM1/s3555/ADDBEB1C-29A8-4181-9CED-F484794091CA_1_201_a.heic" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="2560" data-original-width="3555" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuBgWQuowScUCZTBk_jssIAp7ey1hqlW2nI6QIC6g_81FkqV-2ihdt4oSNARm02zN2tVwhrdV3wfz-srJn5oTJdSZm9IyPn-h4YK73dA252Dn7RQahQHg8Qvq1OZk8Ns6jGK1q8pAuXMCi1qGL60BMu7ZXxmJmUTniSN203g_-yTn8GPmzjgru6t_vsFM1/s600/ADDBEB1C-29A8-4181-9CED-F484794091CA_1_201_a.heic" width="600" /></a><p>I had enough for two meals. On the second night I served it over some leftover rice that I heated up with a little water. I drizzled a bit of soy sauce over the rice and topped it with the cucumbers. It sounded weird but was quite nice! In fact, in the future I may serve it that way as a filing side dish.</p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglRSWOvY119cXCOOSTi2XTQmM5VKd_zWixFxkidIppOPeHLIK8qqq1ba4665yKdC8uS6bbtNZvnKxcJbWc6BqyqJgd8H_RnMqDUlGnj6rDwjMLw03nBFes5cgzWR0Wl04f4SbAWzvn9LoJPOtiFEd16yr8oG42inZxC9EJnWxaVLrM_Fm1vVn4qiDR8Yft/s3183/7240BF61-A02A-49D2-B75A-8355E3F14E25_1_201_a.heic" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="2069" data-original-width="3183" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglRSWOvY119cXCOOSTi2XTQmM5VKd_zWixFxkidIppOPeHLIK8qqq1ba4665yKdC8uS6bbtNZvnKxcJbWc6BqyqJgd8H_RnMqDUlGnj6rDwjMLw03nBFes5cgzWR0Wl04f4SbAWzvn9LoJPOtiFEd16yr8oG42inZxC9EJnWxaVLrM_Fm1vVn4qiDR8Yft/s600/7240BF61-A02A-49D2-B75A-8355E3F14E25_1_201_a.heic" width="600" /></a></p>Rebeccahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05547519594920591210noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4125074643506150386.post-22398992816013895742023-10-03T09:32:00.004-07:002023-10-03T11:01:34.803-07:00Bacon Wrapped Smokies<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><p>I get emails from Allrecipes with recipes and cooking ideas. I don't always make the recipes but these treats looked tasty!</p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRU52O0HZdiq8ct0F8w7LZWjOj_MLi_3Kc93QUEQgMzbwkIrerIc4MidmZdHhcecKkVqhcf9aMlm_xyls_h2IO7DvLbj4dM8gAFNpZadvxmgtOUre4X5gL3kCnWOHOfUSq9wz2hqnr4XWYJkMniozOAwTtDuMtIkwuYcYUtUON53J33uSh5U7G68I0xESe/s3355/4542BE5B-EBB1-4C22-8463-5B441DCFA728_1_201_a.heic" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="2266" data-original-width="3355" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRU52O0HZdiq8ct0F8w7LZWjOj_MLi_3Kc93QUEQgMzbwkIrerIc4MidmZdHhcecKkVqhcf9aMlm_xyls_h2IO7DvLbj4dM8gAFNpZadvxmgtOUre4X5gL3kCnWOHOfUSq9wz2hqnr4XWYJkMniozOAwTtDuMtIkwuYcYUtUON53J33uSh5U7G68I0xESe/s600/4542BE5B-EBB1-4C22-8463-5B441DCFA728_1_201_a.heic" width="600" /></a></p><p>Bacon Wrapped Smokies</p><p><br /></p><p>Lil Smokies</p><p>Bacon</p><p>Mustard (optional)</p><p>Brown sugar</p><p>toothpicks</p><p><br /></p><p>Preheat the oven to 325°.</p><p>Cut the bacon in thirds. Place parchment paper on a baking sheet</p><p> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5FFfAd6sNRl9lT05UyoxOMnEMjuIWNnn8I_Q1SxK4gsP7Wxp5ujpur2hltERKVGF8vkc4M496LdOiZDp_XDqs2VRomd_wF6z-uKXqhrcuFjqqoj1YLJPSoEarAj3azNoQjAIw8JnGujqMW5-hBBbSZ4Ome2-jPVpOU_a87oh2xqXJF0lNIImtkzVgis2U/s4032/FCF698B5-5B0D-4BF8-823D-222DCF3EE83B_1_201_a.heic" style="display: inline !important; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="600" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5FFfAd6sNRl9lT05UyoxOMnEMjuIWNnn8I_Q1SxK4gsP7Wxp5ujpur2hltERKVGF8vkc4M496LdOiZDp_XDqs2VRomd_wF6z-uKXqhrcuFjqqoj1YLJPSoEarAj3azNoQjAIw8JnGujqMW5-hBBbSZ4Ome2-jPVpOU_a87oh2xqXJF0lNIImtkzVgis2U/s600/FCF698B5-5B0D-4BF8-823D-222DCF3EE83B_1_201_a.heic" /></a> </p><p>Wrap a slice around a smokies and pin it with the toothpick to keep it wrapped tightly. Set them on the parchment paper. </p><p> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjK109dgp1YxluhQMl5Y4fK7GRIgYiwSCsb8GDmXAg1U9d0btFsv-f4TW10Xs3lcH78fm38IhasigGTgyxeT8zFFEg3zOTJVazgycKL2_4fIRImAsNYKQoAC0JVqCJfkgMBYiNPQLnVp4g6YoSqtLFoqyfQg_KyiUCHe2FKYM9PG8TxzRoX5haNPEqfZuTP/s3863/A3D0049F-76AD-4766-AC40-88272F9DABC8_1_201_a.heic" style="display: inline !important; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="3863" data-original-width="2883" height="600" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjK109dgp1YxluhQMl5Y4fK7GRIgYiwSCsb8GDmXAg1U9d0btFsv-f4TW10Xs3lcH78fm38IhasigGTgyxeT8zFFEg3zOTJVazgycKL2_4fIRImAsNYKQoAC0JVqCJfkgMBYiNPQLnVp4g6YoSqtLFoqyfQg_KyiUCHe2FKYM9PG8TxzRoX5haNPEqfZuTP/s600/A3D0049F-76AD-4766-AC40-88272F9DABC8_1_201_a.heic" /></a></p><p>Brush the tops with mustard if desired, then use your fingers to put a generous pinch of the brown sugar on top of each one. </p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUdc1gWW8Ha2ZuPi8qQdDbpj8ZkzIpW_4dYfx4y1HJjFsS2QlrgLHXNLs17wcM6pCQoQJe5oPtzYGqQldeEvAi2NkwbqTmqIoeAZJ75xillG76wjAp_ak2GL8-DQFGUDvpHh5ekkJIGzV7_HWpDopaXRSjEHCOOovzv6WjKHWlBc8wUGZn6IKpXsDz3WkO/s3155/278F4C92-93D3-4689-A01E-8492192408FE_1_201_a.heic" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="2318" data-original-width="3155" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUdc1gWW8Ha2ZuPi8qQdDbpj8ZkzIpW_4dYfx4y1HJjFsS2QlrgLHXNLs17wcM6pCQoQJe5oPtzYGqQldeEvAi2NkwbqTmqIoeAZJ75xillG76wjAp_ak2GL8-DQFGUDvpHh5ekkJIGzV7_HWpDopaXRSjEHCOOovzv6WjKHWlBc8wUGZn6IKpXsDz3WkO/s600/278F4C92-93D3-4689-A01E-8492192408FE_1_201_a.heic" width="600" /></a></p><p>Bake in the preheated oven until the bacon is crispy and the sugar is bubbly. It took me about 20 minutes.</p><p>Enjoy them warm.</p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwcY0iOCDCWtymMr80k2p86Ox6HlB5WkulMQxQ-OEiVEopeYGe5u36JTkka97_Z024zw94mtVA9QG0b8ACj1YmZrLpPZnd72GN0CXSs-BoWm7YwgIepTnOdntuUN1N84Ens74O3kftaT5KOUbtlylMwMdfUyT1RNf_rhg2KeStQ2a3ybdQuUkDQSxUsG2H/s2962/26E7BE0E-1A50-4612-90C8-2BD26B23F23F_1_201_a.heic" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="2911" data-original-width="2962" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwcY0iOCDCWtymMr80k2p86Ox6HlB5WkulMQxQ-OEiVEopeYGe5u36JTkka97_Z024zw94mtVA9QG0b8ACj1YmZrLpPZnd72GN0CXSs-BoWm7YwgIepTnOdntuUN1N84Ens74O3kftaT5KOUbtlylMwMdfUyT1RNf_rhg2KeStQ2a3ybdQuUkDQSxUsG2H/s600/26E7BE0E-1A50-4612-90C8-2BD26B23F23F_1_201_a.heic" width="600" /></a></p><p>These were delicious and the crispy bacon and slightly sweet of the brown sugar made them delightful.You can make a whole package or just a few so that is nice for just the two of us.</p>Rebeccahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05547519594920591210noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4125074643506150386.post-49773793762466872912023-09-08T07:27:00.001-07:002023-09-08T07:27:34.830-07:00An Evil Heart by Linda Castillo<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6Zgztr15sqFW7GHtH74WULpHyZ1aNF3r_sM-OiTxdUee1Hv4o1X6JzzS-QDK66HGOr0iwO7yDF2JW8AZJtwhlCLia7UdqECbKNXs0ge5gYFqB7t6lOGrAA93qMH8WnJrf7esdeIndTd5F6zkHUsvz_kXOQHHv1FG116EA9knYdFLv9yqxn6oM816ltp2J/s3636/IMG_4702.jpeg" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0; text-align: center; "><img alt="" border="0" height="400" data-original-height="3636" data-original-width="2421" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6Zgztr15sqFW7GHtH74WULpHyZ1aNF3r_sM-OiTxdUee1Hv4o1X6JzzS-QDK66HGOr0iwO7yDF2JW8AZJtwhlCLia7UdqECbKNXs0ge5gYFqB7t6lOGrAA93qMH8WnJrf7esdeIndTd5F6zkHUsvz_kXOQHHv1FG116EA9knYdFLv9yqxn6oM816ltp2J/s400/IMG_4702.jpeg"/></a></div><p>I love Linda Castillo. Not in a romantic way. But as one of my favorite authors.</p><p>When people ask me for my favorite author, I don't have one, but I have many. And one of the best is Linda Castillo. She and Dana Stabenow are always at the top.</p><p>She writes a compelling mystery and each new book in her Kate Burkholder series is as good as the first. This is not true for all of the series that I enjoy. One of the best parts is how Kate grows and changes over time. This is also true of Dana Stabenow's Kate Shugak. The experiences they have is manifested in their characters and I truly love this. The characters written by Jack Reacher and Stephanie Plum are pretty much the same in each book. </p><p>In Castillo's newest book, An Evil Heart, Police Chief Kate Burkholder once again has a murder to solve. A young, well liked Amish man has been killed by a crossbow and she needs to find the killer while still planning her wedding. Murder investigations take whatever time is necessary and this adds a nice back story to the darkness of a terrible murder.</p><p>In typical fashion, Kate dives in to solving the murder and uses her knowledge of the Amish community to her advantage. </p><p>I truly love this series. As with most series, I suggest starting with the first book and reading in order. Sworn To Silence is the first one, so start there.</p>Rebeccahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05547519594920591210noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4125074643506150386.post-69741316333702399912023-09-08T07:24:00.000-07:002023-09-08T07:24:08.833-07:00The Gatekeeper by James Byrne<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSgwgnyisgKYL2xpnaHVsVLAt9DVNxX7CCFvRZXIEX0474lxEVLlEZmNvQn_SQoeYj9tcIzo0biY-QzDb6SP8Ry1elxGDE3Hu4-fuvAue8gY7vehYN1ozE5_L3zYyN56LJZxBp0xXHx7ZkO2L0ljo6c7_5CgbNG0G7v2SkhMS3pBpdFE8ZQ7ex4aZn7GA5/s3348/IMG_4705.jpeg" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="3348" data-original-width="1723" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSgwgnyisgKYL2xpnaHVsVLAt9DVNxX7CCFvRZXIEX0474lxEVLlEZmNvQn_SQoeYj9tcIzo0biY-QzDb6SP8Ry1elxGDE3Hu4-fuvAue8gY7vehYN1ozE5_L3zYyN56LJZxBp0xXHx7ZkO2L0ljo6c7_5CgbNG0G7v2SkhMS3pBpdFE8ZQ7ex4aZn7GA5/s400/IMG_4705.jpeg" /></a></div><p> I volunteer at the library in Purcellville. Recently I was shelving some books and found one that looked interesting. This is a major perk when working in a library.</p><p>The book is The Gatekeeper. The front cover had a quote praising it from Robert Crais. He is a favorite author of mine so I took a chance and checked it out. I'm so glad I did.</p><p>The main character is Desmond Aloysius Limerick, called Dez. He has obvious military training, but which one and where? He is, in fact a gatekeeper. The man who opens gates and holds them or closes gates and holds them for whatever operation is going on. He has more than a "particular set of skills".</p><p>He saves a woman from being kidnapped and thereby discovers a plot to take over a section of California. This involves Russians, white supremacists, and the military...these are book topics I generally avoid like the plague, but in this case it all works.</p><p>It also mentions the Department of Energy and PG&E, both places that my brother has worked. We both like similar books so I texted him to get it even before I finished the book. It is that good. </p><p>The action takes place in about a week and is fast paced and with smart people and a lot of action. I liked Dez so much, that when I finished the book I went online to see if there was another one with him. The ending suggested as much. There is! Deadlock is next on my list. Think Jack Reacher, but shorter, tougher and very funny.</p><p>This book calls out for a new movie franchise. I wish my son-in-law, Rob Yescombe, who writes screenplays, would option it! But he doesn't write other people's ideas, only his own. In fact, he has a movie in post production and I can't wait to watch it. Make sure to see Grand Death Lotto when it comes out!</p>Rebeccahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05547519594920591210noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4125074643506150386.post-27772929591777739382023-08-01T07:07:00.001-07:002023-08-01T07:07:42.630-07:00Barnyard Animal Quilt<p> When I was looking on Etsy for a transportation themed quilt for my grandson, I ran across this quilt. It is called Sleepy Acres. It is a bunch of silly barnyard animals in a bed. It was so cute I had to buy the pattern, even though I didn't have an idea of where it was going to end up.</p><p> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIcMRQVvJaamVVhhqJsqL9JDQlVZ960nkbwoGJ-yLb6okGdxK8vfbX7uFwyeJqtOQ_6mcqsCQP-ZGS4_GHzRKRecUgN9e3HdLLofTYKBf_qp1fEW7FXFK8VrgmAdsyEoJYS9S7l0WBvus5PsN81Lw6uz_o8_SM0m2s1AedsaVxA7r_0VRP7aa3W-iV5ebN/s4032/9C3D3F5D-F5D5-45AE-AA68-E40F7D907D70.heic" style="display: inline; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="600" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIcMRQVvJaamVVhhqJsqL9JDQlVZ960nkbwoGJ-yLb6okGdxK8vfbX7uFwyeJqtOQ_6mcqsCQP-ZGS4_GHzRKRecUgN9e3HdLLofTYKBf_qp1fEW7FXFK8VrgmAdsyEoJYS9S7l0WBvus5PsN81Lw6uz_o8_SM0m2s1AedsaVxA7r_0VRP7aa3W-iV5ebN/s600/9C3D3F5D-F5D5-45AE-AA68-E40F7D907D70.heic" /></a></p><p>This is an appliqué quilt. I cut out squares of the black fabric. I traced the pieces for each animal and all the embellishments on Steam A Seam. Next I cut roughly around the shapes and ironed each one on the back side of the appropriate fabric and cut on the lines. These pieces were then placed appropriately and ironed on each square.</p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZzbDxfFdrmp2xXiDE6oAKBmR8elKb7Z5Jjy2pCbdjF1H3hT0IZ30MHD8erOzuDKyhnPcvvLn5FKCJaeG3YjvdVP_Kkzdj22h_E3uoUY7ptE74-LqLzXf7tT5gMjx6p7vBLZ9wOXtFmCOhYx2ChIe3G5OhcFl9V0jZLnx7TBuRwJW63GBJzmFkloDzMd1x/s4030/3794E073-03B7-4A9C-9C5C-55CDBF0AE6D2_1_201_a.heic" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="3023" data-original-width="4030" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZzbDxfFdrmp2xXiDE6oAKBmR8elKb7Z5Jjy2pCbdjF1H3hT0IZ30MHD8erOzuDKyhnPcvvLn5FKCJaeG3YjvdVP_Kkzdj22h_E3uoUY7ptE74-LqLzXf7tT5gMjx6p7vBLZ9wOXtFmCOhYx2ChIe3G5OhcFl9V0jZLnx7TBuRwJW63GBJzmFkloDzMd1x/s600/3794E073-03B7-4A9C-9C5C-55CDBF0AE6D2_1_201_a.heic" width="600" /></a><p>The white fabric for the bed allowed too much of the black to show through, so the pattern suggested making two of each shape, doubling them up. This was a lot of ironing, cutting and more ironing. </p><p>Rather than doing a blanket stitch around each appliquéd piece as the pattern instructed, I chose to wait and do a straight stitch around each shape when I got to the quilting phase. This saved a lot of work but ended up making the quilt look a little more rustic where there was a bit of fraying. I'm not sure how I feel about that. But I am going to do another appliqué quilt and I'll try the blanket stitch and then a straight stitch when quilting and see which I like best. </p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_-j6QM1GB4XIBrqrOb1ujnhCJefigjYqv2RjtfuDaURSayX8FUWsBpHn33GP2o4hywLnUePfLMnD-953tLSjepl_L1MfGum7xfUzdIpi0VIjfp7kLUABIP24FX57J4vFixk3CKS3k1_gpU_JxWKzJyRzTDt2knBxn9XhswUBVnya34rE2GgxM7dUNd-n6/s4030/A3E4DB84-01CF-452B-BC2A-EE447E323798_1_201_a.heic" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="3023" data-original-width="4030" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_-j6QM1GB4XIBrqrOb1ujnhCJefigjYqv2RjtfuDaURSayX8FUWsBpHn33GP2o4hywLnUePfLMnD-953tLSjepl_L1MfGum7xfUzdIpi0VIjfp7kLUABIP24FX57J4vFixk3CKS3k1_gpU_JxWKzJyRzTDt2knBxn9XhswUBVnya34rE2GgxM7dUNd-n6/s600/A3E4DB84-01CF-452B-BC2A-EE447E323798_1_201_a.heic" width="600" /></a><p>There was a bit of embroidery that I did before I put the squares together. The creases in the rabbit ears, a bit of satin stitching on the cookies to indicate chocolate chips, and the numbers on the sheep to show counting, etc.</p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0nWy9YlVWfnVfdEzK9RZOu2Zrv4KjE8TGbok4jvOKrtIuFsDqR8LNUjoQNOernI7ddIAyjsB6BHheRFSAWWTu3mfqiGdld_WeVFFXw6ZlXYSyhLXuEpW0DT9tfdU9rpIxd9bxWSHRxJ7LRN-TpGTgrREivRx_L5Oij8Boon9I4rmfC5u3oWrF4YCnkD_2/s4032/3AC60656-1ED7-429E-ADF6-8B5D179FB721.heic" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0nWy9YlVWfnVfdEzK9RZOu2Zrv4KjE8TGbok4jvOKrtIuFsDqR8LNUjoQNOernI7ddIAyjsB6BHheRFSAWWTu3mfqiGdld_WeVFFXw6ZlXYSyhLXuEpW0DT9tfdU9rpIxd9bxWSHRxJ7LRN-TpGTgrREivRx_L5Oij8Boon9I4rmfC5u3oWrF4YCnkD_2/s600/3AC60656-1ED7-429E-ADF6-8B5D179FB721.heic" width="600" /></a></p><p>Isn't this the perfect back? It is flannel for softness and has a bunch of barnyard animals! It wasn't wide enough, so I bought extra and made it double wide. Now I have a bunch of left over fabric. I may make a pillow or something with it.</p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhT-TeSBHgQxM6Uji5vhrNH0fgtaq1P3RkOns9aoi7hkQOpHIJY05dPfJvRvuT0NvwqdfXV9uOwnFV6IH_RFG5HVL-p0fS-LaUt7ASZBIJn_f8g76r06OKcMpeZz9GeeBPVimpNCFd4fchFxGRde3I2TMa7o5OaHn5d7JwlqRQ388cLwWJMjecszVV33iAh/s3152/E77AD63A-5628-4618-BAAD-FCE68C8D7FC7_1_201_a.heic" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="2184" data-original-width="3152" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhT-TeSBHgQxM6Uji5vhrNH0fgtaq1P3RkOns9aoi7hkQOpHIJY05dPfJvRvuT0NvwqdfXV9uOwnFV6IH_RFG5HVL-p0fS-LaUt7ASZBIJn_f8g76r06OKcMpeZz9GeeBPVimpNCFd4fchFxGRde3I2TMa7o5OaHn5d7JwlqRQ388cLwWJMjecszVV33iAh/s600/E77AD63A-5628-4618-BAAD-FCE68C8D7FC7_1_201_a.heic" width="600" /></a></p><p>After I put all squares together with the sashing and borders, I quilted around all the pieces to attach them and sewed the border.</p><p>I washed the quilt to see if the areas with triple layers of fabric and glue would soften up a little. They did. But then I found places that were fraying too much and added some more stitches. </p><p>The pattern called for buttons and beads for the eyes. If I had to do it again I would embroider them before quilting. If they pose a problem, I will remove them and add the embroidery.</p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHiqzfpyLib6zUYQTJVmeOr1pXgaq22cWRt6U943A0pDxgSiQ-coXJWY8VAsEQVNp36z-0aPrzAiT-pU0C6CuIH9t1PSTh-cY4AUJgqgYa3PMG-Yw9TzbhqewrGogNWGBOzSZOl7PBcA5yC7QdbOLrvlXnya9DkvQ9A3Fnb1u87CIXlQuaukBKIsGruB7o/s2931/6D016F34-FE18-4BE2-B1B5-E4C4CED84561_1_201_a.heic" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="2574" data-original-width="2931" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHiqzfpyLib6zUYQTJVmeOr1pXgaq22cWRt6U943A0pDxgSiQ-coXJWY8VAsEQVNp36z-0aPrzAiT-pU0C6CuIH9t1PSTh-cY4AUJgqgYa3PMG-Yw9TzbhqewrGogNWGBOzSZOl7PBcA5yC7QdbOLrvlXnya9DkvQ9A3Fnb1u87CIXlQuaukBKIsGruB7o/s600/6D016F34-FE18-4BE2-B1B5-E4C4CED84561_1_201_a.heic" width="600" /></a><p>I really like the quilt and hope the eventual recipient will like it too!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhT-TeSBHgQxM6Uji5vhrNH0fgtaq1P3RkOns9aoi7hkQOpHIJY05dPfJvRvuT0NvwqdfXV9uOwnFV6IH_RFG5HVL-p0fS-LaUt7ASZBIJn_f8g76r06OKcMpeZz9GeeBPVimpNCFd4fchFxGRde3I2TMa7o5OaHn5d7JwlqRQ388cLwWJMjecszVV33iAh/s3152/E77AD63A-5628-4618-BAAD-FCE68C8D7FC7_1_201_a.heic" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"><br /></a></div>Rebeccahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05547519594920591210noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4125074643506150386.post-61143764575017095232023-07-09T10:14:00.004-07:002023-07-09T10:14:49.293-07:00Another Afghan<p> On my last trip to California, I stayed with a friend. I have known her for over 40 years and she is someone I try to visit every time I am there. We were roommates back in the day.</p><p> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDKwBHs2kDeAQPkIlnmIdqA_RVqIlpoyccbTFwLj0x8UAeyqOiiKWZi1EKzd_9ucCpLaaSjaIAJM8g7ybBkZPieYftMGojlbNfUdZGP-3L3PkzkWsmo9cFkpO80f9vF6pszR5Na9tSMKqIu0VXEu8qjXH2r1m_mhZGmxrs56QE0IFNMbFKXH-TOtffXKAE/s4032/322AD726-54D5-44A4-8D01-576963E3E713.heic" style="display: inline !important; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="600" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDKwBHs2kDeAQPkIlnmIdqA_RVqIlpoyccbTFwLj0x8UAeyqOiiKWZi1EKzd_9ucCpLaaSjaIAJM8g7ybBkZPieYftMGojlbNfUdZGP-3L3PkzkWsmo9cFkpO80f9vF6pszR5Na9tSMKqIu0VXEu8qjXH2r1m_mhZGmxrs56QE0IFNMbFKXH-TOtffXKAE/s600/322AD726-54D5-44A4-8D01-576963E3E713.heic" /></a></p><p>I decided as a thank you that I would knit her an afghan. I found a pattern I liked on Etsy. </p><p>Our local yarn shop closed recently. I don't like to get yarn from the chain stores. If you are going to spend over 100 hours making something, you don't want to do it with poor quality yarn. </p><p>I liked the color of the yarn on the pattern and they kindly included the name of the manufacturer. It was Blue Sky Organic Cotton, so I went online and bought some.</p><p>I like knitting in the afternoons when I am done with other things. It allows me watch TV and catch up on the shows I have on my DVR, without feeling like I am being useless!</p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5tza1oseStA8xyTQZUvPe7tin0_iR9jOq4Bs1zV9O0fTlh_UpX2LH-Azt_icCoiUXB_29uu01USytaLI2cco61tJm4h327LE2MjXsHMHLFIwSO8Snm4i8w-Hi-_BI8z_cZDBaryseEH4LmbRCeGhJ_5Fa4h57a1f1Kf8KG7aASdWZVUIIghGodypQwcsy/s2986/3789D06E-309A-4164-A4EF-5F178E108583_1_201_a.heic" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="2453" data-original-width="2986" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5tza1oseStA8xyTQZUvPe7tin0_iR9jOq4Bs1zV9O0fTlh_UpX2LH-Azt_icCoiUXB_29uu01USytaLI2cco61tJm4h327LE2MjXsHMHLFIwSO8Snm4i8w-Hi-_BI8z_cZDBaryseEH4LmbRCeGhJ_5Fa4h57a1f1Kf8KG7aASdWZVUIIghGodypQwcsy/s600/3789D06E-309A-4164-A4EF-5F178E108583_1_201_a.heic" width="600" /></a><p>I really should have blocked it. This involves getting it wet, then blotting it dry and pinning it into shape on a special waterproof board to dry. It evens out the project and gives it a finished look. But I don't have the things needed to do so. That will be my next purchase!</p><p>It is in the mail now. I hope she likes it!</p>Rebeccahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05547519594920591210noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4125074643506150386.post-33795312436756662382023-04-14T12:16:00.003-07:002023-04-14T12:16:53.194-07:00Wine Coasters<p> I had a lot of fun giving the mug rug class at my local library, Purcellville Library in Loudoun County. We got some of the fabric we used for the class at Web Fabrics. They sell quilting supplies, among other things sewing related. A lot of their business is online, hence the "web" part of the name.</p><p>They also sell pre-cut kits to make wine coasters. These are similar to the mug rugs I have been making, as they are made with fabric and batting. They aren't quilted so they are very quick to make.</p><p>The library is planning on buying some kits to use for a future class. </p><p>Web Fabrics has even made a YouTube video demonstrating how to make them. The fabric is woven in such a way as to allow you to place the base of a wine glass inside. This means it can serve as a coaster and as a wine glass identifier, like wine glass charms.</p><p>I decided to make a coaster using their instructions and my fabric so I would know if I could teach a wine coaster class at the library.</p><p> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsqWq9eIR32jJgzL-wCPVlGw_keWknyAqoXYVwA7dvEG3WXIOieS86YastWvhGQFelw20fjFfiwAtNcIE-axDO9Xu9rpI4joGNhxG0WCi9hwRLAnwTMWPk_SBk8BvfN9zWsK3yFcfYJrUhkv6qd0j2HbEWUKPqpKzzAcuSznv0DPHW624Roq31q1FTGg/s4032/CC68B777-C1A7-4468-B834-FFF8B83698F4_1_201_a.heic" style="display: inline !important; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsqWq9eIR32jJgzL-wCPVlGw_keWknyAqoXYVwA7dvEG3WXIOieS86YastWvhGQFelw20fjFfiwAtNcIE-axDO9Xu9rpI4joGNhxG0WCi9hwRLAnwTMWPk_SBk8BvfN9zWsK3yFcfYJrUhkv6qd0j2HbEWUKPqpKzzAcuSznv0DPHW624Roq31q1FTGg/s600/CC68B777-C1A7-4468-B834-FFF8B83698F4_1_201_a.heic" width="600" /></a></p><p>In short, this is how you do it. Cut six 5 inch square pieces of fabric. One can be fabric you don't particularly like as it won't be seen. Try to make the others fun and interesting.</p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgseB-lO1HKHAaVzAa52q_YN-bByKmDYa3-3j1sbpucocGJq1-Msyy_kPBXrtw_3ihxUjfKdZ4_dBvnxkB_NnpupOloOt0XCrisv0zwJ6B6nOeFA3ZAVAZV-1XVdhBl8qjcd5jlz4rK9OoWCPsQWqHs8eQiKCx0gbM9SOQSQHd6zk47hExkD9bC7setEw/s3781/D4ED7716-B7C5-4FF4-AA8E-3C2071415992_1_201_a.heic" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="3781" data-original-width="2831" height="600" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgseB-lO1HKHAaVzAa52q_YN-bByKmDYa3-3j1sbpucocGJq1-Msyy_kPBXrtw_3ihxUjfKdZ4_dBvnxkB_NnpupOloOt0XCrisv0zwJ6B6nOeFA3ZAVAZV-1XVdhBl8qjcd5jlz4rK9OoWCPsQWqHs8eQiKCx0gbM9SOQSQHd6zk47hExkD9bC7setEw/s600/D4ED7716-B7C5-4FF4-AA8E-3C2071415992_1_201_a.heic" /></a></p><p>Cut one 4 1/2 inch square of batting. Fold 4 of the squares in half and then press. </p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPs8iZCj82pZCgkwlWCW7RPoC1lE_gDsaypX5033f9tWhNSyeskEbUIR8t3MjYPksjdMZG3VtIOkcqZdB-Em3pRjP-X3REz30svWS-JANEmaoevJFP5jnaO5901lhyD8d1nRMlucrCLpIeQqN35E1ArXVxA_2AkIhPN7bskWwXNFLrbpSIsA535z0M0A/s2332/339123D5-15D7-4042-B7F4-5A28561B5162_1_201_a.heic" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="2296" data-original-width="2332" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPs8iZCj82pZCgkwlWCW7RPoC1lE_gDsaypX5033f9tWhNSyeskEbUIR8t3MjYPksjdMZG3VtIOkcqZdB-Em3pRjP-X3REz30svWS-JANEmaoevJFP5jnaO5901lhyD8d1nRMlucrCLpIeQqN35E1ArXVxA_2AkIhPN7bskWwXNFLrbpSIsA535z0M0A/s600/339123D5-15D7-4042-B7F4-5A28561B5162_1_201_a.heic" width="600" /></a></p><p>Place the boring fabric down first. The batting goes on top and the unfolded square on top of that, right side up. This will be the back of the coaster.</p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhB26oUBqgb2p9PNT1nUHIEolkgcQ48ye7yZHKD0m5GVCYZSQZXgWZRDjgwEcRvT2j4SVNo_uNm4k7EvUKTuuvnRzVIJ2IrEKBGSzOvp7yWxigIuAEWzXxRCW-VTRAVf08gAkNt3bez43PnEAukq7bZeHyuln2_sc96Ie16kN04qlNAWx23LzLDg4O_Dw/s2878/41A10730-887C-4FFB-BB6C-04AFBC4288F5_1_201_a.heic" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="2782" data-original-width="2878" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhB26oUBqgb2p9PNT1nUHIEolkgcQ48ye7yZHKD0m5GVCYZSQZXgWZRDjgwEcRvT2j4SVNo_uNm4k7EvUKTuuvnRzVIJ2IrEKBGSzOvp7yWxigIuAEWzXxRCW-VTRAVf08gAkNt3bez43PnEAukq7bZeHyuln2_sc96Ie16kN04qlNAWx23LzLDg4O_Dw/s600/41A10730-887C-4FFB-BB6C-04AFBC4288F5_1_201_a.heic" width="600" /></a></p><p>Put two of the folded squares on top with the raw edges facing out. Weave the other two squares in, also with the raw edges out.</p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisI8TVz2cnl9ZFpAMtmIIZ7lpur0-SaLticqG77tqNXJWTBVEioDCYMaOxJxAKHmOqAyn1Tvb-5m8IAg7YVru4TwdhuBPNncK7Yvwo2tjqmVo_r7R1u5_KznuhNQaJ-3_Jc_b9cY0UQqIzK57BaXAl8fFF-i4eV3sHGJ-RkWzMNKe2kiwlmh5Dt5XSTA/s2908/BA457257-1748-4944-8812-DECFB97BEE8E_1_201_a.heic" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="2626" data-original-width="2908" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisI8TVz2cnl9ZFpAMtmIIZ7lpur0-SaLticqG77tqNXJWTBVEioDCYMaOxJxAKHmOqAyn1Tvb-5m8IAg7YVru4TwdhuBPNncK7Yvwo2tjqmVo_r7R1u5_KznuhNQaJ-3_Jc_b9cY0UQqIzK57BaXAl8fFF-i4eV3sHGJ-RkWzMNKe2kiwlmh5Dt5XSTA/s600/BA457257-1748-4944-8812-DECFB97BEE8E_1_201_a.heic" width="600" /></a></p><p>Sew around the coaster. Clip the corners and turn the square inside out. </p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigdZvUztFVH62gfcz66t-JIqyy5fON1lXMlG9e5af1F3gZcJP7psYxxdfCxA9vgaQyYDyElYRyj7whkna6IhLiDd2PKZ5RLGXetWGGwFN3Kip9ueW7G5JaLy6_-Wc8aLzh1oAUV5ny7pFEGkATUOW7fIg06Ssb-hKfPk1N14wwQE_qH8bjNEV7jyybRA/s2876/7B3ACDBE-D6A2-47D3-A4C8-08455171C580_1_201_a.heic" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="2876" data-original-width="2853" height="600" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigdZvUztFVH62gfcz66t-JIqyy5fON1lXMlG9e5af1F3gZcJP7psYxxdfCxA9vgaQyYDyElYRyj7whkna6IhLiDd2PKZ5RLGXetWGGwFN3Kip9ueW7G5JaLy6_-Wc8aLzh1oAUV5ny7pFEGkATUOW7fIg06Ssb-hKfPk1N14wwQE_qH8bjNEV7jyybRA/s600/7B3ACDBE-D6A2-47D3-A4C8-08455171C580_1_201_a.heic" /></a></p><p>Use a chop stick or something similar to poke the corners out and press. </p><p> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgN3an0hcsQPIkqxhbO5PppSNYJPXASyn3lD34nkiA4vTXZj69EkTSGKT6DZrqeP-p2uzbUK2NmT0Eymb2dt7kuCi02353-8mtTJYSAtv-BL2eZgzRlQoWmTGbbKYWYxTI2nl5YYpgB19QENqQAq0f1lgagkArvUhORuQvXAi7opwySm5yrD9a_489U7g/s4032/9E46F78D-7A90-42E7-AC43-B33001DBA6A6.heic" style="display: inline; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="600" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgN3an0hcsQPIkqxhbO5PppSNYJPXASyn3lD34nkiA4vTXZj69EkTSGKT6DZrqeP-p2uzbUK2NmT0Eymb2dt7kuCi02353-8mtTJYSAtv-BL2eZgzRlQoWmTGbbKYWYxTI2nl5YYpgB19QENqQAq0f1lgagkArvUhORuQvXAi7opwySm5yrD9a_489U7g/s600/9E46F78D-7A90-42E7-AC43-B33001DBA6A6.heic" /></a></p><p>Bring on the WINE!</p>Rebeccahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05547519594920591210noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4125074643506150386.post-11096521075623042482023-03-04T09:54:00.001-08:002023-03-04T09:54:15.357-08:00Mug Rug Class<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh92pG59OqXBuDrMlzP9O9LEut4cdGtaS1DMEJfbme9jfXyos43vvK5W-3VCMWlBhGP8QNubTIUyeyqUtU1ar8vGPlwu_NqRFdJ9rMQsyZU9-bg4Ga5LLZDIZKDtr_KI1kPzwOTv6cCH8gMU0WspacGm3hwv2WNPMvegPqiDlfY2vzkLH0aC30iVPyvUQ/s3720/5CFD8662-7E8D-4BF7-BFCB-91D3F5D12FF7_1_201_a.heic" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"><br /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhANiD5vdgotQ6ZzeVItV7Nc0jdH1zlv_FJk4rN34S3M12-w7-B_4XtMwmn4GP5gCbIfEtEQmoCQ2ESPn4HNnBRS2QnRGESDQSmVdYcSnuGwb4k2YU5Hwi5xyOf9BlYHy0yo9QUgd7DDg-EQ6j2wv4Kzo7G6Pe1-oGrflQ9WRFkiOyHqVtc4ttN04M6FQ/s4032/DA6E63D7-2CFF-43D9-A7D5-41114822CAD9.heic" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="600" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhANiD5vdgotQ6ZzeVItV7Nc0jdH1zlv_FJk4rN34S3M12-w7-B_4XtMwmn4GP5gCbIfEtEQmoCQ2ESPn4HNnBRS2QnRGESDQSmVdYcSnuGwb4k2YU5Hwi5xyOf9BlYHy0yo9QUgd7DDg-EQ6j2wv4Kzo7G6Pe1-oGrflQ9WRFkiOyHqVtc4ttN04M6FQ/s600/DA6E63D7-2CFF-43D9-A7D5-41114822CAD9.heic" /></a></div><p> I love libraries. After we moved to Purcellville, I made it a point to get a library card as soon as I could. The Purcellville Library is part of the Loudoun County Library system. Loudoun County has a lot of money available to put on some great programs.</p><p>I volunteer at the library one day a week. Mostly I shelve books or pull books to send out to other libraries. Sometimes I help set up or take down one of the meeting rooms for art classes. I was asked if I had something I could teach. The library owns 5 sewing machines and will be bringing in some from other libraries. (Yes! You CAN check them out!)</p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh92pG59OqXBuDrMlzP9O9LEut4cdGtaS1DMEJfbme9jfXyos43vvK5W-3VCMWlBhGP8QNubTIUyeyqUtU1ar8vGPlwu_NqRFdJ9rMQsyZU9-bg4Ga5LLZDIZKDtr_KI1kPzwOTv6cCH8gMU0WspacGm3hwv2WNPMvegPqiDlfY2vzkLH0aC30iVPyvUQ/s3720/5CFD8662-7E8D-4BF7-BFCB-91D3F5D12FF7_1_201_a.heic" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="3720" data-original-width="2757" height="600" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh92pG59OqXBuDrMlzP9O9LEut4cdGtaS1DMEJfbme9jfXyos43vvK5W-3VCMWlBhGP8QNubTIUyeyqUtU1ar8vGPlwu_NqRFdJ9rMQsyZU9-bg4Ga5LLZDIZKDtr_KI1kPzwOTv6cCH8gMU0WspacGm3hwv2WNPMvegPqiDlfY2vzkLH0aC30iVPyvUQ/s600/5CFD8662-7E8D-4BF7-BFCB-91D3F5D12FF7_1_201_a.heic" /></a></p><p>Fabric baskets take too long to do in a two hour class. But over Covid I started to make mug rugs. You can see many examples in other posts on this blog. They are small quilted squares to use as a coaster under a hot drink with room for a treat, like a biscotti or scone.</p><p>These are some of the ones I have made recently and I will be taking to the class to show as examples and demonstrate the steps used.</p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCfjeKDSDI3zYqIgWOzAk5-SywL5V9T5D3iMaPbuP_8xazJwwUi1pEnr4z_dqsQDFj4gn_DsHk8bmNhRbyVvtwrdLvoAhJv3q2az7r5fzQ0jZA0iuZEmlgiNSrrWUnb1CtDDaxZDgWOSjvMQXZqlN8dNz2Z3UgKkzBsdGcb0-l45i3FrNmzVsnfwqfMw/s4032/57FF0DD1-BC44-4CD6-9932-B5704780FFD5_1_201_a.heic" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCfjeKDSDI3zYqIgWOzAk5-SywL5V9T5D3iMaPbuP_8xazJwwUi1pEnr4z_dqsQDFj4gn_DsHk8bmNhRbyVvtwrdLvoAhJv3q2az7r5fzQ0jZA0iuZEmlgiNSrrWUnb1CtDDaxZDgWOSjvMQXZqlN8dNz2Z3UgKkzBsdGcb0-l45i3FrNmzVsnfwqfMw/s600/57FF0DD1-BC44-4CD6-9932-B5704780FFD5_1_201_a.heic" width="600" /></a><p>As you can see I like animals especially horses.</p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiarzwhfCurFx-9R9tcRGADm2bD_cTFgO8mMzJ78k1Pbt0EQSkbmCu7W8UwGjN1HnxB8YTyFvpMr51evDlE9O7kd8VgpA452OkTQ92e5BrADiXh9FUEYuIMmEX3Ydbi-sTZbxsHPLriBbjh9kmrIGVnccMn_lcUEMG944i4F0EUI6ahqRLNIIMmNVKLrQ/s4032/562D04CE-784D-4FD5-A6D2-5B9174B91AD1_1_201_a.heic" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="2587" data-original-width="4032" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiarzwhfCurFx-9R9tcRGADm2bD_cTFgO8mMzJ78k1Pbt0EQSkbmCu7W8UwGjN1HnxB8YTyFvpMr51evDlE9O7kd8VgpA452OkTQ92e5BrADiXh9FUEYuIMmEX3Ydbi-sTZbxsHPLriBbjh9kmrIGVnccMn_lcUEMG944i4F0EUI6ahqRLNIIMmNVKLrQ/s600/562D04CE-784D-4FD5-A6D2-5B9174B91AD1_1_201_a.heic" width="600" /></a><p>I hope I get a good crowd. </p>Rebeccahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05547519594920591210noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4125074643506150386.post-6668717350174932452023-02-01T13:11:00.005-08:002023-02-01T13:11:47.030-08:00A Bookstore or a Library?<p> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxNnHElxbfWFL-6830VO33Bd7JJ-1VMMPBw4aYKx-aLKU3BOfQLSYs2hWXZnXbDA4g1T9t2kbWY1ZvxfgJGbwvm1H3oW2hMfGSXaGZZTVwkkKI3nr8xoaMIAqeXU5DO2NYmo2Sp2f4B0y3h1272dPgKNoGTwjoedfiWxQ0w4A6gD-5Hyii_gLRH8jANA/s3865/0B059858-826C-4974-9C39-1A935BE36EE7_1_201_a.heic" style="display: inline; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="3865" data-original-width="2572" height="600" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxNnHElxbfWFL-6830VO33Bd7JJ-1VMMPBw4aYKx-aLKU3BOfQLSYs2hWXZnXbDA4g1T9t2kbWY1ZvxfgJGbwvm1H3oW2hMfGSXaGZZTVwkkKI3nr8xoaMIAqeXU5DO2NYmo2Sp2f4B0y3h1272dPgKNoGTwjoedfiWxQ0w4A6gD-5Hyii_gLRH8jANA/s600/0B059858-826C-4974-9C39-1A935BE36EE7_1_201_a.heic" /></a> </p><p>My son-in-law gave me a model kit called Eternal Bookstore. It looks more like a really great two story library to me. </p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjRsSevA01hS4v6K-3C9rtvzIn-dFMyydDcTeywq5vvh0k_eytusf61MokUG6suwJLtfDZMHeE9jy6gdMYUIN68BEIUp9ONe5qmqy8Ra068UOg2rNIe4CBBiRQAxL5AtcyttRpwLKWpHH3h-48_q0CGm8NSvXa_kuzatnTuj4BfuXNRFCFwILKTlcSHQ/s4032/8B2828FD-0055-4665-87F1-E97436A44971_1_201_a.heic" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjRsSevA01hS4v6K-3C9rtvzIn-dFMyydDcTeywq5vvh0k_eytusf61MokUG6suwJLtfDZMHeE9jy6gdMYUIN68BEIUp9ONe5qmqy8Ra068UOg2rNIe4CBBiRQAxL5AtcyttRpwLKWpHH3h-48_q0CGm8NSvXa_kuzatnTuj4BfuXNRFCFwILKTlcSHQ/s600/8B2828FD-0055-4665-87F1-E97436A44971_1_201_a.heic" width="600" /></a><p>The kit has several sheets of balsa wood with the parts and sheets of paper to make the many little books that are placed around the library.</p><p> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyqffIx5oJfV-Z_TgHE5tvcaFoAZprHyoYnvQEbFW1vn1PIIlFt5yFq8JhywJxMlpn-WqgIlV8UafXEUb-HTaPfvFzsMWfKNAMKlPHqSjKF7cnrvrObVyNXyryMtp_2_si4hm16Ww_U2EHhdSiXnxP8MJRipq783fEcAyWn0C2mMsymtZzp_tkT2jAtQ/s3760/0A4F854A-AA99-4479-831D-0C079B81BD82_1_201_a.heic" style="display: inline; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="3760" data-original-width="2812" height="600" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyqffIx5oJfV-Z_TgHE5tvcaFoAZprHyoYnvQEbFW1vn1PIIlFt5yFq8JhywJxMlpn-WqgIlV8UafXEUb-HTaPfvFzsMWfKNAMKlPHqSjKF7cnrvrObVyNXyryMtp_2_si4hm16Ww_U2EHhdSiXnxP8MJRipq783fEcAyWn0C2mMsymtZzp_tkT2jAtQ/s600/0A4F854A-AA99-4479-831D-0C079B81BD82_1_201_a.heic" /></a></p><p>There were so many miniature book covers to cut out and glue. </p><p> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0XQEEkoLOdp_VkoHScIFPAdeZMEuV0tbNiVU7YezC7eUEgvm42R5t3cwyo3z50WDdzPPAtS44lmdg-eMCHWbSDDCwv-WQjVN-EVOTQmkKxeO_JHOWY4lmNLLUW6W8DCaszBmqxlzo0yqMduJCIDuGR0Okhr-qK9dIhNofK899CMeuVW_JQQj3POcz1A/s4032/F0CA5EAC-345B-4A2A-AFFC-BE6D58078D0C.heic" style="display: inline; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="600" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0XQEEkoLOdp_VkoHScIFPAdeZMEuV0tbNiVU7YezC7eUEgvm42R5t3cwyo3z50WDdzPPAtS44lmdg-eMCHWbSDDCwv-WQjVN-EVOTQmkKxeO_JHOWY4lmNLLUW6W8DCaszBmqxlzo0yqMduJCIDuGR0Okhr-qK9dIhNofK899CMeuVW_JQQj3POcz1A/s600/F0CA5EAC-345B-4A2A-AFFC-BE6D58078D0C.heic" /></a></p><p>You have to wrap them around tiny wooden book forms. Most of the ones with titles were fine but this one was interesting.</p><p> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbv-pDp_dTygXLNSyYzyUAqJCLDcVAoLYrrJsKsVAZNxiMLomsZmpVl603Lm4rFhnFDpxJzVa4GmvK-Hh2-SHhf7-xzqfxyg5D4NRX8En8PeBb1PsBNKQgETMABe47jx_3V28Ky2CkwqD7eqv5e8xPDXyLIsELWpsyIOv2UeNm_s_cJ5fby6oIj-wWgw/s3429/BA2E0108-815E-4945-8432-046018E62A02_1_201_a.heic" style="display: inline; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="3429" data-original-width="2484" height="600" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbv-pDp_dTygXLNSyYzyUAqJCLDcVAoLYrrJsKsVAZNxiMLomsZmpVl603Lm4rFhnFDpxJzVa4GmvK-Hh2-SHhf7-xzqfxyg5D4NRX8En8PeBb1PsBNKQgETMABe47jx_3V28Ky2CkwqD7eqv5e8xPDXyLIsELWpsyIOv2UeNm_s_cJ5fby6oIj-wWgw/s600/BA2E0108-815E-4945-8432-046018E62A02_1_201_a.heic" /></a></p><p>The model came with a tiny battery pack and several tiny lights. There is an access door at the back to turn them on and off.</p><p> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYwbibEzd-bhTnceWUipkHe32AedTeS8up-q76r0DpYTjaEnyu1UFsRACboO8qokUyCTz1WislprFlXJ9mLhNmyAcW7IhVlL-5UPeKvUm0RYtEJ4AZ6Y6XLw86IT_DDC9REUaGQXQXfuhMk8fEsmeydDARMrq7R18o7tE8M6IcQZFIP66ouAJjFsH9Ug/s3841/93C2F309-E08C-419C-B205-5AF739B0466E_1_201_a.heic" style="display: inline; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="3841" data-original-width="2478" height="600" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYwbibEzd-bhTnceWUipkHe32AedTeS8up-q76r0DpYTjaEnyu1UFsRACboO8qokUyCTz1WislprFlXJ9mLhNmyAcW7IhVlL-5UPeKvUm0RYtEJ4AZ6Y6XLw86IT_DDC9REUaGQXQXfuhMk8fEsmeydDARMrq7R18o7tE8M6IcQZFIP66ouAJjFsH9Ug/s600/93C2F309-E08C-419C-B205-5AF739B0466E_1_201_a.heic" /></a></p><p>As I assembled the pieces I had to tape the wires holding the lights along the walls in specific spots.</p><p> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnI9L67Nt8azq-6Ph6ObNeIRbAfy-XJiyIs08c98BHp-nYQMtL1A1NzEojUrzGwLpvQ7e3yuzTuFnnJq4sZhBF1zXgwhJl41Dj3nUYWrRp2urQgqOUXEfFTElEeTN4HwCdm1kzWTlRjZMOu3a1CdAn-LZhs4lReyaHM44I6tgqjqCkLK4JRE1QQqdjpg/s4032/3159007A-9840-4F08-A8CD-5627DE524FDA.heic" style="display: inline; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="600" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnI9L67Nt8azq-6Ph6ObNeIRbAfy-XJiyIs08c98BHp-nYQMtL1A1NzEojUrzGwLpvQ7e3yuzTuFnnJq4sZhBF1zXgwhJl41Dj3nUYWrRp2urQgqOUXEfFTElEeTN4HwCdm1kzWTlRjZMOu3a1CdAn-LZhs4lReyaHM44I6tgqjqCkLK4JRE1QQqdjpg/s600/3159007A-9840-4F08-A8CD-5627DE524FDA.heic" /></a></p><p>I liked this little bookcase and enjoyed filling it with a selection of books.</p><p> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwK2pcjb06qFzdQ0WfxgxhIhZmjFJIFOUsh1upq2UVtMBN-T4pEBNyO3CAxhO0wGoMYvtpbTBaKyEOSfnppWRf7RJj34vH7gPn3fTH872ni2WULJ9zQkSBQJ5HUSVaGySaqGdh1LnkSUm_j9uyRfdVt9u7EY3VNr4vZ01zLfABdiDr-J7jZiumNY4Zmg/s3777/EFF872B3-135D-4BFF-9A42-D0709CFB5919_1_201_a.heic" style="display: inline; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="3777" data-original-width="2804" height="600" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwK2pcjb06qFzdQ0WfxgxhIhZmjFJIFOUsh1upq2UVtMBN-T4pEBNyO3CAxhO0wGoMYvtpbTBaKyEOSfnppWRf7RJj34vH7gPn3fTH872ni2WULJ9zQkSBQJ5HUSVaGySaqGdh1LnkSUm_j9uyRfdVt9u7EY3VNr4vZ01zLfABdiDr-J7jZiumNY4Zmg/s600/EFF872B3-135D-4BFF-9A42-D0709CFB5919_1_201_a.heic" /></a></p><p>The instructions were limited and there was a video to watch. Sadly the video also did not include all the details I needed to do this project. So I'm glad you can't look too closely at this library. </p><p> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgj2MR88bRkNbe_e75He3rhlg18SVu3HPctkrwLaOUxdeJDLA3OWpEWHgli6HfjBrb6l_9XanXhDutih0jdARV-4aTcQRsfb-WVlYeZQtTTb4FSAAJq6THNVuy2_qHp70VHZjtMCmenqDUH7tXDzh79iGySNiaQ5FiXyHUnsViDf8XWPj7A6TSfiqfxKQ/s3997/13A6C570-16C6-4573-B378-8E3993B19E46_1_201_a.heic" style="display: inline; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="3997" data-original-width="2839" height="600" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgj2MR88bRkNbe_e75He3rhlg18SVu3HPctkrwLaOUxdeJDLA3OWpEWHgli6HfjBrb6l_9XanXhDutih0jdARV-4aTcQRsfb-WVlYeZQtTTb4FSAAJq6THNVuy2_qHp70VHZjtMCmenqDUH7tXDzh79iGySNiaQ5FiXyHUnsViDf8XWPj7A6TSfiqfxKQ/s600/13A6C570-16C6-4573-B378-8E3993B19E46_1_201_a.heic" /></a></p><p>Taking the pieces apart sometimes left a little spot where the color was pulled away. Each piece I removed had small places where the wood was still attached. The kit included a small emery board to sand these off. But this also took some of the color off. </p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMlJQFe9EuIVcxTupsO0BMECRDZKlxg3-F8CIFSsboABDe5LjCTeNf1gEIK83U32X2R8IDie70-dFCCG-q9b12R46xIJYOXNf6dVEOb2JnegpJI3z-fyzqewDpSSpI21M_RG-OvPewFmHGxR_mfAbIcC_dAGvQMh8RPT8rCSlxAVKZLifMN-lihgM5_Q/s3430/3216CE59-F055-4462-AFA5-24D55F643B53_1_201_a.heic" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="2042" data-original-width="3430" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMlJQFe9EuIVcxTupsO0BMECRDZKlxg3-F8CIFSsboABDe5LjCTeNf1gEIK83U32X2R8IDie70-dFCCG-q9b12R46xIJYOXNf6dVEOb2JnegpJI3z-fyzqewDpSSpI21M_RG-OvPewFmHGxR_mfAbIcC_dAGvQMh8RPT8rCSlxAVKZLifMN-lihgM5_Q/s600/3216CE59-F055-4462-AFA5-24D55F643B53_1_201_a.heic" width="600" /></a></p><p>I had this small furniture stain pen that I used in restoring antiques. It came in handy to add a similar color to the pieces where they would be seen.</p><p>I like the final project. </p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDh65k1BiJEnQXcR1kU36txGYAjHCrwVTJagEqFOspWgU7HmBT6IRqcox4giIgMnDCvJU_AD_kffLYCm7yUPyvis-GJ2BjzShJWFY8oOBsCq_4zn2ooMksMa_Pu-8ca4ugDUviF6FYpWPW2J8NWAGHkwRDgOq02S9vnh6P06nZHLncvLhH7U8DCKGcXw/s4032/2C31155C-7DB5-4C25-8FFE-793735D0F66F_1_201_a.heic" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="2572" height="600" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDh65k1BiJEnQXcR1kU36txGYAjHCrwVTJagEqFOspWgU7HmBT6IRqcox4giIgMnDCvJU_AD_kffLYCm7yUPyvis-GJ2BjzShJWFY8oOBsCq_4zn2ooMksMa_Pu-8ca4ugDUviF6FYpWPW2J8NWAGHkwRDgOq02S9vnh6P06nZHLncvLhH7U8DCKGcXw/s600/2C31155C-7DB5-4C25-8FFE-793735D0F66F_1_201_a.heic" /></a></p><p>It is now on a bookcase, waiting for someone to notice it.</p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiacHEuAJ2zf9szUqnAfXWijp3crFU_XM0nqQhPitI3T2ikBjFWw_LmwAOo_cRmUAjIRcFeLmJPozPP8zinpavS8prKoiUs-T9uq4oEaZc7QsouidbvJU91hKfoy41WE14mLpEdtPsvudIFO14-tvFZtQHJbYbsDYv_J3uv76NAyVVUTmjNtUbR3STwow/s4022/965130D5-922F-40C1-937E-E52F2FC3ED40_1_201_a.heic" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="4022" data-original-width="2509" height="600" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiacHEuAJ2zf9szUqnAfXWijp3crFU_XM0nqQhPitI3T2ikBjFWw_LmwAOo_cRmUAjIRcFeLmJPozPP8zinpavS8prKoiUs-T9uq4oEaZc7QsouidbvJU91hKfoy41WE14mLpEdtPsvudIFO14-tvFZtQHJbYbsDYv_J3uv76NAyVVUTmjNtUbR3STwow/s600/965130D5-922F-40C1-937E-E52F2FC3ED40_1_201_a.heic" /></a>It was fun. Thanks, Greg.</p>Rebeccahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05547519594920591210noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4125074643506150386.post-1354649419585165762022-10-14T11:42:00.001-07:002022-10-14T11:42:26.830-07:00Finished Transportation Quilt<p> I have been working on the transportation quilt I am making for our grandson for some time. He was turning two and I wanted to finish it in time for his birthday. Not that he would know or care, but I wanted to get it done by then.</p><p> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKb5rZ8HT3Tzr-ZRtAQczMN5pseV4UrJOeoOxSskpsPwtDbggT9CbNB3eQDNaUWzybAUVdQxie08OMY-JXklidQkiXS_gOkfn7xdBkBI_ksrj64DsEjcvRavWdllOTi0g2qTfKvJvebTnsXZK_CUUpsgxJo0wA8OnFaHDteP1T59PdzWulpPN4brvoRg/s4032/D78BA736-32ED-4951-840F-53367D5D4B6B_1_201_a.heic" style="display: inline; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="600" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKb5rZ8HT3Tzr-ZRtAQczMN5pseV4UrJOeoOxSskpsPwtDbggT9CbNB3eQDNaUWzybAUVdQxie08OMY-JXklidQkiXS_gOkfn7xdBkBI_ksrj64DsEjcvRavWdllOTi0g2qTfKvJvebTnsXZK_CUUpsgxJo0wA8OnFaHDteP1T59PdzWulpPN4brvoRg/s600/D78BA736-32ED-4951-840F-53367D5D4B6B_1_201_a.heic" /></a> </p><p>I found some absolutely adorable fabric online with cartoon workers and construction vehicles. What did we do before the internet???</p><p><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="1024" data-original-width="1923" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0lJRI2yKE6AvSSSRq_zstdciQcfHpNkjJzVXi_KjgUaP26OGIhCrhT3i1akA5HLoaxItPuyoYKhMgcyfmcBcNi9c_ePcPDAoWPV4cCy07N7HjtkJDX9dR4msKJMHpIRzV2ocHsbNCzzV7AWyZqsONHloXYc77DZV1mq83B5PcNJCmXMbC6RCx3W_KNw/s600/9612A689-0696-46C5-978F-F09EBFE26BA1_1_201_a.heic" width="600" /></p><p>As with all the appliqués I have done, I stitched around the designs as part of the quilting process. I did most of the quilting in free motion. Then I added a binding using the same fabric I used for the backing. </p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmCzX28Gk1M1im_GbjagpFKOquG99TTn7JyUP7vtnc23fzVKEBKhJPQs8nYptZMi3pNlYGT8driWIc1EYxp3Y2GDO7-_la5vUO0o9QcXRSDaFhYk_XZxPrIRnHmegpKMWFSWG-axdT6-4TiQoS_VgUzvX2ok7YZ4gijRWuv9X4CzgsQTHE4E6d2aioug/s3002/AC2E2B1C-8DC1-428C-B89B-4091526C9BEA_1_201_a.heic" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="2776" data-original-width="3002" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmCzX28Gk1M1im_GbjagpFKOquG99TTn7JyUP7vtnc23fzVKEBKhJPQs8nYptZMi3pNlYGT8driWIc1EYxp3Y2GDO7-_la5vUO0o9QcXRSDaFhYk_XZxPrIRnHmegpKMWFSWG-axdT6-4TiQoS_VgUzvX2ok7YZ4gijRWuv9X4CzgsQTHE4E6d2aioug/s600/AC2E2B1C-8DC1-428C-B89B-4091526C9BEA_1_201_a.heic" width="600" /></a><p>I was unhappy with the bus and plane square. I remade them and then saved the originals. <span style="text-align: left;">This is explained in earlier posts.</span></p>I quilted each one with batting and scrap fabric for the backing. I sewed them together with right sides facing, leaving part of one side open. <div><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoWoH9gw7QhO81Czvg-WdjdqwBpsg76LCN-WfHEHqM2bgApNWt1Zhsu-7_kMkW1hTZRfnzpWk7GY7mXV-XWzm2t54gSKFjv5OUeUycr4vsikt7Lrv-DC1pRKvjsfVgffaOshmSvW2To5c_eDzEQ_xI6mGYHjE57S-VCZYr2xJSHiW4Y1B0XHGbXUsGIQ/s3579/24B85EC3-6B86-4F26-A188-FC98DFE52B4C_1_201_a.heic" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="2462" data-original-width="3579" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoWoH9gw7QhO81Czvg-WdjdqwBpsg76LCN-WfHEHqM2bgApNWt1Zhsu-7_kMkW1hTZRfnzpWk7GY7mXV-XWzm2t54gSKFjv5OUeUycr4vsikt7Lrv-DC1pRKvjsfVgffaOshmSvW2To5c_eDzEQ_xI6mGYHjE57S-VCZYr2xJSHiW4Y1B0XHGbXUsGIQ/s600/24B85EC3-6B86-4F26-A188-FC98DFE52B4C_1_201_a.heic" width="600" /></a><div> I turned them right side out and then stuffed the pillow with poly fill stuffing and stitched it closed. I had a matching pillow!<p> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPvziQNX67SQ8BNrnhJHhAvJQIYsu3W3BVHcCZiyyzkdPZyxvQwy6EcPrG8WZpC4L4Jv76AII-Efw9Z4ELwg068PsRsuoSazkwpVlwiL2cVZP-xZ6R5iYzwwyz1Z8vMyK_d7e4rcJriEokbZLiWOJBDb4SxE24m8LiGP_aD1W0WMWmrIUS-lcJQi4g8w/s4032/2329EB5D-29EC-4020-867B-C77103666F2B_1_201_a.heic" style="display: inline; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="600" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPvziQNX67SQ8BNrnhJHhAvJQIYsu3W3BVHcCZiyyzkdPZyxvQwy6EcPrG8WZpC4L4Jv76AII-Efw9Z4ELwg068PsRsuoSazkwpVlwiL2cVZP-xZ6R5iYzwwyz1Z8vMyK_d7e4rcJriEokbZLiWOJBDb4SxE24m8LiGP_aD1W0WMWmrIUS-lcJQi4g8w/s600/2329EB5D-29EC-4020-867B-C77103666F2B_1_201_a.heic" /></a></p><p><br />I managed to finish before his birthday. He is now using his new quilt. I don't know if he appreciates it or not, but I guess time will tell.</p>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"> <img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="600" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhztkDON0OeetJ1xb9wUKk6sfakvaT6Ehghq2atPpOTllNjjqX7ibw_aOE2yv-wzJu1fjyPpH37f_o6IE9PmOefWqIlRZnBEUV4tRZp8qSPw6AyUPSPt6dX0_CqDLD1BgpLWH33LQA1K8ZidXEb11JT27qvRgblaZS-kfyTVa6NaQbqN8yAcpQtCPIHEg/s600/6D81B4AC-3221-4584-9997-FC2AB60B47D6.heic" /></div></div>Rebeccahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05547519594920591210noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4125074643506150386.post-61562730015128652902022-10-11T19:24:00.000-07:002022-10-11T19:24:12.938-07:00Mug Rug Gifts<p> I was planning a trip to Pasadena soon. I grew up there and have friends and family that I haven't seen in quite some time. When my mother was living in Southern California I went about 4 times a year to see her. Now that she's gone, my trips to the west coast are to visit our granddaughters in Northern California. </p><p>I thought it would be fun to make a mug rug for some of the people I am visiting.</p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAL_w4V0evEAzxjyDfhk6mowsD8CfordsMVF4rIhOilZE1ErPJ_cKq1HoxW_5xFmK0OqSIu6MfgAAReGzTuuuxdwBbNAhk3BVNGqpasuDv4Nj4dDZYSgrLiYROz0zus72NymSnRJfPypoioP_vH6-mn1m4J-HIfmuHGdg_ROlQR4ahB7X06baMyv5eAQ/s3632/3909DF97-30C3-4DCD-875A-847E8F3CDB4F_1_201_a.heic" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="3632" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAL_w4V0evEAzxjyDfhk6mowsD8CfordsMVF4rIhOilZE1ErPJ_cKq1HoxW_5xFmK0OqSIu6MfgAAReGzTuuuxdwBbNAhk3BVNGqpasuDv4Nj4dDZYSgrLiYROz0zus72NymSnRJfPypoioP_vH6-mn1m4J-HIfmuHGdg_ROlQR4ahB7X06baMyv5eAQ/s600/3909DF97-30C3-4DCD-875A-847E8F3CDB4F_1_201_a.heic" width="600" /></a></p><p>I already sent my former roommate and host for my visit a mug rug. But she has a beloved granddaughter, so I decided to make one for her to give as a gift. What little girl doesn't like a unicorn? I used a Cricut design for the template and cut it out using Steam-A-Seam to place it on a white square. Purple and pink are the usually good colors for little girls. </p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitLe6_z-S79eiVXhwKpw-3Ei0sIkF97n949R__t8jfHr9Q9KG1uUWhRSx7xLtasEST7PILRaF1CcNXF-3MdMYNecgjBhipUMt-SKWvkLDfzW4D0ZEoptAj_kM2Gcf8658LrTOc3OliI-depo9yaG6wAYPr5n2z9EgMvCKKFyrtVx6a6ikWAoVUqzGsPg/s3865/89967771-126E-47C3-9035-73AD254197D8_1_201_a.heic" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="3865" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitLe6_z-S79eiVXhwKpw-3Ei0sIkF97n949R__t8jfHr9Q9KG1uUWhRSx7xLtasEST7PILRaF1CcNXF-3MdMYNecgjBhipUMt-SKWvkLDfzW4D0ZEoptAj_kM2Gcf8658LrTOc3OliI-depo9yaG6wAYPr5n2z9EgMvCKKFyrtVx6a6ikWAoVUqzGsPg/s600/89967771-126E-47C3-9035-73AD254197D8_1_201_a.heic" width="600" /></a></p><p>The super cute bug fabric on the back makes it reversible and it has a lot of purple to go with the binding.</p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiH0en4Ou8dW9OYJBx45ML02p9SUbLg28gzJchwgSI3HJoUEmu7HUXD7tsLLxVKPv-_iUR36U1ADVLRy3ZoJbP_aHDmJbHUyyBcqqRnHYntEvbmCTLrAI1Yno9CKKdQYGMFOAbo1HAIAdwXNO49kTRkNueL9JrDuplklauC9LfShwNWsCRoJ6nGjQ2J6g/s3950/59E5B47F-8C1C-4C60-B0F4-42A1283931F6_1_201_a.heic" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="2962" data-original-width="3950" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiH0en4Ou8dW9OYJBx45ML02p9SUbLg28gzJchwgSI3HJoUEmu7HUXD7tsLLxVKPv-_iUR36U1ADVLRy3ZoJbP_aHDmJbHUyyBcqqRnHYntEvbmCTLrAI1Yno9CKKdQYGMFOAbo1HAIAdwXNO49kTRkNueL9JrDuplklauC9LfShwNWsCRoJ6nGjQ2J6g/s600/59E5B47F-8C1C-4C60-B0F4-42A1283931F6_1_201_a.heic" width="600" /></a></p><p>I have a friend who is a writer. She gets the book case. I didn't have a pattern for this so it took a few tries to get the dimensions right. The bird design is from another project.</p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjX44GxDxeEpKOYsy0AeYFqrRPjCXTFM6kMC24Hpj6QVzuepyb_xI0CSeRsk-9uuSAvE4mfSp8UqgFW1R8_YKKW937S65oSodvE-A_deEaZZLXJyhMsPw1DxF6hL5059PcjUZlI2mFJefktoIL99-tFqQw0Lc3REedv5G59Jcf2ThvcTUzR13B8iaTUjQ/s3171/52D0EA4C-E977-4293-A032-B8DBB7283B89_1_201_a.heic" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="2892" data-original-width="3171" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjX44GxDxeEpKOYsy0AeYFqrRPjCXTFM6kMC24Hpj6QVzuepyb_xI0CSeRsk-9uuSAvE4mfSp8UqgFW1R8_YKKW937S65oSodvE-A_deEaZZLXJyhMsPw1DxF6hL5059PcjUZlI2mFJefktoIL99-tFqQw0Lc3REedv5G59Jcf2ThvcTUzR13B8iaTUjQ/s600/52D0EA4C-E977-4293-A032-B8DBB7283B89_1_201_a.heic" width="600" /></a></p><p>My friend Mary grew up near me, four houses away. I have known her as far back as I have memories. When we were kids we decided we should have a club. A bunch of neighbor girls got together and had meetings and even put on a carnival to raise money we donated to a worthy cause. We agonized over a name. The Beatles were popular then, so we tried out bug names and ended up with the Ladybug Club. I found a ladybug design on Cricut and used that.</p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXn3Zp2QDfJlUmViVI6VGGbMXYFSQQ7XylNpzqwA4bVBv200aRXo3QekgmAuEk3f9IXMmlk0LgUDY7kZNAFZZjXLZzKEZ5iJa_hucOjebAjCoC2Fc3rHuP767OzK4638P1HSuDZgKS2hsv4kD3pKhqBCqEgvs1cqwXe66Fs62nR1ZCeBij0UJ0qtuSbQ/s4032/AC399BCB-7C37-4AD9-87CD-6DDB86375E16_1_201_a.heic" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXn3Zp2QDfJlUmViVI6VGGbMXYFSQQ7XylNpzqwA4bVBv200aRXo3QekgmAuEk3f9IXMmlk0LgUDY7kZNAFZZjXLZzKEZ5iJa_hucOjebAjCoC2Fc3rHuP767OzK4638P1HSuDZgKS2hsv4kD3pKhqBCqEgvs1cqwXe66Fs62nR1ZCeBij0UJ0qtuSbQ/s600/AC399BCB-7C37-4AD9-87CD-6DDB86375E16_1_201_a.heic" width="600" /></a></p><p>There were many kids on our block and we played outside together after school and all summer. We were in and out of each other's house all the time. Mary's mother was a big part of my childhood. So I wanted to make her a rug, too. She was a librarian, so she needed a book theme, too. I still have some fabulous antique book fabric I used to make some masks at the beginning of the pandemic, so I chose some for her. Both sides have books, one with Shakespeare as I don't know what her reading tastes are.</p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQF8uKJwagXdo4Uv9YCtzxY6j4H3UAjcvsJeLhZTYFKLe69Q2T5wSMiqTRO8bTzY0N9cP6nhoryUAEPeqpBmz4RPRucM3rxso0xdoid6mLQXg9eGycFTYxhkUgPE7fE1z09LfE0jg4yJlLFxylxyRYHj_r8Sy_328nlJIzuJfmEPzpvEl74Ol5gEBN5g/s3953/1931E5E5-87C9-485F-B086-8193A1DA6273_1_201_a.heic" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="2589" data-original-width="3953" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQF8uKJwagXdo4Uv9YCtzxY6j4H3UAjcvsJeLhZTYFKLe69Q2T5wSMiqTRO8bTzY0N9cP6nhoryUAEPeqpBmz4RPRucM3rxso0xdoid6mLQXg9eGycFTYxhkUgPE7fE1z09LfE0jg4yJlLFxylxyRYHj_r8Sy_328nlJIzuJfmEPzpvEl74Ol5gEBN5g/s600/1931E5E5-87C9-485F-B086-8193A1DA6273_1_201_a.heic" width="600" /></a></p><p>And lastly I made a drone mug rug. My daughter-in-law and son are engineers on drones being built for the Air Force. I pulled up a bunch of photos online and used one to make the template for a drone mug rug for my daughter-in-law. I hope she likes it. But if not, she has a whole office full of people to pass it off to!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5H2O9GkNMDWLQzya-TX6gS7RRH-jM1lcTRA7ufUfPYHByJTIjvX5n_Aiain6YzCoHvMZujFQAvysrTdotUQ6YSbau6BYusB8U8qm9ZM4Lpcb_OlqZJpr6pA1j6sCCys-K0gskEK7KPyrCMKIZoO3VE_T8lhWTvsLIRZh6J_M5oTcXaEpBFEIe-Y5jAA/s4006/C8F4BC71-D9A4-4188-8777-0B830C21624B_1_201_a.heic" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="2694" data-original-width="4006" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5H2O9GkNMDWLQzya-TX6gS7RRH-jM1lcTRA7ufUfPYHByJTIjvX5n_Aiain6YzCoHvMZujFQAvysrTdotUQ6YSbau6BYusB8U8qm9ZM4Lpcb_OlqZJpr6pA1j6sCCys-K0gskEK7KPyrCMKIZoO3VE_T8lhWTvsLIRZh6J_M5oTcXaEpBFEIe-Y5jAA/s600/C8F4BC71-D9A4-4188-8777-0B830C21624B_1_201_a.heic" width="600" /></a>I finished this post after I returned from my trip. My daughter-in-law liked my drone mug rug and asked if I could make a similar one for a friend. I did so happily. I really need to make one for myself! I just keep giving them away! Hmmmm. I wonder what pattern I should use...</div>Rebeccahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05547519594920591210noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4125074643506150386.post-25471498573881794302022-10-02T11:38:00.000-07:002022-10-02T11:38:32.552-07:00Honey Pecan Cream Cheese<p> I recently had bought some bagels. This is a moderately big event for me as there are no places in our town. I love a Nutella bagel, Burt I also like them with a honey pecan cream cheese. Sadly, I haven't been able to find any. I can find regular cream cheese and savory cream cheese flavors, but not the honey pecan ones. </p><p>I don't know if it is COVID related, supply chain issues, or what the issue is, but I decided to make my own. How hard could it be?</p><p>So I bought a tub of plain Philadelphia cream cheese and made some.</p><p><br /></p><p>Honey Pecan Cream Cheese</p><p>1/2 cup cream cheese</p><p>1 Tablespoon honey</p><p>2 Tablespoons pecans</p><p><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="2715" data-original-width="3766" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUlUWxW9eQPRpBlj8rMdXCSNubPdxxmR8SaXZ6cZ-zi9V4iEsj6ZaAzSwrO9S_lqscOxjtORSGIH47xxck-yf2GGb-tHfDKb0sU4TrfJIK8Hc39p6nbiYgjjRdb6UOtD5XI8C_oCAz5wcctlCBSTZyCn5K9n9YJWaOf81d3tDqc5hziqH7zBLeXAyvzw/s600/799224E3-7B05-457E-B20B-B5BD231A3744_1_201_a.heic" width="600" /></p><p>I toasted some pecans in the toaster oven. Keep an eye on them. They can go from not toasted enough to burnt pretty quickly. I set the oven to 300° and only kept them in a few minutes. After cooling, chop finely.</p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9cKiZ4yAJnoVePw9PNpMryvaGRz7Pin3K_5DzDuQ0GxBnXPYY7CKVF7yNYlQcMdCuki69zB2RUwnBk9bSPSjNv_TkBej9LNVTK0ABT_AXxCTkXXl97637xSzpB_xgcYZumsKTvPJRY3WB-jUeBJ1SEFxVzCmZnF6YJUQ30mTXt1CE5_QNkGhBzA0y8w/s3658/CD28C9AA-7D55-4B8F-A802-9906220AFCFA_1_201_a.heic" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="2969" data-original-width="3658" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9cKiZ4yAJnoVePw9PNpMryvaGRz7Pin3K_5DzDuQ0GxBnXPYY7CKVF7yNYlQcMdCuki69zB2RUwnBk9bSPSjNv_TkBej9LNVTK0ABT_AXxCTkXXl97637xSzpB_xgcYZumsKTvPJRY3WB-jUeBJ1SEFxVzCmZnF6YJUQ30mTXt1CE5_QNkGhBzA0y8w/s600/CD28C9AA-7D55-4B8F-A802-9906220AFCFA_1_201_a.heic" width="600" /></a></p><p>Mix the cream cheese, honey and chopped nuts. That's it.</p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOaEUig4aQ3ohLN_rITAajud5HUF7VBOykgfRonnkHgjDNTO6H0J7Ym0bfbfQU_CLapA0PYucQyC2iht2U1AWqUOaipPIcIOI5oq0iPMZjxOuhK2b2n17x8wV4Be8eY2aBdVFU33oXHeU1CZA2lL-M6YeD4IyzNq9QUA_4E8HwKOgDQ4jVT_89hd7WSw/s2936/F887BAEB-49BD-4AC7-915F-EC506B8D53C5_1_201_a.heic" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="2187" data-original-width="2936" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOaEUig4aQ3ohLN_rITAajud5HUF7VBOykgfRonnkHgjDNTO6H0J7Ym0bfbfQU_CLapA0PYucQyC2iht2U1AWqUOaipPIcIOI5oq0iPMZjxOuhK2b2n17x8wV4Be8eY2aBdVFU33oXHeU1CZA2lL-M6YeD4IyzNq9QUA_4E8HwKOgDQ4jVT_89hd7WSw/s600/F887BAEB-49BD-4AC7-915F-EC506B8D53C5_1_201_a.heic" width="600" /></a></p><p>I made this after breakfast, so I wasn't hungry enough to toast a bagel to try it out. I placed a small amount on an animal cracker. It was delicious. It was a bit sweeter than I was used to, so I may use a bit less honey next time I make it. And I will make it again.</p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpy93_NT6lP_Nu0KAmnDBz0wlaQxTWjb2O1bds4uHw3sOftI7poYbbOYhn9RHqF5ifeFM3vf8k3xKmD1hQQWdpMcD9dvaT_-yFTml_s9q331GFDoG5w7jasEjZI0PMhBulxR2he9zJvxp8AtUR2NOFogI_a2hclccHUrMEte1rGx342x3rBmD2xmzIwA/s4032/9AD9445B-D653-4A70-B075-41805ECD03DB.heic" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpy93_NT6lP_Nu0KAmnDBz0wlaQxTWjb2O1bds4uHw3sOftI7poYbbOYhn9RHqF5ifeFM3vf8k3xKmD1hQQWdpMcD9dvaT_-yFTml_s9q331GFDoG5w7jasEjZI0PMhBulxR2he9zJvxp8AtUR2NOFogI_a2hclccHUrMEte1rGx342x3rBmD2xmzIwA/s600/9AD9445B-D653-4A70-B075-41805ECD03DB.heic" width="600" /></a></p><p>Place the flavored cream cheese in an air tight container and keep it in the refrigerator. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div>Rebeccahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05547519594920591210noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4125074643506150386.post-37467162175315724852022-04-16T07:25:00.000-07:002022-04-16T07:25:59.501-07:00Maple Oat Nut Scones<p>I first had maple oat nut scones at Starbucks. I've been trying to recreate them ever since. Maybe not exactly, but close enough. In this blog I previously posted a similar recipe using an oatmeal scone mix from Victorian House Scones. This one is made from scratch and I liked it a lot.</p><p>A lot of scone recipes call for the oatmeal to be ground in a for processor but I like the rustic quality of the whole oats. Don't use the quick oats.</p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmqNjqm2WQUO1IZwXtkhDKBRQpywn3B-vLb5W2vG_SdVfw7OAxV8OMOJGX7rpQPmanx3PwE42fWArPqxljak_4gmaMBvdAaxedIaCgCuylzyWXj6nyS1vbfkkGBrRIgP34xLW6SWtjOb3p7UyK2XSqr3tIwbnxDQML2hK0teT_LtD9ZvwlPrU3FD8IwA/s2883/CB360EC8-D877-4044-8AC5-2B05B61CC1AF_1_201_a.heic" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="2823" data-original-width="2883" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmqNjqm2WQUO1IZwXtkhDKBRQpywn3B-vLb5W2vG_SdVfw7OAxV8OMOJGX7rpQPmanx3PwE42fWArPqxljak_4gmaMBvdAaxedIaCgCuylzyWXj6nyS1vbfkkGBrRIgP34xLW6SWtjOb3p7UyK2XSqr3tIwbnxDQML2hK0teT_LtD9ZvwlPrU3FD8IwA/s600/CB360EC8-D877-4044-8AC5-2B05B61CC1AF_1_201_a.heic" width="600" /></a></p><p>Maple Oat Nut Scones</p><p>1 1/2 cup flour, plus some for the counter</p><p>1 cup oatmeal </p><p>1/2 cup brown sugar</p><p>1/2 teaspoon salt</p><p>2 teaspoons baking powder</p><p>1/2 teaspoon baking soda</p><p>6 Tablespoons butter</p><p>3/4 cup buttermilk</p><p>2 teaspoon maple flavoring or 1 of Mapleine</p><p>1/2 cup chopped walnuts</p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfXpHYIc2FXBCdpP4NIllINvmAz4fCaVzEXgoZyzikAKDSIMgrNKI200bYqp9UBQwudGLpH1PujnQM6_sRknTO9YmikKn-fN2FIXrU0Rp-GwSmSbPHYHvxZZWD-oxoUCaQeufHgEuW83qV2-Qx6bzPrEF5tV-wX4_jRr_vxXiYRdH3Q_X99Dpamlx41Q/s4032/ABDCFE2D-C28B-4314-83C7-5EDE91C3D9C9.heic" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfXpHYIc2FXBCdpP4NIllINvmAz4fCaVzEXgoZyzikAKDSIMgrNKI200bYqp9UBQwudGLpH1PujnQM6_sRknTO9YmikKn-fN2FIXrU0Rp-GwSmSbPHYHvxZZWD-oxoUCaQeufHgEuW83qV2-Qx6bzPrEF5tV-wX4_jRr_vxXiYRdH3Q_X99Dpamlx41Q/s600/ABDCFE2D-C28B-4314-83C7-5EDE91C3D9C9.heic" width="600" /></a></p><p>Preheat the oven to 425°. Place a sheet of parchment on a baking pan. I use a Silpat. </p><p>Place the stick of butter in the freezer for about 10 minutes while you get everything else set up.</p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6COx6zmSiUkurSLXvNdk5UONtjfD85NlBCPS4vajOdOLW3TGpNvXPMm3PXzO9AVv0VK_2HPQPt8Qkf0ZhjZiuJKWGcrMggpVuy8GxSxsocH4lYhPqIE0XLPU0jYpC7fQPpPdrG7oiz7KhvZ84-lYfhL0H3IHuJYioF_RiRttyG2eW3gCyJKocfD_MUw/s4032/2C616232-E79D-43F5-8D0C-87A66EFF830B_1_201_a.heic" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6COx6zmSiUkurSLXvNdk5UONtjfD85NlBCPS4vajOdOLW3TGpNvXPMm3PXzO9AVv0VK_2HPQPt8Qkf0ZhjZiuJKWGcrMggpVuy8GxSxsocH4lYhPqIE0XLPU0jYpC7fQPpPdrG7oiz7KhvZ84-lYfhL0H3IHuJYioF_RiRttyG2eW3gCyJKocfD_MUw/s600/2C616232-E79D-43F5-8D0C-87A66EFF830B_1_201_a.heic" width="600" /></a></p><p>Put the flour, oatmeal, sugar, salt, baking powder, and baking soda in a large mixing bowl. Give it a stir.</p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhudDS3j3TLKuMBoz7bBjfwSetg8z8up0H_bEGYTKOISyPGZLtlSFLH30Jf8fW_XIc3ydVvcjXTrzFSn_hxAcmPe_bO2VmWituBrNBYHSE7ZOGXnA0ekQqOwdhVoLS0_KbUNB8_jrWpOGUuE4AJETJQ9ruqs_vP3IwVDiCW8EX2f5IgJ7lqIHRO6P0m5Q/s4032/71249F16-A32E-4D76-ACAB-E86FB1D2E390_1_201_a.heic" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhudDS3j3TLKuMBoz7bBjfwSetg8z8up0H_bEGYTKOISyPGZLtlSFLH30Jf8fW_XIc3ydVvcjXTrzFSn_hxAcmPe_bO2VmWituBrNBYHSE7ZOGXnA0ekQqOwdhVoLS0_KbUNB8_jrWpOGUuE4AJETJQ9ruqs_vP3IwVDiCW8EX2f5IgJ7lqIHRO6P0m5Q/s600/71249F16-A32E-4D76-ACAB-E86FB1D2E390_1_201_a.heic" width="600" /></a></p><p>Grate the partially frozen butter over a piece of waxed paper. Add the curls of butter to the flour mixture. Use a pastry cutter to blend the butter into the flour. Add the maple flavoring into the buttermilk and stir to combine. </p><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiy6rdRMpq1z9VBt5vD_yZ8IZS4Np3i7PHA5vq5RA4QJQ0YYY6EauF7yWfsIglm9tXtBfe5tYrTzaeyN7GXkAIkmXOXiSOfIGIoq2-bHizx5OYqkeogz35qQynBamNN4r_TblqzDHzzCY7j26kmDjq7-AelT3MlpgDRbFvAlEmzytbPpQDzM0mE0SwyOw/s600/D9BD86E6-B9BF-470E-A034-6DD923E20110_1_201_a.heic" width="600" /><p>Don't over mix or the scones will get tough. You may even think it isn't mixed enough. Add the nuts and give another quick mix.</p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUa-dm4MNw2IOZgTS2S1FmBd5xgbHXjVNZ9xNXqyxGx3i54U3tC2rVlKp81R5iuYaAuhv8rirjmIez3tnpqtymGOHrakhTYIcat8o4OfwauAgHkDiRrR7z0dzx_-FrZS_obPMdG8GRj_Q4zPj7LEN1UsxmyLwYdsHGUDwQGSb78OVuDH5PUvzvMffRuA/s4032/62F60590-2F15-4CED-8518-C5EAFFC40C36_1_201_a.heic" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUa-dm4MNw2IOZgTS2S1FmBd5xgbHXjVNZ9xNXqyxGx3i54U3tC2rVlKp81R5iuYaAuhv8rirjmIez3tnpqtymGOHrakhTYIcat8o4OfwauAgHkDiRrR7z0dzx_-FrZS_obPMdG8GRj_Q4zPj7LEN1UsxmyLwYdsHGUDwQGSb78OVuDH5PUvzvMffRuA/s600/62F60590-2F15-4CED-8518-C5EAFFC40C36_1_201_a.heic" width="600" /></a></p><p>Sprinkle some flour on the very clean counter and dump contents of the bowl onto it. Knead the dough about three times and then shape it into a flattened circle. </p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidqO3oBNTkZBWomzKx80QTjOPDmlIrR8KU-aOUKmnXyona2phpIdkaltkFSnRuVmUAGooz2W8qMUdDTjAaKRHi8TAoBuqcgJ4GRWyE0ep4hUxBKUVftgcfqQxG97X-C--W_Yd2EaDRUrI1gsN3RXJ-WCGtJuoWq-e0ww65gcJYKVy8hqglDS9eShWi3Q/s3442/41C39AC6-5F0C-4245-9134-1EA377BF1AEE_1_201_a.heic" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="2850" data-original-width="3442" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidqO3oBNTkZBWomzKx80QTjOPDmlIrR8KU-aOUKmnXyona2phpIdkaltkFSnRuVmUAGooz2W8qMUdDTjAaKRHi8TAoBuqcgJ4GRWyE0ep4hUxBKUVftgcfqQxG97X-C--W_Yd2EaDRUrI1gsN3RXJ-WCGtJuoWq-e0ww65gcJYKVy8hqglDS9eShWi3Q/s600/41C39AC6-5F0C-4245-9134-1EA377BF1AEE_1_201_a.heic" width="600" /></a></p><p>Cut the dough into eight pieces and place on the prepared baking sheet. </p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjA159ZjPzckbYx_uouGFf11rtGbmvg9jHGQWVi2jp47zVZrjs715tqMthTB3N53-2ew4Q_bNU0T6v8kD7Da3nCfWGzj1VkdcKyBYqHLouyoq6NX3S3R8JYfvsDbXNsqqkuEL1ygwt9RZzTQ3GYLGRVslZeYhG2wtzbkFPMGNutbN4BjZ5rOuJPCfa-zw/s4032/D9017C5D-075D-4FAE-9952-3ED2E432FDC7.heic" style="display: inline; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="600" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjA159ZjPzckbYx_uouGFf11rtGbmvg9jHGQWVi2jp47zVZrjs715tqMthTB3N53-2ew4Q_bNU0T6v8kD7Da3nCfWGzj1VkdcKyBYqHLouyoq6NX3S3R8JYfvsDbXNsqqkuEL1ygwt9RZzTQ3GYLGRVslZeYhG2wtzbkFPMGNutbN4BjZ5rOuJPCfa-zw/s600/D9017C5D-075D-4FAE-9952-3ED2E432FDC7.heic" /></a> </p><p>Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the scones start to brown on the edges. cool on the sheet for about 2 minutes and then transfer to a cooling rack. </p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOjM7Yo4puFN-AFN5Xb8EW2Q7dIpH0AHbKtB4zHfyQMXuzCLoFT2_rbzLzfM-5b6d0aL9NYHS3cWsc37x2uriT_zz7dExmIH1fDgI7Lmvh2TbVcaJ4Eo0Q_ZMhrBJ37OvdKFbIYrjOM1_opq9URedvhcvaCqFKZCE9H_6GfwNBBUc9ksWKbs2Zmn1cyw/s4032/126D06DF-4726-44B6-8928-307A312CBDD8.heic" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="600" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOjM7Yo4puFN-AFN5Xb8EW2Q7dIpH0AHbKtB4zHfyQMXuzCLoFT2_rbzLzfM-5b6d0aL9NYHS3cWsc37x2uriT_zz7dExmIH1fDgI7Lmvh2TbVcaJ4Eo0Q_ZMhrBJ37OvdKFbIYrjOM1_opq9URedvhcvaCqFKZCE9H_6GfwNBBUc9ksWKbs2Zmn1cyw/s600/126D06DF-4726-44B6-8928-307A312CBDD8.heic" /></a></p><p>These scones need a maple flavored icing on it. The recipe is on my other scone recipe, so I will be brief. </p><p>1 Tablespoon butter</p><p>2 Tablespoons milk or cream</p><p>1 1/2 cups powdered sugar</p><p>2 teaspoons maple flavoring, or 1 of Mapleine</p><p>Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the milk. Heat until little bubbles form.</p><p>Add the sugar and cook until it starts to thicken. Remove from the heat and add the flavoring. If you use Mapleine it will be a darker color. I like using it, but the store doesn't carry it here.</p><p>Mix well and then drizzle over the cooled scones. </p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpElfGwwsL-ByLQjYPBhgisAjGgJsJbCDpadnd4j2G4-yfrMzkeV1gmBrGmQNvuzF_OcQGFwaJAuum5xoiAXMw6912LDrhQsC37Rgdz45HDCjbl8yO2xIEOrU5AyXP0hTSR_oXUsTKWYoKEzCEc27eMUHED92479x8zCM170u8drzaLDu20bljycuQ_A/s3528/4B5AB2D6-286B-47DF-BAB2-0308B8231DEC_1_201_a.heic" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="2356" data-original-width="3528" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpElfGwwsL-ByLQjYPBhgisAjGgJsJbCDpadnd4j2G4-yfrMzkeV1gmBrGmQNvuzF_OcQGFwaJAuum5xoiAXMw6912LDrhQsC37Rgdz45HDCjbl8yO2xIEOrU5AyXP0hTSR_oXUsTKWYoKEzCEc27eMUHED92479x8zCM170u8drzaLDu20bljycuQ_A/s600/4B5AB2D6-286B-47DF-BAB2-0308B8231DEC_1_201_a.heic" width="600" /></a></p><p>These are best the day you make them. But they are also good the next day if you pop them in a toaster oven for a quick minute, and before the icing melts off.</p>Rebeccahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05547519594920591210noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4125074643506150386.post-21570738776229777182022-03-21T11:14:00.000-07:002022-03-21T11:14:25.099-07:00Colcannon<p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-rkrVSrau0pmIS-wNALn3oD-88_6AFndCJK4pqyetkWxKXCO1OBjZvWNTOd3kfIubGzn7FF-jmnF_U7u2eTC4k9QHWsrklr18dy-kHmxossOqPlhgN7pCEbTYDYRRUGL2j8U08ZbC4flVMJeiG7rGR3aAGzii5SA3QKL4vK754Ve9YEUPpg6jZ2Fz-w/s3108/CD3CF5AD-6E75-4AC9-A80A-BE6C5E220C17_1_201_a.heic" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="2585" data-original-width="3108" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-rkrVSrau0pmIS-wNALn3oD-88_6AFndCJK4pqyetkWxKXCO1OBjZvWNTOd3kfIubGzn7FF-jmnF_U7u2eTC4k9QHWsrklr18dy-kHmxossOqPlhgN7pCEbTYDYRRUGL2j8U08ZbC4flVMJeiG7rGR3aAGzii5SA3QKL4vK754Ve9YEUPpg6jZ2Fz-w/s600/CD3CF5AD-6E75-4AC9-A80A-BE6C5E220C17_1_201_a.heic" width="600" /></a></p><p>I decided to make a traditional Irish meal for St. Patrick's Day. I have a Irish Soda Bread recipe elsewhere on this blog. All I needed was a recipe with cabbage and potatoes. This recipe started with the one on Bon Appetit, but I made some changes. </p><p>You can add ham or bacon with this recipe, but we chose to go meatless.</p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdoGGkKPe3GOwZ9t3XhQ9aO8xjeyPJgmlrcB8alCh6GD2DUytDjWllq0pw-7Z4EZsGnX5QoMZH7NXC_ObQmJuS92cTArMxHz15Nb7-_f7hHQ_87Am3A9ZNtSCQ_c4MaVL1EAW5Fp6_6xhRTA75hDkkkL1BMsgSLzm16vFxVBPeh6Qwi8c0_i_BjVvOgQ/s3791/0BF7EABC-C218-4F0F-BD54-662E68437872_1_201_a.heic" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="2809" data-original-width="3791" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdoGGkKPe3GOwZ9t3XhQ9aO8xjeyPJgmlrcB8alCh6GD2DUytDjWllq0pw-7Z4EZsGnX5QoMZH7NXC_ObQmJuS92cTArMxHz15Nb7-_f7hHQ_87Am3A9ZNtSCQ_c4MaVL1EAW5Fp6_6xhRTA75hDkkkL1BMsgSLzm16vFxVBPeh6Qwi8c0_i_BjVvOgQ/s600/0BF7EABC-C218-4F0F-BD54-662E68437872_1_201_a.heic" width="600" /></a></p><p>Colcannon</p><p>5 Yukon Gold potatoes, about 2 pounds</p><p>6 Tablespoons butter</p><p>2 leeks</p><p>2 teaspoons minced garlic</p><p>2 cups shredded Savoy cabbage</p><p>1 1/4 cups milk</p><p>1/2 cup heavy cream </p><p>pepper</p><p>salt</p><p>1 green onion, thinly sliced</p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwfnDZtH1nCZ-udlGPQ-5TaM-4odjWwgEzkh0foEr7jtsd-xQE9LJC0lmBFtPpfSD02nChy8ZaSbaNe0lAxyDREucavz1aHduiz8X_nvtB-xS_9hod8SsvghsTyRe4ZrNwM8TCsk8ZIvQihvHTWF9L966_KE1K-7CAlBIjL6v9hd58b0z94Z8w3AgRNQ/s4032/06205C15-2B08-4ABF-B21E-F7DEE24C7455.heic" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwfnDZtH1nCZ-udlGPQ-5TaM-4odjWwgEzkh0foEr7jtsd-xQE9LJC0lmBFtPpfSD02nChy8ZaSbaNe0lAxyDREucavz1aHduiz8X_nvtB-xS_9hod8SsvghsTyRe4ZrNwM8TCsk8ZIvQihvHTWF9L966_KE1K-7CAlBIjL6v9hd58b0z94Z8w3AgRNQ/s600/06205C15-2B08-4ABF-B21E-F7DEE24C7455.heic" width="600" /></a></p><p>Peel and cut the potatoes into a rough dice. place them in a medium saucepan and cover them with salted water. </p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8rgubxfQkynUhHbYxdL3Efpk3whP4N61Zs7JC1bQQN2eLacKgEzzsjXCY3p4FVT4MQYEOnLTXWn83TSCUmxLwuIkvBnRb7fzf4WPTYgqaYmaqhsrUE_MrbfGoM1ihncWxEXKH1_bAGZEFODsyq3KDpd7YtUwN2kW4wAcen3N_tkM1DMoKo3hFKjRN6g/s3712/BE88DAD6-FDCE-45AC-BF29-18D1B9DB1E96_1_201_a.heic" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="3712" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8rgubxfQkynUhHbYxdL3Efpk3whP4N61Zs7JC1bQQN2eLacKgEzzsjXCY3p4FVT4MQYEOnLTXWn83TSCUmxLwuIkvBnRb7fzf4WPTYgqaYmaqhsrUE_MrbfGoM1ihncWxEXKH1_bAGZEFODsyq3KDpd7YtUwN2kW4wAcen3N_tkM1DMoKo3hFKjRN6g/s600/BE88DAD6-FDCE-45AC-BF29-18D1B9DB1E96_1_201_a.heic" width="600" /></a></p><p>Bring to a boil and then reduce to a simmer until you can piece the potatoes with a sharp knife, about 15 or 20 minutes. Drain and set aside.</p><p>While the potatoes are cooking, trim off the roots and the dark green leaves of the leeks. </p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPJBEcpivXD7rL4xD6N_fF2oJ4rZAmsHxQyIutXwAQ6YMgwyV70WDmW2Vd_nezNe5Cb5tVnVLzva8122reDRGEOWRBlx4gNpHQ93TToNujQNX6y9GDdDoWsZJt1ouZYy37Gc1j8Dy6QD5Az9gZO6krZr0hX_9b6gyXH1FDg3phtEbtv2gtzhAiMcWT0A/s4032/7ED209C8-AA60-4913-BCE5-0F86504C3FA3_1_201_a.heic" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPJBEcpivXD7rL4xD6N_fF2oJ4rZAmsHxQyIutXwAQ6YMgwyV70WDmW2Vd_nezNe5Cb5tVnVLzva8122reDRGEOWRBlx4gNpHQ93TToNujQNX6y9GDdDoWsZJt1ouZYy37Gc1j8Dy6QD5Az9gZO6krZr0hX_9b6gyXH1FDg3phtEbtv2gtzhAiMcWT0A/s600/7ED209C8-AA60-4913-BCE5-0F86504C3FA3_1_201_a.heic" width="600" /></a></p><p>Cut them in half lengthwise and rinse them under running water. This is important as dirt gets in there and you need to get it out!</p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIo_7KNxaGpTBRpCBw5p_-ypi-d7cxAPj9F7kOj1B3wVoITYt0jWU3b9kni_5Qfz88heM0YX6iWLHTYGS9zBW8PLtlVu6Ylw8N6AiVkOi0-Kn7-96CKg_qK-mtoh4q_p1o8gZnVSK-CHCxxORq-SvzgicKTdoElw92e-h5rIu1dtAKANtF7qxaIMZyJQ/s3481/6EB70DDF-226E-440C-A9CF-FE273BE1329F_1_201_a.heic" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="2515" data-original-width="3481" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIo_7KNxaGpTBRpCBw5p_-ypi-d7cxAPj9F7kOj1B3wVoITYt0jWU3b9kni_5Qfz88heM0YX6iWLHTYGS9zBW8PLtlVu6Ylw8N6AiVkOi0-Kn7-96CKg_qK-mtoh4q_p1o8gZnVSK-CHCxxORq-SvzgicKTdoElw92e-h5rIu1dtAKANtF7qxaIMZyJQ/s600/6EB70DDF-226E-440C-A9CF-FE273BE1329F_1_201_a.heic" width="600" /></a></p><p>Thinly slice the leeks. Melt the butter in a large sauce pan over medium heat. Add the leeks, stirring frequently. Thinly slice the cabbage. Avoid the tough core. </p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifDvbKtPQ2XPW6u0XxvLVgvU4fHTkZfpak1puPmZPECCoubY0bJ7k5ptJdfGkqMTTpwtVrm-s6WliNwqZrGTCMHH4RAk4oHUuww7bdp9PhHy2C6hAqI7V3aq-9qHn_LC-DRPLFeVuRCwcA782Li-lW5BRvIdiw4163BkVNHsgC5Ilw4z9M1TbYHWH1NQ/s4032/0D3A2116-5534-4144-BFB6-D3E640ED1978_1_201_a.heic" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifDvbKtPQ2XPW6u0XxvLVgvU4fHTkZfpak1puPmZPECCoubY0bJ7k5ptJdfGkqMTTpwtVrm-s6WliNwqZrGTCMHH4RAk4oHUuww7bdp9PhHy2C6hAqI7V3aq-9qHn_LC-DRPLFeVuRCwcA782Li-lW5BRvIdiw4163BkVNHsgC5Ilw4z9M1TbYHWH1NQ/s600/0D3A2116-5534-4144-BFB6-D3E640ED1978_1_201_a.heic" width="600" /></a></p><p>After the leeks are very soft add the garlic. Cook for about three minutes, stirring and then add the cabbage. Continue stirring frequently until they are wilted. Add the milk and cream and bring to a simmer.</p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwjd99Nwis2QrOxCwTRLLDCO4VD7GAei1r66U72Z18ZSoZq1cGQdImJ4zgfFTtrDXKWl3XHEbEFFAIL2VEJDi033nh77cVOEAwzH8_aboy7O-1L0kOnadiL3XDab5FyKHIRRJKgKu8Atn-VEeFfaRXk60_fhBsc6Un8iXKGwDkvSo3owh77GB8O74xog/s4032/1542CD62-0FD4-4896-871D-EB23BE1C41A6_1_201_a.heic" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwjd99Nwis2QrOxCwTRLLDCO4VD7GAei1r66U72Z18ZSoZq1cGQdImJ4zgfFTtrDXKWl3XHEbEFFAIL2VEJDi033nh77cVOEAwzH8_aboy7O-1L0kOnadiL3XDab5FyKHIRRJKgKu8Atn-VEeFfaRXk60_fhBsc6Un8iXKGwDkvSo3owh77GB8O74xog/s600/1542CD62-0FD4-4896-871D-EB23BE1C41A6_1_201_a.heic" width="600" /></a></p><p>Add the potatoes and mash with a potato masher. Season with salt and pepper.</p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOw3Wtt0JAklpH7hpuio4x_dEq4Kg8enQNKMjZr2FCeE8QqmAtmieXmEYotNB0qi7y4vRfz73sgpbiVQStvTnPmwJk27GLsBc2ftXztHvd4TieT5B2phIktbXxDDHl3ef7mOF230Bmh-5pCF6fCX1ecaMgUGZURW_tetq7KqWbBjTqpPEB40beaHuoPA/s4032/D4A0D7B4-F57A-4B98-B5AC-E4489DE3EC43_1_201_a.heic" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOw3Wtt0JAklpH7hpuio4x_dEq4Kg8enQNKMjZr2FCeE8QqmAtmieXmEYotNB0qi7y4vRfz73sgpbiVQStvTnPmwJk27GLsBc2ftXztHvd4TieT5B2phIktbXxDDHl3ef7mOF230Bmh-5pCF6fCX1ecaMgUGZURW_tetq7KqWbBjTqpPEB40beaHuoPA/s600/D4A0D7B4-F57A-4B98-B5AC-E4489DE3EC43_1_201_a.heic" width="600" /></a></p><p>Transfer to a serving dish and top with the remaining butter and the thinly sliced green onions. </p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnQ44M8hIYptbJDJ1rDMbenjJllqZPckuGX4En5jkzBxetclv0XfeewqfcDed8g5rrcp5Jv_Km48QRyLx_FcQIF8teLwkSxNqFrZDyJMRa5-Roydqe8vwGMw19ehu97NQIVoE2FL-oVYSxOMV1F3RAhRui-jdz_fK50u7UILctHbQ1PPCXzlGGfqQ9sQ/s3224/06EAFFB5-BDFB-40DB-9184-A9C96B68064D_1_201_a.heic" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="2262" data-original-width="3224" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnQ44M8hIYptbJDJ1rDMbenjJllqZPckuGX4En5jkzBxetclv0XfeewqfcDed8g5rrcp5Jv_Km48QRyLx_FcQIF8teLwkSxNqFrZDyJMRa5-Roydqe8vwGMw19ehu97NQIVoE2FL-oVYSxOMV1F3RAhRui-jdz_fK50u7UILctHbQ1PPCXzlGGfqQ9sQ/s600/06EAFFB5-BDFB-40DB-9184-A9C96B68064D_1_201_a.heic" width="600" /></a></p><p>Serve with Irish soda bread dotted with currants for the full experience.</p><p><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="2227" data-original-width="3647" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKmqFG0xQ3AmvUgkVLWwEVyOkeqBYwk-F7zwpv8VudVLljr9E0wF-5MZo8RE63jZo3f8g_u4U3TGprPWqy1dhvqUgW3oBozJCU8OjTpPhDdwTYUqimNWScy8Mc3e78Kijg89gYcoHKPcast4T4dQ8ZwBt6e82nM_JmKPccSDkt5kiCHHX1oM-9i0bA3Q/s600/E04A1180-38C8-4590-8C7A-2486448B0B9D_1_201_a.heic" width="600" /></p>Rebeccahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05547519594920591210noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4125074643506150386.post-52264704657976665282022-03-11T10:11:00.001-08:002022-10-02T12:53:18.747-07:00White Chocolate Chocolate Chip Cookies<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjiC20YAviXIJPpewB2_Mov4I2PcZUIt24uCjaDxJdeNrZUJtyX1Ht9yVfF-IqjbJAzfVKOG840KYzEwZ32XImIctPEAfqmk_6gpNbUKCxFDIxyeJB-RQujHYtWNhSwXQsMJS84vdfZp4AATESgyBOjAg5GAiY6NBCEtsLOev2XImvlkC0d47GtEdghSg=s2271" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="2270" data-original-width="2271" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjiC20YAviXIJPpewB2_Mov4I2PcZUIt24uCjaDxJdeNrZUJtyX1Ht9yVfF-IqjbJAzfVKOG840KYzEwZ32XImIctPEAfqmk_6gpNbUKCxFDIxyeJB-RQujHYtWNhSwXQsMJS84vdfZp4AATESgyBOjAg5GAiY6NBCEtsLOev2XImvlkC0d47GtEdghSg=s600" width="600" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br />Lee mentioned that we did not have any cookies in the house. I think that was a subtle hint he would like some cookies in the house. I happened to have a bag of chocolate chips and a bag of white chocolate chips. I asked him which I should use and he chose the white ones. I thought a chocolate cookie would be a good base.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I found a recipe on the Two Sisters Crafting site. I made a minor change and made them mostly as I found there.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgcXHuklvzLdKACFRRJpp39EKffsgR_nStbhuTGN8rhz-pkJBWh1LxY43ELFVWlmT8WbF2mpoeVHQ-p3KcMS3VqLyEwM98L-odCSXTRDCNzbvVa6rRP5Kclnb9oRLbS2dEHirZsyeRDAWKpTRjwx4UnH1VqwMjP-YTC6Qr6akJ_qRNtuUjEEpwQa12bug=s4032" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="600" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgcXHuklvzLdKACFRRJpp39EKffsgR_nStbhuTGN8rhz-pkJBWh1LxY43ELFVWlmT8WbF2mpoeVHQ-p3KcMS3VqLyEwM98L-odCSXTRDCNzbvVa6rRP5Kclnb9oRLbS2dEHirZsyeRDAWKpTRjwx4UnH1VqwMjP-YTC6Qr6akJ_qRNtuUjEEpwQa12bug=s600" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Chocolate White Chocolate Chip Cookies.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">1 cup butter, softened. (two sticks)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">3/4 cup sugar</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">2/3 cup brown sugar</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">2 eggs</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">2 teaspoons vanilla </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">2 1/4 cups flour</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">2/3 cup cocoa powder</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">1/3 baking soda</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">1/4 teaspoon salt</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">1 bag white chocolate chips</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjBku5OlSW5V8NKdXb4hYsgPHT9gGP32ZEPQiV_KnXIBlkP2x6s0SrDuP9bX1XApAPGg4BE2HGRACAtviwpB8bYSV21DEUwUObe83sgGgZLUNiWmM8hr33gGcAussyTF_7NUc5u6FoUVQXqibzog2CigD2J1L-u-8U_6OtwaBX0HgqzBxYlMcnnT-1Dzw=s4032" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjBku5OlSW5V8NKdXb4hYsgPHT9gGP32ZEPQiV_KnXIBlkP2x6s0SrDuP9bX1XApAPGg4BE2HGRACAtviwpB8bYSV21DEUwUObe83sgGgZLUNiWmM8hr33gGcAussyTF_7NUc5u6FoUVQXqibzog2CigD2J1L-u-8U_6OtwaBX0HgqzBxYlMcnnT-1Dzw=s600" width="600" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Preheat the oven to 350 °. Prepare baking sheets. I use Silpat.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhkdpCjPXEZIIpwgEwrHeVipjRYLpqkzDfsUG2Eeqioix13ZF0urBiwVayW5lKDNnSoNRqqyaLAEXmfJvQ5PfcJItBZwLVKNE1QdJvnhRLeO95JGiCUtObPnYI9ODZs7KmJ6pTr7VEauhezwAQpGO1xGaPLWTXoHg6kgY63V7xdQlYXhP3mP31yrdHJbw=s4032" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="600" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhkdpCjPXEZIIpwgEwrHeVipjRYLpqkzDfsUG2Eeqioix13ZF0urBiwVayW5lKDNnSoNRqqyaLAEXmfJvQ5PfcJItBZwLVKNE1QdJvnhRLeO95JGiCUtObPnYI9ODZs7KmJ6pTr7VEauhezwAQpGO1xGaPLWTXoHg6kgY63V7xdQlYXhP3mP31yrdHJbw=s600" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I like creaming butter in a Kitchen Aid. You can let it run while you get the rest of the ingredients ready. The lightest cookies need light and fluffy butter. Scrape down the sides and keep beating. It will take about 5 minutes.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgk1QTXe-GHndM511gkB75422glJucf1NOdBb7m1gokZ3ONbBFZ7oFrk44mGn7bLLff5-IUq4quc8JLKyk8yjvr0EL7D_D-wNlPyuBaKtL1JKiGH_qFf0L9JoKC4jrEyt8uNyj8N26jXkL-71-dtHdyLHTgGBxVzYKSTqPP2R-OCx7gmnez29ppIrtubw=s4032" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="600" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgk1QTXe-GHndM511gkB75422glJucf1NOdBb7m1gokZ3ONbBFZ7oFrk44mGn7bLLff5-IUq4quc8JLKyk8yjvr0EL7D_D-wNlPyuBaKtL1JKiGH_qFf0L9JoKC4jrEyt8uNyj8N26jXkL-71-dtHdyLHTgGBxVzYKSTqPP2R-OCx7gmnez29ppIrtubw=s600" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Add the two sugars and beat for a few more minutes. When fully mixed add the eggs and vanilla. Mix until fully incorporated. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Add the cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Mix very slowly or you will be covered in cocoa.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhZJ6suytuEXCZCIuZLMUqjhe53L4ZTJYINfGAi-XGY7tFaaB0KtGG8BHP5RtLO0NcZasd3DtJrnDgDpMef4OBrZaAz-Eqh5HCaY2j68fvyXmIxpX-8piDbhCHTIc8EP_ru3Hb0cRVrU2H02JlDEHjoQ5PHqfvGNjqYxBZQCW62YZZmpKaZ2hrhDxCr9w=s3657" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="2465" data-original-width="3657" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhZJ6suytuEXCZCIuZLMUqjhe53L4ZTJYINfGAi-XGY7tFaaB0KtGG8BHP5RtLO0NcZasd3DtJrnDgDpMef4OBrZaAz-Eqh5HCaY2j68fvyXmIxpX-8piDbhCHTIc8EP_ru3Hb0cRVrU2H02JlDEHjoQ5PHqfvGNjqYxBZQCW62YZZmpKaZ2hrhDxCr9w=s600" width="600" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Mix in 1 1/4 cup flour and then the remaining cup of flour, just until incorporated.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Lastly, pour in a bag of your favorite white chocolate chips. mix briefly or they will all get smashed.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEguiCTJK5edQ72MGNCY5S9cUz8VKPOv5-LVQt6YAztCDOo7S0ENI-Y2GvRTvnMtFtMBRERM4P46i8xDTwUr935tLs6wQXq6sPVk3kKP0S49pFXBry1yDiTuVd_fiCsrdfWbIew5gRoSRCzOvZDEmjfuADI3llqMA8SqHcoHKgyUdUNeqpMndvP2Vb6sBw=s3229" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="2264" data-original-width="3229" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEguiCTJK5edQ72MGNCY5S9cUz8VKPOv5-LVQt6YAztCDOo7S0ENI-Y2GvRTvnMtFtMBRERM4P46i8xDTwUr935tLs6wQXq6sPVk3kKP0S49pFXBry1yDiTuVd_fiCsrdfWbIew5gRoSRCzOvZDEmjfuADI3llqMA8SqHcoHKgyUdUNeqpMndvP2Vb6sBw=s600" width="600" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I used a medium cookie scoop to make even balls on the prepared baking sheets.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh5NBRbaIg_Ld4msv_UeoUsl7wqheONnxYORHA9rXqtOLFL7YRXxHy77J063-lCkoOQODA_-IxWvyZPYlafSMcAOpfFZnftLBC_XiKmjsC4iPRWgFvQ_Oce-_aROtMg4lELDwD-DMYAA04oDzd_nq5BpL6bJxmQ4X33kyYZOvueXoqj3gzvdE4epFtK0g=s3726" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="3726" data-original-width="2811" height="600" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh5NBRbaIg_Ld4msv_UeoUsl7wqheONnxYORHA9rXqtOLFL7YRXxHy77J063-lCkoOQODA_-IxWvyZPYlafSMcAOpfFZnftLBC_XiKmjsC4iPRWgFvQ_Oce-_aROtMg4lELDwD-DMYAA04oDzd_nq5BpL6bJxmQ4X33kyYZOvueXoqj3gzvdE4epFtK0g=s600" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Bake for 9-11 minutes. Let the baking sheets cool for two minutes and then transfer the cookies to a cooling rack. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjagI28YOqyzg-mg0NdncxCdCEcVpWWOR45oMOJTMYzRp_H3lEG82j_MRv_gWh6hLw4a8i4JNIlevv5SVA_Cv3QYBeFOCN7HbkC4k_EE8XA2PxOyY2ck_mSMvptyP-sRoH4BpfvDfVEgMFbqMpCeZG_bSuiF7wbAxZqB9BS7PymN4Tm6qkAT62wPN9OQg=s4032" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="600" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjagI28YOqyzg-mg0NdncxCdCEcVpWWOR45oMOJTMYzRp_H3lEG82j_MRv_gWh6hLw4a8i4JNIlevv5SVA_Cv3QYBeFOCN7HbkC4k_EE8XA2PxOyY2ck_mSMvptyP-sRoH4BpfvDfVEgMFbqMpCeZG_bSuiF7wbAxZqB9BS7PymN4Tm6qkAT62wPN9OQg=s600" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">These cookies did not flatten and were soft and quite delicious. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"> I would make them again.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgr3LhWo7Zg9Jl7nAeCDCHzMrUv0LdeBKqE0AL3pGr5pPMajqvRhBMkjOc6l7gYvpsp6TD6Trl0HGvhDEKcji99NSglBR7TNGv5kHSFjUn3-E9EFi8YLYFXFBmvKxer1Vz3j-4157WlLjTNK1W20slXLdQ-qnsO9pU43RJK8QcdrqzRjpdUw-5GU6BkzQ=s3747" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="2319" data-original-width="3747" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgr3LhWo7Zg9Jl7nAeCDCHzMrUv0LdeBKqE0AL3pGr5pPMajqvRhBMkjOc6l7gYvpsp6TD6Trl0HGvhDEKcji99NSglBR7TNGv5kHSFjUn3-E9EFi8YLYFXFBmvKxer1Vz3j-4157WlLjTNK1W20slXLdQ-qnsO9pU43RJK8QcdrqzRjpdUw-5GU6BkzQ=s600" width="600" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div>Rebeccahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05547519594920591210noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4125074643506150386.post-15365695230276071982022-03-09T13:45:00.001-08:002022-09-29T11:43:28.566-07:00Top Of The Transportation Quilt<p> I used a pattern for first six construction vehicles on the transportation quilt I'm making for my grandson. I cut out shapes on my Cricut to use as a template for the next three vehicles. I found designs for a train, a school bus and a fire truck. I played around with them a bit to make them a bit more simple so they would fit in with the first six.</p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj7Q-BwHtzvxgHxU1_-idJd-pMBgY4_LNNO9yD1H4XOY0shM1_EQRHeVX_A6cdF1i5rMy7nG1ZBH3bVqhgtUid6VchGAAFlIubgrXnQ1VhT2MbJnTaP2S2S4NKS76Ir4iPjlBdwwo3aaSsFXs0q3T8-M1-tXd9cXRQVLgNOTfOJN_xhaClQ45MljtjhBw=s4032" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="600" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj7Q-BwHtzvxgHxU1_-idJd-pMBgY4_LNNO9yD1H4XOY0shM1_EQRHeVX_A6cdF1i5rMy7nG1ZBH3bVqhgtUid6VchGAAFlIubgrXnQ1VhT2MbJnTaP2S2S4NKS76Ir4iPjlBdwwo3aaSsFXs0q3T8-M1-tXd9cXRQVLgNOTfOJN_xhaClQ45MljtjhBw=s600" /></a></p><p>I wanted to add three more shapes. I didn't find three that I liked in the Cricut catalog, so I looked at online free images. I picked out the ones I wanted. I tried to trace them from my iPad. My iPad screen is not big enough. I enlarged the design so that the whole thing didn't fit on the screen. I taped tracing paper on my counter and tried very hard not to touch the screen with anything but my pencil, because caused the whole thing to move. Then I shifted the design on the screen to get the whole thing traced. I managed to get the designs I wanted in the size I wanted after a LOT of crumbled up tracing paper.</p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgsiJjDBK0M3hHa3bPb8zYDLbQUnqH4WmMIExxcw7nFjwNs0QO9LZ7At9yiqKVL9qiXz8jMUSE4w0qqaoNVBF5iKKxqbf9GBHFCTg6VVkaE4vYbbCYyg387nwMHCBWYSI7MK8JDTsuyPO20Gpy87z6z1eQBM2ZWxXLT0lAqCbI40mh8y_qSCAgquj5bjQ=s4032" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgsiJjDBK0M3hHa3bPb8zYDLbQUnqH4WmMIExxcw7nFjwNs0QO9LZ7At9yiqKVL9qiXz8jMUSE4w0qqaoNVBF5iKKxqbf9GBHFCTg6VVkaE4vYbbCYyg387nwMHCBWYSI7MK8JDTsuyPO20Gpy87z6z1eQBM2ZWxXLT0lAqCbI40mh8y_qSCAgquj5bjQ=s600" width="600" /></a></p><p>I used the tracings to make a page of shapes to trace on Steam A Seam. I ironed it on the back side of the fabric, then appliquéd them on the precut white squares.</p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi86IvO_vSkvFphfnEYuJwLyC-sb8RT9xyvYwtdC-NUPheDoIkQv_7GL2qc05fXnvyw6I8jPjNCYJ1-e-s-rNNM47Y0ACR7EPYFyN4IYEhqIW159a_q4vR7uzW7fAS2ktfb4lrMtpUs44DDtMM3rPFi0_zr03IVxrtYGeUXo6otMqw-_ew3vR4Km6-d9w=s3843" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="2963" data-original-width="3843" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi86IvO_vSkvFphfnEYuJwLyC-sb8RT9xyvYwtdC-NUPheDoIkQv_7GL2qc05fXnvyw6I8jPjNCYJ1-e-s-rNNM47Y0ACR7EPYFyN4IYEhqIW159a_q4vR7uzW7fAS2ktfb4lrMtpUs44DDtMM3rPFi0_zr03IVxrtYGeUXo6otMqw-_ew3vR4Km6-d9w=s600" width="600" /></a></p><p>I made a garbage truck using two different designs for inspiration. Getting the recycling design drawn and appliquéd was a bit tricky, but fun.</p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgMHLJO8zcHxMs2F_qOaMPSk7ucf6B1fgoPpOQEOi1ix-r7P6EdR3-f-m8yhYdvu2UwNcu0MXx9u1PlFb3wd7i5-hLtnV1bLBD-4eDfpiMRh-hbLrfv04ADXBbW3hParpX-fTmvtnDV1vmTK04qThmnTvpkV6OPWTKLpTgymgdeNNsgqPR9qgWgU-_IyA=s2048" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="600" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgMHLJO8zcHxMs2F_qOaMPSk7ucf6B1fgoPpOQEOi1ix-r7P6EdR3-f-m8yhYdvu2UwNcu0MXx9u1PlFb3wd7i5-hLtnV1bLBD-4eDfpiMRh-hbLrfv04ADXBbW3hParpX-fTmvtnDV1vmTK04qThmnTvpkV6OPWTKLpTgymgdeNNsgqPR9qgWgU-_IyA=s600" /></a></p><p>The helicopter I traced and appliquéd as I found it. It fit in really well with the flavor of the original designs, kind of cartoonish.</p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjz50nZ4cyjpnsY4nlzP2b94ApHzMB0T_duhpSzWzrOewjSiyBywfG8oNQq-tW-wdp5IWIeIezoLyAvfoXb_T39Iw3LU4foy-Am8uajfUJ7SOhOW7haB7_W98uOKZJYaIqdgcPOrKDP7jn_hPrTI2NESmMrVb2dvzxvAYoZx7_q43niWMw0aeR30GWbHQ=s3774" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="2860" data-original-width="3774" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjz50nZ4cyjpnsY4nlzP2b94ApHzMB0T_duhpSzWzrOewjSiyBywfG8oNQq-tW-wdp5IWIeIezoLyAvfoXb_T39Iw3LU4foy-Am8uajfUJ7SOhOW7haB7_W98uOKZJYaIqdgcPOrKDP7jn_hPrTI2NESmMrVb2dvzxvAYoZx7_q43niWMw0aeR30GWbHQ=s600" width="600" /> </a></p><p>Airplanes are a favorite of Wesley's. He stops what he is doing and runs to the window to try and find one when he hears one flying by. </p><p>This is the shape I chose.</p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgC2nHeAYY0amTMKrvXtPLjtUqpsF3HZx7v_790vYxh8tPSMqtmSK23dkxdp0YxXkfVuFKL45xjQhyUzS4FgwJN8Q4yAaZ0PqfHicjALTu9xVxx9VHjTZKo1H5kj089oOdIgihf_Ldt2ge9or4FLV9NaoGWPtGVs_HOzhPi45PNsTND3rtPa7UjRJJlRA=s1282" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="1184" data-original-width="1282" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgC2nHeAYY0amTMKrvXtPLjtUqpsF3HZx7v_790vYxh8tPSMqtmSK23dkxdp0YxXkfVuFKL45xjQhyUzS4FgwJN8Q4yAaZ0PqfHicjALTu9xVxx9VHjTZKo1H5kj089oOdIgihf_Ldt2ge9or4FLV9NaoGWPtGVs_HOzhPi45PNsTND3rtPa7UjRJJlRA=s600" width="600" /></a></p><p>When I cut out the final shape, it was too big to go horizontal, so I angled it down, like a strafing run. I didn't really want to have it horizontal as it would fill more of the square rising or falling. I sent a text of the picture to my daughters. Trista asked why the plane was crashing.</p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjtxs5QXnVJJKV9ft3sPVGhcQTNM1YQ2jKm6KcBtD2HK3C9Jj2bXSbf72RvsZwfGK79o-uN1wGRctTKflFVIMN-tl4xDS8VKhD_TPtrsfjfL6UB8_vGAnlq731gVDqv_FzvpzwcnP5j9COl-jEWsPOhDVSb69T8x8BOr6Gc0SI8ppYr0vfMfYjDen8fEg=s3024" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="2626" data-original-width="3024" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjtxs5QXnVJJKV9ft3sPVGhcQTNM1YQ2jKm6KcBtD2HK3C9Jj2bXSbf72RvsZwfGK79o-uN1wGRctTKflFVIMN-tl4xDS8VKhD_TPtrsfjfL6UB8_vGAnlq731gVDqv_FzvpzwcnP5j9COl-jEWsPOhDVSb69T8x8BOr6Gc0SI8ppYr0vfMfYjDen8fEg=s600" width="600" /></a></p><p>Oh. That was not the impression I wanted to convey. So I used the same design and aimed it up as though it was climbing. After all, the plane has windows, so it must be a passenger plane. They don't do strafing runs!</p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgqyCLSTTkNrS93xV3laD8oPMeCWjI098dbiqg4EAb4T6Z5wBZrGbG7sE6DXbGkfJ8VGkXFu1yJj-WtBmPIOK-PK5u0JTe7-qyAlG3Ej0ntqjo-MQ8lJZH3iLLnj7q6byMRZ2zzbZF_z8svLWCA5kaySEg4NvrhmM6vVDW0HTOpEGQlxKA4nyFzkngnlQ=s2858" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="2357" data-original-width="2858" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgqyCLSTTkNrS93xV3laD8oPMeCWjI098dbiqg4EAb4T6Z5wBZrGbG7sE6DXbGkfJ8VGkXFu1yJj-WtBmPIOK-PK5u0JTe7-qyAlG3Ej0ntqjo-MQ8lJZH3iLLnj7q6byMRZ2zzbZF_z8svLWCA5kaySEg4NvrhmM6vVDW0HTOpEGQlxKA4nyFzkngnlQ=s600" width="600" /></a></p><p>I saved the diving plane and I may use it as a pillow to go with the quilt.</p><p>The top is finished and I'm waiting for the fabric for the back to be delivered.</p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiXocVOFtazBtyxZjYDdEr_hYDX7eZ4-qJAngjlih_wD9JMMRAB9Nxg98Y0l0OEyjO1Df3UeyHIhsegxVAY_-rEyc8W6OCoBkou3m60ri795QYeRo4o6XYKYOvGdu4g2-TJDkdMT-_p7ORgXf4OpH86sLHCq3U7qPEZhuh6vhSvgzkxBZrT13_BmmAa1g=s3024" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="2629" data-original-width="3024" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiXocVOFtazBtyxZjYDdEr_hYDX7eZ4-qJAngjlih_wD9JMMRAB9Nxg98Y0l0OEyjO1Df3UeyHIhsegxVAY_-rEyc8W6OCoBkou3m60ri795QYeRo4o6XYKYOvGdu4g2-TJDkdMT-_p7ORgXf4OpH86sLHCq3U7qPEZhuh6vhSvgzkxBZrT13_BmmAa1g=s600" width="600" /></a></p>
Rebeccahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05547519594920591210noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4125074643506150386.post-21676155072383391422022-03-07T11:09:00.002-08:002022-03-07T11:09:56.327-08:00One More Room<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"> When we bought our house there was one unfinished room on the second floor. It's kind of a strange room as you have to go through the guest room to access it. This means it can't be listed as a bedroom, even if finished. There is an exit through the large window, but you need two exits for a legal bedroom. The other exit would be through the guest bedroom, but the theory is someone could lock or block the bedroom door, making it impassable.</div><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjBqIP2s6FGBAlNZ4rD2__l55UakFrIlZTBD4pROj5aBZZLonlwwZI7U3BOAJ2q0XqMyQXs1JyQbPFdA3JZ0bt--4Gt0QGdREbJaZ8QbwmCkupWNOyixORtVusJmbLyWNNLtSWOSznlqYsyWqEPfq3_AvS0-9PUSYRl42RPJNvvfyEqiWnosTGaxWvNsQ=s4032" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="600" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjBqIP2s6FGBAlNZ4rD2__l55UakFrIlZTBD4pROj5aBZZLonlwwZI7U3BOAJ2q0XqMyQXs1JyQbPFdA3JZ0bt--4Gt0QGdREbJaZ8QbwmCkupWNOyixORtVusJmbLyWNNLtSWOSznlqYsyWqEPfq3_AvS0-9PUSYRl42RPJNvvfyEqiWnosTGaxWvNsQ=s600" /></a></p><p>My younger brother's room was behind my older brother's room in our very old house when I was a child. So people do have these but it can't be listed as a bedroom on a real estate listing and can be unsafe in an emergency. Finishing this room can't make it an additional bedroom, but it can be a playroom or a game room. It could even be used as a future homeschooling room. It is above the laundry room so someone, other than us, could make a fabulous en suite bathroom at some future date.</p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh4pAOlrGXmnd8Ix7FH7TpLTYDfopZXBIlRRugfQaZ6pBkLc3TzMPz6rP2Dz8eevW5044SlJGuXKfx2fL-pGQhuXtlQeZYhp-GQ-Qx4laO-jCLUj_NUw2-wbFgtZpmGoaXyFvD73-_Jpx3An9s05GavJtD3By3aX4i6KnsNKNGoDCFO3Azoi13vCmKNdg=s4032" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="600" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh4pAOlrGXmnd8Ix7FH7TpLTYDfopZXBIlRRugfQaZ6pBkLc3TzMPz6rP2Dz8eevW5044SlJGuXKfx2fL-pGQhuXtlQeZYhp-GQ-Qx4laO-jCLUj_NUw2-wbFgtZpmGoaXyFvD73-_Jpx3An9s05GavJtD3By3aX4i6KnsNKNGoDCFO3Azoi13vCmKNdg=s600" /></a></p><p>We first got a quote from a contractor tor. In typical Loudoun County fashion, the quote was ridiculously high. We have done a lot of construction work in the past, so we decided to do the stuff that was the easiest and hire the rest, being our own contractor.</p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgFhPjWT1ztGntwnae-7KZkyphwz_3tihsrPX5jhjQ2k_mMmOGOv_Ty644Tzeow-QjG-sUevxy5dUwx1MnWeeVF2fLelpaYasH0QXxEMnQ1BgWveLFabXqrF3LjCiIJaquXoQYRuAR8cLuvaOZrSbUQB_Q6_Z8wXe-8ulkbfbLBdj7_mXtV1VBGnAkUVw=s4032" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgFhPjWT1ztGntwnae-7KZkyphwz_3tihsrPX5jhjQ2k_mMmOGOv_Ty644Tzeow-QjG-sUevxy5dUwx1MnWeeVF2fLelpaYasH0QXxEMnQ1BgWveLFabXqrF3LjCiIJaquXoQYRuAR8cLuvaOZrSbUQB_Q6_Z8wXe-8ulkbfbLBdj7_mXtV1VBGnAkUVw=s600" width="600" /></a></p><p>The first thing was to finish the subfloor. It was dangerous to walk around the the open spaces. Before we could do that we aded the flooring insulation before we closed off the floor. The room is above the garage so we had to insulate the floor, unlike a traditional second story.</p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiS6Uohl2cH6hr7w6aOI7CsX9wWcWj3dTNSl9jNxLOQcvI62seyB82gRSeokedDz1EF3ik08bwn2lhjC0sByAl4awTfbnmK05k3l2ZkGXLL9syMD9puqElaj4dWZV8afdU5c0Zs2tsGvszZLtd1wU9n_geKnjnpH8MdJsZveanPbvaXri92jJU_kbF8yA=s4032" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="600" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiS6Uohl2cH6hr7w6aOI7CsX9wWcWj3dTNSl9jNxLOQcvI62seyB82gRSeokedDz1EF3ik08bwn2lhjC0sByAl4awTfbnmK05k3l2ZkGXLL9syMD9puqElaj4dWZV8afdU5c0Zs2tsGvszZLtd1wU9n_geKnjnpH8MdJsZveanPbvaXri92jJU_kbF8yA=s600" /></a></p><p>We had to add to the existing framing for the future drywall installation. We found where the A/C ducting ended. We cut into it and added new ducting with two vents into the new room.</p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjeR4pc4j3aDLN5VYBPqtyAPdPARthOAawuOACWwtJNEO5mqMO9yD-d5yxkw1Yf2nN7RGoap3fBdcuQ43caRUA7c_4OOywQGmxLTHD4XphevrwuE8rtTx0CP14zkuVZlMCw518rObt6hR2IQYJSA_w7nncDRRJHtwat7uot9aDG7fnGROrNh3wou-Vq8w=s4032" style="display: inline !important; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="600" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjeR4pc4j3aDLN5VYBPqtyAPdPARthOAawuOACWwtJNEO5mqMO9yD-d5yxkw1Yf2nN7RGoap3fBdcuQ43caRUA7c_4OOywQGmxLTHD4XphevrwuE8rtTx0CP14zkuVZlMCw518rObt6hR2IQYJSA_w7nncDRRJHtwat7uot9aDG7fnGROrNh3wou-Vq8w=s600" /></a> </p><p>Next we added insulation to the walls and ceiling. This is a yucky job. You have to wear long sleeves, gloves and masks. The fiberglass is itchy and not something you want on your skin. It was amazing how the room warmed as more insulation was added.</p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhuXH4jBREUkL8YL0nINNBpO56Zh05EjHK3J_vYxSkCK05gqc6sJ1JpkMBFZj4MWKIHwDofYA6ymwFkF5XWSu2djeBucinceUwx70lhnrf8qvZ7RlR473QHrttAHeLpzxnIs2OiK34DH3Q7VQAptfeE0bpdDr1-7aV0fmVxjG_iUblO3Tyw-In-doXn7Q=s4032" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="600" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhuXH4jBREUkL8YL0nINNBpO56Zh05EjHK3J_vYxSkCK05gqc6sJ1JpkMBFZj4MWKIHwDofYA6ymwFkF5XWSu2djeBucinceUwx70lhnrf8qvZ7RlR473QHrttAHeLpzxnIs2OiK34DH3Q7VQAptfeE0bpdDr1-7aV0fmVxjG_iUblO3Tyw-In-doXn7Q=s600" /></a></p><p>Drywall is a skill we don't have. We can repair drywall, but hanging it is better done by the experts. Also that stuff is heavy and no way did we want to carry it upstairs. We went ahead and paid the drywall crew to paint the room. Raw drywall needs a primer coat and then two coats of paint. I can paint and I'm pretty fast. But this had a lot of ceiling work and that is hard on my neck.</p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiuj1E1V_SbpedAkZZ1YzXpB9gJ0CSAObTtY_Ui-4dbAy9s0hvK7EYFC8FJ4Z3eMqrwuexlQz45Hd3ETWe1zHXHilUII2ra4khMichmKz5rl5fUr53N4ADTg6RMYO46JhbVuUTtKyijOyuxi3kWWbMQoWv4chHP46iLITzbMRpPQj_Y8utOvAFVwnAEVA=s4032" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="600" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiuj1E1V_SbpedAkZZ1YzXpB9gJ0CSAObTtY_Ui-4dbAy9s0hvK7EYFC8FJ4Z3eMqrwuexlQz45Hd3ETWe1zHXHilUII2ra4khMichmKz5rl5fUr53N4ADTg6RMYO46JhbVuUTtKyijOyuxi3kWWbMQoWv4chHP46iLITzbMRpPQj_Y8utOvAFVwnAEVA=s600" /></a></p><p>We picked luxury plank vinyl that looks similar to wood flooring to finish off the room. </p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiyykCBMzJ3EUr6r5S7n0egFm4yjvoMzWqJrj3doWRPUnCBFh-NAD_vMhESywIsqq2VMB8Hhftybil9zQABcxpNrif2XlEMQjMzSGRyyrPQdtQTm5zxdxqC6hV2HMlRDClRgd4AEUFlU5mISzREWLA5o9qmN00mbbvhN4sNwRXUObrG-Ve1NmHwS7Gj_w=s4032" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="600" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiyykCBMzJ3EUr6r5S7n0egFm4yjvoMzWqJrj3doWRPUnCBFh-NAD_vMhESywIsqq2VMB8Hhftybil9zQABcxpNrif2XlEMQjMzSGRyyrPQdtQTm5zxdxqC6hV2HMlRDClRgd4AEUFlU5mISzREWLA5o9qmN00mbbvhN4sNwRXUObrG-Ve1NmHwS7Gj_w=s600" /></a></p><p>We bought a few pieces of playroom items, a table and chairs, an easel, and a bookcase with toy bins. We moved in an extra chair from another room. I'll bring up more furniture from elsewhere in the house and I want to get a rug for when Wesley is playing around on the floor. </p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgLz9msoh6MKvYCwyHjJuA-BvpC5cgPjiScvddQBIqB-fybEr_lWIhnwDBx39LGcbq_Hn-LZgd0_vGttXaS8sEKNTyEgOmtGpgIJU74p1vWDMXHiROzjV7IuIFlwvhWaihP8D6YoYCk9PEZlgAObITx1Bl-wzMjSSBdyJU5Ni_kp9QW6NAkXqmUXlBHcQ=s4032" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgLz9msoh6MKvYCwyHjJuA-BvpC5cgPjiScvddQBIqB-fybEr_lWIhnwDBx39LGcbq_Hn-LZgd0_vGttXaS8sEKNTyEgOmtGpgIJU74p1vWDMXHiROzjV7IuIFlwvhWaihP8D6YoYCk9PEZlgAObITx1Bl-wzMjSSBdyJU5Ni_kp9QW6NAkXqmUXlBHcQ=s600" width="600" /></a></p><p>It looks like it's turning into a fun room!</p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjp322ArEMZxaSZZ9OPSurlSx8jMVHCPjIOU3yM_j3i61AXrisiog2X2fQXG__ONhCCS7o66WyT-51UccBDomh6ncpNox34Q5HxvJiPMGdPR7g-HKua8kQ14VHwyzppN2hYX1MDuuDeXYt7y76gq5vmy0Pcix7wxeJqxYWIs2QHLxdK67-cA5qp8ac5sg=s4032" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjp322ArEMZxaSZZ9OPSurlSx8jMVHCPjIOU3yM_j3i61AXrisiog2X2fQXG__ONhCCS7o66WyT-51UccBDomh6ncpNox34Q5HxvJiPMGdPR7g-HKua8kQ14VHwyzppN2hYX1MDuuDeXYt7y76gq5vmy0Pcix7wxeJqxYWIs2QHLxdK67-cA5qp8ac5sg=s600" width="600" /></a></p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi22pPs526UBzZu7OKVsJjObIdIo4FutOZtqKDcqJmBRe3BMxnM-Z89Z5o2u9Iiy7p5JOoW69nwSm-m1EFGLkveOjQCWvqM_VYg_sVhx2cgLDv2ybQDY9F3USI67oux2ytQpz2orn39X_-LmyPulScTwKsyDg6ASNjiVjyYd16s6lKl96grq2OB2UuM8w=s4032" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi22pPs526UBzZu7OKVsJjObIdIo4FutOZtqKDcqJmBRe3BMxnM-Z89Z5o2u9Iiy7p5JOoW69nwSm-m1EFGLkveOjQCWvqM_VYg_sVhx2cgLDv2ybQDY9F3USI67oux2ytQpz2orn39X_-LmyPulScTwKsyDg6ASNjiVjyYd16s6lKl96grq2OB2UuM8w=s600" width="600" /></a><br /></p><p>After doing a lot of the work ourselves, we managed to save $20,000. So that makes us pretty happy. </p>Rebeccahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05547519594920591210noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4125074643506150386.post-20193459929900126132022-02-15T12:00:00.000-08:002022-02-15T12:00:38.405-08:00Adding To The Transportation Quilt<p> After I made all the designs for a construction quilt, I thought that the six shapes were insufficient. I found this pattern on Etsy,</p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhCA3MW-5UWYTAyrr0UvJGwDR8aPVt5K4bh6KYVb-61yZD8MGYry5mXXDcOt170tSvQ0m33Ou28GJDrUe8F_tydhiLEu3A-eb8DA4Cj6ZnOsc6zDNptCjVeqe5klTiGeMF7yRQ44WLISJRp0p7ivNeQk8hfcJTZVjT3K616ap-VxqEBfG3r-dbip8v6nQ=s2553" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="2553" data-original-width="2144" height="600" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhCA3MW-5UWYTAyrr0UvJGwDR8aPVt5K4bh6KYVb-61yZD8MGYry5mXXDcOt170tSvQ0m33Ou28GJDrUe8F_tydhiLEu3A-eb8DA4Cj6ZnOsc6zDNptCjVeqe5klTiGeMF7yRQ44WLISJRp0p7ivNeQk8hfcJTZVjT3K616ap-VxqEBfG3r-dbip8v6nQ=s600" /></a></p><p>so I looked there for more shapes. </p><p>I changed the sizes and did some minor tweaks to suit me</p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiAzdkvll3apnuOpM6Gox8xMOftUwZ2d6sGAbDeRrhN4BfXR5uPsS9bh9-kjosPwOG3zbX8Qsd6lAHhXHBcl9cXFKFnRb9o4Tc72cMcfmepdyvB0V47efBNsk0JKG6nU4hEi3hsv7ywrmlyNR0-6C1C86SFVYcLjFqN4CH0SeU2oa0VWmUtotd6jcjUUg=s3676" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="3676" data-original-width="2884" height="600" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiAzdkvll3apnuOpM6Gox8xMOftUwZ2d6sGAbDeRrhN4BfXR5uPsS9bh9-kjosPwOG3zbX8Qsd6lAHhXHBcl9cXFKFnRb9o4Tc72cMcfmepdyvB0V47efBNsk0JKG6nU4hEi3hsv7ywrmlyNR0-6C1C86SFVYcLjFqN4CH0SeU2oa0VWmUtotd6jcjUUg=s600" /></a></p><p>There were other patterns on Etsy that I liked, but they included things like covered wagons and bicycles. I didn't want to do that. </p><p>It was important to match the simplistic style of the previous patterns. The biggest obstacle to adding designs is my absolute inability to draw any recognizable shape. My stick figures are pretty sad, too. </p><p>I wanted to add a school bus, train and fire engine. These are all things that Wesley finds fascinating. </p><p>I found some simple designs on my Cricut Design Space. I also Googled some cartoon images. These are the ones I used to make a ladder truck/fire engine.</p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEghv9m2LWjhbcTdyIbgvu5NPdBe6SF6UrD-7C-zIqz5EJ77mZ3PmXX-6ISybs_YTc13QCfxOZDh8XvMe55fMNis9cMZLFA8nruWKpsnpvQ4cTnlPcE6JRUEEpQdeWXs_vc0fcLwltcOPArqG4957EYD-Nm7DpePmPDOUJoPCY8JAIdCp5QzHuDLSEFYZA=s1378" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="776" data-original-width="1378" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEghv9m2LWjhbcTdyIbgvu5NPdBe6SF6UrD-7C-zIqz5EJ77mZ3PmXX-6ISybs_YTc13QCfxOZDh8XvMe55fMNis9cMZLFA8nruWKpsnpvQ4cTnlPcE6JRUEEpQdeWXs_vc0fcLwltcOPArqG4957EYD-Nm7DpePmPDOUJoPCY8JAIdCp5QzHuDLSEFYZA=s600" width="600" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjm11fjOv_7E87hsLXEkgIWbMKZftfcIwUIwPH3sFI3aSHBgvrk4Q_LRxJtqbWCeACOz54yPczBgpMlmqYLNiu1Fbwesn0SQ-3sv63oCoX6y0YIRQS6HG8kbDk0QAm-FMqDT_EI8g6oWgllZlqcdsAHz7xzK8t2GdyICUYFwD_lH2DjjAL9SlDMV_gXUA=s3281" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="3281" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjm11fjOv_7E87hsLXEkgIWbMKZftfcIwUIwPH3sFI3aSHBgvrk4Q_LRxJtqbWCeACOz54yPczBgpMlmqYLNiu1Fbwesn0SQ-3sv63oCoX6y0YIRQS6HG8kbDk0QAm-FMqDT_EI8g6oWgllZlqcdsAHz7xzK8t2GdyICUYFwD_lH2DjjAL9SlDMV_gXUA=s600" width="600" /></a></p><p>I cut out the shapes from Cricut and then played with the shapes until I was happy with the finished shapes.</p><p>Once again I traced the designs on a sheet of Steam A Seam. I roughly cut out the shapes and ironed them onto the back side of the chosen fabric. Then I cut out the shapes and assembled them to finish the design. </p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiF36JGXx7ee9CUgOrz33NZMbnLdixhLVa3KsjhG7rFWuC_KjNDbJExos-oLYJL02Js5ZruYmvX7SnoTGfQmVZu4HFdgBwuc-efprghPfQJNVYY9DLYPxlmMn8Wm5mbjP4x17mYv_RfDLfboGOaQ39-oyiWcWeme3oO9aTGqmRGngGaOVs7sN3pcaMvVQ=s2968" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="2968" data-original-width="2790" height="600" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiF36JGXx7ee9CUgOrz33NZMbnLdixhLVa3KsjhG7rFWuC_KjNDbJExos-oLYJL02Js5ZruYmvX7SnoTGfQmVZu4HFdgBwuc-efprghPfQJNVYY9DLYPxlmMn8Wm5mbjP4x17mYv_RfDLfboGOaQ39-oyiWcWeme3oO9aTGqmRGngGaOVs7sN3pcaMvVQ=s600" /></a></p><p>Along the way I made small artistic changes. And when I say artistic, I do not in any way claim to be an artist. I don't even identify as an artist. But I do seem to be able to play around with someone else's design to suit my ideas. But you can decide how successful I am.</p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhvJZEEnbOJ1PLeZlDh5Z1NAKv0VLn5S6l0PL4Tc5iWYYlizYeLLnWa0efjOLw8gt5ybLDghlooC5mBFAdkZOV3tWUsRtLP2rnZc31YCf67LMLqLMrd6lHagZSJNt1BoLQoo7HxPZhoUch6kZfxW3YX9_Jtj5PtI3eGK_nzzuZETre57q2L8SjP3OFdjQ=s3713" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="2437" data-original-width="3713" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhvJZEEnbOJ1PLeZlDh5Z1NAKv0VLn5S6l0PL4Tc5iWYYlizYeLLnWa0efjOLw8gt5ybLDghlooC5mBFAdkZOV3tWUsRtLP2rnZc31YCf67LMLqLMrd6lHagZSJNt1BoLQoo7HxPZhoUch6kZfxW3YX9_Jtj5PtI3eGK_nzzuZETre57q2L8SjP3OFdjQ=s600" width="600" /></a></p><p>The train is a bit smaller than the other designs and less cartoon like.But I wanted to get the second car included. After all, is an engine alone a train?? It may not match the feeling of the other designs, but I'm happy with it.</p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhC8HcNC3aSLN8cKcRQB3WBGiGAGmkbB656gaoMJSXX0QxBmJEWFumgMDFm5HoVoJcT_wnQR-omJI2UB8vuLhrWOjsoaCroYpq3cmXHBSnRtABG9OEQRHz8UBT2_tAvsekmLU95WSluFLn8u1SvAmVq4AF12LF9L8MKXxxcR5gHFdY9rKwflCcX7RDgjw=s2961" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="2961" data-original-width="2727" height="600" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhC8HcNC3aSLN8cKcRQB3WBGiGAGmkbB656gaoMJSXX0QxBmJEWFumgMDFm5HoVoJcT_wnQR-omJI2UB8vuLhrWOjsoaCroYpq3cmXHBSnRtABG9OEQRHz8UBT2_tAvsekmLU95WSluFLn8u1SvAmVq4AF12LF9L8MKXxxcR5gHFdY9rKwflCcX7RDgjw=s600" /></a></p><p>Now, my problem is that I think I may want to add some more designs. After all, our grandson, Wesley, really likes garbage trucks. He also loves airplanes and helicopters. I'm not sure when this madness will end. </p>
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Rebeccahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05547519594920591210noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4125074643506150386.post-81001773061875634062022-02-13T13:08:00.000-08:002022-02-13T13:08:09.332-08:00Transportation Quilt<div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Our 18 month old grandson loves trucks and other large construction equipment. Is it because he is a boy, or are we unconsciously leading him in that direction? Who knows? But he loves all large vehicles</div><p>I looked online to find a pattern to make him a quilt. I found a few good ones on Etsy. I started making projects using Steam A Seam to appliqué shapes on fabric as part of the design. I used it extensively for the horse quilt I wrote about previously. This pattern uses a lot of appliqué. </p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg6CMI5lduuROHkbQa1kBEXXvesvU2ADOdB99ddTfSig-mvIm0LotyuC1nHjTO2azFE_JYgxVttEBjazI6WOE7aspkuby0LVXVSgzkq99CroeOyWxl4TJ0veXcZKSdryMulzp70nv3difZ6FilXyMv_Bf5VctqH04oLvMg7ukvMIGpiSS3GmP4EVGgmWA=s2553" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="2553" data-original-width="2144" height="600" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg6CMI5lduuROHkbQa1kBEXXvesvU2ADOdB99ddTfSig-mvIm0LotyuC1nHjTO2azFE_JYgxVttEBjazI6WOE7aspkuby0LVXVSgzkq99CroeOyWxl4TJ0veXcZKSdryMulzp70nv3difZ6FilXyMv_Bf5VctqH04oLvMg7ukvMIGpiSS3GmP4EVGgmWA=s600" /></a></p><p>The one I bought had six different designs. But they were two different sizes. Three of each size. I didn't want to do that. I discovered that if I used my copier and reduced the larger designs (the three on the left) to 75%, they would be similar sizes.</p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhge8aJdz2ARqlSP6fjF_wmc62g97UddulN2sp-qFm-9TOpbjUq5VeD_-T44kpsgknXJZPwMaXMwsyiCeVJDOJdTwq9FC0AtgCL5BdM0sflKQZeUG-bh9Ta54fSSJM3ZsLvEAykSzCYi_9UsdimOfELnPG7iBfeHwdjKtxyP1viSKx3EKa_2dyQeLASHQ=s4032" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhge8aJdz2ARqlSP6fjF_wmc62g97UddulN2sp-qFm-9TOpbjUq5VeD_-T44kpsgknXJZPwMaXMwsyiCeVJDOJdTwq9FC0AtgCL5BdM0sflKQZeUG-bh9Ta54fSSJM3ZsLvEAykSzCYi_9UsdimOfELnPG7iBfeHwdjKtxyP1viSKx3EKa_2dyQeLASHQ=s600" width="600" /></a></p><p>I made some minor changes. Then I traced the patterns on the Steam a Seam, cut out roughly around the tracing and then ironed onto the back of the chosen fabric. Using the pictures, I assembled the vehicle and ironed them in place. </p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhjoP8WcmTtyTRlNvvzJu5ZweW3Hx_TmVuVn6HskwWSaA78qTkfjyzittGLUOkH8oKFf9EzIjAsoZ49-dPxUF_xdt6xgKUlRlbeT1GLDEKxV0N1PRAWSXDfA8r2pRWJRgFKMLOVrC53RXWHMK8AMEcl45rUvs-uxw_w-XT5brTF5tZ6S2Ah8Ia26Fq-Vw=s3393" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="2613" data-original-width="3393" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhjoP8WcmTtyTRlNvvzJu5ZweW3Hx_TmVuVn6HskwWSaA78qTkfjyzittGLUOkH8oKFf9EzIjAsoZ49-dPxUF_xdt6xgKUlRlbeT1GLDEKxV0N1PRAWSXDfA8r2pRWJRgFKMLOVrC53RXWHMK8AMEcl45rUvs-uxw_w-XT5brTF5tZ6S2Ah8Ia26Fq-Vw=s600" width="600" /></a></p><p>After I made the six designs, I laid them out to see how the quilt would look. Now I think I need to make it a bit bigger. </p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEierhDMGkTAx0vgsko8Dki9OklHn77cjK624NA0duB0V127oV6OS5Nj1GqXtrxdP6grP1JQ54e5U7s8bNlRZMXNKVP4s6ajYR5oUZSEUu4i46DjKchLlFcRvf94cFXz2Nne2E-fA0aaoQxV4YgzqJnqcm18v_n9AotxGX2ZV_gb7Mbck0hw8Yf6e6qmlQ=s3676" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="3676" data-original-width="2884" height="600" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEierhDMGkTAx0vgsko8Dki9OklHn77cjK624NA0duB0V127oV6OS5Nj1GqXtrxdP6grP1JQ54e5U7s8bNlRZMXNKVP4s6ajYR5oUZSEUu4i46DjKchLlFcRvf94cFXz2Nne2E-fA0aaoQxV4YgzqJnqcm18v_n9AotxGX2ZV_gb7Mbck0hw8Yf6e6qmlQ=s600" /></a></p><p>I need to decide which three vehicles to add. My current plan is a train, a fire engine and a yellow school bus, because the wheels go round and round. </p>Rebeccahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05547519594920591210noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4125074643506150386.post-28300516775787782142022-02-12T10:07:00.003-08:002022-02-12T10:07:50.118-08:00Thread!<p> One of the difficult things when quilting is finding just the right thread to go with the fabric. I have bought many spools and many different boxes to store them. Unfortunately, they aren't all in one place and I spend time trying to find one that matches. </p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhdxLaIzNTc0IWsT4eJQb71yRlDXLY2QeojGOp2KALoKjcl_MwuGpeo7tPrmC3cEuv4tXZn9tG_WQJBUTxHWkkmvBayCkbF5YhRvrTvNr9s4hiE5GNWj2XfIVbVS8yNk6s1xGqaXHLyPSAjLMwgCVDAj2V7lpBVXiuNPRFjvVjX8dSXtp4NA35lSvZZPg=s4032" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhdxLaIzNTc0IWsT4eJQb71yRlDXLY2QeojGOp2KALoKjcl_MwuGpeo7tPrmC3cEuv4tXZn9tG_WQJBUTxHWkkmvBayCkbF5YhRvrTvNr9s4hiE5GNWj2XfIVbVS8yNk6s1xGqaXHLyPSAjLMwgCVDAj2V7lpBVXiuNPRFjvVjX8dSXtp4NA35lSvZZPg=s600" width="600" /></a></p><p>Sometimes I buy a duplicate because I didn't see that I already had the perfect color. But really there are so many different shades of yellow, and I have a bunch of them, but the next project with yellow fabric will be a different shade from all my current yellow threads.</p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj4fPaVnhJ8OzhKYapyqg96SQ2WzfVX1_atUpzpQzYgx40vcprUWWOkhZ511_zazJdlUWE4DxGjJnYhhhMBl5jBgl62AVI7cNGPxDnorUHwWNI4ECEcmb-ULlQW6Wgq_mkksryA5INBwYa4xsG3Wgx_g6QgZNvABsmTuFkcoAmYYjBjHd9atDV09v0ntA=s4032" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj4fPaVnhJ8OzhKYapyqg96SQ2WzfVX1_atUpzpQzYgx40vcprUWWOkhZ511_zazJdlUWE4DxGjJnYhhhMBl5jBgl62AVI7cNGPxDnorUHwWNI4ECEcmb-ULlQW6Wgq_mkksryA5INBwYa4xsG3Wgx_g6QgZNvABsmTuFkcoAmYYjBjHd9atDV09v0ntA=s600" width="600" /></a></p><p>I recently bought three thread spool holders. Each one holds 60 spools, so I had room for 180 spools. I thought I was way over buying. I tried to set out all the thread and organize them by color and shade. Then I placed them on the pegs. I kept finding colors that should have been placed 10 pegs ago. At first I took them all down and added the thread in. Then I just gave up.</p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjdKjXe4wjXCBP4FMe5OaoahxcXcLEeaOjX7CY3ul_syH5uKO4yzbeMSC0JVi0XaTTfnsXlrSkyqkIC7jCPpmoBKdT15IRkyyTtiZSvcSHNFiMdKFPT2xVRQs68Vfd7xYGYoLh2LMohXGa45bUrnkoh61flX4zD0y5URnEsyQRnb5QUBRKTrUQG18PIMg=s4032" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjdKjXe4wjXCBP4FMe5OaoahxcXcLEeaOjX7CY3ul_syH5uKO4yzbeMSC0JVi0XaTTfnsXlrSkyqkIC7jCPpmoBKdT15IRkyyTtiZSvcSHNFiMdKFPT2xVRQs68Vfd7xYGYoLh2LMohXGa45bUrnkoh61flX4zD0y5URnEsyQRnb5QUBRKTrUQG18PIMg=s600" width="600" /></a></p><p>I really should have left a few spaces between each color group, but I was worried I would run out of spaces. I did end up with a few empty pegs, but not enough that I can go back and leave spaces throughout the holders. I think I'll buy one more holder and then reorganize so that I have room to add in the new thread I will inevitably have to buy to match the fabric on my next project.</p>Rebeccahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05547519594920591210noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4125074643506150386.post-58522596662429442572021-12-30T11:50:00.000-08:002021-12-30T11:50:41.447-08:00Pecan Praline Pie Bark<p> I found this recipe online. It is by Wendy Wilkes from the Stir The Pot Recipe Group.</p><p>I just happened to have everything I needed and had this made and cooling in about 30 minutes.</p><p><br /></p><p>Pecan Praline Pie Bark</p><p><br /></p><p>2 sleeves of honey graham crackers</p><p>1 cup (2 sticks) butter.</p><p>1 cup brown sugar</p><p>1 teaspoon vanilla</p><p>1 1/2 cups chopped pecans</p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg7cm5aT0khwMEgWlRlwxfAsJa-O2SB5WHfOoEtNQO-IKiqqDSiuAeLpY4qorJdVG7Wp7eUxEs5832qN8sfQFBugnIltsQym-YUPPYWbodiXUV5-s_a6rKLFOum_7y67bJVfdXClPF7JvBnsEfR-747lZNdGSR7esLDbPR-wuQkklXluAZHNKxwlw3ZdA=s4032" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg7cm5aT0khwMEgWlRlwxfAsJa-O2SB5WHfOoEtNQO-IKiqqDSiuAeLpY4qorJdVG7Wp7eUxEs5832qN8sfQFBugnIltsQym-YUPPYWbodiXUV5-s_a6rKLFOum_7y67bJVfdXClPF7JvBnsEfR-747lZNdGSR7esLDbPR-wuQkklXluAZHNKxwlw3ZdA=s600" width="600" /></a></p><p>Preheat the oven to 350°. Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil. Spray it with Pam.</p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgoh2wyIU7Y4e1YMlVfXQPKKS0j8yKyEGMlqP24V0g2Ag3QKD7K0PTOcOvVZLG1hBUhY81VxPu2_SkvJ_o_BZAj1gpiG9wrSi0eY7H6GyQQemhlKZLKRkPmftnzrMPRJjJfqqOZLeUhApQCOgI3LoEWrMueHmkjDy4HO4Jhniak-1gun1QdoGKIBLifcA=s4032" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="600" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgoh2wyIU7Y4e1YMlVfXQPKKS0j8yKyEGMlqP24V0g2Ag3QKD7K0PTOcOvVZLG1hBUhY81VxPu2_SkvJ_o_BZAj1gpiG9wrSi0eY7H6GyQQemhlKZLKRkPmftnzrMPRJjJfqqOZLeUhApQCOgI3LoEWrMueHmkjDy4HO4Jhniak-1gun1QdoGKIBLifcA=s600" /></a></p><p>Cover the baking sheet with a single layer of the graham crackers. You may have to break some to make them fit.</p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjQ4Onj_zcWMdADkgWbiHOj4MbI6kgsX2z3KMEL1pEcr8ewKGCBKkpA-9ryu7D2Vsf3r1oFr0Dsb-JMs0zyBn_HgWFfNkKbKhIV4W2MRyT7P82am2Ipr4jDmoTdB3aM-gDjTJB35TQsx1Ooe3eqpXz8W1f_brdZ6jdFMKPs6SyFbZkWXw6oLuRa-PI_5A=s4032" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="600" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjQ4Onj_zcWMdADkgWbiHOj4MbI6kgsX2z3KMEL1pEcr8ewKGCBKkpA-9ryu7D2Vsf3r1oFr0Dsb-JMs0zyBn_HgWFfNkKbKhIV4W2MRyT7P82am2Ipr4jDmoTdB3aM-gDjTJB35TQsx1Ooe3eqpXz8W1f_brdZ6jdFMKPs6SyFbZkWXw6oLuRa-PI_5A=s600" /></a></p><p>Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the brown sugar and stir to blend. </p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg3_uIlJN0hsFAegc9JdzMAaeVvaP3wC-r8vrz1M-PMTZC2ml_ma3BNiXrlAyqWcxektv88adUjtgeRfhqwyVxZcNwtdN-9VwAwZg_L0MgWXBZWHPoQLxJiSkCBIse8UjQzUd-3G-TUGgBO3KE7m9gyh1hWb9ZpqgswSmdGc6R0vJ_Jn0QxVtREv61BRg=s4032" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="600" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg3_uIlJN0hsFAegc9JdzMAaeVvaP3wC-r8vrz1M-PMTZC2ml_ma3BNiXrlAyqWcxektv88adUjtgeRfhqwyVxZcNwtdN-9VwAwZg_L0MgWXBZWHPoQLxJiSkCBIse8UjQzUd-3G-TUGgBO3KE7m9gyh1hWb9ZpqgswSmdGc6R0vJ_Jn0QxVtREv61BRg=s600" /></a></p><p>Continue stirring until it starts to boil and start a timer for two minutes. I had my phone on the counter and just yelled to Siri to start the timer.</p><p>Add the vanilla and chopped peans and give a quick stir.</p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhOrPJDDe-0UBeFJE5syGsmrI1uQCUSujSLe76TGr_eoEaKNkWgiOD59Z02H_GL474qARbCmxy74Trprf2Iu8ytIvaAqJqKM5DNjonY1Af3NRjH9fzuuDh0fUnpCRkVdielvjKtkdOvQPdiDTppUpjFgefuz0L8DCs5bQU6nc0iol44fhCYIIsaHQ67HQ=s4032" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="600" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhOrPJDDe-0UBeFJE5syGsmrI1uQCUSujSLe76TGr_eoEaKNkWgiOD59Z02H_GL474qARbCmxy74Trprf2Iu8ytIvaAqJqKM5DNjonY1Af3NRjH9fzuuDh0fUnpCRkVdielvjKtkdOvQPdiDTppUpjFgefuz0L8DCs5bQU6nc0iol44fhCYIIsaHQ67HQ=s600" /></a></p><p>Quickly pour the VERY hot mixture over the graham crackers and quickly spread it. It will start to set up fast, so have a spoon or offset spatula ready to spread. </p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgd98GQGhuLhRuRaFwQvBM2DtuHxCwNN6wMGQ4Sl6LRhcOeYBrVlPiiNSElbanE45TORcKGuJPFUsFTQ9xSUHFrrmpfQq4Epytl1IagfAvwwvBVUpEsBdPeKCZCRUFrzfEviBpYPnr4i5YQmBfczz30pqZpn8qa15tqYucJUDznQ4XFhMgOoT1PT9PnDQ=s4032" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="600" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgd98GQGhuLhRuRaFwQvBM2DtuHxCwNN6wMGQ4Sl6LRhcOeYBrVlPiiNSElbanE45TORcKGuJPFUsFTQ9xSUHFrrmpfQq4Epytl1IagfAvwwvBVUpEsBdPeKCZCRUFrzfEviBpYPnr4i5YQmBfczz30pqZpn8qa15tqYucJUDznQ4XFhMgOoT1PT9PnDQ=s600" /></a></p><p>Bake for 10 minutes or until the mixture is bubbling. Allow the pan to cool to room temperature. Break up the bark into pieces. Store them in an airtight container.</p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhTSWCbufk9NolVI50HI1mZ98WePsdOdBEK_mwNQv8dGR7C3BzVVKMwkXii-nrcp0D9eFg9m8YSR7sPANLmEMoTd1-tIMgGoxtjqZR9xO-lZ2JTHJ-YLa3rskC73rDeg3xjDffc2BirrGVkb_0B7j1XIlRUuoanBlXx5C2LWLrIs1eJYjnxwpMfBZ98GQ=s4032" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="600" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhTSWCbufk9NolVI50HI1mZ98WePsdOdBEK_mwNQv8dGR7C3BzVVKMwkXii-nrcp0D9eFg9m8YSR7sPANLmEMoTd1-tIMgGoxtjqZR9xO-lZ2JTHJ-YLa3rskC73rDeg3xjDffc2BirrGVkb_0B7j1XIlRUuoanBlXx5C2LWLrIs1eJYjnxwpMfBZ98GQ=s600" /></a><br />These are very good. Addicting, maybe. I made sure to give some away so that I don't eat the whole thing.</p>Rebeccahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05547519594920591210noreply@blogger.com0