tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-63486496915570884392024-03-18T17:36:40.159-05:00Life - the second half of a CenturyThis will be the place where I chat about my life. Most of the time it will be about my crafts like quilting or cross stitch but it will also be about my gaming and family life.Bonnihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15602027495997890298noreply@blogger.comBlogger1157125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6348649691557088439.post-72369029546685436092024-03-18T17:35:00.001-05:002024-03-18T17:35:57.989-05:00Whew! Time for a break!I have been busy these last few days. I even got out my sewing machine and did some 9 patch blocks so I could continue on with Fleur. Do you remember the blocks I was working on? This might remind you.<div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbF2sNc9XYepxZo8_IIXGT6ulgMys31AXOZLjb-FecnGxipzXkgPXudHfNAWQ72I-A9p3aJ-dG-kYkW2GCRiWOWR5QSXgqK8bcyLKNpgQbO8lTMUiexGl1QzEfalG0P1NmrDR2fL2vAox301O8nq7KfOu2m8s1tJgG0BM00X_kHeq0QLt8KNMe7ILxVHM/s1202/Fleur.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1202" data-original-width="640" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbF2sNc9XYepxZo8_IIXGT6ulgMys31AXOZLjb-FecnGxipzXkgPXudHfNAWQ72I-A9p3aJ-dG-kYkW2GCRiWOWR5QSXgqK8bcyLKNpgQbO8lTMUiexGl1QzEfalG0P1NmrDR2fL2vAox301O8nq7KfOu2m8s1tJgG0BM00X_kHeq0QLt8KNMe7ILxVHM/s320/Fleur.jpg" width="170" /></a></div><br /><div>I only have to make two more full size blocks of the one on top and...well...more than 2 for the bottom block. I will start with the top block so I can finish making them. Then I have the small triangles to do but I'm not going to think about them yet. This is a UFO so I feel good about getting back to working on it.</div><div><br />That is not the only thing that I have been working on, I managed to finish up that signature block I needed to do and mailed it out today.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_o7XLdHkcxfCOrJDll2qVMq-Yirq7MiNEHe1qqR9NJ-1i8pAC893zG1k4o6fLx8zwI_yUBT4BtytOd3P4dBUq0d5CO848CnZO2ExzT3aHAfDYXoQ3P89jmQT3KKxlifIBZG2K97hyphenhyphenE0903Ooqf2IkMAnFd6nO9qkrihQ6Mxxk4JhESAxQvReKVKYER-s/s640/430357839_1616663625824972_4032404321253467006_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="586" data-original-width="640" height="293" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_o7XLdHkcxfCOrJDll2qVMq-Yirq7MiNEHe1qqR9NJ-1i8pAC893zG1k4o6fLx8zwI_yUBT4BtytOd3P4dBUq0d5CO848CnZO2ExzT3aHAfDYXoQ3P89jmQT3KKxlifIBZG2K97hyphenhyphenE0903Ooqf2IkMAnFd6nO9qkrihQ6Mxxk4JhESAxQvReKVKYER-s/s320/430357839_1616663625824972_4032404321253467006_n.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div>I know that it looks a bit lopsided but I did trim it accurately. The flannel that it is pinned to likes to make things look wonky. Of course it could also be that I didn't put it up straight. LOL.</div><div><br /></div><div>Now that I have that in the mail, I started to work on another two blocks for the upcoming swaps. I haven't stitched it down yet but it is fused on. I might add a couple more raindrops but that will wait until I finish it. I will also have to cut it down but this allows for how tight I might stitch it. :) I've learned that lesson the hard way.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7F2L-IO72iLZYfq1r7diUpN2vF7TMywfke5lwGoPH9JbzZ3I3ZVemZ5gxUhlab6d3aaLKSxgKJVC1vmnXnEEuI0wSmLO6ON67kfG-aZSK-S4X-DLztVXlozOjHOQ6sAKTBNSQMSPlmOWDeExuXByQ2fCZsdd8A7IUf_0KeyGCh7-XqMavcVRdc6N3pD8/s640/April%20Showers%20block%20exchange.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="578" data-original-width="640" height="289" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7F2L-IO72iLZYfq1r7diUpN2vF7TMywfke5lwGoPH9JbzZ3I3ZVemZ5gxUhlab6d3aaLKSxgKJVC1vmnXnEEuI0wSmLO6ON67kfG-aZSK-S4X-DLztVXlozOjHOQ6sAKTBNSQMSPlmOWDeExuXByQ2fCZsdd8A7IUf_0KeyGCh7-XqMavcVRdc6N3pD8/s320/April%20Showers%20block%20exchange.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div>The next exchange block I need to do will be for May. With the saying of April Showers bring May flowers, my May block will be a flower. I have picked out the colors but haven't fused them down yet. It will probably be fused sometime this week.<div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvScw9d4hxKLjebGR_NNQsbjnxTERIM2u6IVOkwFCW38o_VdrtzawaRLVBOkxO5RgKsAwsGyzB5lJFrF7OTjA4i_vO5IMczly6U7xOknt97440pnoDysYmXn8x78CSrDsc9_X2s-9_87EPWKaOZwuoHzkLCKV_Z9QS0vGVHiQC5lPA1fhZE8rHutw7K6w/s640/May%202024%20swap%20block.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="342" data-original-width="640" height="171" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvScw9d4hxKLjebGR_NNQsbjnxTERIM2u6IVOkwFCW38o_VdrtzawaRLVBOkxO5RgKsAwsGyzB5lJFrF7OTjA4i_vO5IMczly6U7xOknt97440pnoDysYmXn8x78CSrDsc9_X2s-9_87EPWKaOZwuoHzkLCKV_Z9QS0vGVHiQC5lPA1fhZE8rHutw7K6w/s320/May%202024%20swap%20block.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>Obviously the green is for the leaves and stem. Moving up from the colors that lay out, the next fabric will be the inner center circle and the orange. Next up is the batik orange which looks more solid. That will be the circle that butts up to the petals. The top orange fabric is for the petals.<div><br /></div><div>I wasn't done yet though. I managed to start on the first of nine blocks for the top of the Baby Dragons. This one is Baby Blue and I have to admit that I think it is going to be super cute. The outline is done in a deep blue but the hair and the poof of her tail is/will be done in one strand of dark blue and 1 strand of a lighter shade of blue.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiLS_hPRnG7Pu73wgXTQm2d67oFnSmCuKUdVA13fJZ2HXZMOWePjbcae7FIR0fkidyzO8G2Fi9lf7Keb54KoxSmJT__YuWkuycfXE1aLBu3DiIhkXjUdWVprjq67GROM7OdP70sZgak774BDfrT6_0YomhK8Ae4HilRXczdbsh9MjKkihcJn_Rlu7EU6A/s893/Baby%20Blue%20-%203.18.24.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="893" data-original-width="640" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiLS_hPRnG7Pu73wgXTQm2d67oFnSmCuKUdVA13fJZ2HXZMOWePjbcae7FIR0fkidyzO8G2Fi9lf7Keb54KoxSmJT__YuWkuycfXE1aLBu3DiIhkXjUdWVprjq67GROM7OdP70sZgak774BDfrT6_0YomhK8Ae4HilRXczdbsh9MjKkihcJn_Rlu7EU6A/s320/Baby%20Blue%20-%203.18.24.jpg" width="229" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div><div><div>I managed to copy another Words to Live By block to the background fabric. (in water soluble blue pen). I will try to start stitching this week. This is the finished block 3.</div></div></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCkjWC-uIx_xjR_UgLmeiVsobqvddbo25ihnfOaUftc4vlMjQmDp640oRBcaXFg1wMKk9WYBT-suTq5Ep1t0McnqdRR3MGIp7xg931WrZ3zd-ZJ2dl56qO4guok8vrTL2NXqnJhfcYjnw39K63yNJ34MCGTP9QymBUmP0H1N8E1x7HnCQu5z8SowK919w/s640/laughter%20-%20final.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="593" data-original-width="640" height="297" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCkjWC-uIx_xjR_UgLmeiVsobqvddbo25ihnfOaUftc4vlMjQmDp640oRBcaXFg1wMKk9WYBT-suTq5Ep1t0McnqdRR3MGIp7xg931WrZ3zd-ZJ2dl56qO4guok8vrTL2NXqnJhfcYjnw39K63yNJ34MCGTP9QymBUmP0H1N8E1x7HnCQu5z8SowK919w/s320/laughter%20-%20final.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div>I still have my black/brown work to do but I am going to wait until the new block comes out on Wednesday. I will try to get 2 blocks done before the next one comes out. </div><div><br /></div><div>Anything else? Hmmm. I'm not sure but that is not to be decided in this blog post. This will give me plenty to do for awhile. I guess I had better get started. LOL. </div><div><br /></div><div>I hope you all have a wonderful day.</div><div><br /></div><div>PS: Time for me to take something for a a headache and maybe even lay down for a little bit while it starts to work.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_nAvu8o2XnBNpM5gYWlvhrDMQTXISl___I1Lc39n88VJUapgRUnjSSrB_TGq8zQoZOgSFck7aekMOQK2_HMgt8L4D_IZbGA7qkbA8QBzdONcdG9NyE3Hki-FxuD3ToPPaIxeHXHP5zZQsK_s6vR2iiVNlHHgPffJXVKGY080mIsYRc1c4N4hp0JP9VHg/s800/nap%20time.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="800" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_nAvu8o2XnBNpM5gYWlvhrDMQTXISl___I1Lc39n88VJUapgRUnjSSrB_TGq8zQoZOgSFck7aekMOQK2_HMgt8L4D_IZbGA7qkbA8QBzdONcdG9NyE3Hki-FxuD3ToPPaIxeHXHP5zZQsK_s6vR2iiVNlHHgPffJXVKGY080mIsYRc1c4N4hp0JP9VHg/s320/nap%20time.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div>Bonnihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15602027495997890298noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6348649691557088439.post-91221729771501656262024-03-13T14:14:00.003-05:002024-03-13T14:14:51.553-05:00Once Upon a Time - there were dragons -Update - 3.13.24<p><span style="font-size: large;"> Today is an exciting day. My test dragon turned out cute enough that I am going to start on the real blocks. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWkZe1rcYSgzCMJ459aglSKvaqlDburH9MdqIC7qe388YSbrDRG1o1HGCKGzAtqSeFgwrPkxmpgfNIGfzSaXSdpUlpq2DDdPsO3ipKPNc-9VJjFZZV1O2v0Pm-T7voDgSejMV-EuoKje7AjtpKSXbsOSoxU8PBpFdRp7vwEd6fm8LHGsQwdpsUbCnY098/s773/test%20dragon%20-%20done.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="773" data-original-width="640" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWkZe1rcYSgzCMJ459aglSKvaqlDburH9MdqIC7qe388YSbrDRG1o1HGCKGzAtqSeFgwrPkxmpgfNIGfzSaXSdpUlpq2DDdPsO3ipKPNc-9VJjFZZV1O2v0Pm-T7voDgSejMV-EuoKje7AjtpKSXbsOSoxU8PBpFdRp7vwEd6fm8LHGsQwdpsUbCnY098/s320/test%20dragon%20-%20done.jpg" width="265" /></span></a></div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">First up, of course, is choosing the colors.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgk0f1YvaVbnBT_Dq4J0F4yN-NHCh8mXCVFxK_VgTRCvYTVhVYil3TbuktjpzgS2DWq2qZTLRjDIM9ZnB8yJfd9UxHB-gk4y1wSqsQdL1NVETsYQaBUuRZAJklAZciTsEbB2caSTfjJ_ta3bdZtMLQ62o5C4ku0zjiZyBVe_zyIqGp0sN6eN5Au1rdxyDQ/s1422/The%20Colors%20from%20%231%20-%20%239.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1422" data-original-width="640" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgk0f1YvaVbnBT_Dq4J0F4yN-NHCh8mXCVFxK_VgTRCvYTVhVYil3TbuktjpzgS2DWq2qZTLRjDIM9ZnB8yJfd9UxHB-gk4y1wSqsQdL1NVETsYQaBUuRZAJklAZciTsEbB2caSTfjJ_ta3bdZtMLQ62o5C4ku0zjiZyBVe_zyIqGp0sN6eN5Au1rdxyDQ/s320/The%20Colors%20from%20%231%20-%20%239.jpg" width="144" /></span></a></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">Those are the colors I will be working on for blocks 1 (top - blue) through block 9 (bottom two colors). Where there are two colors shown, I will either use one strand of each color. The third block will probably have the frog and the dragon in it so I'm undecided if I want to just use one strand of each green or make one creature one color and use the second color for the second creature. I can rationalize both of those arguments in my head. I have time to choose though. Here are the pictures of the coloring pages along with the colors assigned to them except for number 5 and number 6. Number 5 is all redwork and number 6 is all blackwork. I might post up pix later but right now I didn't see the need because you all know what the red for redwork and the black for blackwork looks like. :) </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">NOW...to the dragons because they get antsy if I leave them unsupervised.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirULtosuakDurE_iLTihi4SQ3Pjez9PJwZfepxfkyrTdp_ALxIKDeVnhTiDSPSF-tcxmPtpnc_2wJfv7x1kUO9NZhdKpdNk4t5XSlyZMcAjeNkGcO13SRtzMm4SweI9fM8TDnlt2lk4DCY8_RN1Y-cX_3lv9BQKV97-vHtK_8LRdUv397uetOnF-MLk64/s1020/No.1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1020" data-original-width="640" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirULtosuakDurE_iLTihi4SQ3Pjez9PJwZfepxfkyrTdp_ALxIKDeVnhTiDSPSF-tcxmPtpnc_2wJfv7x1kUO9NZhdKpdNk4t5XSlyZMcAjeNkGcO13SRtzMm4SweI9fM8TDnlt2lk4DCY8_RN1Y-cX_3lv9BQKV97-vHtK_8LRdUv397uetOnF-MLk64/s320/No.1.jpg" width="201" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsA6YfnbX6n1wA4ZoOr_GT51eqyfbBK5dcEoFQnTj0kgYPaqwg6aQAkpshOmFs3O9WseH2E9Cv2S-9uhlyHm8PXIcLqsT-p0fZfG-SZ4Xl6Lhqr5osMoy43U-epZz7xnWN4CtvE-eSE1nk6kG99I7DhKMp_VHUg2F_XuJLpjnHjNUmLy0mmMx5myKEkXU/s1114/No.%208.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1114" data-original-width="640" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsA6YfnbX6n1wA4ZoOr_GT51eqyfbBK5dcEoFQnTj0kgYPaqwg6aQAkpshOmFs3O9WseH2E9Cv2S-9uhlyHm8PXIcLqsT-p0fZfG-SZ4Xl6Lhqr5osMoy43U-epZz7xnWN4CtvE-eSE1nk6kG99I7DhKMp_VHUg2F_XuJLpjnHjNUmLy0mmMx5myKEkXU/s320/No.%208.jpg" width="184" /></span></a></div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguPVCPzCP0Km4-xYigQOcAtVo8aSjYUwUvdpWv9EuJ4eZLfy6qWLRwgHQ-C7GFEuBzdDAYtM6XrFO2XOyoRrIqUt6kZ0x7TTbD2zSW3PRBQlYXmWuJktWhACi9TxdsN64CZPhyC_EmjNzayF2QWR_JmoAnrjTEZKkhpxKRqJwAZcBYVm592uTfs3kLbdk/s1422/No.%209.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1422" data-original-width="640" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguPVCPzCP0Km4-xYigQOcAtVo8aSjYUwUvdpWv9EuJ4eZLfy6qWLRwgHQ-C7GFEuBzdDAYtM6XrFO2XOyoRrIqUt6kZ0x7TTbD2zSW3PRBQlYXmWuJktWhACi9TxdsN64CZPhyC_EmjNzayF2QWR_JmoAnrjTEZKkhpxKRqJwAZcBYVm592uTfs3kLbdk/s320/No.%209.jpg" width="144" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">Keep in mind that most of the background images, if not all, will not be stitched. At least at this time I do not plan on stitching them. Somethings will be necessary to include like the egg shell on Number 9 or the frog on Number 4. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">That's my plan so far. Any comments? Let me know what you think.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><br />Bonnihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15602027495997890298noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6348649691557088439.post-18068081414887376862024-03-06T16:38:00.001-06:002024-03-06T16:38:54.049-06:00What has been happening <p><span style="font-size: large;"> I am so happy that I made progress on couple of things today. Not only did I get to change up what is hanging on my walls, I am all caught up on my blackwork. THAT includes this weeks pattern. YAY! That is basically al I wanted to say. But here are some of the pictures of the wall changes.</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-size: large;"> First up is Ellie. I love Elli. Since elephants are seen in Africa, I also put my African Zipper table runner on the dresser. Now they all can chat away.<br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvYctXiMg7xeR92fENKWKqEkkcIPnDeqSORWZzPV9FDwXXiVOZPhIPt2wpvs0OlHZJtWqbGcdd3vE0Jhyphenhypheno2HNeEMtqOqoDRBjMtgNb2bi5Sr0Ns5g-Hs4lt0ELLy0g7Wuqt0Ua0tqYOlmaQhPE4mkCEotjMa21h331-aPQ84y0HoJ1cetekOcZRZUBuGU/s1141/426545045_1455988335344290_4278339176983110699_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1141" data-original-width="640" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvYctXiMg7xeR92fENKWKqEkkcIPnDeqSORWZzPV9FDwXXiVOZPhIPt2wpvs0OlHZJtWqbGcdd3vE0Jhyphenhypheno2HNeEMtqOqoDRBjMtgNb2bi5Sr0Ns5g-Hs4lt0ELLy0g7Wuqt0Ua0tqYOlmaQhPE4mkCEotjMa21h331-aPQ84y0HoJ1cetekOcZRZUBuGU/s320/426545045_1455988335344290_4278339176983110699_n.jpg" width="179" /></span></a></div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"> Going with the March green theme, I also put up my bamboo quilt. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1XJTt0qJo-olSegbKjlGw6-rJmrKRlSeOftqOCIZyFcqelFYgsYFC2PZIgoICN7MS_oJWixuOz41fUOVbECm_udJK7h0FFIWVQtJJu3ZtSJQ8mrFiREexGXlN_rz8daZDI1bDzlrJdRP352wio6l6kHlSSO77y6RUTlYIFnkhWFcMJF9gFudB96LvPqM/s826/426225568_225950253942730_8195030986664962687_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="826" data-original-width="640" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1XJTt0qJo-olSegbKjlGw6-rJmrKRlSeOftqOCIZyFcqelFYgsYFC2PZIgoICN7MS_oJWixuOz41fUOVbECm_udJK7h0FFIWVQtJJu3ZtSJQ8mrFiREexGXlN_rz8daZDI1bDzlrJdRP352wio6l6kHlSSO77y6RUTlYIFnkhWFcMJF9gFudB96LvPqM/s320/426225568_225950253942730_8195030986664962687_n.jpg" width="248" /></a></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-size: large;"> Not all things I put up were all green. Here is the small quilt that is now hanging above my air conditioner. It is getting to that time of the year where I have to put up small, or shorter, wall hanging so as not to cover up the a/c unit.<br /><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjseNdDGxVaBKdyyXh8KkqRKcDYVpQL79FYN_GxKmkq1imDeE7Pf0kojxhYQwfVEorfgEhubi6X2RH9AJZ0t0N_CsdObzSshZoYjJxF854wvBYm47coC9xeMutAPvRP_agiwHhXh4bkiPSYM818BkjH-G7hLSWsK3PDTjXzqiyV9Op0hhwXk89i3tiXME/s651/429925935_7229913830419788_2378614715688574282_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="651" data-original-width="640" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjseNdDGxVaBKdyyXh8KkqRKcDYVpQL79FYN_GxKmkq1imDeE7Pf0kojxhYQwfVEorfgEhubi6X2RH9AJZ0t0N_CsdObzSshZoYjJxF854wvBYm47coC9xeMutAPvRP_agiwHhXh4bkiPSYM818BkjH-G7hLSWsK3PDTjXzqiyV9Op0hhwXk89i3tiXME/s320/429925935_7229913830419788_2378614715688574282_n.jpg" width="315" /></span></a></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-size: large;"> Another small wall hanging that I put up was my turtle. I love the colors in this one so it got to hang up on my wall.</span><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizvDy6qrSu4dNlFBlofYVx6KHldELeaOlLo0tFxkYDpuuk-gaVK3L8KamAEdb6zYuvhQ8MYcEeyESG4NyvvGLbxKUHCCFteW9wTUI_2aBt5tjW4c29ArCe4FRdx5nmO3RJHZSHV1cmXE6NLg1oEIfMQi6LzDabmrZO95DswqCMsiqwQ7akTZUXLEBSaRQ/s687/430076393_1097626424716982_6132761486819449228_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="687" data-original-width="536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizvDy6qrSu4dNlFBlofYVx6KHldELeaOlLo0tFxkYDpuuk-gaVK3L8KamAEdb6zYuvhQ8MYcEeyESG4NyvvGLbxKUHCCFteW9wTUI_2aBt5tjW4c29ArCe4FRdx5nmO3RJHZSHV1cmXE6NLg1oEIfMQi6LzDabmrZO95DswqCMsiqwQ7akTZUXLEBSaRQ/s320/430076393_1097626424716982_6132761486819449228_n.jpg" width="250" /></span></a></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-size: large;"> Not all things that I hung up was for quilting. Here is the latest on my free 2024 PPSAL. I can't believe that it is 10 weeks in already!</span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_yn4fWfPs5aUEkylsUKkKHZden7fqF5Vg-HgXQ8S5Eb7FTNpgtqvItWxLDwOVO9Ob-XExECTkao62seO0cWnAJ6750NTuambB6RkgCs2yiRduJjSWPnbLj8oJrXe0uxY-45pj5fnrp_WRUgSnqDHLI-7xTSzGfUs_nD2n_Q8IR-h9szS4j2l0gDm8cNA/s831/weeks%201-10.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="831" data-original-width="640" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_yn4fWfPs5aUEkylsUKkKHZden7fqF5Vg-HgXQ8S5Eb7FTNpgtqvItWxLDwOVO9Ob-XExECTkao62seO0cWnAJ6750NTuambB6RkgCs2yiRduJjSWPnbLj8oJrXe0uxY-45pj5fnrp_WRUgSnqDHLI-7xTSzGfUs_nD2n_Q8IR-h9szS4j2l0gDm8cNA/s320/weeks%201-10.jpg" width="246" /></span></a></div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><p><span style="font-size: large;"> It was such a nice day today that some of the other cats made their way into the yard. I had forgotten how many oranges there were. The one is almost white but still goes in orange category. I call these three the ringtail family.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi83tu8T3mO2zlDhlj0UWgBnYyfF291_1IOtkLimmQDniRX3j14jXPrzbrcywozoYOSYGpER8qL5D7nI4XPKx4tJ5_18zFKCl44aWJRpq2SHUnlKd1Stl-W_JM1Cwy3NgKzDaXUIx9MBzoGk1WRYkztvsnGyyKDK_vXDJJYPc9QZjYNByJihmVTEw3VRJo/s675/426179218_362697206593418_8614432472394128359_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="675" data-original-width="640" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi83tu8T3mO2zlDhlj0UWgBnYyfF291_1IOtkLimmQDniRX3j14jXPrzbrcywozoYOSYGpER8qL5D7nI4XPKx4tJ5_18zFKCl44aWJRpq2SHUnlKd1Stl-W_JM1Cwy3NgKzDaXUIx9MBzoGk1WRYkztvsnGyyKDK_vXDJJYPc9QZjYNByJihmVTEw3VRJo/s320/426179218_362697206593418_8614432472394128359_n.jpg" width="303" /></span></a></div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><p><span style="font-size: large;"> The oranges weren't the only cats that were enjoying the weather. Tigger also stretched out on the porch and napped.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> Sorry for the filtered look. Tigger was to comfy to move so I couldn't open up the door for a better picture.</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeN10AyizOhDCZI9Dq5aLP-I60SH-qgds83cdBtiu-s-s0H7nEIH7vq9BR8Kdh7afKclKXYDNIktqbJo5jeP9Dr9b2LbMy7CyST2DJk1j-frsHYXgsYcaeRnBvYZBrokYSIB4cxG85oc9HKepGY7mNob5Q3bCcHvSgMZZ_9VDhxWua-NH2f86HjNNvucE/s640/426195810_254416424303437_3546270210485045802_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="586" data-original-width="640" height="293" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeN10AyizOhDCZI9Dq5aLP-I60SH-qgds83cdBtiu-s-s0H7nEIH7vq9BR8Kdh7afKclKXYDNIktqbJo5jeP9Dr9b2LbMy7CyST2DJk1j-frsHYXgsYcaeRnBvYZBrokYSIB4cxG85oc9HKepGY7mNob5Q3bCcHvSgMZZ_9VDhxWua-NH2f86HjNNvucE/s320/426195810_254416424303437_3546270210485045802_n.jpg" width="320" /></span></a></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-size: large;"> I guess I had better stop here and get back to cutting out some rectangles. As you can see from the back of these rectangles, I have them marked and just need to cut them out.<br /></span><p><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgExUOrDcJV61noV13GamNm87OzhxIrh22xNBXx_U8H4Nw-36a7rYKrjDpL4TuNUkiEwqPJj3NT32Hq4JND1wGof-V8aO5VFFHxVBVotwKgZx7iQjBkvVYtduYuSlVvlL1WPmri84j5bAcP-E0kpD2Prlrado839SQ_q-9LTYIgtNaHuIJciEjXWx1-RKM/s640/426613115_398813726424660_3096678679634786083_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="366" data-original-width="640" height="183" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgExUOrDcJV61noV13GamNm87OzhxIrh22xNBXx_U8H4Nw-36a7rYKrjDpL4TuNUkiEwqPJj3NT32Hq4JND1wGof-V8aO5VFFHxVBVotwKgZx7iQjBkvVYtduYuSlVvlL1WPmri84j5bAcP-E0kpD2Prlrado839SQ_q-9LTYIgtNaHuIJciEjXWx1-RKM/s320/426613115_398813726424660_3096678679634786083_n.jpg" width="320" /></span></a></div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">I hope you all have a great day!.</span></p></div>Bonnihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15602027495997890298noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6348649691557088439.post-65675518400291711172024-03-03T09:50:00.002-06:002024-03-03T09:50:27.551-06:00It is a blah day...or week<p> Have you ever felt that your inspiration has declined or gone? Or that there is a disconnect between your brain and hands? The latter is what I have been experiencing the last couple of weeks. So hopefully, by doing this post, it will kick me out of my doldrums and I can get back on track.</p><p>First up is a picture that I had saved just because it was interesting and used buttons. I wouldn't want them on my jeans but would look cute as a pillow or on the wall I thought.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjU3RZmq0JTWE_hFOvZnMNeYMtuZiCAIs3LX3Pl81pzMM34SQpxLE8cfgRQE7g9MgL9AYxoEkpUwPRyGgzcw-_kL1ZpjCyv4yz1r-WmkocqMmI-g4yG5johnNQkxHDnCjy16uojfBi9re6ZOwXNfTRW169NMHWYzsOY34RrHIMd97WvpviN7egN2FJDwfk/s1124/425665625_1761438424374945_7832655679587934489_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1124" data-original-width="843" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjU3RZmq0JTWE_hFOvZnMNeYMtuZiCAIs3LX3Pl81pzMM34SQpxLE8cfgRQE7g9MgL9AYxoEkpUwPRyGgzcw-_kL1ZpjCyv4yz1r-WmkocqMmI-g4yG5johnNQkxHDnCjy16uojfBi9re6ZOwXNfTRW169NMHWYzsOY34RrHIMd97WvpviN7egN2FJDwfk/s320/425665625_1761438424374945_7832655679587934489_n.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Since it is March, and my block is in the mail to my exchange partner, I can share what I sent. Somehow I love the simplicity of the shamrock so I always like to use that for my March exchanges. I usually use a darker green but this was the winning fabric and I will say thank you to those who voted on the fabric choices. Obviously you all have great taste and didn't steer me wrong.<div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-GV6zMJA-lTQ6WvRO2wbvr8cAEFEV_XvA6F2fRmkTG-UachUSrhvVVG1K2FO0zrC-bXFxA_bCeYZT3BZMJVMKJV4amuqHZqdy8R8uIXWXAfSbKsfzdTH9kLWfKBSC1qyCaGbvDDstG6Gz2bUk7_0F8vM8aKb0pGTKWKEqEDywKv4aDE3gnP7afbNVXsA/s640/426069272_983503400015853_4265475106800371871_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="618" data-original-width="640" height="309" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-GV6zMJA-lTQ6WvRO2wbvr8cAEFEV_XvA6F2fRmkTG-UachUSrhvVVG1K2FO0zrC-bXFxA_bCeYZT3BZMJVMKJV4amuqHZqdy8R8uIXWXAfSbKsfzdTH9kLWfKBSC1qyCaGbvDDstG6Gz2bUk7_0F8vM8aKb0pGTKWKEqEDywKv4aDE3gnP7afbNVXsA/s320/426069272_983503400015853_4265475106800371871_n.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div>So what has been keeping my mind active? Hexies and rectangles. It is one of my UFO projects which I've picked up again since in the Our Time to Quilt group were talking hexies. I have a big project that might get cut back on once my initial enthusiasm wears off. Here is a pix of what some of the hexies look like as well as one of the rectangles.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZ168pZjaw8rtUX-4riBLRYpKeNblyuvnG8pJXXcfAIQCX1SxgYzQ_zRD6BVqwAjOaG1c0vZVQNxpKvzHLa_i735Q2gkMpVZsECpv60OF1gmK6xntOwUEu7JKjOs6ewAdUWkVCdoinEY0_xpOvBdkpXoN3i8DOLOk-bVTZnp9YRSuYb7kA1zJ8cKoUNVQ/s692/426588710_230655736803783_1186684495975560958_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="692" data-original-width="640" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZ168pZjaw8rtUX-4riBLRYpKeNblyuvnG8pJXXcfAIQCX1SxgYzQ_zRD6BVqwAjOaG1c0vZVQNxpKvzHLa_i735Q2gkMpVZsECpv60OF1gmK6xntOwUEu7JKjOs6ewAdUWkVCdoinEY0_xpOvBdkpXoN3i8DOLOk-bVTZnp9YRSuYb7kA1zJ8cKoUNVQ/s320/426588710_230655736803783_1186684495975560958_n.jpg" width="296" /></a></div><div><br /></div>The group is also working on some redwork. That was an opportunity that I couldn't resist. You know I love my redwork. This project is more whimsical and will involve different colored blocks. Each dragon block will also be done in one color. In other words, one block will be done in red, one in blue, one in black, etc. At least that is the current plan. I decided to see if I had any background fabric that would work. I found some Stonehenge fabric that I thought would work well. I decided to do a sample block and this is what I am working on now.<span style="text-align: center;"> I like how the red stands out against the background. I'm going to have to dig out different DMC colors and perhaps do some running stitches on a background scrap fabric to see how the colors will look. I will use two threads. I will, of course, share progress pix.</span></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvQvmMj07A2CK7d7y8moY_fAi2YGjh2dZOR_MNXeZPPYEBlzFSIaNVFpLtMRKODEWxFU133TE26m5aF_63DrA0N5uYIhKXvy8z8Vriew-XelnWkpCzknE55eumKFiBahCHKpK-zKjNkFGUabUM12K4msIR3yGsc8NrFRm7YK3-pupQrP_GKgg1dILG7FY/s904/test%20dragon%20update%20-%202.27.24.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="904" data-original-width="640" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvQvmMj07A2CK7d7y8moY_fAi2YGjh2dZOR_MNXeZPPYEBlzFSIaNVFpLtMRKODEWxFU133TE26m5aF_63DrA0N5uYIhKXvy8z8Vriew-XelnWkpCzknE55eumKFiBahCHKpK-zKjNkFGUabUM12K4msIR3yGsc8NrFRm7YK3-pupQrP_GKgg1dILG7FY/s320/test%20dragon%20update%20-%202.27.24.jpg" width="227" /></a></div><br /><p>I am still working on the redwork Words to Live By blocks but haven't enough done to share a pix. So I will be working on that in the near future. I also need to work on the blackwork SAL. I am behind because this simple pattern, yeah right, is kicking my butt. I think it is because it isn't the straight squares but rather different shapes. I just have to concentrate on it more than I have been.</p><p>Now on to some cooking news. I was given 15 pounds of potatoes and as I went through them, I found these three potatoes in a heart shape. I thought it was appropriate to finding it in February and it reminds me of the shape of a heart. LOL.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgq6wE7OYuDzHRusnvl7wpbJGWrZ-zdKRP99GWJNjPJRelajcwna7jYgpImuOQrkEJJmQV1XFTX_e8z-iC1_-pZYi9ngJ5dyqT3KGXYHRJPeX3PTNi0TlXaLpBr489xxU8qy5dmfnjuMiEXMIN8ZxDCfQmIEgjmN-btRRioEfnyaCa3aMtZU_55D9adCeI/s640/426091791_907701451369192_3995097345375503585_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="380" data-original-width="640" height="190" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgq6wE7OYuDzHRusnvl7wpbJGWrZ-zdKRP99GWJNjPJRelajcwna7jYgpImuOQrkEJJmQV1XFTX_e8z-iC1_-pZYi9ngJ5dyqT3KGXYHRJPeX3PTNi0TlXaLpBr489xxU8qy5dmfnjuMiEXMIN8ZxDCfQmIEgjmN-btRRioEfnyaCa3aMtZU_55D9adCeI/s320/426091791_907701451369192_3995097345375503585_n.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div>I also made some marinara sauce.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfAZGyR3rY3iB2R2Q-yGB6zkABaNc8DeBALAjintP9oFgChexI_kuiVUEgXGS7AFGd0i5L3Jpc_YosLYj8n0MBOV4KnbvjQ9cMw0DneTm9MjcZarZw_Vtrcs9jA-ASGwXSghIVTagz-k51fepB4yrexKv9oCfMF668CbG1nQoZ9R25MU1Lt3sfHz9eha8/s640/Marinara%20Sauce%20-%202.29.24.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="530" data-original-width="640" height="265" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfAZGyR3rY3iB2R2Q-yGB6zkABaNc8DeBALAjintP9oFgChexI_kuiVUEgXGS7AFGd0i5L3Jpc_YosLYj8n0MBOV4KnbvjQ9cMw0DneTm9MjcZarZw_Vtrcs9jA-ASGwXSghIVTagz-k51fepB4yrexKv9oCfMF668CbG1nQoZ9R25MU1Lt3sfHz9eha8/s320/Marinara%20Sauce%20-%202.29.24.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p>I used one of the jars to make Lasagna Soup which turned out to be a bit spicier than I expected. Not too spicy but just spicier. I will let you know how it is on day two. I am thinking of making a potato and sausage recipe. Pretty simple ingredients. 1 package of smoked sausage sliced thin, 4 large potatoes-diced, 1 large onion sliced, and 1 can of cream of mushroom soup. Just dump everything in a crockpot and cook on low for 6-8 hours. I guess that means I had better stop now and get it ready to start. I think that I will have it for dinner tonight.</p><p>I hope everybody has a great day.</p><p><br /></p></div>Bonnihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15602027495997890298noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6348649691557088439.post-37310600194763730162024-02-15T11:34:00.000-06:002024-02-15T11:34:00.713-06:00SQUIRREL!!!!!!<p style="box-sizing: inherit; color: #4d5c6d; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif; margin: 0px 0px 10px; overflow-wrap: break-word; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-size: large;">Good morning. </span></p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; color: #4d5c6d; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif; margin: 0px 0px 10px; overflow-wrap: break-word; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-size: large;"> Today has already turned into a squirrel day. I woke up (always a good thing) and got up and fed the cats by 7:1`5 a.m. Mind you, that is around 5 minutes later than I normally do and boy, did the cats let me know it. They were meowing at me, hissing at a couple of others who got too close to BC (Big Cat) who is loveable towards me and most of the cats unless they cross his line of vision and try to get to the feed bowl before he does. Then I went inside and put Slow Cooker Barn Raising Soup in the crockpot to be ready for later.</span></p><p class="" style="box-sizing: inherit; color: #4d5c6d; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif; margin: 0px 0px 10px; overflow-wrap: break-word; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-size: large;"> That led me down the rabbit hole of recipes. I found a chicken drumstick BBQ recipe that will be making sometime soon. I have all the ingredients already. I don't know about anybody else, but once I start looking at recipes, I can't stop at one (dang, now I'm hungry for Pringles even though I don't like them that much any more). So I pulled out my bread machine recipe book and thought about making some bread but squirreled in a totally opposite direction and found myself watching a quick little vid about Mexican Pizza. Not too bad. only takes two tortillas, enchilada sauce, refried beans, tomato, cheese and a green onion. So off to the pantry to pull the ingredients. Tortillas - check. Refried beans - check. cheese - check. Green Onion - already cut up so check. Oops red enchilada sauce? Nowhere to be found but that's ok. I have a delish recipe for it. My kitchen squirrel led me to my recipes and quickly found it. Hmmm. The recipe only calls for 2 1/2 tablespoons of it. Do I really want to make a whole batch for just 2 1/2 Tablespoons. No worries my uncaffeinated brain informs me. Just add some of the spices to some tomato sauce and you'll be fine. After caffeine I realize that if I just add some spices to the tomato sauce...it is basically the same as me making up the whole recipe. So I will do that later and make the pizza tomorrow. THEN I realized I didn't have fresh tomatoes but remembered I had opened up a can of diced tomatoes fore my salads and since I ate up all my lettuce the tomatoes are clear and free to be used elsewhere. Whew! Get me out of the kitchen before I do something sensible like dishes!!!!</span></p><p class="" style="box-sizing: inherit; color: #4d5c6d; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif; margin: 0px 0px 10px; overflow-wrap: break-word; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-size: large;"> I sought the sanctuary of my living room where I proudly look on my FINISHED second block of Words to Live By.</span></p><p class="" style="box-sizing: inherit; color: #4d5c6d; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif; margin: 0px 0px 10px; overflow-wrap: break-word; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p class="" style="box-sizing: inherit; color: #4d5c6d; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif; margin: 0px 0px 10px; overflow-wrap: break-word; padding: 0px;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjer42qblBcExJx77xm9CwDbd2gMGdphft94i2s1xWghGBz5rAt-fc4pHpEnBiL75fZ3VH5bwLpgegkRMTxFrL-qrfqW5kVGJrQ0NWcyfLEI8V53qw-E6nyTREjW67FGUAVnY_4wF243JGrHwkWHwMfQApVF16_JQOkohVI3KYC4pqNpkIHfOMAXcM023w/s728/416665001_379798524912183_1670998604532967031_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="728" data-original-width="640" height="397" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjer42qblBcExJx77xm9CwDbd2gMGdphft94i2s1xWghGBz5rAt-fc4pHpEnBiL75fZ3VH5bwLpgegkRMTxFrL-qrfqW5kVGJrQ0NWcyfLEI8V53qw-E6nyTREjW67FGUAVnY_4wF243JGrHwkWHwMfQApVF16_JQOkohVI3KYC4pqNpkIHfOMAXcM023w/w348-h397/416665001_379798524912183_1670998604532967031_n.jpg" width="348" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><p></p><p class="" style="box-sizing: inherit; color: #4d5c6d; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif; margin: 0px 0px 10px; overflow-wrap: break-word; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-size: large;"> I shall indeed celebrate and print up the 3rd block which is entitled laughter. ....oh wait...there is another rabbit hole in my living room. I wonder what is down it? Isn't that...oh wait...again...Is that my shamrock pattern peeking out from underneath those patterns? Why yes I squirreled yet another time and went down the road of shamrocks. I pulled out my pattern and, obviously, THEN had to search for my fabric. The March block for the exchange will be a shamrock on a white background. I won't even get my partners name for probably 3 weeks yet so why am I down THIS rabbit hole? I blame it on my childhood. We raised rabbits on the turkey farm (does that look as weird to you as it does to me when it is typed out?) and I know...I mean I KNOW what kind of escape artists they are. Where was I? Oh yes, down the rabbit hole. I pulled out the pattern and some green fabric and decided I could wait to make the final decision on which fabric to use. Hmm. I wonder what this little side tunnel is...Oh yes I am now back to the Words to Live By road. Print out the pattern while I still have some ink in the printer. Done! Now I can sit down at my computer and read emails.</span></p><p class="" style="box-sizing: inherit; color: #4d5c6d; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif; margin: 0px 0px 10px; overflow-wrap: break-word; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-size: large;"> Oops. More holes. Before I knew it, I had signed up for Sew Much More's Churn Chain QAL which runs from March 7 - April 25th. Has anybody else signed up for that? You can find info on it at: </span></p><p class="" style="box-sizing: inherit; color: #4d5c6d; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif; margin: 0px 0px 10px; overflow-wrap: break-word; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p class="" style="box-sizing: inherit; color: #4d5c6d; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif; margin: 0px 0px 10px; overflow-wrap: break-word; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.sewmuchmoore.com/join-the-churn-chain-qal/">https://www.sewmuchmoore.com/join-the-churn-chain-qal/</a><br /></span></p><p class="" style="box-sizing: inherit; color: #4d5c6d; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif; margin: 0px 0px 10px; overflow-wrap: break-word; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></p><p class="" style="box-sizing: inherit; color: #4d5c6d; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif; margin: 0px 0px 10px; overflow-wrap: break-word; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-size: large;">Ding? Yep, you guessed it...another squirrel just rang my doorbell. This one said Missouri Star Quilt Company sent an email. Oh look they want me to order my rectangle template before it is no longer available. Of course I know that is a marketing ploy...but what if it is true? I'd better go and order it...so I did. Then my brain decided I had better write down what elements I want to include in the quilt...so I did. THEN my brain said why don't you start to look for some of those fabrics so you know what you will need to buy...so I..</span></p><p class="" style="box-sizing: inherit; color: #4d5c6d; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif; margin: 0px 0px 10px; overflow-wrap: break-word; padding: 0px;"><b style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></b></p><p class="" style="box-sizing: inherit; color: #4d5c6d; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif; margin: 0px 0px 10px; overflow-wrap: break-word; padding: 0px;"><b style="font-size: x-large;">STOP!!!!!!!!!</b></p><p class="" style="box-sizing: inherit; color: #4d5c6d; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif; margin: 0px 0px 10px; overflow-wrap: break-word; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-size: large;"> I must turn off my brain so that I don't talk to any more squirrels today or nothing will get done. Perhaps I need to watch Emperor's New Grove and take lessons from Kronk on how to talk to squirrels <chuckling>. On that note of laughter, I have come full circle and will pull out the printed block three pattern for Words to Live By. I think laughter is a good place to dwell for a bit. :)</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #4d5c6d; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif;"> I hope everybody has a great day and if you see any squirrels, tell them to shut up for the rest of the day, ok?</span> </span></p>Bonnihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15602027495997890298noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6348649691557088439.post-13264294189559054462024-02-15T01:34:00.006-06:002024-02-15T01:34:56.467-06:00Happy Valentine's Day<p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">I just wanted to take a moment to say thank you for all the support everybody has given me. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpiWNIcwD2BP-aj2KNvi7f4EuY428KZYTqPbwnzMuA4aryq_DNuuYuB1-f9QF1X8MHY6fjyovMxz-EN80zE_eXkBgLB4l5GXhqL_xkfGABU3QzTZvMVroFLoHSGa05HLV-3O_uXMcMAZWCO0DEnihN1ALiPWQuM0hOVpCfkv3gLkXDPTVLQ97KJ3R75SE/s526/428386789_805619901610597_7425382729278500381_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="526" data-original-width="526" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpiWNIcwD2BP-aj2KNvi7f4EuY428KZYTqPbwnzMuA4aryq_DNuuYuB1-f9QF1X8MHY6fjyovMxz-EN80zE_eXkBgLB4l5GXhqL_xkfGABU3QzTZvMVroFLoHSGa05HLV-3O_uXMcMAZWCO0DEnihN1ALiPWQuM0hOVpCfkv3gLkXDPTVLQ97KJ3R75SE/s320/428386789_805619901610597_7425382729278500381_n.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Hugs!</span></p><p><br /></p>Bonnihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15602027495997890298noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6348649691557088439.post-60940699997740626232024-02-12T17:17:00.000-06:002024-02-12T17:17:26.373-06:00What is on the Wall<p> It is almost the mid month so I thought I would do an update on what I have on the wall. It is a mix of quilting and cross stitch. I have also added in a new recipe or two. Let me start with an overall pix of my wall and then I'll show more close ups.</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhI3fas-IuV7K4RxqVJOMSeLuZ5kXH8RcPpspdjCznGFHACQNBdY2504hFKuBChu85R_FWNHG0YtnZQJBUkhkjJ0eVj70XhUw-HRw3zyQjC6UtdcyjgL6uoDzt9fQYgUebNkJ796xBBMAM_fOhE3c7RH7kD1HC55VW2VlVdsDl9DiOYkViImw-z04mz4IA/s640/What%20is%20on%20the%20wall%20-%202.12.24.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="549" data-original-width="640" height="371" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhI3fas-IuV7K4RxqVJOMSeLuZ5kXH8RcPpspdjCznGFHACQNBdY2504hFKuBChu85R_FWNHG0YtnZQJBUkhkjJ0eVj70XhUw-HRw3zyQjC6UtdcyjgL6uoDzt9fQYgUebNkJ796xBBMAM_fOhE3c7RH7kD1HC55VW2VlVdsDl9DiOYkViImw-z04mz4IA/w432-h371/What%20is%20on%20the%20wall%20-%202.12.24.jpg" width="432" /></a></div><br /><p> Doesn't that look like a colorful mess? Now let me break it down better for you.</p><p> First up is hexies and my new templates. You can see the hexies in the picture posted above. These were made using the Missouri Star Quilt Company Quilt As You Go template. I really like using it because when I attach them together. I thought I was getting more when I ordered more of off Amazon. I picked the wrong thing and this is what came. </p><p> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWeSSzMFBM3yZ3fafiBebvmGBDjl59IFiyP-D2mIxTQd1zuQQX2mhLdyBVUFarEir1_DkTvOtNGENUkD2Q_q_GW-8tHl7hTEWki30zW7ZAYBpH8-wQGgeSyp6NGMXK4BZzi6dqkHIeT8ie2SfjXebr7pqYVojvoJKVkw4lKQwzOdanWKZHyRElDxBqpFQ/s753/New%20Hexie%20templates%20-%202.12.24.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="753" data-original-width="640" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWeSSzMFBM3yZ3fafiBebvmGBDjl59IFiyP-D2mIxTQd1zuQQX2mhLdyBVUFarEir1_DkTvOtNGENUkD2Q_q_GW-8tHl7hTEWki30zW7ZAYBpH8-wQGgeSyp6NGMXK4BZzi6dqkHIeT8ie2SfjXebr7pqYVojvoJKVkw4lKQwzOdanWKZHyRElDxBqpFQ/s320/New%20Hexie%20templates%20-%202.12.24.jpg" width="272" /></a></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBtQuZHoqcN6mHUMeWAx3MBhHx0IlCqYKPwpMfw8eCBhu2KuRFon-HqTfY1y6VikGNMTvg_zjPX4R8mDfUL4EbR_QDPFgGXgt-7B1V0f4y9FdQBQ60-9OVLeDrrVPNuBda_OXEOXN_qYeSJbOpG2XB9BQ9wRRd1542tTyuwcv02MXCbT12pZO4F65w0Ck/s820/Freebie%20PPSAL%20-%202.12.24.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: medium; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; orphans: 2; text-align: center; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;"></a></div><p></p><p> Don't get me wrong, they are useful templates but not what I as expecting. I did find it, eventually, on MSQC's website. This is what I wanted.</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPqG2plm9XfDIrCp8svk0gQawLYlTm2EgNGFCnBMUlj1t2uVn29uifdf4X7ScgswxT5cko9uY1RpdOdFmpuBhz0x0p8aXcNYTFnvUqw9B7Vh2FjVVVbGHh21u9LQuJnZ7MSWtiZIpsdC_QvBE1rOCrEZ8o-SqS0q43x9td7OnuznUzuMth0hugwg8mZy4/s640/2.5%20x%205%20QAYG%20rectangle%20template.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="590" data-original-width="640" height="295" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPqG2plm9XfDIrCp8svk0gQawLYlTm2EgNGFCnBMUlj1t2uVn29uifdf4X7ScgswxT5cko9uY1RpdOdFmpuBhz0x0p8aXcNYTFnvUqw9B7Vh2FjVVVbGHh21u9LQuJnZ7MSWtiZIpsdC_QvBE1rOCrEZ8o-SqS0q43x9td7OnuznUzuMth0hugwg8mZy4/s320/2.5%20x%205%20QAYG%20rectangle%20template.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div> And this is the pattern that I want to make with it. Bu what do I want all this for? I am designing a hexie project. Think of a garden. There will be clusters of various thing. For instance, one area for shrubs and trees, one for butterflies and flowers. Maybe a fountain or statuary if I can find the right fabric. <i> </i>I am debating on whether or not to put a wall around it. If nothing else, I might use the rectangles for the border. Who knows. Who knows when I get to it or when it will be finished.<div>That's the plan anyway. That's not the only thing I have been working on. </div><div><br /></div><div> Here is this week's picture of my blackwork. This is up to Week 6. </div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="820" data-original-width="640" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBtQuZHoqcN6mHUMeWAx3MBhHx0IlCqYKPwpMfw8eCBhu2KuRFon-HqTfY1y6VikGNMTvg_zjPX4R8mDfUL4EbR_QDPFgGXgt-7B1V0f4y9FdQBQ60-9OVLeDrrVPNuBda_OXEOXN_qYeSJbOpG2XB9BQ9wRRd1542tTyuwcv02MXCbT12pZO4F65w0Ck/s320/Freebie%20PPSAL%20-%202.12.24.jpg" width="250" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> The other Blackwork I am working is to redo the Courage blackwork that I stitched on actual graph paper, It currently looks funny because I didn't have any large sheets just 8 1/2 x 11 so it is a pieced graph. This is what I have done so far.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjP1O9gsZCNT_bETqOShrn7pjsaNZMP8i3GNNt1ggCVCtjt6PSh0EtWAvuNEC3e4f-YhK-ZtTSd1EIMv86cLTZcvsSBvgQ21Eyd4_cUbaeS_gSwiU2nh2oPBk2yjegB8AhRnzo-ADFtZi8g76xFplVwDvi4ncp_G5xvOoq4Z7YcGoOujNqVqpj54I-kjPw/s824/Have%20the%20Courage.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="824" data-original-width="640" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjP1O9gsZCNT_bETqOShrn7pjsaNZMP8i3GNNt1ggCVCtjt6PSh0EtWAvuNEC3e4f-YhK-ZtTSd1EIMv86cLTZcvsSBvgQ21Eyd4_cUbaeS_gSwiU2nh2oPBk2yjegB8AhRnzo-ADFtZi8g76xFplVwDvi4ncp_G5xvOoq4Z7YcGoOujNqVqpj54I-kjPw/s320/Have%20the%20Courage.jpg" width="249" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicNS6RZ44Y7SYOH6iHYiQ-qAbKQ6qv3qzUbUUa09wYxktJ342n0_ra0iyclQRcd02EKta1Fut2Ki5XL1qqu4WnlQ7xqjoQ9cCkwa9s5uaM1aXZ_RPhJVbhk6ZEqBJYtsCjf4hi3_xCgYMkMRAaWxn6i4DpURDCkZXKLo6hkdCGgThKPiaMjmIpqf3nYk4/s752/redoing%20the%20chart.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="752" data-original-width="640" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicNS6RZ44Y7SYOH6iHYiQ-qAbKQ6qv3qzUbUUa09wYxktJ342n0_ra0iyclQRcd02EKta1Fut2Ki5XL1qqu4WnlQ7xqjoQ9cCkwa9s5uaM1aXZ_RPhJVbhk6ZEqBJYtsCjf4hi3_xCgYMkMRAaWxn6i4DpURDCkZXKLo6hkdCGgThKPiaMjmIpqf3nYk4/s320/redoing%20the%20chart.jpg" width="272" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div> Of course I have to work on some redwork, especially in February, so here is my progress update on the second block of Words to Live By.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6NYEgjhSFatEpEUBGz6D_LR4eNKDl908YxJQaZvNaBwOSXZFJjZ4luOPR7WgtwsO1O0-SQF8irAJxZJiV_ZKNiBuvBxs3W5mt5Z9UeseYy5p0oa3ClMVU4OTWpUFp2x6M8c5u6ShfTPjrdafxj6TZ_GHortDUg39vTjbi4Lib-xkpctCZibkoe0labbw/s687/celebrate%20update%202.12.24.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="687" data-original-width="640" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6NYEgjhSFatEpEUBGz6D_LR4eNKDl908YxJQaZvNaBwOSXZFJjZ4luOPR7WgtwsO1O0-SQF8irAJxZJiV_ZKNiBuvBxs3W5mt5Z9UeseYy5p0oa3ClMVU4OTWpUFp2x6M8c5u6ShfTPjrdafxj6TZ_GHortDUg39vTjbi4Lib-xkpctCZibkoe0labbw/s320/celebrate%20update%202.12.24.jpg" width="298" /></a></div><br /><p> I also did some new recipes. This week I made snickerdoodles for 1. It made around 6 cookies and I think I sill make it again. It was a little weird to make a recipe with only 1 tablespoon of egg. I used the rest of the egg in my breakfast scramble this morning. LOL.</p><br /><br />Snickerdoodles for 1<br /><br />3 TBSP butter<br /><br />1/4 cup sugar<br /><br />6 TBSP Flour<br /><br />1 TBSP egg<br /><br />1/8 teas baking soda<br /><br />1/4 teas salt<br /><br />1/4 teas vanilla extract<br /><br />Coating:<br /><br /> 1 TBSP sugar<br /><br /> 1/2 teas cinnamon<br /><br /> for Coating, mix all together and set aside<br /><br />- Mix everything together except for coating.<br /><br />- Form into one inch balls<br /><br />-Roll in coating<br /><br />-Place on parchment paper on baking sheet<br /><br />-Bake 12 minutes or until edges are golden brown<br /><br /><br /> In closing, I'd like to leave you with some pix that I thought were particularly cute. I hope you enjoy them too.</div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_9vonLQ8OGmp9Yox2DL0AUAusD7NsKy3rO0EdQY0Hsk-BcBSgqRb6FNa1rnz97rV_DGBD6dtShb388iXlBygTP4NtA0648BVEeBFMehAHy4EKzIX2tTLIS_1ikYvRGyhD2COU-0HqYesl4ANvj1jVaD9f8sMXjCm1_wihfJT0KMji0adLCVgbiJYxN2o/s1362/behind%20every%20crafter.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1362" data-original-width="1080" height="453" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_9vonLQ8OGmp9Yox2DL0AUAusD7NsKy3rO0EdQY0Hsk-BcBSgqRb6FNa1rnz97rV_DGBD6dtShb388iXlBygTP4NtA0648BVEeBFMehAHy4EKzIX2tTLIS_1ikYvRGyhD2COU-0HqYesl4ANvj1jVaD9f8sMXjCm1_wihfJT0KMji0adLCVgbiJYxN2o/w359-h453/behind%20every%20crafter.jpg" width="359" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEix5i7d3T8wkeXjnG5Zb36unY4IoXZG-GLAnycsWuoawU-jRUUGncBCg_PfJS0Mose0lsrTi3ttOal2NG89UQ3Arhye9Zxjs5KusXOgoieCdsj0Fw0GwLHpdfBraneV1QmSFfDHmlg2YHce1HfhEfcNbwkqBLtZQrIs107EkyCqxHKGY1kkZZZ8JcFS_s0/s736/Beauty%20Fantasy%20Arts.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="736" data-original-width="736" height="393" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEix5i7d3T8wkeXjnG5Zb36unY4IoXZG-GLAnycsWuoawU-jRUUGncBCg_PfJS0Mose0lsrTi3ttOal2NG89UQ3Arhye9Zxjs5KusXOgoieCdsj0Fw0GwLHpdfBraneV1QmSFfDHmlg2YHce1HfhEfcNbwkqBLtZQrIs107EkyCqxHKGY1kkZZZ8JcFS_s0/w393-h393/Beauty%20Fantasy%20Arts.jpg" width="393" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><p><br /></p></div>Bonnihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15602027495997890298noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6348649691557088439.post-84092179680806404472024-02-06T13:16:00.002-06:002024-02-06T13:16:47.131-06:00Broccoli Rice Casserole<span style="font-size: large;"><br />As promised, I am posting the broccoli rice casserole that I mad. I found this easy to make especially with a couple of short cuts. I normally keep cooked rice in the freezer that I portion out into 1 cup servings. I normally make the rice in the broth when I boil chicken. Then it is seasoned also. I also usually portion out shredded cheese and some vegetables. It does speed up the cooking process. Now on to the recipe.<br /><br /><b><u>Broccoli Rice Casserole</u></b><br /><br />Preheat oven to 350F</span><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br />- 3 cups cooked rice</span><div><span style="font-size: large;">- 16 oz. frozen broccoli florets (I used fresh broccoli that I got from Pantry, I just cooked it before using it in the casserole)</span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;">- 1 small onion, finely chopped</span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;">- 1 can of cream of mushroom soup</span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;">- 1/2 cup milk</span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;">- 1 teaspoon salt</span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;">- 1/2 teaspoon pepper</span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;">- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder</span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;">- 1/4 teaspoon paprika</span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;">- 2 cups shredded cheese, divided</span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;">Thaw broccoli and microwave for 5 minutes and drain very well. Cut broccoli into small bite size pieces.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;">In a large bowl combine:</span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"> rice</span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"> onion</span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"> mushroom soup</span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"> milk</span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"> salt</span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"> pepper</span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"> paprika</span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"> 1 cup of shredded cheese</span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;">Stir all together to mix well and then fold in the broccoli.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div></div><div><span style="font-size: large;">Spray with non-stick cooking spray a 9 x 13 pan. This is a bulky casserole so a pan with high sides works best.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;">Put broccoli and veggie mix into the pan and then top it with the remaining 1 cup of cheese (more or less depending on your preference).</span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;">Bake for 35-40 minutes or until cheese is melted and browned on top.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;">NOTE: I decided to add some left-over chicken to the casserole also so it could be used up. It worked well. I almost added some sausage to it instead of the chicken, but I might wait for that until next time.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;">If you make this, left me know how you liked it.</span></div>Bonnihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15602027495997890298noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6348649691557088439.post-71796942462285544922024-02-05T19:00:00.000-06:002024-02-05T19:00:48.839-06:00English Paper Piecing<span style="font-size: large;"><br /><br />Today’s topic: English Paper Piecing (EPP) <br /><br />Today's topic was inspired by the Our Time To Quilt video from Sunday. I didn't catch all of it but I did manage to come in towards the end ands Deb was talking about English Paper Piecing. Then I remembered that I had started to work on an EPP project but never finished. That makes it an UFO so it qualified to be able to work on it this month.<br /><br /> Do you know how to do EPP? If not, then this link might help you out.<br /><br /><a href="https://mypoppet.com.au/makes/how-to-paper-pieced-hexies-template/">https://mypoppet.com.au/makes/how-to-paper-pieced-hexies-template/</a><br /><br /> There are many ways to do your templates. One way is to trace your shape on cardboard, heavy paper, or posterboard. You can make multiple images on one page and cut out when you need them. A simple Google search will give you plenty to choose from.<br /><br /> Another option is to buy a template. I have done all of those options but finally settled on the quilt as you go template as my favorite. I got mine from Missouri Star Quilt Company and it is a quilt as you go template. This one is for 2 1/2" hexagons. When you try to buy a template like this, the 2 1/2" measure is the sides of the inner template. In the picture, that would be the sides of the inside piece which has the writing on it. I chose that size for a couple of reasons. First is was a quilt as you go; second was the fact that the inner template fits a 5" square so I could use a charm pack.<br /><br /><br /></span><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEif6xVfBJMoEdO0ccRaI6z3CnjC7JGcvSfpMtcFHodUsMgIGC2mxpr39HdRFBleI1BcYZiwaCyHwKMD_eZrTeWcHSsc7p90CfqgHBRR4hVUVhz1OG8SCYL6RKlg-wCDUQMlmynPKWQfZec2bNfy4WrkThyJc_H1KPng9QkRzgZzsy8jewHr2UqEE7JLub4"><span style="font-size: large;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEif6xVfBJMoEdO0ccRaI6z3CnjC7JGcvSfpMtcFHodUsMgIGC2mxpr39HdRFBleI1BcYZiwaCyHwKMD_eZrTeWcHSsc7p90CfqgHBRR4hVUVhz1OG8SCYL6RKlg-wCDUQMlmynPKWQfZec2bNfy4WrkThyJc_H1KPng9QkRzgZzsy8jewHr2UqEE7JLub4" /></span></a></div><span style="font-size: large;"><br />Here are some of my hexies that I have made.</span><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYh56EjvmKl02Njb-2ipGpbIyYGRkZz1YjadAWKAFf3xeexOxdbOlBy_HaKeYW__1exh_JALdibnu0RLOFVqzE9gDCP2tfKbHCD5htVwwmpIqNTAwRK_QzYnVnKksdUzRBjkjq1C8ecGztHc1MEtS56utu21Mk5Pf_1hUPxoKyOwZsqi4TJTzi0A9vDEo/s640/Hexies.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="472" data-original-width="640" height="236" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYh56EjvmKl02Njb-2ipGpbIyYGRkZz1YjadAWKAFf3xeexOxdbOlBy_HaKeYW__1exh_JALdibnu0RLOFVqzE9gDCP2tfKbHCD5htVwwmpIqNTAwRK_QzYnVnKksdUzRBjkjq1C8ecGztHc1MEtS56utu21Mk5Pf_1hUPxoKyOwZsqi4TJTzi0A9vDEo/s320/Hexies.jpg" width="320" /></span></a></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-size: large;">I do my hexies by hand but you can do yours by machine if you want. My batch has both machine sewn and hand sewn hexies. That reason is because I have been working on them for a bit. s I no longer have a sewing machine that makes decorative stitches. I like to do hand stitching so it doesn't both me. I cut out my hexies and have them layered and then hand baste them until I am ready to do the final stitching.</span><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;">How do I store them? In my hexie box of course. </span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEji7WECBvjDxtBAfduH-1blswWay12pESl7DiwSAa53ftihuWqMrbly3SoZKZXCEp0J5Vk5geLTqUA3Dz8kA6j3X3NJA7rH6qQ54GqLErHXdJ_6Qlon8FGCFNp7RL6j_n8IjrMp4E23acB_nsxkvCGr8KdBBhDuLPp_wDuVAV6oL7A3NHIx1L7oFbRI4_8/s640/Hewxie%20Box.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="433" data-original-width="640" height="259" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEji7WECBvjDxtBAfduH-1blswWay12pESl7DiwSAa53ftihuWqMrbly3SoZKZXCEp0J5Vk5geLTqUA3Dz8kA6j3X3NJA7rH6qQ54GqLErHXdJ_6Qlon8FGCFNp7RL6j_n8IjrMp4E23acB_nsxkvCGr8KdBBhDuLPp_wDuVAV6oL7A3NHIx1L7oFbRI4_8/w382-h259/Hewxie%20Box.jpg" width="382" /></span></a></div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: x-large;">I picked up this box from Hobby Lobby before I moved. </span><i style="font-size: x-large;"> </i><span style="font-size: x-large;">I don't know if they still have that particular design but the box works out very well. It is called a spring box and the dimensions are 9.49 in x 7.0 in by 4.02 inches. The spring boxes come in various sizes. Of course almost anything can be used but these were made for archiving things so I thought that would be good.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;">What will I eventually make with them? Believe it or not, I do have plans. Basically <i> </i>I need to search for some specialty fabric. The fabric will be cotton of course. I just need to find some with water, tiny stones or rocks, trees or shrubs , etc. The hardest part will be with fountains or statuaries. First of all I will search my stash. The rough idea is in my brain and I just have to figure it out more. IF the large garden project doesn't pan out, I can go back to one of the other versions which would have flowers and butterflies in it. I never know until the end how it will work out or if I can keep my enthusiasm throughout the whole thing. Wish me luck!</span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;">What else do I have to report on? Ahhh, my blackwork and my applique swap.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;">I finished my applique block and it was sent to Garnet. I also finished up my small blackwork project.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFBd2RUfjeU92_NXP43y4J3N4RVus2xoOFQgyuZatldf6PGaAALfz7N9kpqDw1hdyu31bVhyphenhyphenU5sHCvIX3LLnQ6nvnNjVWMZMF_c-QO7UUSPH65eMQd5dBol44b6EIkQ3cKQh10KVnM30Yz8Dxy-cgS5-GGIJPgL3fKiGj5BF1nzG9FXBc0EaIdger9rNk/s640/February%20block%20from%20Garnet.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="640" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFBd2RUfjeU92_NXP43y4J3N4RVus2xoOFQgyuZatldf6PGaAALfz7N9kpqDw1hdyu31bVhyphenhyphenU5sHCvIX3LLnQ6nvnNjVWMZMF_c-QO7UUSPH65eMQd5dBol44b6EIkQ3cKQh10KVnM30Yz8Dxy-cgS5-GGIJPgL3fKiGj5BF1nzG9FXBc0EaIdger9rNk/s320/February%20block%20from%20Garnet.jpg" width="320" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">My block from <br />Garnet</span></div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgShVOcYfmiIDnrda8TSFv9cRrzvPILV5bysTjCvBMK1_mvuOpQk1SNDkBTUU2jREF0s9IX7O_wAq_jB_515fyASYvOM_ylfEPs_YgRH28XWxso9tmBitzefIozszDtTidBxqxPrjFHxa_Ik_1DcckWAByxp0o-lLgroM9mXr6RLiqA8KvpOhO6VxZWWpo/s640/416358578_850565810165593_1255337908301644920_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="349" data-original-width="640" height="294" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgShVOcYfmiIDnrda8TSFv9cRrzvPILV5bysTjCvBMK1_mvuOpQk1SNDkBTUU2jREF0s9IX7O_wAq_jB_515fyASYvOM_ylfEPs_YgRH28XWxso9tmBitzefIozszDtTidBxqxPrjFHxa_Ik_1DcckWAByxp0o-lLgroM9mXr6RLiqA8KvpOhO6VxZWWpo/w538-h294/416358578_850565810165593_1255337908301644920_n.jpg" width="538" /></span></a></div><span><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"> My block to Garnet and a small blackwork piece</span></div></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">The writing on the blackwork is "Have the courage to follow your heart and intuition."</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiugDehfjw8cETvqBv55qweey_Imtcpy0USl0T5YVkgDQ-BvwRCh_TCb3455q3ZEu9ZIdfReoyJK9VdKvP5PvEhhcW1EGCJ0nBSsV5NDImtoHJu2TnIGA_-hRSryxs487Wd-1URI4ZfS40nmzoDG6voYmwXPqzJFiXIHVFp3upCs6770VAQlUa0jFkzP8/s763/416314503_1329582141004204_1637374530748277508_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="763" data-original-width="640" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiugDehfjw8cETvqBv55qweey_Imtcpy0USl0T5YVkgDQ-BvwRCh_TCb3455q3ZEu9ZIdfReoyJK9VdKvP5PvEhhcW1EGCJ0nBSsV5NDImtoHJu2TnIGA_-hRSryxs487Wd-1URI4ZfS40nmzoDG6voYmwXPqzJFiXIHVFp3upCs6770VAQlUa0jFkzP8/s320/416314503_1329582141004204_1637374530748277508_n.jpg" width="268" /></a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Current free Blackwork Project - first 5 weeks</span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;">The last thing to talk about is food. As you know it is always on my mind. LOL. I made a broccoli and rice casseroled which turned out yummy. I also added in some chicken that I had leftover. </span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjF4sk98pqxSwnxVae69lq9DODmby8eAok7wIXpmVGFAorWssOsuKV-p9z27hyzq2_HargGEgvEW8e38s5p6UQTSnZ6g51eKo_tukAbY7KeuYHxM7u-IhRS4JfzTI8O9Gf8F-LjkbCiTCkbNHMahG-wyft_0mTPJmYN4TEDBN-fmfa2C2IZEsKObJBdha8/s640/Broccoli,%20Cheese,%20Chicken%20Casserole.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="364" data-original-width="640" height="241" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjF4sk98pqxSwnxVae69lq9DODmby8eAok7wIXpmVGFAorWssOsuKV-p9z27hyzq2_HargGEgvEW8e38s5p6UQTSnZ6g51eKo_tukAbY7KeuYHxM7u-IhRS4JfzTI8O9Gf8F-LjkbCiTCkbNHMahG-wyft_0mTPJmYN4TEDBN-fmfa2C2IZEsKObJBdha8/w424-h241/Broccoli,%20Cheese,%20Chicken%20Casserole.jpg" width="424" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i> </i>I also saw a picture of a yummy casserole which I think I will make for Easter. I'm sure I won't mind any leftovers. What do you think?</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgz_gX5OZDczd_qYjb7MNI_CY5BES7rpFnPc8bolmlpZ9QBOhx0ZJJ2wNcO-thEKBueX7WOlhwEktqGOc3VwtNpAYDd4cXVIzjNNAIsn47XUocD-wQAx_8nVBXPKrAcCrvr_hNTtIiFCu5WJIT9xyBVysSly6rWlE0LWt1kpO-VOrnW7cNCUMY0DjEZ1S8/s1798/M%20and%20M%20Casserole.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1798" data-original-width="1440" height="498" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgz_gX5OZDczd_qYjb7MNI_CY5BES7rpFnPc8bolmlpZ9QBOhx0ZJJ2wNcO-thEKBueX7WOlhwEktqGOc3VwtNpAYDd4cXVIzjNNAIsn47XUocD-wQAx_8nVBXPKrAcCrvr_hNTtIiFCu5WJIT9xyBVysSly6rWlE0LWt1kpO-VOrnW7cNCUMY0DjEZ1S8/w398-h498/M%20and%20M%20Casserole.jpg" width="398" /></span></a></div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-size: large;">That is it for this report. Everybody have a great day.<br /></span><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /><br /></span><div><br /></div>Bonnihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15602027495997890298noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6348649691557088439.post-78303974310230797452024-01-25T14:13:00.001-06:002024-01-25T14:13:24.830-06:00What a Day!<p><span style="font-size: large;"> Today is a Hurkle-Durkle day. It is raining on and off and the kind of damp that puts a chill in your bones. Still not sure what it is? Maybe this will help.</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhz_0LGzGDTbv9HwPIu6KFw6xz1-pKY5ro6Aom12si62yCQ0GO-qrm68pIJ0s3fnHpQR3TamaYS5nImg-8P9WQi0bL8aoi1pGt7zBpBYSRdLclN6sbtbn4V40w_lpxxOMsPWmvGtm8gVi_x5s1nl3gH6ReQ_ehA-zUfm_BPw4dt6O_CxO7Lo5ZBkoIbgGE/s1792/hurkle-durkling.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1792" data-original-width="828" height="683" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhz_0LGzGDTbv9HwPIu6KFw6xz1-pKY5ro6Aom12si62yCQ0GO-qrm68pIJ0s3fnHpQR3TamaYS5nImg-8P9WQi0bL8aoi1pGt7zBpBYSRdLclN6sbtbn4V40w_lpxxOMsPWmvGtm8gVi_x5s1nl3gH6ReQ_ehA-zUfm_BPw4dt6O_CxO7Lo5ZBkoIbgGE/w316-h683/hurkle-durkling.jpg" width="316" /></span></a></div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><p><span style="font-size: large;">Isn't that such a great phrase? Besides that, I was pretty busy the other day. I was busy enough that I had to write it down to remind me of everything. So here goes.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;"> - Did dishes. Ok. Not that great of an accomplishment but it was a start. I do dishes in the morning or when my hands gets cold because the hot water warms them up. Of course it isn't too bad right now since our temperatures are in the mid 50s.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">- Printed up this weeks pattern for Free Peppermint Purple Stitch a Long. That is my blackwork Stitch a long. I did finish this weeks pattern which is the fourth for the new one. Where did the time go? It has been four weeks already?</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi85K9bEXmqcusrOD8PZ9ELjh6sBdRLgD-qksaKYu54w-IbuRfCDLuj2Wlwco5zKu6nPZITg6_4DjLadN0bhZzbFXRaTawkleqA_clOlUURxDuSarvDsfTKehwYc_gCVDG9CyzBnCsIhipIL2q6mFpZV8rtoSFKpsmklZx8-vLb09pbBhqS-M_eUhtcnq4/s642/20124%20PPSAL%20-%201.24.23.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="642" data-original-width="640" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi85K9bEXmqcusrOD8PZ9ELjh6sBdRLgD-qksaKYu54w-IbuRfCDLuj2Wlwco5zKu6nPZITg6_4DjLadN0bhZzbFXRaTawkleqA_clOlUURxDuSarvDsfTKehwYc_gCVDG9CyzBnCsIhipIL2q6mFpZV8rtoSFKpsmklZx8-vLb09pbBhqS-M_eUhtcnq4/s320/20124%20PPSAL%20-%201.24.23.jpg" width="319" /></span></a></div><span style="font-size: large;"><br />I have my second one that I am doing but unfortunately it is the third time I am having to unstitch it. I will get it eventually straightened out. I just need to sit down and concentrate on it.</span><p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">- With all of that, it was time to drink coffee with my vanilla caramel coffee creamer in it. YUMMMM! That might not seem like something to celebrate (besides getting caffeine in the system) but sometimes we have to remind ourselves to sit and take a break sometimes.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">- Looked at new/old recipes. That is something I am always happy to do and it was good to look for while drinking coffee. This is the recipe that I decided to make.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjY6tZ2D0fVpFHzje-rjZMTOtfshoj6ntq73ndNh_ijkBKhbktENezvArdu6dDAHjGX20SxmtJhJKC7BjCaaBOUHG4W_ndyHe19GiOnRYJuQS8fTlzSmCrI4haHzV7kXfXWUoIrzh4c5wrivmAax_6Pgdvu46biKuAJybgA-1IQi2hsyCii_DJR1ari0ao/s640/414769921_352403634310784_2830253386363518718_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="288" data-original-width="640" height="189" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjY6tZ2D0fVpFHzje-rjZMTOtfshoj6ntq73ndNh_ijkBKhbktENezvArdu6dDAHjGX20SxmtJhJKC7BjCaaBOUHG4W_ndyHe19GiOnRYJuQS8fTlzSmCrI4haHzV7kXfXWUoIrzh4c5wrivmAax_6Pgdvu46biKuAJybgA-1IQi2hsyCii_DJR1ari0ao/w420-h189/414769921_352403634310784_2830253386363518718_n.jpg" width="420" /></span></a></div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /><br /></span><p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in;"><span style="font-size: large;">Ham and Cheese Pasta Casserole<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in;"><o:p><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in;"><span style="font-size: large;">Ingredients<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in;"><span style="font-size: large;">• 1 (16 ounce) package elbow macaroni<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in;"><span style="font-size: large;">• 1 (8 ounce) package Cheddar cheese, cubed<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in;"><span style="font-size: large;">• 1 cup cubed, cooked ham<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in;"><span style="font-size: large;">• ½ cup mayonnaise<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in;"><span style="font-size: large;">• 1 cup dry bread crumbs<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in;"><o:p><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in;"><span style="font-size: large;">Directions<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in;"><span style="font-size: large;">1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in;"><span style="font-size: large;">2. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until cooked through but firm to the bite, 8 minutes; drain.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in;"><span style="font-size: large;">3. Combine macaroni, Cheddar cheese, ham, and mayonnaise in a 9x13 baking dish until well mixed.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in;"><span style="font-size: large;">4. Sprinkle bread crumbs over the macaroni casserole.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in;"><span style="font-size: large;">5. Bake casserole in the preheated oven until bread crumbs are lightly browned, about 25 minutes.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">- Stitched on February 2014 Block Swap. I now only have the green leaves and vines to do and it will be done with. I will probably finish it by Monday.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">- Brought back garbage container to porch in
between rain – so far no leaks (shhh.
You didn’t hear me say that – don’t want to tempt fate). Another thing that isn't a big deal but it did take up time. Have you realized that sometimes it is the multiple little things that take up your time.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">- Made out two shopping lists – what I want to
get and what I NEED to get – and go back to planning meals. Dan will take me to Walmart for some cat food and caffeine in the next day or two. I need to get my list ready.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in;"><span style="font-size: large;">- Worked on Words of Wisdom redwork. I have one of the birds stitched and about 75% of the second bird done. After that it will go quickly. This is one of the UFOs that was drawn to work on in January. I won't get it all finished but it will have at least 2 of the blocks done. PROGRESS!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in;"><span style="font-size: large;">- Try to work on Battle HAED Cross stitch. Ok. Progress on this means that I too it out and looked at it. That counts doesn't it? I will get to it again soon. It is very bulky and think that is what is putting me off on it. I will work on it again.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in;"><span style="font-size: large;">- Stitched up socks (not darned). I just hand stitched some small holes in them. That will hold them for quite awhile.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in;"><span style="font-size: large;">- Get my YouTube list set up – I always set up
my YouTube playlist (all free vids, etc.) before stitching so that it is
playing in the background and that I can watch what I want to, save the ones I
want to rewatch, etc. I cannot do
stitching in quiet. All the years of
noise from the office, noise at home, etc. says I need it even if it is only in
the background. Sometimes (more than I
would normally admit) I have my favorite movies or vids on because when they
get to a part I like, I look up and watch it and know exactly where they are at
in it.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in;"><span style="font-size: large;"> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in;"><span style="font-size: large;">That was all yesterday. Today hasn't been as productive BUT I did manage to start the day off in a good place. My milestone today was getting into a pair of jeans that I was wearing when I first moved to Arkansas. THEN I gained weight. I am still overweight, and probably will always be overweight, but today I decided to try on the smaller size pair and they fit. Not only did they fit...but they fit while I was wearing my thermals. That made my day. So remember...</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbqFafzAyYbZYvJTl8prUD48H6F9x3GPTuFFocU6F7cyVKmN9OA6JzFnC587OobUXCOiPGfqqDTgrhikwyh0rZbwoB3bffDo5RFPIHRf900bc6Z2KD-zUSb2mgkL7gB7ntciCQibS8lgsFEXpIkd1qeaLIo-EMy8kiXTkYqZ5yM9jDoAYrR6ae8WPS6gs/s777/reset%20restart.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="777" data-original-width="735" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbqFafzAyYbZYvJTl8prUD48H6F9x3GPTuFFocU6F7cyVKmN9OA6JzFnC587OobUXCOiPGfqqDTgrhikwyh0rZbwoB3bffDo5RFPIHRf900bc6Z2KD-zUSb2mgkL7gB7ntciCQibS8lgsFEXpIkd1qeaLIo-EMy8kiXTkYqZ5yM9jDoAYrR6ae8WPS6gs/s320/reset%20restart.jpg" width="303" /></span></a></div><span style="font-size: large;"><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><br /><br /></span><p></p>Bonnihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15602027495997890298noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6348649691557088439.post-66186264251831127782024-01-18T20:39:00.004-06:002024-01-18T20:39:43.305-06:00What a day!<p><span style="font-size: large;"> Ever had one of those days which was sort of productive but you couldn't way what you really did? That was the kind of day that I had. Now that I'm typing it down, I guess I was somewhat productive.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">It started out this morning with me making breakfast eggs to freeze. I did a dozen the other day but only 9 made it as far as the freezer. That batch I did in a 9 x 9 baking dish and just cut them into 9 squares. They were a bit uneven since my oven is not level. I just ate the most uneven first and managed to put 6 in the freezer for when I want them. Today, however I used my muffin tin and made 12. They turned out better. I only used my seasoned salt garlic powder and onion powder. Once again I kept three out and put the rest in the freezer. That will keep me stocked up for a bit.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Later in the day I made left over taco mash up. Ok so it is not an original name. It is basically a layered tortilla wrap casserole made with leftovers. This one had a layer of pizza sauce on the bottom, then a large tortilla, some salsa/pizza sauce mixture, some cooked ground turkey, and cheese. Put another layer of the same on top and the final layer was a tortilla, sauce, cheese, garlic powder, and onion powder (since I left it out in the other layers. Baked for around 10-12 minutes and all done. It turned pretty good. I have half of it left.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">I pulled out Pop of Poinsettia table runner which was one of my UFO projects to work on., Does it count as working on it if I pulled everything out, read the directions and put it back in its bag? I think it should. I didn't work on it because I wasn't in the mood to make bias vines and I can't decide on what fabric to fuse everything on. I'm trying not to buy more fabric so this might be saved for 2025. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">I was productive enough to <cough> need <cough> to take a couple of naps. I was in my second hour of napping when Shalom called and said he was headed to Walmart if I wanted a ride. So, obviously, I went. WOW! There were a lot of empty shelves. I managed to get a 3 pound bag of cat food, and feel lucky I got that. I could only get 2 two liters of soda because they were all out. I wasn't going to spend the money on the cans and even then they were low. They were low on margarine/butter and eggs. Fumingly enough the milk was stocked. The creamers and iced coffee were almost out. Shredded cheese was ok but Buddig meats and that type was almost non existent. No evaporated milk. They only had sweetened condensed milk. Bread was low and tortillas were getting low. No bags of onions nor did they have bags of potatoes. Oops. T hat isn't totally true. They had 2 bags of potatoes. Almost all of the fresh produce was gone although the organic produce was still stocked but starting to run low. I can see that my menu will be changed with this news.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">With that news, I will mix in my 3 pounds of cat food with what I have left in the bucket and hope that they will have more when I get more money.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">That is what I did today. What did you do? Keeping warm? Baking anything? Sewing anything? Curious minds would like to know.</span></p>Bonnihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15602027495997890298noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6348649691557088439.post-16947397694461524662024-01-11T21:03:00.001-06:002024-01-11T21:03:21.231-06:00Oops. Forgot something<p><span style="font-size: large;"> Actually I forgot to post some things. The first is what a newspaper article thought a 2 week food emergency supply of food should be. This was put out by an unknown person on Pinterest. It is from the Mid 60s and the author was stationed at Wurtsmith AFB with Strategic Air Command.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgW21Gu0XSbo9m5HZSjtiFq_PIVGlAE-NqVkqBU_O4p9k0zUvmcc9CGeUXlg6zHSKOz4PU9D32hTNcvw_GnrBaBzkLWxGTAXPeUZjI39E2hSOJNMsWhdkDgTJseVoXJn0peBcD2fNQ70sEjDBp6yMG8NwdW_oPaqIHndK9Ap3qV-jaEzmEH2KhMYMHbiyo/s1631/emergency-food-list.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1631" data-original-width="577" height="910" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgW21Gu0XSbo9m5HZSjtiFq_PIVGlAE-NqVkqBU_O4p9k0zUvmcc9CGeUXlg6zHSKOz4PU9D32hTNcvw_GnrBaBzkLWxGTAXPeUZjI39E2hSOJNMsWhdkDgTJseVoXJn0peBcD2fNQ70sEjDBp6yMG8NwdW_oPaqIHndK9Ap3qV-jaEzmEH2KhMYMHbiyo/w321-h910/emergency-food-list.jpg" width="321" /></span></a></div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">The other thing that I wanted to share came from a YouTube video that I was watching. It was a statement that I had to write down and share. It is:</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><i>It does not do to swell on dreams and forget to live.</i></b></span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">Isn't that a great statement? Here are a couple more.</span></p><p style="text-align: left;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUxOdoTRfW4EZtzT4UTxYSjSjok9YqaBoSw8RoiLrgq2uJ5iEaXW5p3fABptAefH5UQV9fboH2fps7NVtoJoh3vezgJ6GLAclUmvxdruO0pjNegZrvSeL7CZnHbq7tQPdvvNNj8cUZYD0V4rrlE0zwBDnng-OT49w3nGg6KINWnwxssTghEujU4iOJBSs/s1080/never%20enough%20time.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUxOdoTRfW4EZtzT4UTxYSjSjok9YqaBoSw8RoiLrgq2uJ5iEaXW5p3fABptAefH5UQV9fboH2fps7NVtoJoh3vezgJ6GLAclUmvxdruO0pjNegZrvSeL7CZnHbq7tQPdvvNNj8cUZYD0V4rrlE0zwBDnng-OT49w3nGg6KINWnwxssTghEujU4iOJBSs/s320/never%20enough%20time.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p style="text-align: left;"><br /></p><span style="font-size: large;">Also remember:</span><p></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUkBWntjYBYFBJRolzIYvwou-XALIiHgy0riF374tt6YnsONJWgryhEQ8cZhiqoq3okr2Y0NPFnl1Pywv4g6I5SmMlbX2zZOa8-2xnKIwkBBDR51OAiubpY-k0hrjrlYy4xEDUFuB3U9o01s6PA2Ad1HRQL8UIFNfUdzUYWw1YRNMvi7HN2fmuyw6Up3A/s1200/sometimes%20bravest%20thing.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1200" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUkBWntjYBYFBJRolzIYvwou-XALIiHgy0riF374tt6YnsONJWgryhEQ8cZhiqoq3okr2Y0NPFnl1Pywv4g6I5SmMlbX2zZOa8-2xnKIwkBBDR51OAiubpY-k0hrjrlYy4xEDUFuB3U9o01s6PA2Ad1HRQL8UIFNfUdzUYWw1YRNMvi7HN2fmuyw6Up3A/s320/sometimes%20bravest%20thing.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><p></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">Have a great evening/morning everybody. Now I have to get back to some stitching. :)</span></p>Bonnihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15602027495997890298noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6348649691557088439.post-46806544150226934102024-01-11T17:41:00.001-06:002024-01-11T17:41:21.940-06:00Happy New Year and Progress Report<p><span style="font-size: large;"> Happy New Year? Yeah I know...I'm a little late. Better late than never? At least that is my story this time and I'm sort of sticking to it. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">You might have wondered...or not...what I've been up to. Good question. I'm not sure. I get through each day and still wonder what I've done that day. I thought that retirement was supposed to be a time when I got to relax and take it easy. I guess that I sort of am relaxing and taking it easy? January, at least how I experience it and have experienced it, is a time for stress. Many think that December is stressful and so do I, to a certain extent. For me, January is more stressful.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">I try not to think I am so predictable or fall into the same pattern all the time. I am human so of course I am just deluding myself. Every January everybody is expected to make New Years Resolutions. What they expect to accomplish or change in the upcoming year. I usually say the same things. The same things haven't changed. What am I going to do THIS year? Good question. I made my list but only recently although it has been rattling around in the empty space I call my head. So this year I am going to make a list, probably multiple ones, and then try to knock off at least one thing on the list. THAT will be breaking the cycle of giving up on the list. How am I going to do that?</span></p><p><span style="font-size: x-large;"> I think that I am starting off in the same way. Make a list and I'll be checking it twice. Oh wait. Wrong season. That's Christmas. I will still make a list or 10 but this time the list will be more reasonable. My list so far is:</span></p><p><span style="font-size: x-large;">Work on UFOs</span></p><p><span style="font-size: x-large;">Work on not collecting too many more new projects</span></p><p><span style="font-size: x-large;">Try to keep my sanity.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: x-large;">See? Nice and simple. First up is working on UFOs. In my Our Time To Quilt group we are doing a UFO challenge. How doe it work? You pick 12 UFOs that you want to work on. It would be great if you could finish it but it is more about the progress. So this month I am working on a table runner called Pop of Poinsettia. I have my applique pieces cut out but need to put it together. I'm not stopping there though. A couple of friends of mine are joining me and I am doing something similar with them. So what I am working on with them is Words to Live By. That is a wall hanging. I won't finish it this month but I at least I am working on it. That isn't all I am working on though.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: x-large;">I am still doing my blackwork. In fact I will be doing at least two blackwork pieces this year. One is the Peppermint Purple SAL. The other one is another one of their patterns. I also want to work on a couple more things but I will tell you about them later.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: x-large;">Now for some pictures.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: x-large;">I have been receiving some blocks from my block swaps and here they are.</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWbk5dfZaBCD1jTKqSRX6NQM0_-faSX8_nCN4kEc0WVLKd8OGIJJxEJ3qAWIW5bEHYFizP-AMk9CfXnZNmKU0ih1XfRS_IMfTHrfBjIXrn1LMWvMEkkPLNJVbw_G3g0t-zpBY0TPFVdkCtagZPqHy8RdupjldCAfrEPmw4CJSXutkCL0ejtM3EwNEX4vE/s675/415034906_1055928748980589_5137110624737064399_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="675" data-original-width="640" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWbk5dfZaBCD1jTKqSRX6NQM0_-faSX8_nCN4kEc0WVLKd8OGIJJxEJ3qAWIW5bEHYFizP-AMk9CfXnZNmKU0ih1XfRS_IMfTHrfBjIXrn1LMWvMEkkPLNJVbw_G3g0t-zpBY0TPFVdkCtagZPqHy8RdupjldCAfrEPmw4CJSXutkCL0ejtM3EwNEX4vE/s320/415034906_1055928748980589_5137110624737064399_n.jpg" width="303" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEit2trFTWQeuDR9_96nFjYTrPs_5bTiGm56bSzkb816w5cHIerja-xWsmoSNUXxEod8F2gPWdGtTmzUj7LEMU7hqh1Vpzk6qO6Ve1Rq6FqVH6kHiaqE6ixUUbEwNU6jgz5VSrZsLxCy2pGDyB0xOd30UOcPv4K_UxrbWCjAObrLIlSKHhBXfDtlnOvlDLw/s640/415076633_906403730927803_4308878295952130383_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="603" data-original-width="640" height="302" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEit2trFTWQeuDR9_96nFjYTrPs_5bTiGm56bSzkb816w5cHIerja-xWsmoSNUXxEod8F2gPWdGtTmzUj7LEMU7hqh1Vpzk6qO6Ve1Rq6FqVH6kHiaqE6ixUUbEwNU6jgz5VSrZsLxCy2pGDyB0xOd30UOcPv4K_UxrbWCjAObrLIlSKHhBXfDtlnOvlDLw/s320/415076633_906403730927803_4308878295952130383_n.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgs_eEn_vTGyeO3KKCk-yKQLLHYL5vmn0T28SJzL8SspVqtUK2sqK-6NkquvztpA34QfObGH64tgj4aJb8hrnyqHFNsHGyq6vpUZE42S1ME4VuyxxBRXUfXkTbb81tr7ao03N4A2DIvz5CAPrZFO-B01537VlEIdOkLgkQ5gg8fABJO4RfovQ_BOosWMC4/s640/414724721_2256406184544946_2334632889070529492_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="371" data-original-width="640" height="186" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgs_eEn_vTGyeO3KKCk-yKQLLHYL5vmn0T28SJzL8SspVqtUK2sqK-6NkquvztpA34QfObGH64tgj4aJb8hrnyqHFNsHGyq6vpUZE42S1ME4VuyxxBRXUfXkTbb81tr7ao03N4A2DIvz5CAPrZFO-B01537VlEIdOkLgkQ5gg8fABJO4RfovQ_BOosWMC4/s320/414724721_2256406184544946_2334632889070529492_n.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjU8hFxS0ps6WboeJLdHe2PXoOd1YhyphenhyphenwrDzTiv7qlj_dE3e0Y__DIWDvq9zjZjMTjCu0E6oI0yTr7dD-ag28fUzkqi0WPomQJEqWHcKc_h0ESHUGioJ36jWOKdXCdW4UikSRpuPzGt3p6tTZm27EFfwArKEBpIv7TeVaJkHZlhD4vFUf4pY9HPDc2KTCbc/s640/415319193_346559848311151_4700041209457964780_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="446" data-original-width="640" height="223" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjU8hFxS0ps6WboeJLdHe2PXoOd1YhyphenhyphenwrDzTiv7qlj_dE3e0Y__DIWDvq9zjZjMTjCu0E6oI0yTr7dD-ag28fUzkqi0WPomQJEqWHcKc_h0ESHUGioJ36jWOKdXCdW4UikSRpuPzGt3p6tTZm27EFfwArKEBpIv7TeVaJkHZlhD4vFUf4pY9HPDc2KTCbc/s320/415319193_346559848311151_4700041209457964780_n.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFYkIA-uHmo68ddkmldQNpDpx5jslhskcQt3tfo_tnLmZ1U4_TzQvUfr-Fd5plpuUQxleeCsYeyBJsl0qhInNUylDwVSYXvKoZFSzu-KFn_KoMrgk7nACvs_8p3PnUcwIKS7XgvZ4ZIDkqBk6qeEOfETrybVj4CUBY8cdcAIMYfJp8PwVV0Bt8NqkiDk8/s640/415437149_357411023570283_402903892823460768_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="402" data-original-width="640" height="201" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFYkIA-uHmo68ddkmldQNpDpx5jslhskcQt3tfo_tnLmZ1U4_TzQvUfr-Fd5plpuUQxleeCsYeyBJsl0qhInNUylDwVSYXvKoZFSzu-KFn_KoMrgk7nACvs_8p3PnUcwIKS7XgvZ4ZIDkqBk6qeEOfETrybVj4CUBY8cdcAIMYfJp8PwVV0Bt8NqkiDk8/s320/415437149_357411023570283_402903892823460768_n.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p><span style="font-size: large;">Then we have my blackwork. This is actually two weeks from the SAL.</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKddnaWnODYhf8WQUBUXxjKgIb6YfTaGxamQWUu1pHZ_2B7wcZ32z1ahL3tMpwtt0WhIc-Mvlvm9sG4C3_Qm4JyKSDU4XK-5WUwtbvwi4H71rdtDN9njsiFzSnqYBT14F_fEBxKlDurLCNnJ9QeVNv2ZpTjSYVshBtXzxOOW8Ps1Vl60VBBnFKApoWOL8/s640/blackwork%20progress%20-%201.11.24.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="445" data-original-width="640" height="223" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKddnaWnODYhf8WQUBUXxjKgIb6YfTaGxamQWUu1pHZ_2B7wcZ32z1ahL3tMpwtt0WhIc-Mvlvm9sG4C3_Qm4JyKSDU4XK-5WUwtbvwi4H71rdtDN9njsiFzSnqYBT14F_fEBxKlDurLCNnJ9QeVNv2ZpTjSYVshBtXzxOOW8Ps1Vl60VBBnFKApoWOL8/s320/blackwork%20progress%20-%201.11.24.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><span style="font-size: large;">And this is the first block from Words to Live By.</span><br /><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPHeilmPiSEXH-JMzdPnkTEn3dI_spGb0pKolku8_NoEaON2DuLpf2RcI8vgupguTstPjl7tR3ceRprklXcdnKwUqFGYbR0HnaaG1GSbrH-mg6tUcT9rj4xL1E5LScRWIHwI_EZcRzC5CoJZERUXI6uEWUMbal-yU4qVYEwW2_1a6OQfQA2XNqAXfY2b0/s629/progress%20-%201.11.24.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="508" data-original-width="629" height="258" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPHeilmPiSEXH-JMzdPnkTEn3dI_spGb0pKolku8_NoEaON2DuLpf2RcI8vgupguTstPjl7tR3ceRprklXcdnKwUqFGYbR0HnaaG1GSbrH-mg6tUcT9rj4xL1E5LScRWIHwI_EZcRzC5CoJZERUXI6uEWUMbal-yU4qVYEwW2_1a6OQfQA2XNqAXfY2b0/s320/progress%20-%201.11.24.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p></p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><div><span style="font-size: large;">I hope you have enjoyed what I plan to work on. What are your plans for 2024?</span></div>Bonnihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15602027495997890298noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6348649691557088439.post-51580004070180119242023-12-27T22:10:00.002-06:002023-12-27T22:10:44.883-06:00Am I a glutton for punishment?<p><span style="font-size: large;"> Maybe. Why do I say this? Because I've decided to work again on a HAED (Heaven and Earth Designs) . I have so many and I know I won't be able to finish them all before I die but I can at least start on one. The owl that I was working on pissed me off. I made a mistake and didn't realize it until I was well past it and couldn't, or didn't want to, go back and unstitch 90% of what I had done. That turned me off of cross stitch, except for the blackwork, and now it is time to back into it. I still didn't feel like I wanted to go back to the Owl or other charts that I had started but only stitched around 100 stitches into it. I will pull out those stitches and packed the fabric and chart away for another time. THEN I ran across the pattern that called to me. It is called Battle. Here it is.</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_ttxcjlcA9PZ-lMmfuQJ7EL0XiC69x8ahYoVakRpd6jcxiL9x4uRZYXwjHIpBQQKewL675yRbHMHAd6czhxE_IhFNmPSTBkeMnODS-DvMT0HxQvC_S5QTasc_1EintothKARhZOr3XYrPYAIW6dIv9RfS97KQY7WhHTR6pAbl_yVHG-Ntyt58UR5Nuq4/s213/410542350_1323893782343023_5025357377485720641_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="206" data-original-width="213" height="336" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_ttxcjlcA9PZ-lMmfuQJ7EL0XiC69x8ahYoVakRpd6jcxiL9x4uRZYXwjHIpBQQKewL675yRbHMHAd6czhxE_IhFNmPSTBkeMnODS-DvMT0HxQvC_S5QTasc_1EintothKARhZOr3XYrPYAIW6dIv9RfS97KQY7WhHTR6pAbl_yVHG-Ntyt58UR5Nuq4/w347-h336/410542350_1323893782343023_5025357377485720641_n.jpg" width="347" /></span></a></div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><p><span style="font-size: large;"> It will be quite awhile before I finish it but that is ok. I've seldom finished projects on time. I supposed I will have to change my thinking since I ended up finished my 2023 Blackwork SAL. Well I finished the stitching but not anything else. It will take me a bit to figure out what I want to do with it. I'm not in a hurry.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> This week, after Christmas, I dug out a lot of UFOs and wrote them down so I can work on them a little at a time. I'm not sure if I will work a full month on a particular UFO or just a couple of weeks and then change it up? We'll see how it goes. I'll let you know.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> It's time for me to sign off and get to bed. I hope you all have a good wee and a Hapyy New Year.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> Until next time...relax.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1CbjsR-az44tGSQwvscQSvlC-xTHhyphenhyphenBEZo0Hz7-hF-mBAvGsan6MC4bWPL0OMpG-bJFTJh9Iy4k5qsvk3cc2rdnFmZ07Jp62pmFfdYSokZJiqiesClOu_bRVNMYcX4oXfecvFRyYaKx1Tu-X1ijOW-Fhp23KTGluJYSAsBDbEaLSPWxFGAfXT8TnpxVs/s736/santa%20in%20a%20hammock.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="736" data-original-width="736" height="420" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1CbjsR-az44tGSQwvscQSvlC-xTHhyphenhyphenBEZo0Hz7-hF-mBAvGsan6MC4bWPL0OMpG-bJFTJh9Iy4k5qsvk3cc2rdnFmZ07Jp62pmFfdYSokZJiqiesClOu_bRVNMYcX4oXfecvFRyYaKx1Tu-X1ijOW-Fhp23KTGluJYSAsBDbEaLSPWxFGAfXT8TnpxVs/w420-h420/santa%20in%20a%20hammock.jpg" width="420" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p>Bonnihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15602027495997890298noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6348649691557088439.post-65315065209591781952023-12-21T12:46:00.001-06:002023-12-21T12:46:19.533-06:00Getting to the end of 2023<p><span style="font-size: large;"> Can you believe it? 2023 is almost ended and 2024 is right around the corner. So what do I have to report? Not everything I probably should but my mind is a little chaotic right now so let's see what I DO remember.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> I've been busy making up Dan's snack box. It is finally finished and I will probably give it to him on Saturday. That is only one day early but since he is picking me up to go with him to Tennessee on Saturday to meet up with some friends, I think I will give it to him then. He will have leftovers to handle on Sunday so this will be a better plan...I think.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> The snack box consists of:</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">A pint of homemade cocoa mix</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">A 2 liter of butterscotch steamer</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">1 quart of egg nog</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">1 chicken cream cheese ball</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> <b><span style="background-color: #fbfbfc; color: #4d5c6d; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif; letter-spacing: -0.24px;">The recipe for the chicken cream cheese ball:</span></b></span></p><div class="gmail_default"><b><span style="background-color: #fbfbfc; color: #4d5c6d; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif; letter-spacing: -0.24px;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></b><p style="background-color: #fbfbfc; box-sizing: inherit; color: #4d5c6d; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif; letter-spacing: -0.24px; margin: 0px 0px 20px; padding: 0px;"><span style="box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: bolder;"><span style="font-size: large;"> 2 blocks cream cheese</span></span></p><p style="background-color: #fbfbfc; box-sizing: inherit; color: #4d5c6d; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif; letter-spacing: -0.24px; margin: 0px 0px 20px; padding: 0px;"><span style="box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: bolder;"><span style="font-size: large;">1 packet ranch seasoning</span></span></p><p style="background-color: #fbfbfc; box-sizing: inherit; color: #4d5c6d; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif; letter-spacing: -0.24px; margin: 0px 0px 20px; padding: 0px;"><span style="box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: bolder;"><span style="font-size: large;">1 drained can of chicken ( or leftover chicken chopped up – however much you want to add)</span></span></p><p style="background-color: #fbfbfc; box-sizing: inherit; color: #4d5c6d; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif; letter-spacing: -0.24px; margin: 0px 0px 20px; padding: 0px;"><span style="box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: bolder;"><span style="font-size: large;">Combine all into a ball (or be lazy like me and just put it in a bowl) You can also top the cheese ball with chopped nuts if you wish.</span></span></p></div><div><span style="font-size: large;">Chocolate cake mix cookies</span></div><p><span style="font-size: large;">peanut butter cookies</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">fruit cake (the size they sell that is like a rectangle</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">2 cans of oysters - he loves these and then lets the cats lick out the cans when he is done. LOL</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Some thin mints</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">1 small tine of chocolate hazelnut pirollin</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">a box of crackers</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">A 3 musketeers bar</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">and oreos.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> I also have some finishes craft wise. I finished my 2023 black work and am collecting the materials to start the 2024 stitch a long.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> I put a picture of it on my last not that long ago so just scroll down and you'll see it. I received n the mail a box from Ann L. the other day and it was fun to go through. She had a craft box which had a lot of doodads in it. Everything from buttons to hooks and other things I'm not sure what they are but I'll have fun figuring it out. </span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnap7E9AL_981QAMA_G9DuqhVEGXiv5Axi4yk708RbxpqiQsYSUgPsUnAZsh3uQA9zY8cPaYg0qZRUlgTACjAy7f5oEFn-jB-w82XvsaUj98nPpy5CVw_SneqE2D4kW-h7cnSJFZVaJig1PJIVkjf-mUUSUFDRLBbxx-XjPgIhyphenhyphentVnYpRvSVYtlz3Gnpg/s1052/410537517_754781752706407_4770371101128835555_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="683" data-original-width="1052" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnap7E9AL_981QAMA_G9DuqhVEGXiv5Axi4yk708RbxpqiQsYSUgPsUnAZsh3uQA9zY8cPaYg0qZRUlgTACjAy7f5oEFn-jB-w82XvsaUj98nPpy5CVw_SneqE2D4kW-h7cnSJFZVaJig1PJIVkjf-mUUSUFDRLBbxx-XjPgIhyphenhyphentVnYpRvSVYtlz3Gnpg/w409-h266/410537517_754781752706407_4770371101128835555_n.jpg" width="409" /></span></a></div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><p><span style="font-size: large;"> The white circles you see are smaller containers that have beads in them. I pulled them out from another area and eventually will open them up and put in the box so I can recycle those small containers. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> That's about it. I feel like Santa. I'm making a list and checking it twice to keep on schedule. The biggest challenge I have today is going to be how to finish an in the hoop cross stitch ornament. The stitching is done but I've never made anything like an ornament. So now I "have" to watch YouTube videos to see how it is done...or find one I can understand. I'll post a picture after I know the recipient has received it. Hehehe.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> I'm off to do my research. I hope you all have a great day and an even better holiday.</span></p>Bonnihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15602027495997890298noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6348649691557088439.post-55028801611653611462023-12-13T12:15:00.002-06:002023-12-13T12:15:58.125-06:00A finish and other things...<p><span style="font-size: large;"> Ok. This will be a short post since it is my busy time of year. I'm sure it is your busy time also. I am happy to report that I have finished my 2023 Blackwork SAL! Yes, you read that right. I finished the stitching. It's not put together or anything because I'm not sure if it will be a pillow or wall hanging or whatever. </span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbldhkbd1Gz_tP2UIY1HshTsNXwWU_3m-PMSTFlAXQuNt4ndrEmWMprqASf-C_Gu0mtqrDfwlKhfq-x1hdbNt7hxKQqIXHBTzXKbmEuRbdezIyig5TFzK1CS4arBilYytsletTi38pf8ayCj8E_2LAPo8CFATtQTh1RLODl0VDQc3-74KeHj-2o5rVNCM/s687/2023%20PPSAL%20-%20Finished%2012.13.23%20-%20the%20front.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="687" data-original-width="640" height="412" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbldhkbd1Gz_tP2UIY1HshTsNXwWU_3m-PMSTFlAXQuNt4ndrEmWMprqASf-C_Gu0mtqrDfwlKhfq-x1hdbNt7hxKQqIXHBTzXKbmEuRbdezIyig5TFzK1CS4arBilYytsletTi38pf8ayCj8E_2LAPo8CFATtQTh1RLODl0VDQc3-74KeHj-2o5rVNCM/w384-h412/2023%20PPSAL%20-%20Finished%2012.13.23%20-%20the%20front.jpg" width="384" /></span></a></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-size: large;">Because you are all so supportive of me, I'll even show you the back. It's not pretty but in actuality, it is better than most I've done. Nobody else should see it so that is fine also. :)</span><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgF0Nn4k7OVnTgmlIzv6afBRyL_GUl-UjjD7nzGo_LrIWKJwdQ8cwx8wD2rD1iya2Pcm9ftjhoswJHDI16FUDz1N6hIRpDvG3WOdQ_6JmaDlq0XFSVR9nxVmNizIRoeCH1sNCEcJROBieNCeB13ZWzImRbkKtTbYYlxXdi66ZPNtj8uYM8iARLXBvdpxH0/s640/2023%20PPSAL%20-%20Finished%2012.13.23%20-%20the%20back.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="603" data-original-width="640" height="365" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgF0Nn4k7OVnTgmlIzv6afBRyL_GUl-UjjD7nzGo_LrIWKJwdQ8cwx8wD2rD1iya2Pcm9ftjhoswJHDI16FUDz1N6hIRpDvG3WOdQ_6JmaDlq0XFSVR9nxVmNizIRoeCH1sNCEcJROBieNCeB13ZWzImRbkKtTbYYlxXdi66ZPNtj8uYM8iARLXBvdpxH0/w387-h365/2023%20PPSAL%20-%20Finished%2012.13.23%20-%20the%20back.jpg" width="387" /></span></a></div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><p><span style="font-size: large;">Since this seems to be a picture day, let me include some more. I have been so blessed this month by friends who have sent me goodies. Let me share some of the pictures with you.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: x-large;">First up is a gift from my friend Susan. See those two new needle minders I get to add to my collection? I just LOVE the idea of a needle minder in the shape of embroidery floss. She knows me so well!</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidJgYgQYgaNOShFSBkPk8wmacliOSIApBuH0YyniE0klZ-16Vfh3NJ5jZU5f1BW__Gcem4HFIkcQBhHU1q_FPTS9ggXehkhbiplXkOSwjOT9fzdZkkZsFODzKAGtn_eNMC5zvf1JsnFeOyLvJr7_HExmKuKkwwJeiavm26IK_xET-zZM85qSuke7R9NOA/s1011/369060656_653735370256465_2031823316945727602_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1011" data-original-width="640" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidJgYgQYgaNOShFSBkPk8wmacliOSIApBuH0YyniE0klZ-16Vfh3NJ5jZU5f1BW__Gcem4HFIkcQBhHU1q_FPTS9ggXehkhbiplXkOSwjOT9fzdZkkZsFODzKAGtn_eNMC5zvf1JsnFeOyLvJr7_HExmKuKkwwJeiavm26IK_xET-zZM85qSuke7R9NOA/s320/369060656_653735370256465_2031823316945727602_n.jpg" width="203" /></span></a></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;">Speaking of knowing me, another friend sent me a box full of goodies. What I am showing you is not all of it! I can't believe Ann took the time to wrap everything up. She made one mistake though. She didn't put a note that says do not open until Xmas so I went ahead and opened up all those small packages.</span></div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1FnjUiuE4SOdgUIAXjI3IKXIPiFUlsnzqsNQI3KNaDUMwveVwev-lWUnMKxay3HSZ6qNlYgS0G5igo922uR51tUVhAQ1SAtL5WnO0DxhuI93BrAPn4fb4Ue9FNVOEoRidK2uvn3xrxwp0JWoOq7LPjWALUPDRmdVwOgjw-vANmWTJOr0pzJ-VEQbGjB8/s640/387482009_928456375371236_6202709691887471613_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="288" data-original-width="640" height="144" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1FnjUiuE4SOdgUIAXjI3IKXIPiFUlsnzqsNQI3KNaDUMwveVwev-lWUnMKxay3HSZ6qNlYgS0G5igo922uR51tUVhAQ1SAtL5WnO0DxhuI93BrAPn4fb4Ue9FNVOEoRidK2uvn3xrxwp0JWoOq7LPjWALUPDRmdVwOgjw-vANmWTJOr0pzJ-VEQbGjB8/s320/387482009_928456375371236_6202709691887471613_n.jpg" width="320" /></span></a></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-size: large;">Ann drew this herself and I think she picked out the perfect frame for it. Her artwork is improving each day.<br /></span><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFl7AKLpX3OK9jP7Ui0pNZSGpaI-DVk8KXOoYmcqri-KWEgTpTIY9GzPRph571lTpoCwM4NH7FrqMEbODW8UCzQ34wibgofGMAinyh8UcSVb3lxfMsHNAFLZ7gsvmAjOMunZsDJycZe-GF8_WkGTr9DPBAaxezfY6N5j4usfJw6JdGaqUK_LiG510Ud9Q/s768/394960801_857045169301664_4001826691056828669_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="768" data-original-width="640" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFl7AKLpX3OK9jP7Ui0pNZSGpaI-DVk8KXOoYmcqri-KWEgTpTIY9GzPRph571lTpoCwM4NH7FrqMEbODW8UCzQ34wibgofGMAinyh8UcSVb3lxfMsHNAFLZ7gsvmAjOMunZsDJycZe-GF8_WkGTr9DPBAaxezfY6N5j4usfJw6JdGaqUK_LiG510Ud9Q/s320/394960801_857045169301664_4001826691056828669_n.jpg" width="267" /></span></a></div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><div><span style="font-size: large;">Also in the bx was a cute sewing kit. I really liked that it had a hard case to it so it should be good to carry around.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiV0RDVmIaSm25zfR__olP8DzD6ICKvAw5sfTotJJNruNJbnggY6WxjVD4WvVRwPf8Il47aSkPDf94pjETCIX8j4lfDJQSwU3g1Y4aBM1p45_hVWZG3ZevfhiUWGB21Y2MiUjO_9yOWydd-Nrtf6UDtnx3cw9aoinudC28L5y7xeLYFTSgNLCkotMucGwA/s930/385534690_1335706360408244_6460087329578919192_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="930" data-original-width="640" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiV0RDVmIaSm25zfR__olP8DzD6ICKvAw5sfTotJJNruNJbnggY6WxjVD4WvVRwPf8Il47aSkPDf94pjETCIX8j4lfDJQSwU3g1Y4aBM1p45_hVWZG3ZevfhiUWGB21Y2MiUjO_9yOWydd-Nrtf6UDtnx3cw9aoinudC28L5y7xeLYFTSgNLCkotMucGwA/s320/385534690_1335706360408244_6460087329578919192_n.jpg" width="220" /></span></a></div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrDDOdoFAgqEMJELQTfrpxlygvyXFTlvyQ9XaFnsN9fXim0ujl8PymbgSbcVVsxATww3RRvGRI8Z2IBsCw_PqvTtGzz_YUq6oL2JZbZtCNqUKN-iXQbbBn4_AvDSNXnK37TEyEAjptWap6IeF7G77fW31v4SGqK5GeFGu97dihMNkngLReROKsB-eBLIw/s640/387505331_316562487868618_5975886743460841038_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="630" data-original-width="640" height="315" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrDDOdoFAgqEMJELQTfrpxlygvyXFTlvyQ9XaFnsN9fXim0ujl8PymbgSbcVVsxATww3RRvGRI8Z2IBsCw_PqvTtGzz_YUq6oL2JZbZtCNqUKN-iXQbbBn4_AvDSNXnK37TEyEAjptWap6IeF7G77fW31v4SGqK5GeFGu97dihMNkngLReROKsB-eBLIw/s320/387505331_316562487868618_5975886743460841038_n.jpg" width="320" /></span></a></div><span style="font-size: large;"><br />Isn't this a cute candle? I just love candles and it has been a pain not to light it up yet. I know I could but I'm trying to save it until Christmas day.<br /><br /></span><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMZSCoZGey2W-muzstBRv1FuTL5uqe2uY6dJl2HjvrKksmvukurgIgMscxs7s4uDaWqjdSILX5MqkNrh7H1HwwId59csa0-lFHJsGaUzqAUTbp1xot0fq570907mADtLXAdYxW6S7a_aniXG09tFvnfB4wL6Di2Q7TTnFfBlj-cdUx0l038wd5jskZ34w/s640/387463052_239947968979555_4420602166263680258_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="615" data-original-width="640" height="308" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMZSCoZGey2W-muzstBRv1FuTL5uqe2uY6dJl2HjvrKksmvukurgIgMscxs7s4uDaWqjdSILX5MqkNrh7H1HwwId59csa0-lFHJsGaUzqAUTbp1xot0fq570907mADtLXAdYxW6S7a_aniXG09tFvnfB4wL6Di2Q7TTnFfBlj-cdUx0l038wd5jskZ34w/s320/387463052_239947968979555_4420602166263680258_n.jpg" width="320" /></span></a></div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;">And no stocking is complete without a selection of goodies. I might be able to resist lighting up the candle right now, but I couldn't resist eating the cookies and most of the bag of marshmallows. LOL.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5Dp5b4y4MBRAF5wMauz6aNBaWj6z6SOD2M9kKkzxQvWq1p-fkFz_CT5Hri944PCTIXJp-6bFVbWBJcqJzwAlwPPJMGhSTob2WGQoRZCUFj4ZId05kfVEYMNVePX3sXbBLg_eIpooDEROjNItfaMCaVMBRPlFgrC3P6RFQN6xmp8-rV5k79M7gWxBEaWw/s840/387471905_1556011018477435_4514038163803019299_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="840" data-original-width="640" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5Dp5b4y4MBRAF5wMauz6aNBaWj6z6SOD2M9kKkzxQvWq1p-fkFz_CT5Hri944PCTIXJp-6bFVbWBJcqJzwAlwPPJMGhSTob2WGQoRZCUFj4ZId05kfVEYMNVePX3sXbBLg_eIpooDEROjNItfaMCaVMBRPlFgrC3P6RFQN6xmp8-rV5k79M7gWxBEaWw/s320/387471905_1556011018477435_4514038163803019299_n.jpg" width="244" /></span></a></div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /><br /></span><div><span style="font-size: large;">There was some fabric and other things in the box but I might share them with you another day. Speaking of sharing, did I show you the block I sent for the December exchange? If so, then sorry to posting it twice. I'm sure you'll forgive me. :) </span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUv2sulyHb5qMcQ-2JGm7ADMfpsHjWp3NzJr9djU_fa9oAOHUvJO8EWj3xsKc1DbOGRTLdoZsFrkox2J9Z30ZGcvalA_bAJgmcnewZ0YTpCmroBO3jH5OWWNyN0MnBP1bOS5jH8JUebj67KxjuzKfBSwy50JWQ5GGDjEzGuKeZXbxpYLI9yVUgNvRioAY/s640/386466568_1874462469615629_7772290645457650684_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="623" data-original-width="640" height="312" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUv2sulyHb5qMcQ-2JGm7ADMfpsHjWp3NzJr9djU_fa9oAOHUvJO8EWj3xsKc1DbOGRTLdoZsFrkox2J9Z30ZGcvalA_bAJgmcnewZ0YTpCmroBO3jH5OWWNyN0MnBP1bOS5jH8JUebj67KxjuzKfBSwy50JWQ5GGDjEzGuKeZXbxpYLI9yVUgNvRioAY/s320/386466568_1874462469615629_7772290645457650684_n.jpg" width="320" /></span></a></div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><div><span style="font-size: large;">I thought this was a good block for December. I have to now sign off and get back to work on the things that I still need to mail out. I hope everybody has a great day!</span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><br /></div>Bonnihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15602027495997890298noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6348649691557088439.post-42941237652272600302023-12-06T12:39:00.000-06:002023-12-06T12:39:15.765-06:00Food updates<p><span style="font-size: large;"> Today is a mixed topic post. Not surprising since my mind is being pulled into all sorts of different directions. Besides waking up to the pilot light being out on my gas heater, today hasn't been too bad. Let's talk about food first. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> Dan took me to Commodities today and that will probably be the last time I go there for quite awhile. They have changed (?) their rules for it. Now, I'm not one to normally grip and complain but perhaps this time I'll just say I am disgruntled. I know this is "extra" for for me to supplement. That is good. When your food budget after bills are paid is around $40 for the month, you have a tendency to look forward to Commodity day (government quarterly) and Food Pantry day. What did I get in the Commodity box today? 1 bag of rice, 1 jar of peanut butter, 2 cans of tomato sauce, 1 can of kidney beans, and 1 can of vegetable soup. Now that will go a long way if one is careful. That is ok. The part that has me thinking that I might not do Commodity for 2024 is this. Now they have a rule that says if you go to your local pantry in the same month you go to Commodity, you can't duplicate what you get. In other words, if you get peanut butter from Commodity, you can't get it from the Food Pantry. So I'll just go to Food Pantry once a month and see how that works out. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> Anyway, I made some Cool Whip Cookies and gave Dan a sample. He likes them and said I could make them again. So nice of him, right? LOL. So since he came in (he always carries in my groceries and unpacks them for me), I gave him a container of the 4 ingredient cheeseball. I don't make them into balls since it is just him and me so they also fit into my Rubbermaid containers quite nicely. Did I give you this recipe? If not here it is:</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">2 blocks cream cheese (softened)</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">1 packet ranch seasoning</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">1 drained can of chicken (or cut up chicken...see the next paragraph for what I did)</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">- mix all together and let sit in fridge for a couple of hours or overnight. If doing for company or in a ball shape, you can also roll it in chopped pecans.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> I changed it up just a little bit. I didn't use a can of chicken since I had some rotisserie chicken I had deboned. I chopped up what I had left of that and used it. I would say it was probably 1 1/2 cups. that's just a guess. I just added enough cut up chicken until it looked right. I ate mine with crackers. I gave Dan some and he says it is great and I can totally make it again. We were also talking about how I think it would be good if it had a little bit of a kick. If nothing else some black pepper. Another idea might be a little bit of hot sauce mixed in or just serve on the side if you didn't want to turn your cream cheese a pink color? </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> Now for the Cool Whip Cookies. Dan didn't go into the stores with me. He opted to sit in the car and eat the Cool Whip Cookies. Needless t say they are on the Dan approval list. Can't complain though. It only had three ingredients.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">1 box of cake mix (whatever flavor you want - I used Devil's food)</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">8 oz. of Cool Whip - thawed</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">1 egg (lightly beaten)</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Powdered sugar to roll them in - optional</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">- Mix all together and drop on parchment lined cookie sheet. I used an ice cream scoop so the cookies turned out kind of large and only made a dozen. Nobody was complaining though. I didn't roll them in sugar but after they came out (and cooled off for a bit so I could move them), I sprinkled some powdered sugar on them. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">- Bake for 10-12 minutes in an 350F oven.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> I put them in a zip lock bag after they cooled down, and they stayed nice and moist that way. I have around 6 in the freezer for Dan's snack box and I will probably make him more before Christmas.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> Another recipe that I made this week was Barn Raising Soup. This came from my friend Connie so thank you Connie. Instead of making this in the slow cooker, I made it stovetop since I had some chicken already cooked up that I could use. Here is the recipe:</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">1 TBSP olive oil</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">1 cup diced onion</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">3 cups chicken broth</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">2 tsp garlic powder</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">1 TBSP chili powder</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">1 TBSP cumin</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">1 can (14.5) stewed tomatoes (I used petite diced)</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">3/4 cup Pace picante sauce (I use Great Value Salsa)</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">1 can (15 oz) pinto beans, rinsed and drained</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">1 1/2 - 1 3/4 pound boneless, skinless chicken - cooked and deboned (I used what I had left of deli rotisserie chicken)</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">- sauté onions in olive oil</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">- add broth, garlic powder, chili powder, cumin, tomatoes, picante sauce, pinto beans, and chicken.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">- cover on low for 4-6 hours (in crock pot)</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> I let it simmer on the stove for around 3 hours. I was busy doing something else but it turned out ok since it gave everything a nice time to meet each other. I had a couple of bowls of it before putting the rest in bags and put in the freezer. It has a little bit of a kick so adjust spices to your level of heat.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> I hope everybody has a great day and try to stay warm.</span></p>Bonnihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15602027495997890298noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6348649691557088439.post-2470117565400267962023-12-01T19:36:00.003-06:002023-12-01T19:36:48.412-06:00Welcome to December!<p><span style="font-size: large;"> Wow, December is already here. I've been busy with projects and will post some of them later in the month. In the meantime, I hope everybody had a great Thanksgiving. Are you thinking already about what to make for Christmas? I've had a habit of giving homemade things at Christmas and that usually means quilt, cross stitch, or food related. Do you have all your food figured out? Food was on my mind today since it was Food Pantry day. I was given some meat which was totally great but I was surprised at how little canned food was in the box. One can of sliced carrots. I know that there were a couple of other cans of things but no green beans or corn which was surprising. Also no rice and only a small box of macaroni noodles. Not much, right? Still that will be put to good use. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">One of the meats that I got was a small rotisserie chicken. I took off the meat from the bones and put the carcass in a pan with some onions and celery tops (after cutting up the ribbed celery). Some spices and before I knew it, I had some nicely flavored chicken broth. Tomorrow I will go through the bones and separate the chicken from the bones. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">I also made some Taco Spaghetti. I made it a little spicier than normal but some sour cream on top put it into a nice spice level. I will put it in some freezer bags tomorrow. It is in the fridge tonight to finish cooling off.</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4at3ZmVG440D7ZirONc43CY2hOHxgdRnbPP37FgddrIBWyi10bxhMtjhL7aO-Z6UWxaVodKT15gUIHH6CIxZbYN2DYTshS_-Pf8wBMRJNpwoLEPwJ_k3WDFFsWnE9_yoAx5sCniieSw3PzS1hgc0ESfA0y8GsV59hWXRXqG4UWAhGZeP8NnRGyHxRh64/s979/368666532_792428006023395_6449350939818448815_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="979" data-original-width="640" height="392" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4at3ZmVG440D7ZirONc43CY2hOHxgdRnbPP37FgddrIBWyi10bxhMtjhL7aO-Z6UWxaVodKT15gUIHH6CIxZbYN2DYTshS_-Pf8wBMRJNpwoLEPwJ_k3WDFFsWnE9_yoAx5sCniieSw3PzS1hgc0ESfA0y8GsV59hWXRXqG4UWAhGZeP8NnRGyHxRh64/w256-h392/368666532_792428006023395_6449350939818448815_n.jpg" width="256" /></span></a></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-size: large;">Speaking of cooking. Here are some recipes and tips for you.</span><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;">This was a typical cream cheese, mayo, bacon, and ranch dressing dip.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifF7zbw1y01rS4rMNw45-mYSv7OlbPbe9_rE_J4IU57ZagjThqV3vJcxM15JhVfUh9UhBAu-sBpIGqPrTF03Zx-uBiIeQmZHv6ZDEyAmG7kdsluK58L3dReB-MEPmnQn3pP_ijk0ZBfcV2iB_AALFoBmihaRl_q2SNAnmMFpAgEeL7FC8HXvZgQx3LjQU/s884/1st%20dip%20of%20the%20season.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="884" data-original-width="640" height="393" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifF7zbw1y01rS4rMNw45-mYSv7OlbPbe9_rE_J4IU57ZagjThqV3vJcxM15JhVfUh9UhBAu-sBpIGqPrTF03Zx-uBiIeQmZHv6ZDEyAmG7kdsluK58L3dReB-MEPmnQn3pP_ijk0ZBfcV2iB_AALFoBmihaRl_q2SNAnmMFpAgEeL7FC8HXvZgQx3LjQU/w285-h393/1st%20dip%20of%20the%20season.jpg" width="285" /></span></a></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-size: large;">Just some recipes I found on Facebook.</span><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJZWSAibB8DDA5FdKotBlmFY3q-xpTVHOr41bxEzPEfQWqyRRgj6p6AOHbSt_U0JzRhBnqNL1zMWI82uH3C_kapMO71UskSvzIHfw8FVYTl1SV7lAPAMk-1SL57mmjXkGPt2i0hyphenhyphenVso9PpK2ODlbin9zJYaleYX-QwjOwqem7X-ayUxQAZqiVAPXrI2Zk/s853/404396306_10160950763929770_3101380980488689193_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="853" data-original-width="640" height="516" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJZWSAibB8DDA5FdKotBlmFY3q-xpTVHOr41bxEzPEfQWqyRRgj6p6AOHbSt_U0JzRhBnqNL1zMWI82uH3C_kapMO71UskSvzIHfw8FVYTl1SV7lAPAMk-1SL57mmjXkGPt2i0hyphenhyphenVso9PpK2ODlbin9zJYaleYX-QwjOwqem7X-ayUxQAZqiVAPXrI2Zk/w387-h516/404396306_10160950763929770_3101380980488689193_n.jpg" width="387" /></span></a></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-size: large;">It's soup season. This sounded good.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7j6hVxhowZX-RW7uZGZBESAT_E8nZKYt-szV3784RecWZM8b33UOWN47p0574CUp4jyRwd-VUCM_NoewYzca_aPEA6cTv0yaVCILR1wnimLtoMg2_Kz4r-1u0KuSQIsZbgzmoxgJnIQxb1wKfVhVZz93Zf_vucQAMGT-QsJRKZDql3SF2X8tupf3wQM0/s989/Christmas%20Tortellini%20Soup.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="989" data-original-width="640" height="475" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7j6hVxhowZX-RW7uZGZBESAT_E8nZKYt-szV3784RecWZM8b33UOWN47p0574CUp4jyRwd-VUCM_NoewYzca_aPEA6cTv0yaVCILR1wnimLtoMg2_Kz4r-1u0KuSQIsZbgzmoxgJnIQxb1wKfVhVZz93Zf_vucQAMGT-QsJRKZDql3SF2X8tupf3wQM0/w307-h475/Christmas%20Tortellini%20Soup.jpg" width="307" /></span></a></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-size: large;">Do you know that Flour can go bad? Do you know how long it lasts?</span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgd4FJE5igdqsByiUu78nYKGdL5piPrcKKx831qZHSW6V8Gzes8KhtKaOZRJVAFO1a4SY1yiXrAHYLjjy-h8eyE93o17MqPJWg9SEc9eHo-cV2Se68XQNcIJEYR77qPvFpoSdB86sZkl26B8myZ9XVdvnoKBVyo68_ZzntlpoeY0y7B0Z76FudAN0laqBM/s640/How%20long%20does%20flour%20last.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="387" data-original-width="640" height="255" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgd4FJE5igdqsByiUu78nYKGdL5piPrcKKx831qZHSW6V8Gzes8KhtKaOZRJVAFO1a4SY1yiXrAHYLjjy-h8eyE93o17MqPJWg9SEc9eHo-cV2Se68XQNcIJEYR77qPvFpoSdB86sZkl26B8myZ9XVdvnoKBVyo68_ZzntlpoeY0y7B0Z76FudAN0laqBM/w421-h255/How%20long%20does%20flour%20last.jpg" width="421" /></span></a></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-size: large;">This recipe had me at Peppermint and Oreo. </span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8qj-3_3cbOGxYgtlawRplhvgTG0C3q_5G8yFRZB8b0dEcB4HXy-yLz9s5xm9u92Zh43Jq1fMh4NN9TM7TyjQEZkaiqNA2hFYI4JDfqS4gTblxxY6889yrHFPB3hWWuT9EiZXY8cP-FK_F8L0qcuUhZ-iN-tSJte7DCvmGeRrYG8Mt564zSvSer__y5s0/s2000/peppermint%20oreo%20fudge.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1294" height="527" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8qj-3_3cbOGxYgtlawRplhvgTG0C3q_5G8yFRZB8b0dEcB4HXy-yLz9s5xm9u92Zh43Jq1fMh4NN9TM7TyjQEZkaiqNA2hFYI4JDfqS4gTblxxY6889yrHFPB3hWWuT9EiZXY8cP-FK_F8L0qcuUhZ-iN-tSJte7DCvmGeRrYG8Mt564zSvSer__y5s0/w341-h527/peppermint%20oreo%20fudge.png" width="341" /></span></a></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-size: large;">But after all of that, I think we need a little something to wash it all down with.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjp-rAfoC__X6yZ_lrn9_vmWoi0uU9GIBBN7t6JdpFgN_6uDkEEmudXpMqwxnOdsk_gBT-eh89nTxHNWLo_WIrHJHISRA33r1Awmb69mXp_aihiSfB-Ll6afbUJzjP5BNUtC5R3XYCB9N3Aw-NfKr4xSKkwR7NYX3rDqHb7NiJlRqQnQiHZoAjpkJMHFsg/s858/Santas%20little%20Ho%20Ho.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="858" data-original-width="640" height="455" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjp-rAfoC__X6yZ_lrn9_vmWoi0uU9GIBBN7t6JdpFgN_6uDkEEmudXpMqwxnOdsk_gBT-eh89nTxHNWLo_WIrHJHISRA33r1Awmb69mXp_aihiSfB-Ll6afbUJzjP5BNUtC5R3XYCB9N3Aw-NfKr4xSKkwR7NYX3rDqHb7NiJlRqQnQiHZoAjpkJMHFsg/w340-h455/Santas%20little%20Ho%20Ho.jpg" width="340" /></span></a></div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><div><div><p><span style="font-size: large;">I will be making a new recipe this weekend or next week. It is only two ingredients and if it turns out ok, it will be part of Dan's Christmas snack box. Can you guess the ingredients? I will give you a hint that it is a cookie.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Anyway, that's it for this report. Have fun!</span></p><p><br /></p></div></div></div></div>Bonnihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15602027495997890298noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6348649691557088439.post-1626633236918828152023-11-25T12:30:00.004-06:002023-11-25T12:30:31.260-06:00Change of Decor<p><span style="font-size: large;"> Thanksgiving is over and now time turns to Winter and Christmas. Thanksgiving was good. Dan came over and took most of the leftovers home with him. I didn't actually give him a choice, I just packed it up and gave it to him. LOL.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> When I talked to him yesterday, he mentioned that the Butterscotch Steamer could be given to him again. Yes, I gave him the leftovers of that also. He used it in his coffee yesterday and I think he is hooked on it now. Besides the 4 cups of milk, there isn't a lot of other ingredients. Did I share that with you before? If not here it is....</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">*********</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Butterscotch Steamer</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">4 cups milk</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">2 TBSP salted Butter</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">1/4 cup brown sugar - firmly packed</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Cinnamon for garish</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Heat milk in a pot over medium low heat. Once the milk is hot, remove from heat.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Stir in butter and brown sugar until butter is milted and brown sugar dissolves. Add to cup and sprinkle with cinnamon if desired. Serve hot.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">**********</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> It was a nice break after eating a HUGE ham steak, mashed potatoes and gravy, dressing, green beans with onions and bacon, and dinner rolls. After serving the Steamers, I heated up the apple pie, topped it with ice cream, and put in a movie. We watched Golda. That was a little bit different from what I was expecting but it was good. Not one that I would buy (I rented it from Vudu) to keep in my library, but I was happy to watch it with Dan and here his input on different actions.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> The next day, after finishing up the dishes, it was time to take down Thanksgiving decor and put up Winter/Christmas decor. Today (Saturday, 11.25.23) I finished putting up my switch over. It seems appropriate since it is one month until Christmas. :) Are you ready for pictures? Here they are!</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2FGXV0zLpDP81_vjfQCEhyphenhyphenhiAKqpBWupMOwlNf2sP8Uu_E5vXMCU3Ep4J335IL7kpvSBxQnt-h73ezpJ6TkMr2cR-0uTV1MBD1yf11jtrsjnCUNigEFFh8FgubdXnuOPt2b12ls69J1MXyQQ4GPMaRvpZuP43UrQ8GIazsbLTeQopTMpv5eGFLUT4Ah0/s1422/370107227_688423300021574_2830972293757587477_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1422" data-original-width="640" height="516" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2FGXV0zLpDP81_vjfQCEhyphenhyphenhiAKqpBWupMOwlNf2sP8Uu_E5vXMCU3Ep4J335IL7kpvSBxQnt-h73ezpJ6TkMr2cR-0uTV1MBD1yf11jtrsjnCUNigEFFh8FgubdXnuOPt2b12ls69J1MXyQQ4GPMaRvpZuP43UrQ8GIazsbLTeQopTMpv5eGFLUT4Ah0/w232-h516/370107227_688423300021574_2830972293757587477_n.jpg" width="232" /></span></a></div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdy2gavFAPiUKC0r6BwcNyz0kSAWUyekOntRPK8Z7ypQk49HDv0rTGgc9LkWlh4oUWn1P3gemLT192Ds2uVnL98QIkFjwKByZJSJVGcOPmX8AkWeIdwVXxZiGCYH1tYo79zpz59W_rapRhviSL2dM1NPOlYKtD87eqJ4G4vlhgqw0z5PQjH2cVLKcVoj0/s977/370107439_1413709949501633_2365907920740015924_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="977" data-original-width="640" height="466" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdy2gavFAPiUKC0r6BwcNyz0kSAWUyekOntRPK8Z7ypQk49HDv0rTGgc9LkWlh4oUWn1P3gemLT192Ds2uVnL98QIkFjwKByZJSJVGcOPmX8AkWeIdwVXxZiGCYH1tYo79zpz59W_rapRhviSL2dM1NPOlYKtD87eqJ4G4vlhgqw0z5PQjH2cVLKcVoj0/w306-h466/370107439_1413709949501633_2365907920740015924_n.jpg" width="306" /></span></a></div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSITHbArWSoBc_FcZc6Udov5GdDr4p4xuNq3PaBWspN76tucG17GMXRsVFqkxmPBnXM9I8b1L7lCpx6nXziLbvOsg6fO7Fo-_DWxM30bR_P800LvSHFM1KUB66zBKTq00H5QXTXRCvLpJobvgIAmUjo4ZO_MV-YPgGy-_jv7DCFRqWlDr-Y8HJiF0Iexg/s1112/371148542_2325542174302342_581580846614661516_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1112" data-original-width="640" height="626" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSITHbArWSoBc_FcZc6Udov5GdDr4p4xuNq3PaBWspN76tucG17GMXRsVFqkxmPBnXM9I8b1L7lCpx6nXziLbvOsg6fO7Fo-_DWxM30bR_P800LvSHFM1KUB66zBKTq00H5QXTXRCvLpJobvgIAmUjo4ZO_MV-YPgGy-_jv7DCFRqWlDr-Y8HJiF0Iexg/w360-h626/371148542_2325542174302342_581580846614661516_n.jpg" width="360" /></span></a></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-size: large;"> I decided to add in my mittens since I couldn't find anything else I was working on that fit. As you can see from the ironing board, the eagle and dragon were too big for that space. I think it fits. :)</span><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIDxdEm-XTiYstPoPxe5B7stErGcnqBHLJkFf0sqKwXmpjAmp_K5h6KRpntIQjeAzI3xHi0NneR8gBdrI0_99ySSDuN8HI-helr86_gT9qb8B6W6D7xPo78756OwAp_aGJ1xBA5LC4WYoqs4QSYGfsgq2lvlVlq53elLLd042tUIAvteJqz-2jypk_yf0/s640/371510638_680081260882047_6109302461983520055_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="364" data-original-width="640" height="318" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIDxdEm-XTiYstPoPxe5B7stErGcnqBHLJkFf0sqKwXmpjAmp_K5h6KRpntIQjeAzI3xHi0NneR8gBdrI0_99ySSDuN8HI-helr86_gT9qb8B6W6D7xPo78756OwAp_aGJ1xBA5LC4WYoqs4QSYGfsgq2lvlVlq53elLLd042tUIAvteJqz-2jypk_yf0/w558-h318/371510638_680081260882047_6109302461983520055_n.jpg" width="558" /></span></a></div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3XLAVAaD3pTpB9aYKQuaOON1Qo1tzV4F5xX2v_P8WDnixE5i0oomOSBde4xnHC7FB_CE-9UfjZu8986xP-4hn19oFOgM0v3YXxT4iEm4PlQnxp0pFdTXujQvFMAD3eCCbe17u7NwQxeJDvwyC-4sQINych0Ir8wfjWoVEmZTWOUep_F98mYDUe7Uk3kY/s480/Chritmas%202023-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="236" height="517" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3XLAVAaD3pTpB9aYKQuaOON1Qo1tzV4F5xX2v_P8WDnixE5i0oomOSBde4xnHC7FB_CE-9UfjZu8986xP-4hn19oFOgM0v3YXxT4iEm4PlQnxp0pFdTXujQvFMAD3eCCbe17u7NwQxeJDvwyC-4sQINych0Ir8wfjWoVEmZTWOUep_F98mYDUe7Uk3kY/w254-h517/Chritmas%202023-1.jpg" width="254" /></span></a></div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><p><span style="font-size: large;"> That's about it for this time. All my friends that came out to hang up on the walls, as well as myself, wish you a safe and delightful day!</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">PS: I also have my little picture that Ann sent me on my desk but my desk is too crowded. You can see the tree in the frame in a previous post.</span></p><p><br /></p></div>Bonnihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15602027495997890298noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6348649691557088439.post-25713170402747661032023-11-20T20:09:00.003-06:002023-11-20T20:09:54.762-06:00Look what I got!!!!!<p><span style="font-size: large;"> This week has already been a bit challenging for me but my spirits were lifted up by Ann today. I received a box in the mail and it had a bunch of crafting stuff in it. Look at this little Christmas tree picture she made me! </span><span style="font-size: x-large;">Thanks Ann! </span><span style="font-size: x-large;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhjNtllY918SyI7BmYvc1APUcJnjUUfEL22k48TE1D7orbLXyWVoJV1J31Q8H1BbzfFuzecJ2m2cVtfdEEO4a7h4jb6jvWxuVwR9XELvO825eut-Gomzp6u03Oh1MuL33KBkQQ1uw_vLZMsa4Ur_xvO6TsxzUjo_5QXyJPfgxUeTGjTGZOT3o0FnSHhI8/s853/386845763_549951107332998_1909519964462247565_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="853" data-original-width="640" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhjNtllY918SyI7BmYvc1APUcJnjUUfEL22k48TE1D7orbLXyWVoJV1J31Q8H1BbzfFuzecJ2m2cVtfdEEO4a7h4jb6jvWxuVwR9XELvO825eut-Gomzp6u03Oh1MuL33KBkQQ1uw_vLZMsa4Ur_xvO6TsxzUjo_5QXyJPfgxUeTGjTGZOT3o0FnSHhI8/s320/386845763_549951107332998_1909519964462247565_n.jpg" width="240" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-size: large;">I have it sitting on my computer table so I get to look at it a lot. Isn't it cute? I also received a lot of other things. Here are some pictures of SOME of the stuff.</span><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1bBmW3ju10pQCG4mx_4bXp8DxjU1gj7_ImWTYOwEWhwlbKJlAicffjpkyyBNBfD2rtzG_nu7MBgliSWsqzNHRSpXBICcbJVgTjunAjPIN9CgZH4Ruuer-xfU6qWWQrUSKMv-kSr-MBJ_bglRhdCwLbpTeVBh2ynorXP3Q2IUSUEdM8xGkHideQntfAZI/s1560/363577291_1480673402504744_7558512485629459101_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1560" data-original-width="1170" height="509" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1bBmW3ju10pQCG4mx_4bXp8DxjU1gj7_ImWTYOwEWhwlbKJlAicffjpkyyBNBfD2rtzG_nu7MBgliSWsqzNHRSpXBICcbJVgTjunAjPIN9CgZH4Ruuer-xfU6qWWQrUSKMv-kSr-MBJ_bglRhdCwLbpTeVBh2ynorXP3Q2IUSUEdM8xGkHideQntfAZI/w382-h509/363577291_1480673402504744_7558512485629459101_n.jpg" width="382" /></span></a></div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjV4S9FRFixBu4WhgoNsqKA_n6ehAE5Hw8lK7fpLKic1PI9cZzWkvf5AIXJuwUbps5py_LN7oK7UK50riSMGgl99Nmuh3ii6nPEG4F-dmA_rUHVXNeT6TwBVIwaqkoskb6LV3-YGHtKZIBHfGkl0WQ5shu4pjKtpJ1ralAov6t2q3Bp2TiGvwzC1KIvFKo/s1560/367351423_646695857536807_4447157483614754975_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1560" data-original-width="1170" height="425" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjV4S9FRFixBu4WhgoNsqKA_n6ehAE5Hw8lK7fpLKic1PI9cZzWkvf5AIXJuwUbps5py_LN7oK7UK50riSMGgl99Nmuh3ii6nPEG4F-dmA_rUHVXNeT6TwBVIwaqkoskb6LV3-YGHtKZIBHfGkl0WQ5shu4pjKtpJ1ralAov6t2q3Bp2TiGvwzC1KIvFKo/w319-h425/367351423_646695857536807_4447157483614754975_n.jpg" width="319" /></span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Some Georgia Bonesteel templates</span></div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGRAmN-tZU0yLskqiP4tljAQ5qZwcZfXxyAHHnfuYa3DpFX_FNc-bGBjNrT6oLEoFE43NiTgLxG5lX_LqOoKJSgj6q79fNB_3JbWM-hOEGhkvGkxMkhCKiztwM9ubpKX2ewysDbM_5V2bidDI1ZIQDtC-Eu29eI7sgFkuLbTYBkeWR6L2mDk-EHQLNayA/s1560/367796306_691235766323179_4992335774091774926_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1560" data-original-width="1170" height="543" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGRAmN-tZU0yLskqiP4tljAQ5qZwcZfXxyAHHnfuYa3DpFX_FNc-bGBjNrT6oLEoFE43NiTgLxG5lX_LqOoKJSgj6q79fNB_3JbWM-hOEGhkvGkxMkhCKiztwM9ubpKX2ewysDbM_5V2bidDI1ZIQDtC-Eu29eI7sgFkuLbTYBkeWR6L2mDk-EHQLNayA/w407-h543/367796306_691235766323179_4992335774091774926_n.jpg" width="407" /></span></a></div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzMKk-EXR6OJ5cA49qtBf2m0bJZOY1_lYal9tZQePFdqB3d3pc6VIZYpyvbEATYKQzLyDhI3QIoiFJf76quSI4GHD8n7S6kGOxVREEQgrQJNOw35TuvmOVpgG-2v6cHukZuHe3y1xctFAJF4lxyTS8L4LYe4U0x3Kz14gvgnwqaAyfB-bgIPmLJqajWvI/s853/368397709_1255125778473495_9094140447596670404_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="853" data-original-width="640" height="484" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzMKk-EXR6OJ5cA49qtBf2m0bJZOY1_lYal9tZQePFdqB3d3pc6VIZYpyvbEATYKQzLyDhI3QIoiFJf76quSI4GHD8n7S6kGOxVREEQgrQJNOw35TuvmOVpgG-2v6cHukZuHe3y1xctFAJF4lxyTS8L4LYe4U0x3Kz14gvgnwqaAyfB-bgIPmLJqajWvI/w363-h484/368397709_1255125778473495_9094140447596670404_n.jpg" width="363" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">I have two of these little banners. I might do something for the SCA with them. Not sure yet.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDLm7iWhKn48adl3NWHj-4LHVZjom1mWu2gUkGbhMvTQZ5ZjHLGaJ8jN9mLCMVGxV9vGyvoaU3-t5k0qzndE8aWd3BkWCeQjYhvLRAIdHjHT0pblqWe-CBVXzvCeE6bYnDU3ZQJnmP-oYo3KATS38vFmlxw6vCq0MBzoBmx46ZnchH0DiZO1qfliGQSaE/s853/370151125_883930463387892_5623679372967423209_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="853" data-original-width="640" height="486" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDLm7iWhKn48adl3NWHj-4LHVZjom1mWu2gUkGbhMvTQZ5ZjHLGaJ8jN9mLCMVGxV9vGyvoaU3-t5k0qzndE8aWd3BkWCeQjYhvLRAIdHjHT0pblqWe-CBVXzvCeE6bYnDU3ZQJnmP-oYo3KATS38vFmlxw6vCq0MBzoBmx46ZnchH0DiZO1qfliGQSaE/w364-h486/370151125_883930463387892_5623679372967423209_n.jpg" width="364" /></span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">I might try to figure out how to make this for a bag for me to use with my SCA outfits.</span></div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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I might use these for it. :)</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><p><span style="font-size: large;"> Oops. I forgot to take a picture of the bookmark she sent me. She has been making bookmarks and now I have one. It will come in handy as I look through some of the magazines she included. Maybe I'll remember for the next post. LOL.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> I also received my November block from my block Exchange partner. I like it. What do you think? </span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7OG1nVt88mtEPFwFTLs-YZKqSuXU6nHlbAO5u63g5otSDxOhm1cviAWLwlrFDo5MFHgXynbgR9CEDX8YMr7xVFEq7_f80qV37MMQf5uszctxcr2o9vaM2mbmDr5fkLjk-LpaqAm2SstWOI-qm7Maho4gG0C7g3C4Ha3PzaoqX_rBwPDBHR2RfMAhZssk/s1476/377267921_1530833161067641_1834704698865839335_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1105" data-original-width="1476" height="324" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7OG1nVt88mtEPFwFTLs-YZKqSuXU6nHlbAO5u63g5otSDxOhm1cviAWLwlrFDo5MFHgXynbgR9CEDX8YMr7xVFEq7_f80qV37MMQf5uszctxcr2o9vaM2mbmDr5fkLjk-LpaqAm2SstWOI-qm7Maho4gG0C7g3C4Ha3PzaoqX_rBwPDBHR2RfMAhZssk/w432-h324/377267921_1530833161067641_1834704698865839335_n.jpg" width="432" /></span></a></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-size: large;">I wonder how they will all look together. :) </span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;">That is it for this little update. I hope everybody has a great day and a safe Thanksgiving.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><p><br /></p></div>Bonnihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15602027495997890298noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6348649691557088439.post-79141290288964453892023-11-12T22:54:00.000-06:002023-11-12T22:54:15.426-06:00Tis the Season to be Crazy - Part 2<p><span style="font-size: large;"> Remember that list that I did? I'm making progress on it. Of course I am also getting sidetracked when I look for things but eventually it will get all caught up.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">I got my December calendar marked up with dates and events that I know.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">I'm part way through my gaming posts to catch up so I'm happy with that progress.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">The Penguin wall hanging is just waiting for me to match DMC Floss. That is scheduled for tomorrow.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">I'm stitching down the December block. The group notice for signing up for the December exchange just got posted so I'm in good shape for that.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">I think I will send out an ornament that I already have done to Norma. I just have to finish making it. I have to put on the back and a loop on it then it can go in the mail.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">My blackwork is coming along. I caught up and am starting to work on the border again. No hurry on that since we're not finished with all the squares yet.</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUE9nlIrdV0lrenCMWvnkdK7_838uqAN0XqNIZ9uvS9WSjWZYJDbnqnO0Q70_odWB9JGTHrRQDhncKcEKevTcwjq_fs8G-HdLf179tATPLhh_-lVIE2jZ1kVKbadH5Zi8GQi6IRfxmGas39nPKsYACub6t-hASaxSVdyFA-DEd8rXu_eD2Xin-8pv6DLU/s853/Week%2046.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="853" data-original-width="640" height="471" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUE9nlIrdV0lrenCMWvnkdK7_838uqAN0XqNIZ9uvS9WSjWZYJDbnqnO0Q70_odWB9JGTHrRQDhncKcEKevTcwjq_fs8G-HdLf179tATPLhh_-lVIE2jZ1kVKbadH5Zi8GQi6IRfxmGas39nPKsYACub6t-hASaxSVdyFA-DEd8rXu_eD2Xin-8pv6DLU/w353-h471/Week%2046.jpg" width="353" /></span></a></div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><p><span style="font-size: large;">My shredding is pretty much done for this week. My bag for it to go in is about 3/4 full.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">I think I did a pretty good job of catching up. I do need to pick out some fabric for Fat Cat Pattern Southern Gentleman. I'm not sure I have enough background fabric for the whole thing. The size of the blocks is 15"so it does take a bit of fabric. Maybe I can find 2 or 3 fabrics that I can mix throughout the wall hanging so it won't take as much of one fabric. When I figure it out, I'll let you know.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">It is almost 11 p.m. so it is time for me to get off the computer and rest my eyes. I hope everybody has a good week!</span></p><p><br /></p>Bonnihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15602027495997890298noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6348649691557088439.post-68581965225909446392023-11-11T13:59:00.002-06:002023-11-11T13:59:37.855-06:00Update on black work<p> <span style="font-size: large;">As promised, here is my update on my Blackwork. I decided not to wait until I do part 2 on my updates. :)</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgecRELEiHKz6a0RnvcJL3I3nHGTVSkh5ocE0Bins9ah7BYqZfWJVk20QGgVzmWPTgNJe9BZ7L_eVceLWdqrUKqwXA9d28VS6PLoh-3N9K9PZCgAJ5nvEuqnooZWFTkDO-w8QxGTFjKKrAJ_huXKZOg8pRSbgumZHA4Cbg8QFThLmym6gFkSYkf2KDbP9w/s853/11.11.23.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="853" data-original-width="640" height="633" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgecRELEiHKz6a0RnvcJL3I3nHGTVSkh5ocE0Bins9ah7BYqZfWJVk20QGgVzmWPTgNJe9BZ7L_eVceLWdqrUKqwXA9d28VS6PLoh-3N9K9PZCgAJ5nvEuqnooZWFTkDO-w8QxGTFjKKrAJ_huXKZOg8pRSbgumZHA4Cbg8QFThLmym6gFkSYkf2KDbP9w/w475-h633/11.11.23.jpg" width="475" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">My schedule is to get two more blocks done by Wednesday when two more blocks should be released. If I get back on track, I'll work more on the border.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p>Bonnihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15602027495997890298noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6348649691557088439.post-70950837374326473372023-11-11T12:49:00.000-06:002023-11-11T12:49:50.450-06:00Tis the Season to go crazy! - Part 1<p><span style="font-size: large;"> The holiday season is upon us and , like most people, I'm going a little crazy with the "to do" list. On top of that, my allergies kicked in and it is soooo hard to do anything when your head is all stuffed up. This week, however, my head finally cleared and I was able to get back to figuring out what I needed to do. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">THE LIST (and listed not in any particular order):</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">- Mark December calendar</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">- Catch up on RPOL (gaming related site for those who don't know it)</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">- Work on Penguin Wall Hanging </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">- Work on December block exchange</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">- Work on what to send to Norma (winner of drawing that was done on Facebook).</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">- Do blog posts about:</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> - food</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> - what working on</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> - blackwork (three blocks behind)</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">- Shredding</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">- Other</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">That's quite a list right? To make it worse, some of those items are more detailed then what it looks like on paper. I did manage to mark off a couple of those marked off the list. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Obviously I'm working on the blog posts today. LOL. I haven't posted much about the food portion of my blog lately, Do I have a legit reason for that? Not really. Just normal life stuff. I did make some new recipes and shared the food with Dan. Have I mentioned how funny it is to be on the phone with him as he is eating the food I gave him? This last time his comments only consisted of moans, and licking of lips, and scraping of the bowl. Over the years of knowing him, I finally have figured out one thing. I need to be blunt and finally just ask "do I make this again or not". In this case, the answer to that was YES. It did take a couple of minutes to get the yes because I just got the sounds of him eating it.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">What did I make? I made Crockpot Bourbon Chicken. I made it using chicken broth instead of bourbon but it is delicious. Here is the recipe.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b><u>Crockpot Bourbon Chicken</u></b></span></p><p><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>Ingredients</b></span></p><p><span style="font-size: x-large;">- 2 pounds bonesless skinless chicken thighs</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">- salt and pepper to taste</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">- 1/3 cup bourbon, whiskey, apple juice, or chicken bro</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">- 3/4 cup brown sugar</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">- 3/4 cup soy sauce</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">- 2 cloves minced garlic</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">- 2 tablespoons cornstarch</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">- 3 tablespoons cold water</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Directions</b></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">1. Season chicken with salt and pepper on both sides and place in bottom of crockpot.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">2. In medium bowl add brown sugar, soy sauce, and garlic.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">3. Stir well to combine and pour over chicken in crockpot.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">4. Cover and cook on low for 4 hours or on high for 3 hours.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">5. In a small bowl, add cornstarch and water and whisk until well combined.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b>6. Whisk cornstarch slurry in the sauce 30 minutes before chicken is done. This will thicken the sauce.</b></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">7. Serve over rice and garnish with green onions.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">As stated before, I didn't use the liquor but instead used chicken broth that I made up from bouillon. I also didn't have chicken thighs but just used chicken breasts. What surprised me was how much sauce/liquid was in it. Sooooo, I took that VERY and YUMMY sauce and mixed it into the rice I had made. It turned out great. The chicken had nice flavor but the real success is, in my opinion, the true star. It is sweet (brown sugar after all) but the soy sauce cuts it back to a nice level. I will make this again but next time I will probably shred the chicken after it is cooked and mix it directly into the sauce as well as mix rice into it. It will make it sort of like a sweet chicken fried rice.</span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Also on the cooking front, is my Thanksgiving menu. I have finalized it now. Our Thanksgiving meal will be:</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Ham steaks</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">stove top dressing</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">mashed potatoes and gravy</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">green beans with onions and bacon</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> and for dessert - crustless pumpkin pie</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">I have until the end of the November to figure out our Christmas menu. I only get to the grocery store once or twice a month so I have learned to think way ahead for things like holiday menus. That also gives me time to change things up. So far our Christmas menu is:</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Pork roast</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">scalloped corn casserole</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">potatoes of some sort and probably another vegetable</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">and something for dessert</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">That is it for Part 1. I will post Part 2 once a couple of pictures show up in my email. I hope you all have a great day. Today is also Veteran's Day so I wish all Vets out there a safe day (some do not handle today well due to memories, etc.) and can enjoy it. A big shout out to all my military friends - past, present, and any future ones - a big HUG and Thank you for your service. We might not tell you that enough but for me, you are the best! </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6w8nu_yaZQcKIqR1QePInJlVwnnyuVFr0xj1O9JpSVdN58iG3-q7-Pwjgv5QeWnzfeoDLPkxaJ0AMbJytBWDR8VPxSQmWP-Nt0iH_TPEeRJvbhrXCStknRRbceMgFWA5l82yolv7gy8pXBB7jRhG8dpDmDDxUNMnBzcV8JzLMLAf9_MPN7AKEA26xcXw/s640/thank%20you%20vets.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="428" data-original-width="640" height="214" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6w8nu_yaZQcKIqR1QePInJlVwnnyuVFr0xj1O9JpSVdN58iG3-q7-Pwjgv5QeWnzfeoDLPkxaJ0AMbJytBWDR8VPxSQmWP-Nt0iH_TPEeRJvbhrXCStknRRbceMgFWA5l82yolv7gy8pXBB7jRhG8dpDmDDxUNMnBzcV8JzLMLAf9_MPN7AKEA26xcXw/s320/thank%20you%20vets.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p>Bonnihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15602027495997890298noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6348649691557088439.post-37492967137784013842023-10-26T19:51:00.000-05:002023-10-26T19:51:11.572-05:00Lots of choices and Prep Work<p><span style="font-size: large;"> Whew! I'm tired. Today was a day to dig through my fabric stash and look for fabrics for a couple of projects. One is the December block swap. I have it fused down but not stitched yet.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkeMJ-siwnkT8y3aIHxtBBOGZGOtBHsf-PnvGa6d2YoW0HbJ_BJ6P80154EYTiIFPPogLWdXv4iJ1wL_p-fYaWG94VEx_JPvPWZDdkscrsgP8QPtqQSX2uqS4pIVKJDdBCBbVlft_AtuWyoQ9zHfvz7N6_GW2qMOko3bs7j8TDNeoON_mn3wSNDs68rR4/s853/380301769_700014785386121_8637528361691989814_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="853" data-original-width="640" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkeMJ-siwnkT8y3aIHxtBBOGZGOtBHsf-PnvGa6d2YoW0HbJ_BJ6P80154EYTiIFPPogLWdXv4iJ1wL_p-fYaWG94VEx_JPvPWZDdkscrsgP8QPtqQSX2uqS4pIVKJDdBCBbVlft_AtuWyoQ9zHfvz7N6_GW2qMOko3bs7j8TDNeoON_mn3wSNDs68rR4/s320/380301769_700014785386121_8637528361691989814_n.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Then I have newest Christmas wall hanging. It is called Be Merry and Bright</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeHaeBwH1CQSIfkLkJsqk0zO_cfbdPcQ80VSnExG9G1lbDkz97hRIHlMU_SnRiXcx2r5IiM6DwBKhMp6j918lDmHspOJWeD1g7Bh3KC3GqMDJLDqohvUr_F-bY9Byts3-Lfu6tYg_HHsh6PBcYsOR94qPchyyPgBVfPW7F1Cq_43SwwvpX-MKlgRMyqZg/s728/be%20merry%20and%20bright%20-%20fat%20cat%20patterns.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="728" data-original-width="341" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeHaeBwH1CQSIfkLkJsqk0zO_cfbdPcQ80VSnExG9G1lbDkz97hRIHlMU_SnRiXcx2r5IiM6DwBKhMp6j918lDmHspOJWeD1g7Bh3KC3GqMDJLDqohvUr_F-bY9Byts3-Lfu6tYg_HHsh6PBcYsOR94qPchyyPgBVfPW7F1Cq_43SwwvpX-MKlgRMyqZg/s320/be%20merry%20and%20bright%20-%20fat%20cat%20patterns.jpg" width="150" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-size: large;">I have the tree all stitched down. </span><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqsUIGeCG9S7phWgU1X2oU5_XGgoRJt29yvM7WL3W9mPja_SBRYaNiJ8EevHjFA6KYuohFmpUKoHZaiGTq9kWqHC8whx2TKooa17B25MkUmA923JvvV8nx4H-5ZvPs4oGptpTjxVxyI4ER2v09_Vs_jauUpgCkBvrvoXKjuTsnTRj3mFAL5_-rCMX0bag/s739/368013587_24524518190472762_7426384549299966148_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="739" data-original-width="640" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqsUIGeCG9S7phWgU1X2oU5_XGgoRJt29yvM7WL3W9mPja_SBRYaNiJ8EevHjFA6KYuohFmpUKoHZaiGTq9kWqHC8whx2TKooa17B25MkUmA923JvvV8nx4H-5ZvPs4oGptpTjxVxyI4ER2v09_Vs_jauUpgCkBvrvoXKjuTsnTRj3mFAL5_-rCMX0bag/s320/368013587_24524518190472762_7426384549299966148_n.jpg" width="277" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;">Next up is the penguins. This is roughly how it will look. </span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEistdV5nh1Co4us433S6LdiromjtL86bM0tR2rZny7-6hOKeIQHQXtgN7mBuN2xNb5b0bUZAwBLG3XxEpq62G2x1Krk-57jkZwVXGIb-dyaBvvcWIpYxaW5FPTsEk5zMiV25b5qaOT-7JNuT-RPI3pCFrZuqi_MZMk00nLGTR0xuor2nigrCHE7Se4DG-E/s640/380137472_1601218960411102_7863072521988580517_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="362" data-original-width="640" height="181" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEistdV5nh1Co4us433S6LdiromjtL86bM0tR2rZny7-6hOKeIQHQXtgN7mBuN2xNb5b0bUZAwBLG3XxEpq62G2x1Krk-57jkZwVXGIb-dyaBvvcWIpYxaW5FPTsEk5zMiV25b5qaOT-7JNuT-RPI3pCFrZuqi_MZMk00nLGTR0xuor2nigrCHE7Se4DG-E/s320/380137472_1601218960411102_7863072521988580517_n.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;">I haven't finished fusing the penguins down so it might change up a little bit. We'll see. After that it will be time to figure out the fabrics for the lettering. I've seen pictures of people who have finished up the wall hanging and there was a wide variety of options. Some made the letters in two different colors, some changed up the colors for every letter, and some just did it with all one color. I'm not sure which option I will use.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;">I know that some of you have asked me about my Blackwork. I haven't finished this weeks but here is an updated pix for you. Sorry it is not that great of a pix but you will get the idea.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg44LSTUtlSk41slJAtEjBuYwfnR_f_6pEPuDEJftLXOWy6biYMTi7KfozkftLE2ZPiZ2-fToZB3GMbUtWzU0AtgqvaBAiZGIIS7I2UHQZb0izCSuDuiPt3hyphenhyphenrHzKPPFmSslGbOL5daZVgJCqlU4v_geT2PXcAeVxj042LdhJTFFfo7rbQboQ7wSketW3g/s640/10.23.23.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="489" data-original-width="640" height="340" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg44LSTUtlSk41slJAtEjBuYwfnR_f_6pEPuDEJftLXOWy6biYMTi7KfozkftLE2ZPiZ2-fToZB3GMbUtWzU0AtgqvaBAiZGIIS7I2UHQZb0izCSuDuiPt3hyphenhyphenrHzKPPFmSslGbOL5daZVgJCqlU4v_geT2PXcAeVxj042LdhJTFFfo7rbQboQ7wSketW3g/w409-h340/10.23.23.jpg" width="409" /></span><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-size: large;">Are you ready for some cute pictures? I've been on an otter kick lately and these pictures are so cute. At least I think they are. Have fun and I hope it puts a smile on your face.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-size: large;">Have to love hugs, right?<br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvksbTMCZS4wdg6O80u4RyLqN4APsrru_mqvFqI3LOJg0buiauqNno7k6yAPTeTAtUhnhPOlBpk-vN-jHt5RtR9Sb_e8Y4lxA0zjztB6l1KUPPhHMdaqNsJpiTIZnHPI2FGrQxwhLUw7FfgAP9Ir4ha16Mm_Zp5619b6L_OfpwJLF5duV3XIN80RmkX48/s752/otter%20hugs.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="752" data-original-width="564" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvksbTMCZS4wdg6O80u4RyLqN4APsrru_mqvFqI3LOJg0buiauqNno7k6yAPTeTAtUhnhPOlBpk-vN-jHt5RtR9Sb_e8Y4lxA0zjztB6l1KUPPhHMdaqNsJpiTIZnHPI2FGrQxwhLUw7FfgAP9Ir4ha16Mm_Zp5619b6L_OfpwJLF5duV3XIN80RmkX48/s320/otter%20hugs.jpg" width="240" /></span></a></div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhctAZvl7kKPlAqX8m-6ohmaPpfM2i2CHcdDppwlmiqF6KYGNptwg2uNGLSsRLdKc6VeL-Fo5BHTsW5LdrGJ59v_HrTVU5ndnOLDkDojvqqv_jlrmf5de_BcXnLJuqFAiNlAtb-lZnM8irqBRVWE4Yc0hSELwXReYpO16EMreFmlj_ixYO_Md6myscAAo0/s563/393727243_169196186259135_8131243867952213864_n.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="563" data-original-width="563" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhctAZvl7kKPlAqX8m-6ohmaPpfM2i2CHcdDppwlmiqF6KYGNptwg2uNGLSsRLdKc6VeL-Fo5BHTsW5LdrGJ59v_HrTVU5ndnOLDkDojvqqv_jlrmf5de_BcXnLJuqFAiNlAtb-lZnM8irqBRVWE4Yc0hSELwXReYpO16EMreFmlj_ixYO_Md6myscAAo0/s320/393727243_169196186259135_8131243867952213864_n.jpg" width="320" /></span></a></div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><div><span style="font-size: large;">I'm tired now and as I look over at the clock I see it is about 2 p.m. That seems to be around the time each day that I end up running out of steam. </span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="526" data-original-width="526" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEix3j-IuQE-MtlM8b76M4I1Ml68CTb6gzfjxREFdSQFz-M23PaWTCOqNxoQlKd4n59bavNkeJKRcqrA4cD9dm7pNdpxhkoJ7mrSEExYBysCRtoW9LNz_tAEbz9E6u7Zo7023lOYCdg_gN6C7OXWB99l6DSHwKllxxmMyyPqzozQHbmYne3ztcWVQjzRZOU/s320/Otters%20cuddle.jpg" width="320" /></span></a></div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-size: large;">Oops!</span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrrLzELNLArsaAQBEKmN702PkvB-rbE_8_srJctxAshMNp4khZmSF5ffQnW6jBpilm8ZcqnCxy843svotK3fqN3QHNqXYQyk8LiLGqRKCax8YuQ4SSdt_p9INeB29ro-_SvkyebtJHkiSoUXoO6cK-qDHmdYkC6AHMk7EjSZOx6qRQJxIRVx1E29gGm3Q/s726/Oops.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="726" data-original-width="581" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrrLzELNLArsaAQBEKmN702PkvB-rbE_8_srJctxAshMNp4khZmSF5ffQnW6jBpilm8ZcqnCxy843svotK3fqN3QHNqXYQyk8LiLGqRKCax8YuQ4SSdt_p9INeB29ro-_SvkyebtJHkiSoUXoO6cK-qDHmdYkC6AHMk7EjSZOx6qRQJxIRVx1E29gGm3Q/s320/Oops.jpg" width="256" /></span></a></div></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">Before I go, I found some other things that I wanted to share. Isn't this a cute pattern? I might have enough materials on hand to do it. Not sure yet.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_bGfnG7wW9Xgh_VEVMQAXX1NuqdBJA41aWAPISrzrIRt36YzOKvepDV0vWJHBgJUUIIRAcITVWc2A_H5UbYuB1WbVkQuMvxo6hCuSaRoFEcQQN57LTb-aoWRDMS-kq1U7dH2MRyIxI23Ko2WjRxp6XjlacQJItGn2F8iWrTmW53PzEt1H2lUn2SHtkgs/s740/240453-58987-93829052-m750x740-u68343.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="740" data-original-width="508" height="399" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_bGfnG7wW9Xgh_VEVMQAXX1NuqdBJA41aWAPISrzrIRt36YzOKvepDV0vWJHBgJUUIIRAcITVWc2A_H5UbYuB1WbVkQuMvxo6hCuSaRoFEcQQN57LTb-aoWRDMS-kq1U7dH2MRyIxI23Ko2WjRxp6XjlacQJItGn2F8iWrTmW53PzEt1H2lUn2SHtkgs/w274-h399/240453-58987-93829052-m750x740-u68343.jpg" width="274" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">This is such a great idea for kids or for a holiday breakfast!</span></div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwBJnhtU2J_5PgUpqyY6G_ITRzSVOBgcULHCDZ8tXdDG_jYyCW26dZQ5AmwncTeC_hjntdhk8Kgvhvx6tlmvCS8TIlkcM1q_gT9IkQMgfEs_GDi96AsorDE3X4_d-ENUOpcGUKJ1UjrfyIugh7vY1s-8NaqyJfnoGlmT1xQz1U1BYItT04f9iLGF4lqUM/s960/393300396_7202575456454320_7209035746430218190_n.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="777" height="385" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwBJnhtU2J_5PgUpqyY6G_ITRzSVOBgcULHCDZ8tXdDG_jYyCW26dZQ5AmwncTeC_hjntdhk8Kgvhvx6tlmvCS8TIlkcM1q_gT9IkQMgfEs_GDi96AsorDE3X4_d-ENUOpcGUKJ1UjrfyIugh7vY1s-8NaqyJfnoGlmT1xQz1U1BYItT04f9iLGF4lqUM/w312-h385/393300396_7202575456454320_7209035746430218190_n.jpg" width="312" /></span></a></div><div><span style="font-size: large;">Remember:</span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMVUkzQ1cC675qvpPNcDUi1AP6pcIVcv_ir8fOVfQqrKLrF7e77SsmdWAX-PSk2UeIuSi7TS-dGfXZljU-n3EG22xwOUMu1q4oDqb1LMwV39el8AxYNaxPxmRWFhmT-soCAuBKFnxBBcxjpOf0yenFLC7Z4n5rvPrrGc71yM2H_F9L-zIcxzahB5zR5VE/s640/love%20and%20kindness.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="640" height="387" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMVUkzQ1cC675qvpPNcDUi1AP6pcIVcv_ir8fOVfQqrKLrF7e77SsmdWAX-PSk2UeIuSi7TS-dGfXZljU-n3EG22xwOUMu1q4oDqb1LMwV39el8AxYNaxPxmRWFhmT-soCAuBKFnxBBcxjpOf0yenFLC7Z4n5rvPrrGc71yM2H_F9L-zIcxzahB5zR5VE/w387-h387/love%20and%20kindness.jpg" width="387" /></span></a></div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>Bonnihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15602027495997890298noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6348649691557088439.post-2403934670335944672023-10-20T23:08:00.001-05:002023-10-20T23:08:20.414-05:00Cooking at 11 p.m.<p><span style="font-size: large;"> Yep. You read that right. It is 11 p.m. and I'm in the kitchen cooking up some things. Well not exactly cooking right now since I'm typing this post. LOL.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">So what am I cooking? I wanted to make a new recipe tomorrow which called for enchilada sauce and I was out. So I decided to whip up some before going to bed. If you need the recipe again, let me know and I'll send it to you.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: x-large;">Then I read the recipe and it also calls for taco seasoning. I think I have enough of that, but I bookmarked my recipe so I can make more tomorrow. I will let you know the results. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: x-large;">Now that I have my plans for tomorrow figured out, perhaps my brain will decide that I can go to bed. I have to call Dan at 8 a.m. tomorrow so that HE can get started on stuff HE needs to do. I will probably work on stitching down the tree for my Be Merry and Bright wall hanging. I'll show that to you in my next post. I am doing it a little bit different but we'll see how it turns out.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: x-large;">So for now, I'll say good night and leave you to get your sleep as well.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsQCvsYtrcQzXtSTRKhz3YsEvosOFFvVBvJTp7uPmQpU25vhIRTfv5zNRCDvZVUPFy9ywg30zjZrjvnuMG78HpDk6MH7fQOjOtw7yE_nFaOlk3M104qD0K_ZmDy6HndhWe4AgLE-aozZqpsCAVqnnlnGmNzrT_wzHmh88mMMjozVRf9uWTl_MXvVj2dTk/s526/393164159_308993311842135_6620573605461901316_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="526" data-original-width="526" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsQCvsYtrcQzXtSTRKhz3YsEvosOFFvVBvJTp7uPmQpU25vhIRTfv5zNRCDvZVUPFy9ywg30zjZrjvnuMG78HpDk6MH7fQOjOtw7yE_nFaOlk3M104qD0K_ZmDy6HndhWe4AgLE-aozZqpsCAVqnnlnGmNzrT_wzHmh88mMMjozVRf9uWTl_MXvVj2dTk/s320/393164159_308993311842135_6620573605461901316_n.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: x-large;">Talk to you later.</span></p>Bonnihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15602027495997890298noreply@blogger.com2