Here are some more Emergency Zippered Pouches made up over the weekend.These ones were made using some Bliss fabric that I had in my stash. They take a little less than an hour to make so are the perfect project when time is short.Sarah and I … [Read more...]
Coconut Cupcakes with 7 Minute Frosting
On the first Friday evening of each month, I meet up with some sewing/quilting friends for a fun evening of sewing. Sarah baked some delicious coconut cupcakes for me to take along last night.The cupcake is deliciously moist and includes shredded … [Read more...]
Crocheted Scarf {Free Pattern}
Now that the weather is starting to cool, I have been enjoying a spot of crocheting. It is so relaxing to sit with some yarn in front of the TV at night. I have designed and made a scarf using some gorgeous BC Garn Baby Alpaca Yarn. The supersoft, … [Read more...]
Book Review: Jelly Roll Dreams and Push Stitchery
New titles for the Quilters and those that love Fibre Arts.....Jelly Roll Dreams Compiled by Pam and Nicky LintottJelly Roll Dreams: 12 New Designs for Jelly Roll Quilts includes 12 lovely quilt designs from the finalists of the Jelly Roll Dreams … [Read more...]
A Mothers Day Celebration
We hope that all Mothers, Grandmothers, Aunties, Sisters, and Daughters had a lovely Mother's Day last Sunday. We had a wonderful get together with our extended family to celebrate Mothers Day and my parents 51st Wedding AnniversaryTo make the … [Read more...]
Classic Vanilla Cupcakes
To celebrate my birthday last weekend, Sarah made up a batch of delicious Vanilla Cupcakes with a Buttercream Frosting. She used the Wilton 2D Decorating Tip to make the lovely swirls.Vanilla Cupcakes (makes 18) Cupcakes:Ingredients:1 1/8 cups … [Read more...]
Book Review: Mad Men, Bad Girls, and the Guerilla Knitters Institute
Maggie Groff's novel Mad Men, Bad Girls and the Guerilla Knitters Institute is an entertaining page turner that kept me up late last night. It follows investigate journalist, Scout Davis, on her quest to expose an American cult with strange beliefs … [Read more...]
Do As I Say …
Sponsored by Nuffnang I don’t usually talk much about my day job here but I work as a rehabilitation consultant, assisting people with injuries and disabilities get back to work. So when Nuffnang asked me if I would be interested in writing a post … [Read more...]
