January 31, 2012
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I finished up the first Oriental Baltimore block, Maple leaves. I really saw a lot of improvement as I worked on this and am pretty please with the result. I have to do applique in small chunks as it really … Continue reading
January 30, 2012
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I’ve been very happy with the homemade deodorant though I hadn’t found a delivery method I was happy with until I found empty deodorant tubes on Etsy. Having just finished up batch #1 I made up another batch to try … Continue reading
January 29, 2012
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Not finding a sourdough version of Pain au chocolate I was happy with, I modified King Arthur Flour’s Rustic Sourdough bread to fit my wishes. I added about 3/4 cup of sugar and about 4 ounces of chopped bittersweet chocolate … Continue reading
January 28, 2012
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Someone visited our patio during the night looking for something tasty to eat. We long ago moved the trash into the bulkhead where the raccoons cannot get it after Jason observed them tip the trash can over and rock it … Continue reading
January 27, 2012
by sting dragon
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Sometimes a girl just wants brownies. I used chopped dark chocolate in the batter and added semi-sweet chips over the top just before baking.
January 26, 2012
by sting dragon
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Brown chicken in all sides in a little olive oil. Add 1 chopped onion, 2 chopped carrots, 2 chopped ribs of celery and some bay leaves. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cook until vegetables have softened then add 4 … Continue reading
January 25, 2012
by sting dragon
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One of the techniques I am learning with this first applique block is a “Suffolk Puff” aka “Yo-yo” with a turned edge. You stitch around the edge of your circle about 1/8″ in, insert a circle template, cinch it up … Continue reading
January 24, 2012
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Gabby’s creativity when it comes to nappy spots knows no bounds. Sure enough she has decided the new shelf full of mittens, hats and gloves is a very cozy sleeping spot indeed.
January 23, 2012
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This is the start of a project that will likely take most of the year. It’s called “Oriental Baltimore” and comprises a series of 9 floral applique blocks. I’m off to a wobbly start but I’m sure by the end … Continue reading
January 22, 2012
by sting dragon
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Rileykin has developed yet another Maine Coon trait. She’s got “britches” on her legs, meaning the fur is quite long but then shorter on the foot. She’s also got the thick double coat, the M on her forehead, rings on … Continue reading
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