tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-44549229264770986522024-03-05T09:18:03.058-07:00SEW STRONG / BE STRONGCharacter cannot be developed in ease and quiet. Only through experience of trial and suffering can the soul be strengthened, vision cleared, ambition inspired, and success achieved. ~Helen Kellerannie (aka scooter)http://www.blogger.com/profile/17208865987486965643noreply@blogger.comBlogger56125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4454922926477098652.post-70673018200090660022010-08-18T12:42:00.003-06:002010-08-18T12:44:16.352-06:00Garden TourHere's another video (second one today!) of my garden; this video is more comprehensive than the last, but still only a few minutes long.<br /><br /><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/mOXazDUcyk8&hl=en&fs=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/mOXazDUcyk8&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object>annie (aka scooter)http://www.blogger.com/profile/17208865987486965643noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4454922926477098652.post-26618465718185038862010-08-18T08:29:00.003-06:002010-08-18T08:43:49.292-06:00July GardenI have finally figured out how to upload a video - much harder than it should be!!<br /><br />Here's my garden.<br /><br /><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/xIlLXoHMbSA&hl=en&fs=1"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/xIlLXoHMbSA&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object>annie (aka scooter)http://www.blogger.com/profile/17208865987486965643noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4454922926477098652.post-86063669677648298222010-07-22T12:07:00.003-06:002010-07-22T12:34:18.676-06:00First Garden HarvestMichelle and I went to the community garden this morning to harvest a couple of rows of garlic with the garden director; he demonstrated how to get the plants out of the ground and worked along with us.<br /><br />Rows are about 25-30 feet long, so we gathered quite a few plants! It rained very hard last night for about 10 minutes, so the ground was pretty wet this morning. Because there was so much mud on the garlic, we put the plants into low-sided crates (about 2' x 3') with lattice bottoms and rinsed them well, then put them out in the shade to dry.<br /><br />These rows are in the Common Grounds part of the community garden, so they will go to the local food banks.<br /><br />After that wonderful harvest, I weeded my row of white onions in the Common Grounds, which I had forgotten about. There were quite a lot of weeds to pull! I also care for a row of Chinese Cabbage, but about half of it has already been harvested, and there were no weeds (thankfully!)<br /><br />Then it was time to check out my little plot (8' x 16'). I am a novice, so I planted waaaay too many plants, waaaaay too close together. But at least I'll have bountiful harvests throughout the summer! And plenty to share with my neighbors!<br /><br />I did eat one medium-size string bean (the biggest one I saw) while I was harvesting other plants, and it was DELISH!!<br /><br />Look what came out of my garden today! I was able to share some of this with Darlene, my kind next door neighbor, and with Michelle, who does so much for me.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiw0ClkcpIdKI0q_CVtXhdf53l1OBNfxHfTloe6hQo1RiZENjO_fUxy9U1qpihbKd3oYofXyMt4nxEDlywrsMjFCy29R0Gx-NnM2CwW0sgLImEKBFKRcEsmqcHBRHIc9_GO7TiMkhLqrEU/s1600/100_3625.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 240px; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5496795466819564354" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiw0ClkcpIdKI0q_CVtXhdf53l1OBNfxHfTloe6hQo1RiZENjO_fUxy9U1qpihbKd3oYofXyMt4nxEDlywrsMjFCy29R0Gx-NnM2CwW0sgLImEKBFKRcEsmqcHBRHIc9_GO7TiMkhLqrEU/s320/100_3625.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMJYj_lhyphenhyphenrKn4IPp0DUUV-mSuN17eqrfUaKDUIWZtDhJltYusXEP3c57JVlrmXNX8ULDN2Edb68lpEbyF-cE7ewHNK6z8tlPjgcUwaNoCwUlMQzg56nh_XsmpRHx_S2D8MPHJtule0ppY/s1600/100_3626.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 320px; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5496795457694650210" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMJYj_lhyphenhyphenrKn4IPp0DUUV-mSuN17eqrfUaKDUIWZtDhJltYusXEP3c57JVlrmXNX8ULDN2Edb68lpEbyF-cE7ewHNK6z8tlPjgcUwaNoCwUlMQzg56nh_XsmpRHx_S2D8MPHJtule0ppY/s320/100_3626.JPG" /></a><br />sunflowers<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5DYsZUrZaBoK0QewvCgFvls0sRnLsRJtVnpDA_GibI3s80LhuAkAHzlnodLt9oIN6-ANH2j05IUBUpuvE5irZOSQFVMsByxeapAjCAJ07zh33Voo8R1VCyuaXwBH2OdVx42Sfw9VJDSw/s1600/100_3628.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 320px; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5496795452297829010" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5DYsZUrZaBoK0QewvCgFvls0sRnLsRJtVnpDA_GibI3s80LhuAkAHzlnodLt9oIN6-ANH2j05IUBUpuvE5irZOSQFVMsByxeapAjCAJ07zh33Voo8R1VCyuaXwBH2OdVx42Sfw9VJDSw/s320/100_3628.JPG" /></a><br />beets and baby carrots<br />(Denny and I sampled a couple of carrots as soon as I got home! YUM!)<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifJ_atiHQtr4lH9-7PFx2ik9FnKCx7JF0qlAZsl5WzRv9fyC7uGhbay3a5X91qn-jvr_s1yluGHbii0CsohPOiqBc6_98JApYhvKivB4-Wxr7APZ8US8O7eWFlYogUkr8uyUCvXu-ci0k/s1600/100_3631.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 320px; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5496795444214261234" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifJ_atiHQtr4lH9-7PFx2ik9FnKCx7JF0qlAZsl5WzRv9fyC7uGhbay3a5X91qn-jvr_s1yluGHbii0CsohPOiqBc6_98JApYhvKivB4-Wxr7APZ8US8O7eWFlYogUkr8uyUCvXu-ci0k/s320/100_3631.JPG" /></a><br />yellow squash (5!)<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYKnry4W0oZHXqepRVwa4FsfR6la8SxeEG5tNqpmFtRAGiVlozkDa__-oImjsXbEJgOwRhpjXx_JEjegV3cRz67whwIPiN6wey_WxYMw1SoVb4rvVkG7h5HxDDoWBwUcl-a8T5IyAgT2Q/s1600/100_3632.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 320px; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5496795436797634130" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYKnry4W0oZHXqepRVwa4FsfR6la8SxeEG5tNqpmFtRAGiVlozkDa__-oImjsXbEJgOwRhpjXx_JEjegV3cRz67whwIPiN6wey_WxYMw1SoVb4rvVkG7h5HxDDoWBwUcl-a8T5IyAgT2Q/s320/100_3632.JPG" /></a><br />oak leaf lettuce - so tender and sweet!<br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div></div>annie (aka scooter)http://www.blogger.com/profile/17208865987486965643noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4454922926477098652.post-9068137581233645292010-07-12T14:56:00.006-06:002010-07-12T15:17:11.442-06:00Women's Voices Quilt - Blocks 5 and 7Today I'm sharing blocks 5 and 7 from my Women's Voices Quilt. Block 6 is in progress. Above each block is the description from the package - interesting history behind the names and origins of these blocks!<br /><br /><br /><br /><strong>Block 5 - Crowned Cross</strong><br /><br />Quilts frequently echoed the religions of the Civil War era. The Crowned Cross was a popular block often used by church groups in quilts sent to the battlefield. Over 250,000 were stitched for the soldiers. They covered the wounded in army hospitals. If a soldier died, he was buried in his quilt.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi19kNElZHq9N7Fue2rgS7ue3AY0CKiWmg0Ft9tfR55K5QsavK9HULul_M7tU9k2TxFrPZ2G30LDY0MUUnjbFojhmd0Qm6c_PYceuL_Qg1a5291E2nZF44xcVgqCA1sCJArY_DvpHm7kUw/s1600/005.A.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 320px; HEIGHT: 318px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5493127456795795586" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi19kNElZHq9N7Fue2rgS7ue3AY0CKiWmg0Ft9tfR55K5QsavK9HULul_M7tU9k2TxFrPZ2G30LDY0MUUnjbFojhmd0Qm6c_PYceuL_Qg1a5291E2nZF44xcVgqCA1sCJArY_DvpHm7kUw/s320/005.A.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVBsCnvkepnOWzTHdvm1WoGzvMqMzjgVEW7QGjqOape5DgBUxoSrcEy_0DdbmYifQV25nsnVvjaC-0qOxt99kZc4cQvpaWefBEltSaoTJ8sURlgbz29tjD9zoFkzJt8czqdV9diBWlFjU/s1600/005.B.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 320px; HEIGHT: 318px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5493127445542247762" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVBsCnvkepnOWzTHdvm1WoGzvMqMzjgVEW7QGjqOape5DgBUxoSrcEy_0DdbmYifQV25nsnVvjaC-0qOxt99kZc4cQvpaWefBEltSaoTJ8sURlgbz29tjD9zoFkzJt8czqdV9diBWlFjU/s320/005.B.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><strong>Block #7 - Sherman's March / Lincoln's Platform / Monkey Wrench</strong><br /><br />This block was labeled "Lincoln's Platform" during his presidential campaign. It was also named after Sherman's March through the South during the Civil War. One could conclude it was a "union" block. This block was also known as "Monkey Wrench." It is interesting that one rarely comes across a reference to Sherman's March or Lincoln's Platform. Lavender or purple was first introduced in 1850 and became popular in Civil War quilts. It usually faded to shades of pink or brown. In 1825 manganese bronze was first used as a chemical dye. From this dye, khaki was introduced and became well used. The arrival of magenta was seen during this same era.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLJI9owMBf5GLO-kzxBQr36oTm-9nw_qUyFXi7X2lYJjNtsDIER1YjESyzCS40OyNY_qAVb8g8jXV8C1U2uOG6L3RV6owK865lRrVAdLtHFQTvfLulI1yJBQ2grYi4wE-Sksl3e8uK5mM/s1600/007.A.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 320px; HEIGHT: 315px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5493127432584984626" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLJI9owMBf5GLO-kzxBQr36oTm-9nw_qUyFXi7X2lYJjNtsDIER1YjESyzCS40OyNY_qAVb8g8jXV8C1U2uOG6L3RV6owK865lRrVAdLtHFQTvfLulI1yJBQ2grYi4wE-Sksl3e8uK5mM/s320/007.A.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhj2viX6E6RV7XU82HOMi6G8fCyFcBwbfsp4PFbI7D_M0S89ZovQA0VXgMQuKrWK58r5r9UsbZ7PXm4GJs3eQBrFKyfVnCl5hho_OV4lUJHNe5mCywwJqRL_4ChcASKzkeYcPXyWJuud5c/s1600/007.B.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 320px; HEIGHT: 318px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5493127417669844498" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhj2viX6E6RV7XU82HOMi6G8fCyFcBwbfsp4PFbI7D_M0S89ZovQA0VXgMQuKrWK58r5r9UsbZ7PXm4GJs3eQBrFKyfVnCl5hho_OV4lUJHNe5mCywwJqRL_4ChcASKzkeYcPXyWJuud5c/s320/007.B.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div></div>annie (aka scooter)http://www.blogger.com/profile/17208865987486965643noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4454922926477098652.post-21311845869212468232010-07-06T13:29:00.002-06:002010-07-06T13:37:34.440-06:00Wedding GiftI'm pretty sure I never posted this, so...<br /><br />Here's what I made for my nephew and new neice for their wedding last year: a set of towels, etc. for their kitchen.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhh5sY9HQNljIni1uzRmhBvAo_0Aicnwcg_GUtmHzCelZ7KgRdjPzJPFOXcI8aVh2GQoNKSiM1upQgKIOPYfNdknGGhiLeRxedba8SsnpateKb5NK1WECpoQNpmyobQwG92TzRzOqLVkvQ/s1600/100_0107.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 320px; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5490878336097015570" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhh5sY9HQNljIni1uzRmhBvAo_0Aicnwcg_GUtmHzCelZ7KgRdjPzJPFOXcI8aVh2GQoNKSiM1upQgKIOPYfNdknGGhiLeRxedba8SsnpateKb5NK1WECpoQNpmyobQwG92TzRzOqLVkvQ/s320/100_0107.jpg" /></a><br />white scrubby pad, red-white dish cloth, 2 pot holders (my original tea pot design), and 2 linen towels<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTODCghlagulG77tFsSkcYyTGgA7-iYxxdhNauSBobIGUAZeBooPg09xD76gJ7du7QbLUBbrTnPATmoN8M81ULJcfocZfueu9fDloyzSn4LnyWzBhruD0csRskvemn1HXYDC-0SSplKf0/s1600/100_0108.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 240px; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5490878346093195906" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTODCghlagulG77tFsSkcYyTGgA7-iYxxdhNauSBobIGUAZeBooPg09xD76gJ7du7QbLUBbrTnPATmoN8M81ULJcfocZfueu9fDloyzSn4LnyWzBhruD0csRskvemn1HXYDC-0SSplKf0/s320/100_0108.jpg" /></a><br />the 2 towels with red fabric accent<br /><br />I love linen! It's so wonderful to handle and so absorbant!<br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div>annie (aka scooter)http://www.blogger.com/profile/17208865987486965643noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4454922926477098652.post-54492728909842880262010-06-25T20:17:00.005-06:002010-06-25T20:51:34.084-06:0010 thingsTen things I'm grateful for... <div><div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjP_BveAXSTjuMKiQ_Me-bz5Jm9szszOiBvtQKJMmvLAtd4FPwyEpyrzyUAsI_kmFgzKmRXocEhbch38BQ2tE_E8SoykwhpGUGjfHBr4Q6XthteHmcOAGmph07gx5UxoAIwHhyxOsKLztI/s1600/2010.02.21+133.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 160px; HEIGHT: 120px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5486904135897782450" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjP_BveAXSTjuMKiQ_Me-bz5Jm9szszOiBvtQKJMmvLAtd4FPwyEpyrzyUAsI_kmFgzKmRXocEhbch38BQ2tE_E8SoykwhpGUGjfHBr4Q6XthteHmcOAGmph07gx5UxoAIwHhyxOsKLztI/s320/2010.02.21+133.JPG" /></a><br />1) my patient husband, who's put up with boxes in the living room for 2 weeks now while I re-arrange my studio to be a work room for school<br /><br />2) being accepted into a distance-learning program at the <a href="http://www.unco.edu/">University of Northern Colorado</a> to get a degree in Educational Interpreting<br /><br />3) dear friends who live across the street and call me just to chat<br /><br />4) summer thunder storms<br /><br />5) freshly mowed grass<br /><br />6) pomegranite-blueberry iced tea<br /><br />7) yoga-pilates workout<br /><br />8) my bike!<br /><br />9) the community garden where I have 2 plots<br /><br />10) my mom, who has always been my biggest cheerleader!</div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhY-r87jo6QGoQQxWPF9blf9F55fKhOwpBswOS6xm-InydpcmlDl9ZIVkYQc9usLkDhi7zhoRGMFwL8rfktsU7xHI0JqC6vMecFjUnJDZXSqVm4IOFbdzwvcfJ4iwcORgawIy4K_n4YtQk/s1600/100_4007.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 215px; HEIGHT: 142px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5486908837351731330" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhY-r87jo6QGoQQxWPF9blf9F55fKhOwpBswOS6xm-InydpcmlDl9ZIVkYQc9usLkDhi7zhoRGMFwL8rfktsU7xHI0JqC6vMecFjUnJDZXSqVm4IOFbdzwvcfJ4iwcORgawIy4K_n4YtQk/s320/100_4007.jpg" /></a></div></div>annie (aka scooter)http://www.blogger.com/profile/17208865987486965643noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4454922926477098652.post-62251026804795860462010-05-03T18:48:00.008-06:002010-05-03T20:17:25.409-06:00Monday Tea Party with MiaToday Mia came for a tea party. We ate lots of sweet goodies with our tea (Russian Caravan, 2 sugar cubes for the chick-a-dee), and then we played some games. She brought her Bible Bingo game (I was concentrating so hard I forgot to take picutures; she won). Then we played checkers (she won again); and lastly, we played Dominoes till they were gone (are ever there winners in Dominoes? Guess I don't really know how to play this game correctly but at least I didn't lose.)<br /><br />Waiting for Mia to arrive at 2:00<br /><div><div><div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiobicFjJxFcc0ufyCZKiiFAzvowBaEvzd5azFH7UxN1wmfbiwuYJmV2bR1mfmtJ-KxWuZeDqP2vvFscAG3q9luKiNrrZ64Md7nAyHy2fIljggBlhHzSHyOrmz2QnR1DUE31LEBfWzgN6Y/s1600/2010.05.03+002.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 320px; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5467212131232804018" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiobicFjJxFcc0ufyCZKiiFAzvowBaEvzd5azFH7UxN1wmfbiwuYJmV2bR1mfmtJ-KxWuZeDqP2vvFscAG3q9luKiNrrZ64Md7nAyHy2fIljggBlhHzSHyOrmz2QnR1DUE31LEBfWzgN6Y/s320/2010.05.03+002.JPG" /></a> </div><div><br />Michelle and Tabby walked Mia over from their home across the street, so I asked Michelle to take a picture of us before we began our repast.</div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_cCZUo0hCboWykdGXCSm0U9ef5mVFac7ubtZBhkGafry3GAtCZZFh2vRNW1eVW1dQHPxfDd4Bx65tDTOAffm4vBdK_gfPFcpF9W2STDvjylfoJH3KIxhfxmABC-VGphTbBCuEwN2IEGQ/s1600/2010.05.03+004.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 320px; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5467214926804317826" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_cCZUo0hCboWykdGXCSm0U9ef5mVFac7ubtZBhkGafry3GAtCZZFh2vRNW1eVW1dQHPxfDd4Bx65tDTOAffm4vBdK_gfPFcpF9W2STDvjylfoJH3KIxhfxmABC-VGphTbBCuEwN2IEGQ/s320/2010.05.03+004.JPG" /></a><br /></div><div></div><div>Mia winning at checkers.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiB5otWJs7DV93Gggb5RyAOcR5o_SHX_KmyTooEFjcL-ZhOiwG7zdlIHdAStog3jTG7PQlPJvSTZXD-o6GtPU6iBnCtpMzrwUgsNYb3wIOuefz6crl9vgBPSLw5V9g4b3Ot8YlwurdvqO8/s1600/2010.05.03+046.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 240px; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5467212162159446290" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiB5otWJs7DV93Gggb5RyAOcR5o_SHX_KmyTooEFjcL-ZhOiwG7zdlIHdAStog3jTG7PQlPJvSTZXD-o6GtPU6iBnCtpMzrwUgsNYb3wIOuefz6crl9vgBPSLw5V9g4b3Ot8YlwurdvqO8/s320/2010.05.03+046.JPG" /></a><br /><br />"WHY can't I slurp my tea with the spoon? That's the way I always do it. And besides, I remembered to put my napkin on my lap."</div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjodDWCfKoMfTW7Zy1NLvN34WizjNquRRCeqqfQhN2uU1O_pVfX3R5TT4xDp0yVHXIBwji28U4y1YhXv4dqyaazn_a2aiF094lfV7WK_nRymRcy_cC-sAzUb3-rGtYupBdMJVajCsNPKiE/s1600/2010.05.03+027.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 320px; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5467212152749290434" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjodDWCfKoMfTW7Zy1NLvN34WizjNquRRCeqqfQhN2uU1O_pVfX3R5TT4xDp0yVHXIBwji28U4y1YhXv4dqyaazn_a2aiF094lfV7WK_nRymRcy_cC-sAzUb3-rGtYupBdMJVajCsNPKiE/s320/2010.05.03+027.JPG" /></a></div><div><br />Candid shot encompassing the whole tea experience. :)</div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6EiM3-xCuxml88_ef6CkJK6p-FOWcELd6-W4JairXnSbuDAeFTOSfuJ4wYeUf5Nzp4hIks03emcsoI_F-YDOOlKss2LnNCAmlNRiRqVvU5702EKEsUqfnGN1AL15NQbxOluJHy-fMudI/s1600/2010.05.03+009.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 320px; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5467212148846728178" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6EiM3-xCuxml88_ef6CkJK6p-FOWcELd6-W4JairXnSbuDAeFTOSfuJ4wYeUf5Nzp4hIks03emcsoI_F-YDOOlKss2LnNCAmlNRiRqVvU5702EKEsUqfnGN1AL15NQbxOluJHy-fMudI/s320/2010.05.03+009.JPG" /></a></div><div></div><div>Aren't children fun??? We truly had a WONDERFUL few hours together!!</div><div> </div><div></div><div>Here's the recipe I used for delicious scones (no eggs).</div><div>----</div><div></div><div><strong>Welsh Scones</strong></div><div>(makes 12 small triangles)</div><div>----</div><div></div><div>Preheat oven to 375 degrees.</div><div></div><div><strong>6 Tbsp softened</strong> shortening <strong>(I used butter)</strong></div><div><strong>5 Tbsp granulated sugar</strong> (recipe calls for 3 Tbsp, but, oops, I added it to the flour, so had to add more to the butter!)</div><div>----</div><div>Cream together butter and sugar in a large bowl. (The recipe was not organized like I have it here; that's why I added the sugar to the dry ingredients. Hope my list here helps you!)</div><div>----</div><div></div><div>Gradually beat in:</div><div><strong>1/3 cup milk</strong></div><div></div><div>----</div><div><strong>1-1/2 cups flour (I used whole wheat)</strong></div><div><strong>1 tsp baking soda</strong></div><div><strong>1 tsp cream of tartar</strong></div><div><strong>1/4 tsp salt</strong></div><div>----</div><div>Mix these ingredients in a medium bowl, then gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture and mix together.</div><div>----</div><div></div><div>Divide dough in half and place on floured surface. Gently pat into 2 circles, about 3/4-inch high, shaping outside of circle with hands. Using a chef's knife, cut each circle into 6 triangles, sprinkle tops of circles with a little more sugar, and transfer to a lightly greased baking sheet, placing each piece 1 inch apart. (I use a large spatula under 3 triangles at a time.)</div><div>----</div><div></div><div>Bake on middle rack for 15-20 minutes or until lightly browned. Transfer to wire rack to cool.</div><div>----</div><div></div><div>(I baked mine together in a circle - touching - so the insides were not quite done; I left them on the cookie sheet to finish cooking after 15 minutes, and they were PERFECTLY DELISH!)</div><div>----</div><div>Here's the web site where I found the recipe. (My modifications are in parentheses above.)</div><div><a href="http://www.grandpappy.info/rcookies.htm">www.grandpappy.info/rcookies.htm</a></div><div>----</div></div></div></div>annie (aka scooter)http://www.blogger.com/profile/17208865987486965643noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4454922926477098652.post-52382711983564024302010-04-18T16:31:00.006-06:002010-07-12T15:14:40.195-06:00Women's Voices Quilt - Blocks 3 and 4<strong>Block 3 - Coxey's Camp</strong><br />After the depression in 1983, Jacob Coxey led a group of unemployed men to Washington, D.C. to draw attention to the need for legislation to increase employment. In commemoration of the efforts of "Coxey's Army," this block was stitched.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjasSSNocqzBkXUweJNWOB8jpSMzef9Jg3xBaPrVKA-NtLAEZJxwOwva9rDACAunWYhksnD0mUtev0C4O7LnE33yi7pK0E0Qi5s7KtDdiF2TO2dY9_Qj47TV7tT92ov54G4KeFkvPZmcPk/s1600/026.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 320px; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5461610372478112706" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjasSSNocqzBkXUweJNWOB8jpSMzef9Jg3xBaPrVKA-NtLAEZJxwOwva9rDACAunWYhksnD0mUtev0C4O7LnE33yi7pK0E0Qi5s7KtDdiF2TO2dY9_Qj47TV7tT92ov54G4KeFkvPZmcPk/s320/026.JPG" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEji0o4FxfT7YxYpkJZghVa6v90HTV1HndvGxasqtKfUOsz_wKxyq0gw9rgarLVV5Yv0MzWNJEyqbmbljY0B8PjRnFXfPZSP8InLtb1WIYBBsflctBaycMDhnTcdvwb731yEyZOCLlHt3ec/s1600/025.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 320px; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5461610366276582770" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEji0o4FxfT7YxYpkJZghVa6v90HTV1HndvGxasqtKfUOsz_wKxyq0gw9rgarLVV5Yv0MzWNJEyqbmbljY0B8PjRnFXfPZSP8InLtb1WIYBBsflctBaycMDhnTcdvwb731yEyZOCLlHt3ec/s320/025.JPG" /></a><br /></div><div><strong>Block 4 - Brown Goose</strong></div><div>Women "raised their own feathers" for bedding; thus, this block was named. This was an easy block and was done in browns. This block is also known today as "Double Z" and is done in a variety of colors.</div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjw9kp9NdFAe9CBUVe4bvrbVtxPlOGq1sjQnFWn9FGodpgQy5nuPucLnzUfeou7ig7vft-1V9ywgyYS6OYKVpOmNejUGg8nfAIl8QOGVecJb9gByMuubObtN1cYY0Kkri728qPQrUrDqP0/s1600/019.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 320px; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5461610354127701202" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjw9kp9NdFAe9CBUVe4bvrbVtxPlOGq1sjQnFWn9FGodpgQy5nuPucLnzUfeou7ig7vft-1V9ywgyYS6OYKVpOmNejUGg8nfAIl8QOGVecJb9gByMuubObtN1cYY0Kkri728qPQrUrDqP0/s320/019.JPG" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjA81DixvuKkWbfbSaypoJckXjl8Vg0Xt2hA3Opbg5l_hWTfolYjL9vnQB2mchAoUbOcYoPZfOVUv078tpHkBjhjul5Y9Z_1m9WGDxp2Q6-R-L0OAWNJLqiPW_3eW45oGhElcvyd5ervxs/s1600/016.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 320px; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5461610347339635026" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjA81DixvuKkWbfbSaypoJckXjl8Vg0Xt2hA3Opbg5l_hWTfolYjL9vnQB2mchAoUbOcYoPZfOVUv078tpHkBjhjul5Y9Z_1m9WGDxp2Q6-R-L0OAWNJLqiPW_3eW45oGhElcvyd5ervxs/s320/016.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div></div></div>annie (aka scooter)http://www.blogger.com/profile/17208865987486965643noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4454922926477098652.post-65266757347008146652010-04-18T15:31:00.009-06:002010-04-18T16:46:10.587-06:00Women's Voices Quilt - Blocks 1 and 2This is the block-of-the-month (BOM) kit I purchased in 2005; I've been stitching it completely by hand, using templates (not rotary cutting the pieces), and I will hand quilt it when the top is finally put together. I'm close - only 3 months (5 blocks) to go! (Then, of course, I'll have to stitch the blocks to the sashing to complete the top.)<br /><br />Each month, for 13 months, I received one pattern and enough fabric to make two blocks. Sometimes I varied the fabrics within from block to block to make them look a bit different. Fabric placement can do a lot to change the look of a block!<br /><br />There are a total of 25 blocks in this 1870s reproduction quilt. Each block finishes at 15 inches square.<br /><br />Below are the first two blocks in the series - with their explanation / history. I hope you enjoy looking at the pictures!<br /><br /><strong>Block #1 - Patriotic Flags</strong><br />Every time a territory acquired statehood, ladies made flag quilts commemorating the occasion. There are many varieties of flag quilts and blocks... everything from large single appliqued or pieced flags, to this one - flags waving around the block.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLLC2E0r0PsHSvdMfzFCjngsr11kjUc-SBuUgdMP5BlGnkeSkCmUxUSXN0mMAt1AW5Qp4zl3mqbhTiwC9tTt3xmgz268xgardWpFpHN1dEbeVez8D72nZfH1VBg9US0i9QRnXEwlF9c3U/s1600/024.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 320px; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5461606359174505922" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLLC2E0r0PsHSvdMfzFCjngsr11kjUc-SBuUgdMP5BlGnkeSkCmUxUSXN0mMAt1AW5Qp4zl3mqbhTiwC9tTt3xmgz268xgardWpFpHN1dEbeVez8D72nZfH1VBg9US0i9QRnXEwlF9c3U/s320/024.JPG" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFOHVoNjh6gIJEEI3yVDgbZr1wOg5cNU7i-qmq7BQTXGtvzBdb4mkuu3wqwpnddXrAceNE7M6Q8XiKCyYLbSfVSt3EFl4CSzDxKILVcUFCYdoToqWC0_FBHne9b3aLQTu7wkc_byunekY/s1600/023.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 320px; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5461606347104319026" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFOHVoNjh6gIJEEI3yVDgbZr1wOg5cNU7i-qmq7BQTXGtvzBdb4mkuu3wqwpnddXrAceNE7M6Q8XiKCyYLbSfVSt3EFl4CSzDxKILVcUFCYdoToqWC0_FBHne9b3aLQTu7wkc_byunekY/s320/023.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br /><strong>Block #2 - Underground Railroad</strong><br />This block was made in support of the Underground Railroad during the slavery issue. Often quilts were made to raise money for "the cause." This same block is known as Trail of the Covered Wagon in Mississippi and the prairie states. If you reverse the light and dark fabrics and omit the third tone, it is "Jacob's Ladder."<br />Can you see the different fabric placement in these two blocks?<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiJg1g2uDdQueUK8FwaiIiKrje0v6ariZ9xZ1GYFtpehxgQf4BzFw5_bZQ3GD7eh0aPFzHc2D6_m3qf1Th2P43hvnaIFs9FnqlQPIL7auMUtGVZd0nmVTnsOs7MNSU7TP23AziYkohjwU/s1600/028.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 320px; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5461605294858900866" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiJg1g2uDdQueUK8FwaiIiKrje0v6ariZ9xZ1GYFtpehxgQf4BzFw5_bZQ3GD7eh0aPFzHc2D6_m3qf1Th2P43hvnaIFs9FnqlQPIL7auMUtGVZd0nmVTnsOs7MNSU7TP23AziYkohjwU/s320/028.JPG" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYZY_Mm5mMOiC6_Y9-S1yl0VE5taDwWNQmLGAKU_6gA4DG7qZjY0VXqYXSG-XI2wAKsf41PEBzNkkyeopqGlrf0JWqg5ckC31kb1MV2NkgsV3vnqRaPNZuBHpobWKXJ4qd2N1A7BNT6LY/s1600/027.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 320px; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5461605282682439506" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYZY_Mm5mMOiC6_Y9-S1yl0VE5taDwWNQmLGAKU_6gA4DG7qZjY0VXqYXSG-XI2wAKsf41PEBzNkkyeopqGlrf0JWqg5ckC31kb1MV2NkgsV3vnqRaPNZuBHpobWKXJ4qd2N1A7BNT6LY/s320/027.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div><br /><br /><br /><div></div></div></div>annie (aka scooter)http://www.blogger.com/profile/17208865987486965643noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4454922926477098652.post-50725712303701635422010-04-18T15:17:00.002-06:002010-04-18T15:19:12.660-06:00Time for a ChangeI decided with the lovely spring weather we're having to clean up my blog, too. I'm using a new template, which I hope is interesting. We'll see... I may change it again.annie (aka scooter)http://www.blogger.com/profile/17208865987486965643noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4454922926477098652.post-72498121306674350622010-03-18T13:26:00.004-06:002010-03-18T13:37:20.521-06:00DIY DishThere's a new show out there you need to know about. It's called DIY Dish, and it's about creating things. This week's episode is the first, and it's a really good one! Kim and Kris made the cutest pin cushions (which look like little cakes).<br /><br />You know I collect pin cushions, and I love cake (especially cake this easy to make with no calories), so these are just right in so many ways! I gotta have one or maybe several.<br /><br />Tune in here: <a href="http://thediydish.com/blog">http://thediydish.com/blog</a> and let me know what you think!<br /><br />Coming soon: pictures of my civil war reproduction quilt blocks!<br /><br />ciao!annie (aka scooter)http://www.blogger.com/profile/17208865987486965643noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4454922926477098652.post-3856016139063217872010-02-27T20:34:00.003-07:002010-02-27T20:37:48.217-07:00Needle'nThread.comHere's another of my absolute *FAVORITE* blogs to visit. Mary Corbett is extremely generous with her embroidery expertise, and her projects are very inspiring. How does she do it - find time to stitch and blog about it every day? If you haven't been there, and you love to embroider, you gotta go visit Mary!<div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Segoe UI', Tahoma, Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 19px; color: rgb(68, 68, 68); ">Needle'nThread.com</span></div>annie (aka scooter)http://www.blogger.com/profile/17208865987486965643noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4454922926477098652.post-79447991225486299672010-02-22T16:06:00.004-07:002010-02-22T16:27:34.424-07:00TAST 2 begins next week!!!WHOO-HOOOO!!!<br /><br />HOW EXCITING!!<br /><br />Sharron Boggins, one of the world's best crazy quilters, is hosting Take A Stitch Tuesday #2. (Do I dare hope it's going to be an annual occurrance?) She began this wonderful exercise last year, and I joined, though I wasn't able to keep up. However, I did follow some of the stitchers as well as Sharron herself as she took a different stitch each week and pushed, pulled, and/or stretched it to do amazing things. This weekly, year-long exercise is truly an embroiderer's dream!<br /><br />Bet you didn't know there were so many different stitches that you could use a different one every week for a year and then do it again with EVEN MORE stitches the next year!<br /><br />I'll be posting my stitching here.<br /><br />Want to sign up yourself? or just check it out? Here's Sharron's blog:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.pintangle.com/journal2010/2/23/it-is-tuesday-so-i-am-introducing-the-tast-2-challengers.html">www.pintangle.com/journal2010/2/23/it-is-tuesday-so-i-am-introducing-the-tast-2-challengers.html</a><br /><br />I couldn't copy the link (so I typed it, and am hoping I typed it correctly). If the link doesn't work, just go to <a href="http://www.pintangle.com/">www.pintangle.com</a>. If you go there on a Tuesday, you'll find the current stitch.<br /><br />BTW, Sharron's previous blog is here: <a href="http://www.inaminuteago.com/">www.inaminuteago.com</a> and you will find the most gorgeous, amazing cq there. Warning: get comfortable before you visit, and plan to spend hours and hours; there's so much to see!!<br /><br />Happy stitching!annie (aka scooter)http://www.blogger.com/profile/17208865987486965643noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4454922926477098652.post-73875971359414529142010-02-21T19:29:00.002-07:002010-02-21T19:35:18.833-07:00david john was hereDavid John moved from Southern California back to Everett, Washington, in January, and he came here for a visit between homes.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxSV7Ipl-l_DpNgatLWxv3Y9Be8pTXP_RpZG3he5bCtSMcpZdoX-JEXlv90hthb78X-b6Z_tLUpAHQ9rtIE0v7QG1nswmrA7B3hpDgJKzybvICSI_hRPZ_NSknHj2jW-v55MeogKp-Os0/s1600-h/2010.02.21+309.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 240px; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5440890043124109778" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxSV7Ipl-l_DpNgatLWxv3Y9Be8pTXP_RpZG3he5bCtSMcpZdoX-JEXlv90hthb78X-b6Z_tLUpAHQ9rtIE0v7QG1nswmrA7B3hpDgJKzybvICSI_hRPZ_NSknHj2jW-v55MeogKp-Os0/s320/2010.02.21+309.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWtWQYXwVVEpajXUWjKaFSIR6SIJh_ipDq9XWj5SvoP1qE93aMjoMhc2AD9e2xODu-NjKEv8Lcb6Fn3SzoduDIl4k68ccBnougehj1e7v85CmzN8lVd7On5-6H5DIoz87OPF0j663GnDM/s1600-h/2010.02.21+310.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 240px; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5440890029069679362" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWtWQYXwVVEpajXUWjKaFSIR6SIJh_ipDq9XWj5SvoP1qE93aMjoMhc2AD9e2xODu-NjKEv8Lcb6Fn3SzoduDIl4k68ccBnougehj1e7v85CmzN8lVd7On5-6H5DIoz87OPF0j663GnDM/s320/2010.02.21+310.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTD13ZphcLV2WtY0gMtQ0fnixRE9m_3WfnyLAbC8MbDHYNSTamA_n4wUWSWXxVW-p9CGpADY2Ez1UU95ivoCgNKLE_fuD4TEwRdQ5sHij5-JJrTVEm74Sy9408VPgSBA5iMwh9SO7H-jc/s1600-h/2010.02.21+311.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 240px; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5440890016604837506" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTD13ZphcLV2WtY0gMtQ0fnixRE9m_3WfnyLAbC8MbDHYNSTamA_n4wUWSWXxVW-p9CGpADY2Ez1UU95ivoCgNKLE_fuD4TEwRdQ5sHij5-JJrTVEm74Sy9408VPgSBA5iMwh9SO7H-jc/s320/2010.02.21+311.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmoQxh8EkBxilhc7c1wqLwJ0xAjF7IHfVLqzwKDG7Ic60SyAkY5_2t0RoEuTLht5h-ESL3jiTPnk2GH_3rcXIrlrzUBVhp5xj2iVgk0B2IoZNdNknrDnl0Yy8U6MnDG7Gyugmvhtq9gDk/s1600-h/2010.02.21+312.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 240px; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5440889993207515346" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmoQxh8EkBxilhc7c1wqLwJ0xAjF7IHfVLqzwKDG7Ic60SyAkY5_2t0RoEuTLht5h-ESL3jiTPnk2GH_3rcXIrlrzUBVhp5xj2iVgk0B2IoZNdNknrDnl0Yy8U6MnDG7Gyugmvhtq9gDk/s320/2010.02.21+312.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglM93JZvFDYu9KLSAAx0TOZBbS_xVq1thpTXc_cv1RHAy3u0LiGBG6rhMFhxuWDS3t5XK3z-Zb1hXsHAvsOWmkXI1fOv3x44ThpWuqWRzHWTTlUeoBHZjlQtoXhyphenhyphenil4nzib8PcyT_79WI/s1600-h/2010.02.21+313.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 240px; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5440889982290510258" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglM93JZvFDYu9KLSAAx0TOZBbS_xVq1thpTXc_cv1RHAy3u0LiGBG6rhMFhxuWDS3t5XK3z-Zb1hXsHAvsOWmkXI1fOv3x44ThpWuqWRzHWTTlUeoBHZjlQtoXhyphenhyphenil4nzib8PcyT_79WI/s320/2010.02.21+313.JPG" /></a><br />Isn't he cute?<br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div></div></div></div>annie (aka scooter)http://www.blogger.com/profile/17208865987486965643noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4454922926477098652.post-47501554059762566132010-02-21T18:51:00.005-07:002010-02-22T16:47:46.041-07:002009 MT State Fair Ribbons (a brag post)Here's a very late update on my entries in the 2009 Montana State Fair (August).<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0r3WPyjTrniRvV8QCHnwKxbcdzR-vz4ykF_pEhMijptmIs0hwsYTQKmpenEBz-c1puPYUAesIscMSMPR_121IRL-gvktyIwzwTHjYBwcOejbg5tTkTZ4stuyfRz0U20sj9CIfxDpNDRk/s1600-h/2010.02.21+269.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 320px; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5440883286889322562" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0r3WPyjTrniRvV8QCHnwKxbcdzR-vz4ykF_pEhMijptmIs0hwsYTQKmpenEBz-c1puPYUAesIscMSMPR_121IRL-gvktyIwzwTHjYBwcOejbg5tTkTZ4stuyfRz0U20sj9CIfxDpNDRk/s320/2010.02.21+269.JPG" /></a><br />All my ribbons and my "prize" - a 5 lb bag of sugar!<br />:-D<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKYKun_lVklcEVBuEiqQeLqxhMOF0ety5G6O-Gkij-1D7aIxFD8V5LTTzaXLB_1S8btlxcfu1WdOGP-QDN2cqXTs2tqz9XD4BS9KbdFPw0l5nY4TbPOwkGYkwZf6Id_umf-iMUcYKdkcI/s1600-h/2010.02.21+249.JPG"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigrQEuEzCJ9ClFW4EOV2r9-231pOPSAcrBeD206ozyE7I2o08_FSjuDxnl7_N64Gwl-Yy4CGs3WQnwQ9-rS9KkHkbBY55lqaHsQHArZpmqDxCq9g2JNoe0bndh2VFqV8ynAJNDW9qBcQU/s1600-h/2010.02.21+067.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 320px; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5440883267613856706" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigrQEuEzCJ9ClFW4EOV2r9-231pOPSAcrBeD206ozyE7I2o08_FSjuDxnl7_N64Gwl-Yy4CGs3WQnwQ9-rS9KkHkbBY55lqaHsQHArZpmqDxCq9g2JNoe0bndh2VFqV8ynAJNDW9qBcQU/s320/2010.02.21+067.JPG" /></a><br />My favorite tea pot with cozy. I thought long and hard about parting with this one for 2 weeks! What if it got broken - or stolen?! 2nd place ribbon.<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsrN9T3hIEpzKcb_fGGJGgf7xpYPXjdGuf4azzyfUgcI-MG0e0QuE-iDoyV923kGWwhXMUOIhsDNSrceE39LaLHictn3ADO0Wls17KuOmUwse3QYY2wu_LIvmGvHfy6ww4xGZNSr1VoYU/s1600-h/2010.02.21+068.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 320px; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5440883255100410546" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsrN9T3hIEpzKcb_fGGJGgf7xpYPXjdGuf4azzyfUgcI-MG0e0QuE-iDoyV923kGWwhXMUOIhsDNSrceE39LaLHictn3ADO0Wls17KuOmUwse3QYY2wu_LIvmGvHfy6ww4xGZNSr1VoYU/s320/2010.02.21+068.JPG" /></a><br />A pewter tea pot with cozy. I found this cute tea pot at a thrift store in WA and bought it for $4 to display my cozies in a shop where I was selling them.<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg24nyRDMPq1niWkOLVxeTp4zvYLBIotEHQWyHqtG94_fizt55x876O30aLRQ_8ToNPafTEqbzMYV3BSfAZ6EONwHg6gZ9gn3xIT_DndnkhGYG9S2ss6_SQSkqPjT4TdnLlFXIKP-Hh0Ys/s1600-h/2010.02.21+245.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 320px; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5440883244446685474" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg24nyRDMPq1niWkOLVxeTp4zvYLBIotEHQWyHqtG94_fizt55x876O30aLRQ_8ToNPafTEqbzMYV3BSfAZ6EONwHg6gZ9gn3xIT_DndnkhGYG9S2ss6_SQSkqPjT4TdnLlFXIKP-Hh0Ys/s320/2010.02.21+245.JPG" /></a><br />My messenger bag. Simple. Functional. Lots o' pockets inside.</div><div>5th place ribbon.<br /></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXOSoKkVUoqOH3o008DTBls2-UMR8zXsWDU4d2KQlFW4bLX1BpgbpzRzgfKiN6yaxrPY1Aj5X2pqDXnfCFOs97SWde0ikkxIMYy51yjfU2bKJQZvfIzHQbB0YHn20hXe_ZgIpuqzoykks/s1600-h/2010.02.21+064.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 240px; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5440881258484175810" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXOSoKkVUoqOH3o008DTBls2-UMR8zXsWDU4d2KQlFW4bLX1BpgbpzRzgfKiN6yaxrPY1Aj5X2pqDXnfCFOs97SWde0ikkxIMYy51yjfU2bKJQZvfIzHQbB0YHn20hXe_ZgIpuqzoykks/s320/2010.02.21+064.JPG" /></a><br />Crocheted coasters. 3th place ribbon.<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjackyrBj8GptJhqdq7-Hjn3CvioU3iCXmiwt28e-Xjf5vTnZg5AU3iNuVc_E46iKU77kbZ6fK7QTh8eqvRt24JTZrVbz4xlAET_xWUFlzEIMn9DWiT004yn-wHHRVprUr5IGociYgK_q4/s1600-h/2010.02.21+063.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 320px; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5440881246008312354" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjackyrBj8GptJhqdq7-Hjn3CvioU3iCXmiwt28e-Xjf5vTnZg5AU3iNuVc_E46iKU77kbZ6fK7QTh8eqvRt24JTZrVbz4xlAET_xWUFlzEIMn9DWiT004yn-wHHRVprUr5IGociYgK_q4/s320/2010.02.21+063.JPG" /></a><br />The Friendship quilt Amber King coordinated with many of my friends after my surgery. 5th place ribbon.<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgF-p8M9732mSfDO2jLywZ_ZS3z70gKFeatSCTaOF0IidbkohQUUgE4RnK6_J5tk-1IkU5c8MXTvC4ADKKwzcChQmaJgK-zQpVSEINR_rOf6ouHQZqcsPY-Kmxq87ocZpzLf3K7_D9VoEY/s1600-h/2010.02.21+061.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 240px; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5440881239493260578" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgF-p8M9732mSfDO2jLywZ_ZS3z70gKFeatSCTaOF0IidbkohQUUgE4RnK6_J5tk-1IkU5c8MXTvC4ADKKwzcChQmaJgK-zQpVSEINR_rOf6ouHQZqcsPY-Kmxq87ocZpzLf3K7_D9VoEY/s320/2010.02.21+061.JPG" /></a><br />Pot holders and dish cloth (don't call it a dish RAG!)</div><div>1st place ribbon.<br /><br /></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqU5M2ZzO4cNHjmJ7WiMYkoTZ3cg5Cyof6SoX2linE5at_iRFOJLfj0UCO2ThzWTzr_xNcg_7HF7dLELqS15-8tRtauxnD3lrLLZcwPxz-79qmZqTRh4Sqot9mrTJYC32qzI-2a3SibZ4/s1600-h/2010.02.21+060.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 240px; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5440881229593509634" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqU5M2ZzO4cNHjmJ7WiMYkoTZ3cg5Cyof6SoX2linE5at_iRFOJLfj0UCO2ThzWTzr_xNcg_7HF7dLELqS15-8tRtauxnD3lrLLZcwPxz-79qmZqTRh4Sqot9mrTJYC32qzI-2a3SibZ4/s320/2010.02.21+060.JPG" /></a><br />Red polka-dot apron with ric rack trims. I love this apron; I want to add a bib.</div><div>3rd place ribbon.<br /><br /></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9Q4BftL4hy75B5ziU_OIhgLZGfB63xEW6_DBuPhSrMIVROno6GqFMws2ZDCLTK0Kg1lp5NIDDxIQrmuZO_juvGBBMaki3CUhb4AiRqaNzqSrBu8NIoh4CU0FrNPNywk1bHC6sOiSFu84/s1600-h/2010.02.21+058.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 320px; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5440881221728333570" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9Q4BftL4hy75B5ziU_OIhgLZGfB63xEW6_DBuPhSrMIVROno6GqFMws2ZDCLTK0Kg1lp5NIDDxIQrmuZO_juvGBBMaki3CUhb4AiRqaNzqSrBu8NIoh4CU0FrNPNywk1bHC6sOiSFu84/s320/2010.02.21+058.JPG" /></a><br />5 pin cushions displayed at the fair. I don't see my favorite one here, but it came back, so all's well. 1st place ribbon.</div><div><br /></div><div>I hope to update more often, now that I have a laptop and Denny and I can be online at the same time!<br /><br /><br /></div><div></div></div></div>annie (aka scooter)http://www.blogger.com/profile/17208865987486965643noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4454922926477098652.post-22759414267282321562009-08-05T13:22:00.002-06:002009-08-05T13:33:32.611-06:00green crochet in my kitchenHere's my favorite kitchen set. Green pot holders and dish cloth.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOMdLry-BtfYRiRsiK2X32gx64N2lFWwrnlvYTdds-ZsF9XamPecAStGL6gbVPEovfw3ZwBD5qBREuaqZc0HZZZllrD5d_qlMgMunbsQwFGsg4eKfFh5cfgjsUNx1j42GhK9Lnije89RQ/s1600-h/100_2171.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 320px; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5366564241834849650" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOMdLry-BtfYRiRsiK2X32gx64N2lFWwrnlvYTdds-ZsF9XamPecAStGL6gbVPEovfw3ZwBD5qBREuaqZc0HZZZllrD5d_qlMgMunbsQwFGsg4eKfFh5cfgjsUNx1j42GhK9Lnije89RQ/s320/100_2171.jpg" /></a><br /><div> </div><div>The dish cloth has been used, but the pot holders are new. I put a white edging around the pot holders and entered them in the fair with a (new) dish cloth and 6 matching coasters.</div><div> </div><div>I love that green. I think it's chartreuse.</div>annie (aka scooter)http://www.blogger.com/profile/17208865987486965643noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4454922926477098652.post-69823523139915776892009-08-02T19:45:00.006-06:002009-08-02T20:04:39.298-06:00Raining Again!It rained on Friday, and it's raining again right now. But it's still 81 degrees at 7:30-ish!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjptnjJEaJ9B6zep2DgOCY-lbE2bXeuunUKxaieJK6GD6RsN_NFMrXyYG3XjrRRZ_Hz41lNHA8Na-5I51uXxoJRd-zSLYLspuTOwXalANchKvie6H1WtOGhfNJsleG_MeL190vJzGTLGhA/s1600-h/100_2188.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 240px; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5365549058036659666" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjptnjJEaJ9B6zep2DgOCY-lbE2bXeuunUKxaieJK6GD6RsN_NFMrXyYG3XjrRRZ_Hz41lNHA8Na-5I51uXxoJRd-zSLYLspuTOwXalANchKvie6H1WtOGhfNJsleG_MeL190vJzGTLGhA/s320/100_2188.jpg" /></a><br /><br />Here's my current favorite kitchen set. It matches the walls in the kitchen and it's such a wonderful green. Made by me, of course. This morning I added a white trim to the pot holders and matching (round) coasters, and then took them all to the fair.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzMViC3yAqHFzfO7o2RtG2EY8TIzBbCoN6d7YWd_wXQtohhtrGfLpsbV5U9j7UnTbJ5ZzASKeny16ilOPU-OjEGkx-z5YsGg1JAYqK5DK6Q47sHEHZtbeEPDKPHEclZ_ss7n8Z9gR-od4/s1600-h/100_2171.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 320px; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5365549051959850994" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzMViC3yAqHFzfO7o2RtG2EY8TIzBbCoN6d7YWd_wXQtohhtrGfLpsbV5U9j7UnTbJ5ZzASKeny16ilOPU-OjEGkx-z5YsGg1JAYqK5DK6Q47sHEHZtbeEPDKPHEclZ_ss7n8Z9gR-od4/s320/100_2171.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><div>Doh! I almost missed entering my handiwork in the fair this year! And I've been thinking about this year since last year, gathering things.</div><div> </div><div> </div><div></div><div>I've been so distracted with Denny's saga that I completely forgot to look up the entry date. Instead, I focused on the opening date. Last night, I finally realized that, of course I couldn't just show up the first day of the fair with my things! So this morning, I called the department head and told her I was very disappointed with myself for missing the deadline, but if she still wanted me to do some kind of heirloom stitching demonstration, I would be happy to volunteer again.</div><div></div><div></div><div>She was so kind and gracious! She asked me what I was going to enter and then told me to come today between 12:00 and 3:00. (Judging would begin at 3:00.) So I made it just under the wire!! She didn't have to let me enter; the rules say: "no entries after 4:00 pm on Saturday." Last night I was sad to the point of distraction; today I'm elated! Yippee!!! :-D</div>annie (aka scooter)http://www.blogger.com/profile/17208865987486965643noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4454922926477098652.post-48789538645472846282009-07-31T12:16:00.005-06:002009-07-31T13:05:59.346-06:00Long time no blog<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-I3m0jnWYojaYatZmDb5NBxpI_cjAzKI348ot-u0ZQQQ7Knfv3GMVKsiZUSCF-Oq93cmP5ETDPcmh14REmsU9z4mVqY7gLegglPyv2mJWzF2C4Y6rRIQdx9lShuiWkky1lL97nUstPVg/s1600-h/100_2146.jpg"></a>I have a friend who blogs very regularly (hi Amber!), and I love reading her posts! I had intended to update my blog often this summer, but that hasn't happened. I'm also thinking about changing the blog somehow. I have been better about posting updates to Denny's Caring Bridge page, though. It's great that people can check there for updates so I don't have to repeat the whole story so often. And I really appreciate everyone's prayers and concern for Denny. I'm happy that I've had so much time to spend with him this summer. He really needs lots of care right now. Another bonus of my educational interpreting job!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/dennisfischer" target="_blank">http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/dennisfischer</a><br /><div><div><br /><div></div><div>Today, I'm posting pictures of a creepy crawly Michelle found and had to share with us. I like caterpillars, so I wasn't afraid to pick this guy up --- until he started moving! He was so muscular, not at all like a sweet, gentle caterpillar!! I did scream, but only once and not very loud (I think).</div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpcG7HNhzm-uFkIzUQIxQqslGa1gQjYm5_QEZVyvK_agrNPEoSyJyg5IHapIBF-BaQe4IqgEWF4AqhrVuXiC7hcV_Qw_cVXK0_45_fC9RtQZoy6CWvOCUGAuxjwIVg85toKvwvaaIkNIY/s1600-h/100_2155.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 320px; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5364691155439982434" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpcG7HNhzm-uFkIzUQIxQqslGa1gQjYm5_QEZVyvK_agrNPEoSyJyg5IHapIBF-BaQe4IqgEWF4AqhrVuXiC7hcV_Qw_cVXK0_45_fC9RtQZoy6CWvOCUGAuxjwIVg85toKvwvaaIkNIY/s320/100_2155.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><div></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNIwWv2y69ahicOf3clmhis_-jfknRwGi3b1sOL1eOOnLvC_DgmWiyJEzJ1LTMBbPrJg8StJ6WYuCiGgVmTg4VK2p-jOY2S6tpuXxDWSl3tZqr70khUApRrWqhWy4FUMas6eQdR9DzYUQ/s1600-h/100_2160.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 240px; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5364691157663433794" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNIwWv2y69ahicOf3clmhis_-jfknRwGi3b1sOL1eOOnLvC_DgmWiyJEzJ1LTMBbPrJg8StJ6WYuCiGgVmTg4VK2p-jOY2S6tpuXxDWSl3tZqr70khUApRrWqhWy4FUMas6eQdR9DzYUQ/s320/100_2160.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><div></div><div>Also, I was desperately hot last week and this week, and one day I grabbed the wooden chop sticks in my sewing studio to see if I could get my hair off my neck without interrupting my creative flow too much. It worked, and I might do it again.</div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-I3m0jnWYojaYatZmDb5NBxpI_cjAzKI348ot-u0ZQQQ7Knfv3GMVKsiZUSCF-Oq93cmP5ETDPcmh14REmsU9z4mVqY7gLegglPyv2mJWzF2C4Y6rRIQdx9lShuiWkky1lL97nUstPVg/s1600-h/100_2146.jpg"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEih52ki3SLpnzAWL61vKxAU-EhfX83I3dUvAFZ5yfmGe1JRX4zGvAJGb0r90XoiaZnHZacC6Ulo7bySpxchtk0CX5gp6YrA1PRHGYULnYjSZVh7b2ttZyqCavRQw0Hco9oSVFIMazPc25U/s1600-h/100_2142.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 320px; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5364692898951129794" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEih52ki3SLpnzAWL61vKxAU-EhfX83I3dUvAFZ5yfmGe1JRX4zGvAJGb0r90XoiaZnHZacC6Ulo7bySpxchtk0CX5gp6YrA1PRHGYULnYjSZVh7b2ttZyqCavRQw0Hco9oSVFIMazPc25U/s320/100_2142.jpg" /></a><br /><div></div></div></div>annie (aka scooter)http://www.blogger.com/profile/17208865987486965643noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4454922926477098652.post-6742992545583926782009-04-21T21:04:00.004-06:002009-04-21T21:25:59.426-06:00crock pot recipes!I love using my crock pots. I have three, all different sizes, and find a variety of uses for them. Since I'm always ready to eat, it's great to come home after work and find supper READY FOR ME.<br /><br />Denny makes AWESOME BEEF RIBS in our largest (oval) pot. Marinate ribs in BBQ sauce in plastic baggies and refrigerate overnight. Cook in crock pot 6-8 hours, then transfer to the oven on a baking sheet for 30-45 mins for crisping. YUM!<br /><br />Another of our favorite recipes is CHICKEN SOUP:<br />chicken carcass (leftover)<br />3-6 ribs celery, cut into chunks<br />2-4 carrots, peeled and cut roughly<br />1-2 onions, peeled and cut into bite-size pieces<br />6+ cloves of garlic, peeled and chopped<br />Put all ingredients into large crock pot. Fill with water. Cook on high 6-8 hours.<br /><br />Here's a terrific blog a friend shared with me (thanks, Amber!). This lady used her crock pot every day in 2008. She's writing a book. Lots of wonderful recipes and pictures here.<br /><a href="http://crockpot365.blogspot.com/search/label/mini%20crockpot">http://crockpot365.blogspot.com/search/label/mini%20crockpot</a>annie (aka scooter)http://www.blogger.com/profile/17208865987486965643noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4454922926477098652.post-77447772169672683962009-04-06T12:35:00.004-06:002009-04-06T13:10:14.422-06:00home, snow, back roads, school<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgT4NDuAaPvlALNuEXy99V5zziTBI8e82FqcZh9pvIeDP8MELNeHdxz-4FyS9554Faz10yI4nZXP_P6syKccXvy8ayAxisL4zFObkFkrgq8sKZEgikhBDRiaG6T_25zX6VZjaWg-wLQxw/s1600-h/100_0019.jpg"></a>Here's a quick tour of my daily (M-F) journey.<br />First, a beautiful sunrise while waiting for Katie to pick me up.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiVdxQue8hLakKPC6K9JAj9-MHmP7fT5_8reH_9HiHle_cknVhYKA1y_JpjCF-qwKqjInzuANozsxlATtEKn67KMu7f57cEqQSJ9LBY87WOTRhcTkM_r4GyfV_7VZzp5a8o7LQ73xmR1w/s1600-h/100_0020.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5321654470996784866" style="WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiVdxQue8hLakKPC6K9JAj9-MHmP7fT5_8reH_9HiHle_cknVhYKA1y_JpjCF-qwKqjInzuANozsxlATtEKn67KMu7f57cEqQSJ9LBY87WOTRhcTkM_r4GyfV_7VZzp5a8o7LQ73xmR1w/s320/100_0020.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDefG3OuRxG0OcdZbH2w6uH8SVcVOoqKawJjNdMKrmIyyhTaO0B35J-BzyNXdP24IA_9AU9LDqzBXfp-020Mt6eqV3R90_CivdjMef074hkrIHYqQ4iTYF-Lf_NekeweYLBHj23EZGfA0/s1600-h/100_0023.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5321654467124278178" style="WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDefG3OuRxG0OcdZbH2w6uH8SVcVOoqKawJjNdMKrmIyyhTaO0B35J-BzyNXdP24IA_9AU9LDqzBXfp-020Mt6eqV3R90_CivdjMef074hkrIHYqQ4iTYF-Lf_NekeweYLBHj23EZGfA0/s320/100_0023.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgg8hhEFtNiOfvy5bksG8qRxXoVWufyXZwCk2dqhu4IouEmCSlpAN42P3-Rk48rlzsh6DJ0nDBvZH57QtDPB4xIl1CU-4HMF2QCl6FkNxXJ3Wu79_jBShkr0CrHmT8fc45Vjgm4zOzFnTI/s1600-h/100_0024.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5321654460234877250" style="WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgg8hhEFtNiOfvy5bksG8qRxXoVWufyXZwCk2dqhu4IouEmCSlpAN42P3-Rk48rlzsh6DJ0nDBvZH57QtDPB4xIl1CU-4HMF2QCl6FkNxXJ3Wu79_jBShkr0CrHmT8fc45Vjgm4zOzFnTI/s320/100_0024.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><div><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRJNME-7zK2es_HxxfknQo2n-Tcxhs-mYDGvwHm2tnnzpSWLdRM2cTMlzsbI-NnwTMBMl1e3Hg-AEL_oTOSIiV02GTwYTCt-Lj5ywgZpgaURWFn9w_8Al_AeD9u0MUX0O5s004fV4cueU/s1600-h/100_0018.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5321653395305159010" style="WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRJNME-7zK2es_HxxfknQo2n-Tcxhs-mYDGvwHm2tnnzpSWLdRM2cTMlzsbI-NnwTMBMl1e3Hg-AEL_oTOSIiV02GTwYTCt-Lj5ywgZpgaURWFn9w_8Al_AeD9u0MUX0O5s004fV4cueU/s320/100_0018.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgosAkspwhfrvVYfUMiadyb797kjbLlnvBwLLItm9fws79XGSYNWKXbYzosT_ajldmxzc-IQDbQw_baxivV9wAg-gOKejGrrwnE4t68KTrtsr8Fpofat6Ym2FH7Xn0LUfE4E2_4hikdSvg/s1600-h/100_0017.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5321653392139779794" style="WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgosAkspwhfrvVYfUMiadyb797kjbLlnvBwLLItm9fws79XGSYNWKXbYzosT_ajldmxzc-IQDbQw_baxivV9wAg-gOKejGrrwnE4t68KTrtsr8Fpofat6Ym2FH7Xn0LUfE4E2_4hikdSvg/s320/100_0017.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlV4L-envtxnVz-6zQtNUVfgKQZZDCVdL2-eeK8R3v494ntwZGGnsUZGYMXxKBcAF5zjpOyZOd-ZBjx2ZhMG_zS1Dy84EtdfXRvm2F5kmDtDn6xC2rFB5ujKO8I58MRkoEYXnx9tCJu6M/s1600-h/100_0002.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5321651487965930722" style="WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlV4L-envtxnVz-6zQtNUVfgKQZZDCVdL2-eeK8R3v494ntwZGGnsUZGYMXxKBcAF5zjpOyZOd-ZBjx2ZhMG_zS1Dy84EtdfXRvm2F5kmDtDn6xC2rFB5ujKO8I58MRkoEYXnx9tCJu6M/s320/100_0002.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZ_bzCaH6ow8r39O3plMxY7hoxOrwnGb6e74GuXM81N2Q7bqcTSxIOrKDxxqfIYQFqUBFQ9e0R6t2SpVIoA2cvgZP5qWCNZW2PYDoPh6doMMSdnNf00WKnK-wFFQbwEw60hDoZZi4T8dc/s1600-h/100_0003.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5321651493043461810" style="WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZ_bzCaH6ow8r39O3plMxY7hoxOrwnGb6e74GuXM81N2Q7bqcTSxIOrKDxxqfIYQFqUBFQ9e0R6t2SpVIoA2cvgZP5qWCNZW2PYDoPh6doMMSdnNf00WKnK-wFFQbwEw60hDoZZi4T8dc/s320/100_0003.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /></div><div>That's my apartment building. We're on the right, middle floor. There are five other buildings just like this on the property.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtXT90ZrvzKrnbfPrmNcYlzS_raak4En9awy0MAgeUjFwJpG3l-2pbY11cuaaOhB4NPOv3vqPIB_c9r0AxZ_tVBz6Q__TTkV_5wFfdoqT1YHR75FNvpQs8fnjxwqqimSVWqrvoZUM1t5M/s1600-h/100_0004.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5321653388668993362" style="WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtXT90ZrvzKrnbfPrmNcYlzS_raak4En9awy0MAgeUjFwJpG3l-2pbY11cuaaOhB4NPOv3vqPIB_c9r0AxZ_tVBz6Q__TTkV_5wFfdoqT1YHR75FNvpQs8fnjxwqqimSVWqrvoZUM1t5M/s320/100_0004.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /></div><div><div><div><div><div><div></div><div>The back roads to school. It's such a peaceful drive.</div><div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHZktyG0KL1AKMB3GsVetx_nHMrqceRHzJHo077JmLUa4Dk4umFsF02i6Da_ToCwTyQHt5LXDhJWhTnVmOzrEY9CStLS91lhDy5OvHrVbGgpXpOFRXFgkBS_GR85NtZne3xesJOdZQSBY/s1600-h/100_0153.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5321649930703157682" style="WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHZktyG0KL1AKMB3GsVetx_nHMrqceRHzJHo077JmLUa4Dk4umFsF02i6Da_ToCwTyQHt5LXDhJWhTnVmOzrEY9CStLS91lhDy5OvHrVbGgpXpOFRXFgkBS_GR85NtZne3xesJOdZQSBY/s320/100_0153.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEjRvfJbpt339-Ur_p6NkdjyTXpI5GdQzpTJ9XulFKMlOwIUsF1Dyz4N1Xr4_xGOfhwbOuIZLXmSkIoiDjO9mSO9CYjQwCmd8gy6sJMGGovBlugODhEikjwVcMs9g-SZs7dn1nhCep8nw/s1600-h/100_0152.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5321649927722096402" style="WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEjRvfJbpt339-Ur_p6NkdjyTXpI5GdQzpTJ9XulFKMlOwIUsF1Dyz4N1Xr4_xGOfhwbOuIZLXmSkIoiDjO9mSO9CYjQwCmd8gy6sJMGGovBlugODhEikjwVcMs9g-SZs7dn1nhCep8nw/s320/100_0152.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHp0MpezqX-5g7ctU2rqlVV7PrMuhBn6qzLvz6GU2liEyxmCHklkLyV5oxzTuPMG9xvIRWMlwOEJLdtlbQV3NdvK7HREC1p-SpMmz_3WEQhmFeVBcHivmR9UmFscopT7OQL65zVEYIyQs/s1600-h/100_0151.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5321649922888552226" style="WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHp0MpezqX-5g7ctU2rqlVV7PrMuhBn6qzLvz6GU2liEyxmCHklkLyV5oxzTuPMG9xvIRWMlwOEJLdtlbQV3NdvK7HREC1p-SpMmz_3WEQhmFeVBcHivmR9UmFscopT7OQL65zVEYIyQs/s320/100_0151.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIycSoEBjRocV1WuXKFI9Rc0061JNCOiRASDwL4GxUC6W7mQll0SSZOjymh6_0m-Di_38uzbJccxkVznZI_94NHJGSkks1bLKz2HU_cG5YWHEPMPwyAtKIGbr8GAWSkDt0cOISQPXdSuM/s1600-h/100_0150.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5321649917721730466" style="WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIycSoEBjRocV1WuXKFI9Rc0061JNCOiRASDwL4GxUC6W7mQll0SSZOjymh6_0m-Di_38uzbJccxkVznZI_94NHJGSkks1bLKz2HU_cG5YWHEPMPwyAtKIGbr8GAWSkDt0cOISQPXdSuM/s320/100_0150.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbnjuE_Q_6ojvbMm-Z5i_3fC2CgFj-qh1LB4oN8lN3nKt8MEhvUZkN8llH0OZgUd8r1hAjVzfgSqSkImquxAZw7yQOOB5ogYI-JTMQRZiBE_FqPODhuUVe0QIF_LpLqOThY6SOHcu-ib0/s1600-h/100_0149.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5321649910220339922" style="WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbnjuE_Q_6ojvbMm-Z5i_3fC2CgFj-qh1LB4oN8lN3nKt8MEhvUZkN8llH0OZgUd8r1hAjVzfgSqSkImquxAZw7yQOOB5ogYI-JTMQRZiBE_FqPODhuUVe0QIF_LpLqOThY6SOHcu-ib0/s320/100_0149.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /></div><div>Approaching school from the north. The closest wing houses the band room and gym.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYm9amzHhZxh8OdzrD1-rIQqAj_LNDd73-F0wIXD_KRbtvYaCs8064k_B1tqkOeRLuKSkCkhksV0lq1gDaURm9B7fhQ13tkhVhyphenhyphenkIf1t8ykom8ytiCZ1PMekhsYVnFIG8saMN5YReZATQ/s1600-h/100_0154.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5321651481089917746" style="WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYm9amzHhZxh8OdzrD1-rIQqAj_LNDd73-F0wIXD_KRbtvYaCs8064k_B1tqkOeRLuKSkCkhksV0lq1gDaURm9B7fhQ13tkhVhyphenhyphenkIf1t8ykom8ytiCZ1PMekhsYVnFIG8saMN5YReZATQ/s320/100_0154.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /></div><div>Parked on the street in front of school.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkYCOTUwtcv4ptiH8RJ7M-dcNFLsdti50SN6CF5Lxr-k6CaovMikyCWiK2XnHwRtYka8hyuobk6pYSjGULff0diYeiESxoCeDooLRFmPOlovLBd1q3ZcvBIBRWUu7N3lYM27-g7nmZ06A/s1600-h/100_0156.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5321651483839816018" style="WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkYCOTUwtcv4ptiH8RJ7M-dcNFLsdti50SN6CF5Lxr-k6CaovMikyCWiK2XnHwRtYka8hyuobk6pYSjGULff0diYeiESxoCeDooLRFmPOlovLBd1q3ZcvBIBRWUu7N3lYM27-g7nmZ06A/s320/100_0156.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /></div><div>The fifth grade wing is closest to us. Sixth grade is off to the right. Seventh and eighth grade wings are behind these two wings.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3jMq-tifoW9mc_aMwp8La7Obm87lYEeZC5_qvBRz6b_NQTqyqKn7z1wNlOoGTxLTidzrUnQjkwX5Ia8kdzgvN-li-J-GjqYnJvBQD6RnSNOqmegAvedKCPceNKqLwh6dg6b-rSMCCjUY/s1600-h/100_0155.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5321651483539081346" style="WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3jMq-tifoW9mc_aMwp8La7Obm87lYEeZC5_qvBRz6b_NQTqyqKn7z1wNlOoGTxLTidzrUnQjkwX5Ia8kdzgvN-li-J-GjqYnJvBQD6RnSNOqmegAvedKCPceNKqLwh6dg6b-rSMCCjUY/s320/100_0155.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>annie (aka scooter)http://www.blogger.com/profile/17208865987486965643noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4454922926477098652.post-54339073919146087772009-04-06T12:30:00.003-06:002009-04-06T12:35:16.089-06:00more crochetThese are crocheted coasters given to me by a friend a few years ago. She used to knit, but it was stressful for her, so she taught herself to crochet. Then she made up this tea cup design. Pretty clever, eh?<br /><br />I keep them in my studio, near my sewing machine, and use them every time I sew.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6tPknQb0WNX__WLQclkxeiIIIbl4LYOgs8puzFMDzOw31_w9a7kTAmnOcmyWycAhwgbBxfT1DN5WqEgQ8bffv1xElp3jIVUZJhJPQBf98LtU93vyCqM_iCJq61Pfsif-4Ly9ennnNVSE/s1600-h/100_0131.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5321648388940831666" style="WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6tPknQb0WNX__WLQclkxeiIIIbl4LYOgs8puzFMDzOw31_w9a7kTAmnOcmyWycAhwgbBxfT1DN5WqEgQ8bffv1xElp3jIVUZJhJPQBf98LtU93vyCqM_iCJq61Pfsif-4Ly9ennnNVSE/s320/100_0131.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZV8_jAYlo3xC8HwMLUEwHnE5K0ThQoSPoX_qDeEm1k1QewEHJ2nqQyi4x7-2FvbEqtjPYMhfpiPiD4ise2KQ1wCdM94J8pd0eAgCTVYMmP9AuKtBTrdV7P6DTFq5qh-5dNFYBe5QEaII/s1600-h/100_0133.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5321648385704861314" style="WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZV8_jAYlo3xC8HwMLUEwHnE5K0ThQoSPoX_qDeEm1k1QewEHJ2nqQyi4x7-2FvbEqtjPYMhfpiPiD4ise2KQ1wCdM94J8pd0eAgCTVYMmP9AuKtBTrdV7P6DTFq5qh-5dNFYBe5QEaII/s320/100_0133.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1Tu6IJG3utAfdhfwvvFdLX5PESrRrSZl5WgzQh_z9Znmhiyg284CMtId7V-5gOtlKDmBdsNd5t5qgKUiU6slcIA0Q1XNctMp1OSRjFrYJj0SZTK7NPxGWdl-XG3M5Qs2F9ffaPuUjHx4/s1600-h/100_0134.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5321648379248029890" style="WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1Tu6IJG3utAfdhfwvvFdLX5PESrRrSZl5WgzQh_z9Znmhiyg284CMtId7V-5gOtlKDmBdsNd5t5qgKUiU6slcIA0Q1XNctMp1OSRjFrYJj0SZTK7NPxGWdl-XG3M5Qs2F9ffaPuUjHx4/s320/100_0134.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /></div></div>annie (aka scooter)http://www.blogger.com/profile/17208865987486965643noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4454922926477098652.post-30491033340755316912009-04-06T12:06:00.004-06:002009-04-06T12:30:02.554-06:00Coffee CuffsHere are the latest designs. I found some very cute fabrics and buttons to match! <div><div><div><div><br /><div>One of the teachers at school mentioned my coffee cuffs to a lady who owns a couple of coffee kiosks near school, and she immediately bought 10 cuffs to re-sell. And that same teacher bought 5 more to give to her sisters.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSSkeuy1ImHm65h5q2mCkHa454DMP3ZqIMtZT7Ypm0RVVLA4AJk1u_X_NffALeNy0OoTnLV-tHm8-NQfSTVymcDn2Qh0mwVTY7e3KehEzLpl-BlYbX0CAoLmshN0PmwmP3ccpNssrPwls/s1600-h/100_0118.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5321643465546982210" style="WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSSkeuy1ImHm65h5q2mCkHa454DMP3ZqIMtZT7Ypm0RVVLA4AJk1u_X_NffALeNy0OoTnLV-tHm8-NQfSTVymcDn2Qh0mwVTY7e3KehEzLpl-BlYbX0CAoLmshN0PmwmP3ccpNssrPwls/s320/100_0118.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqXJcVDRYqGYb8lvA5pI1pA4rpfmAGR3VqyVjv3cFXriuxXP8Y1VccVdNOzfrkC8bIgPIFZirVQt4bg3lmyLwMbZ7CwDVMOkbcvRcQsiBlgjZrErv8jFGbzLzUcemoeIETWscGEbGrpYY/s1600-h/100_0117.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5321643460855339218" style="WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqXJcVDRYqGYb8lvA5pI1pA4rpfmAGR3VqyVjv3cFXriuxXP8Y1VccVdNOzfrkC8bIgPIFZirVQt4bg3lmyLwMbZ7CwDVMOkbcvRcQsiBlgjZrErv8jFGbzLzUcemoeIETWscGEbGrpYY/s320/100_0117.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /></div><div></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwNEeVFGLegCmP_k8a-bKVtLfTkCO-zeMcTKo-bA_fSEZwlJuEXwZ6w8_HL0GirNk7Eqoxy14lrWtIe8_1mx6xvbPVlPqjrTpuOh5zw21j25tIunGqstLcSu9earRkPwNV3LHy38l-Tv0/s1600-h/100_0116.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5321643459157253970" style="WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwNEeVFGLegCmP_k8a-bKVtLfTkCO-zeMcTKo-bA_fSEZwlJuEXwZ6w8_HL0GirNk7Eqoxy14lrWtIe8_1mx6xvbPVlPqjrTpuOh5zw21j25tIunGqstLcSu9earRkPwNV3LHy38l-Tv0/s320/100_0116.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTLtIS7LEtdYH_UlckBWQG491vojJjAnjKMwdiS3-FLEnP5Eh7TxBjI31ZFxkkubUls-g_iJW7KzqaZwKuE-6QlwjdavrgBw3gCclgXZcbrw6eFksfYWzMBDI4gz5RINprTBysLU-zO2w/s1600-h/100_0115.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5321643454476924114" style="WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTLtIS7LEtdYH_UlckBWQG491vojJjAnjKMwdiS3-FLEnP5Eh7TxBjI31ZFxkkubUls-g_iJW7KzqaZwKuE-6QlwjdavrgBw3gCclgXZcbrw6eFksfYWzMBDI4gz5RINprTBysLU-zO2w/s320/100_0115.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirl1vC0J1gEI6Od5Fib0oQVAkmEfw5h2Jb72LMmqGSQnKLVQRveXFUOaa12XEBApy37jm-l3KBpbELOOqwaDj4hn5vSJiHbh1StGf-kSxXjZsZkYMH2NuMXaMVpBkiS6F3u1O0t3tdjU0/s1600-h/100_0114.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5321643450927274866" style="WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirl1vC0J1gEI6Od5Fib0oQVAkmEfw5h2Jb72LMmqGSQnKLVQRveXFUOaa12XEBApy37jm-l3KBpbELOOqwaDj4hn5vSJiHbh1StGf-kSxXjZsZkYMH2NuMXaMVpBkiS6F3u1O0t3tdjU0/s320/100_0114.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgizEzt-Vqz_ZUux5ceqEjzPLTn4IjPunZMdmyCNQZf4LIc8IACOKvE3pl0DTFa8q_kMI9Djo1bc_OgM-NEyRN_OknD5iDW0zLkOeDqjEFb4ENhR2AwjtwHZSKaC655Yr8L9VhtYmJBoeA/s1600-h/100_0148.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5321645992135790354" style="WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgizEzt-Vqz_ZUux5ceqEjzPLTn4IjPunZMdmyCNQZf4LIc8IACOKvE3pl0DTFa8q_kMI9Djo1bc_OgM-NEyRN_OknD5iDW0zLkOeDqjEFb4ENhR2AwjtwHZSKaC655Yr8L9VhtYmJBoeA/s320/100_0148.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHApmgod34zupzLP0ppGujwbo-dhhalJFsuUbRXFK2JYOUQIEubQVaxEdD5rJq1fttC9DJT82kh7EO3Vs5X2miVlZWzlP-BzNxkR4vRxTNiwFwLeGVJ6mdKC-5JsPFQq2QDHDcLf-j9j8/s1600-h/100_0146.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5321645998367494802" style="WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHApmgod34zupzLP0ppGujwbo-dhhalJFsuUbRXFK2JYOUQIEubQVaxEdD5rJq1fttC9DJT82kh7EO3Vs5X2miVlZWzlP-BzNxkR4vRxTNiwFwLeGVJ6mdKC-5JsPFQq2QDHDcLf-j9j8/s320/100_0146.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSAu9lnIZ-v97DK-gKbj0fTqPw32C6uRTXRDeq3RHuWUbQw3A2PxeSd5k2o27EUpITKf0ymwNpWe7UyBLeq-phFp9ak5_NvUhIgNNxK5uaOumHSPrQBsiee2LIvQ5VE_2eZxh9cSDa7OM/s1600-h/100_0147.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5321645993730678850" style="WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSAu9lnIZ-v97DK-gKbj0fTqPw32C6uRTXRDeq3RHuWUbQw3A2PxeSd5k2o27EUpITKf0ymwNpWe7UyBLeq-phFp9ak5_NvUhIgNNxK5uaOumHSPrQBsiee2LIvQ5VE_2eZxh9cSDa7OM/s320/100_0147.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqTEw6Cpif9nuhzXpm7BRaRLUFScehpzGzqUlCU9VPdhp7Yz1YyQhYIR_yvGd6vg6S17Oi7g8KJIm7VmcfBdfTkQL-eYP92CFFd-7JVs2-LxLSD4ggNP7hM-NjqxnD-XQDmrW2IilvlRM/s1600-h/100_0145.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5321646002562404546" style="WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqTEw6Cpif9nuhzXpm7BRaRLUFScehpzGzqUlCU9VPdhp7Yz1YyQhYIR_yvGd6vg6S17Oi7g8KJIm7VmcfBdfTkQL-eYP92CFFd-7JVs2-LxLSD4ggNP7hM-NjqxnD-XQDmrW2IilvlRM/s320/100_0145.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZkh7agDL1wzFFAeQ8Pd9zwGdyshD_7SZ8aK3RAaUYEnfoBvpE9OS-a7Bw1ze04XASRryHAkAOegvV1DdLKdc1Al5kIBNUnr046Xk4TKRCItNkcNFVW38lMPfHrRL7bZyYgdnhomJ8xcQ/s1600-h/100_0144.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5321646008953799922" style="WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZkh7agDL1wzFFAeQ8Pd9zwGdyshD_7SZ8aK3RAaUYEnfoBvpE9OS-a7Bw1ze04XASRryHAkAOegvV1DdLKdc1Al5kIBNUnr046Xk4TKRCItNkcNFVW38lMPfHrRL7bZyYgdnhomJ8xcQ/s320/100_0144.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /></div><div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>annie (aka scooter)http://www.blogger.com/profile/17208865987486965643noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4454922926477098652.post-13534625020535079262009-04-05T13:25:00.005-06:002009-04-05T13:34:42.379-06:00look what Mia did...on her mini Etch-A-Sketch!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNwtZ4kqgCyBUGVXlOaCit_uxwO_cBapZXb41LfH2OVN3bE0YCsa7PPW_ccv1MTaFQHC-57RX3HcW80SDkLh6d2d9eV5uH9ZtrZEaf3q5Yyefmc6FBC9PaViNkai5OpIRt_toKjAu4xuI/s1600-h/100_0157.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5321291894046737458" style="WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNwtZ4kqgCyBUGVXlOaCit_uxwO_cBapZXb41LfH2OVN3bE0YCsa7PPW_ccv1MTaFQHC-57RX3HcW80SDkLh6d2d9eV5uH9ZtrZEaf3q5Yyefmc6FBC9PaViNkai5OpIRt_toKjAu4xuI/s320/100_0157.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div> </div><div>In case you don't recognize the Power Puff Girls, I'll give you a hint - this is one of 'em (Blossom? Buttercup?). They are super heroines. She's flying (obviously), and she looks JUST LIKE THIS.<br /><br />Mia is not even 6 yet.</div><div><br />Unbelievable.</div>annie (aka scooter)http://www.blogger.com/profile/17208865987486965643noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4454922926477098652.post-28843592021811114972009-04-05T12:30:00.011-06:002009-04-05T13:22:45.495-06:00pin cushions - can a girl ever have too many?I have a thing for pin cushions. I love looking at them, handling them. I don't have enough, and I will make more. But for now...<br /><br />Here's my current collection of pin cushions. They're all different and I love looking at them; maybe you will, too!<br /><br />(Note: NEVER squeeze a pin cushion, no matter how tempting it may be!)<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOngRWqtq7tPwFjJEHVj3MlXgIX_OnztAPVKUy5N0zc_ZZE_i7LUtyAwgURE8TQKxpBwwJ50LdkWKEtIBtiWxdspG71RCquE2QQet6Y51XbR3utsKKB-OgTCAi_9XGa2yj1WzM8_kOCJU/s1600-h/100_0097.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5321287774938685890" style="WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOngRWqtq7tPwFjJEHVj3MlXgIX_OnztAPVKUy5N0zc_ZZE_i7LUtyAwgURE8TQKxpBwwJ50LdkWKEtIBtiWxdspG71RCquE2QQet6Y51XbR3utsKKB-OgTCAi_9XGa2yj1WzM8_kOCJU/s320/100_0097.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjylcjFc9dyC-M-354JLUE7gjS9F_AVjhl6nUIu5Ht9d_Uwc1_QNuB5ti56nMapHk7fI60o8-B7W0fZyxU7zRAeDUbJOvW-FJuVFudmL5Y-RfDVBGnYMVRA5NaxNwbctEXPOkvqgSaLAEg/s1600-h/100_0096.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5321287767842572258" style="WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjylcjFc9dyC-M-354JLUE7gjS9F_AVjhl6nUIu5Ht9d_Uwc1_QNuB5ti56nMapHk7fI60o8-B7W0fZyxU7zRAeDUbJOvW-FJuVFudmL5Y-RfDVBGnYMVRA5NaxNwbctEXPOkvqgSaLAEg/s320/100_0096.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWA5s14E4Urn9W_uSk9uh3gHeoUui-Cbl2AEloX_fJfzwE9jLAz5qohnLI34VYHtjANTW8IyvIzlB1u8Z1_Lu5YCyvmkl66QIZ3R-bTWn5u4Z8zLByUIfURGaye1BPKLKbuKdcM85uf-4/s1600-h/100_0095.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5321287759612329154" style="WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWA5s14E4Urn9W_uSk9uh3gHeoUui-Cbl2AEloX_fJfzwE9jLAz5qohnLI34VYHtjANTW8IyvIzlB1u8Z1_Lu5YCyvmkl66QIZ3R-bTWn5u4Z8zLByUIfURGaye1BPKLKbuKdcM85uf-4/s320/100_0095.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div> </div><div> </div><div>My pear (about 10 inches high) won first prize in the 2008 Montana State Fair. It's a CrabApple Hill design that I started with my stitching group in Washington. I used a real twig for the stem and silk for the leaf.</div><div>This side is blue (purple?) bells.</div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgscYuccp8ifAdrLhP1COv7MDsu0mgrbkCpCiCCG-CTsKF55vgrJaW9ofYzsdY69g4TiDJWmqZT9p4bTT1jl6DZlxRfwdtQonSpcvPgxu6O8Vf6QxqgYchdS9Wy7rm65w1bZKDU5X5kkic/s1600-h/100_0104.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5321283947764327218" style="WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgscYuccp8ifAdrLhP1COv7MDsu0mgrbkCpCiCCG-CTsKF55vgrJaW9ofYzsdY69g4TiDJWmqZT9p4bTT1jl6DZlxRfwdtQonSpcvPgxu6O8Vf6QxqgYchdS9Wy7rm65w1bZKDU5X5kkic/s320/100_0104.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /></div><div>This side is lavender.</div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2at-BIQxUKZwEyx6POdv-S5aOOnPz0j8PtAOBrslbyvy_4onlaFna1mOmTX9rgjzszvJ67veezYCe60vy5ahE_9zW4tN-qbIYzE3PfEtM1V6MJYMpSNmpqvpBrrNMgcDUo-_rtF1zhnQ/s1600-h/100_0103.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5321283944444220418" style="WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2at-BIQxUKZwEyx6POdv-S5aOOnPz0j8PtAOBrslbyvy_4onlaFna1mOmTX9rgjzszvJ67veezYCe60vy5ahE_9zW4tN-qbIYzE3PfEtM1V6MJYMpSNmpqvpBrrNMgcDUo-_rtF1zhnQ/s320/100_0103.jpg" border="0" /></a> </div><br /><div>Roses.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVdeqB_GOZCMsoWUQTScrToU1CrbpjAwIZOqkvzV23Rt2KSUSsJ9tP69bGmac-0qV8l_fLZNJyX0x8AbPEbunLfva4eN7iZAirrUJoH7lMZa7wlCKyIOuLrqwyMueOzuTcPBTGGHMuWwk/s1600-h/100_0105.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5321286673495030994" style="WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVdeqB_GOZCMsoWUQTScrToU1CrbpjAwIZOqkvzV23Rt2KSUSsJ9tP69bGmac-0qV8l_fLZNJyX0x8AbPEbunLfva4eN7iZAirrUJoH7lMZa7wlCKyIOuLrqwyMueOzuTcPBTGGHMuWwk/s320/100_0105.jpg" border="0" /></a></div><br /><div>A pin keeper. I discovered this "recipe" on Mary Jane's web site and gave several (loaded with stitching goodies) to my Billings Proverbs 31 friends. Each had different fabrics, and everyone got to choose the one they liked best. All supplies were the same - needles, thread, thimbles, finger protection, embroidery floss, tape measure, straight pins, quilting safety pins, etc. They were great fun to put together.</div><div> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiP2WtwtfDsAw89sDvYmEcPAs9jhLvq4YU2B1lueR3Ct4cVoPMlIwI2Cpbv70i4QGToMB4nKx6Y3EKtssO7TMYvKMnBkN-Tvbyr4ZzP6Y2Cs3S-8BSou8Wjer6X9F9vtl2AFePAYcXGgjY/s1600-h/100_0102.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5321283937844836130" style="WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiP2WtwtfDsAw89sDvYmEcPAs9jhLvq4YU2B1lueR3Ct4cVoPMlIwI2Cpbv70i4QGToMB4nKx6Y3EKtssO7TMYvKMnBkN-Tvbyr4ZzP6Y2Cs3S-8BSou8Wjer6X9F9vtl2AFePAYcXGgjY/s320/100_0102.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Nadara made this cute little helper from a bottle cap; isn't she clever! It slides onto any finger and is great for mobile sewing! </div><div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKrkt61sVGoAh9umyqToYOSiEopXnOjqod2Hh_TGrlzSJaLqa2c2n8czJPbvwcNpyTi7onVmJFk67ORlMfgn7Ok2CfNpdz5QFa9HhQHpaUSMw_YdXBrhqCQVJI7V9Ost-4Z_Wyo9TODx0/s1600-h/100_0099.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5321283938285840466" style="WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKrkt61sVGoAh9umyqToYOSiEopXnOjqod2Hh_TGrlzSJaLqa2c2n8czJPbvwcNpyTi7onVmJFk67ORlMfgn7Ok2CfNpdz5QFa9HhQHpaUSMw_YdXBrhqCQVJI7V9Ost-4Z_Wyo9TODx0/s320/100_0099.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFuK-pShjcgK-OVPELxUzaKBXB_eVtOcJxgaLD_YuAh8ix3sdhsIPtLD1HlxVhcRSgSXl_Jju0-0oEoPlRUi0g7AswEQ25VLeanN_hmkPXdyAOU9R63Zq5S2w8yKV8BwSG1bnSbh-Hv8M/s1600-h/100_0098.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5321283933233318978" style="WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFuK-pShjcgK-OVPELxUzaKBXB_eVtOcJxgaLD_YuAh8ix3sdhsIPtLD1HlxVhcRSgSXl_Jju0-0oEoPlRUi0g7AswEQ25VLeanN_hmkPXdyAOU9R63Zq5S2w8yKV8BwSG1bnSbh-Hv8M/s320/100_0098.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div>This is a "biscournu." It's two squares sewn together with the corners of each square right in the middle of the sides of the other square. Does that make sense? Lay the two squares right sides together, then skew them so they are offset; then sew and turn right side out. Makes an interesting shape when finished.</div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSDzIO4o8CitV_8Rgg1pBEvgljmfSFOMXHDuPslFP7ocWcDXI22sBoNPQgbp4BHThyRRRd4aUFtsGxqNrEqbY7X72KPilZkWGaLEWGMvPF_7JG1jgkDA_3L_rA_zzgvUSv6g79QX0xX2c/s1600-h/100_0101.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5321280823820103538" style="WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSDzIO4o8CitV_8Rgg1pBEvgljmfSFOMXHDuPslFP7ocWcDXI22sBoNPQgbp4BHThyRRRd4aUFtsGxqNrEqbY7X72KPilZkWGaLEWGMvPF_7JG1jgkDA_3L_rA_zzgvUSv6g79QX0xX2c/s320/100_0101.jpg" border="0" /></a> </div><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKRUJM7MwoXsF1YJc7PSVc0il2aGtsu9lQDb4PNzPmlTuTe-ZaXstKt_sKsqfTaqfwzMEjEx1A8fdYmIfM5MTsI4AG_iUNAZVKpGB1PLzqaCrmRb01BArkiBsUUcqSw7wk4Iv6yT0zhCs/s1600-h/100_0100.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5321280820177089490" style="WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKRUJM7MwoXsF1YJc7PSVc0il2aGtsu9lQDb4PNzPmlTuTe-ZaXstKt_sKsqfTaqfwzMEjEx1A8fdYmIfM5MTsI4AG_iUNAZVKpGB1PLzqaCrmRb01BArkiBsUUcqSw7wk4Iv6yT0zhCs/s320/100_0100.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br /><div>More squares, again offset. From one of Julie and Mandi's quilting books.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZSrEmNgAjDCBwXPP8drKNUXinYsE2gk7EfTpjGslIvrjDGtfN_2vVXXZ4KCtadJtV2Mk-vMdpvWE43v6nT5grtO-67r7fgjEamSLIwul8eXlZlNUDe332N9k0ryk5DyhOidHxdT_BMOQ/s1600-h/100_0094.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5321280814735348738" style="WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZSrEmNgAjDCBwXPP8drKNUXinYsE2gk7EfTpjGslIvrjDGtfN_2vVXXZ4KCtadJtV2Mk-vMdpvWE43v6nT5grtO-67r7fgjEamSLIwul8eXlZlNUDe332N9k0ryk5DyhOidHxdT_BMOQ/s320/100_0094.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /></div><div>Ain't she cute? bawwk, baawwwck! </div><div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNDG2cWDAUiM_zsLbx5NBPBdtm1Myvq8NPWmbAkJOLn-a0bLkxa-4lPFGVuxMJD9tbRTmjivh6_8W37YCbGrKcuC_bB1uWkCGgyC8CTzfocKcJ6ojjLYUKfoQAhdoxJY9iRHWeRQHfzhk/s1600-h/100_0093.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5321280806611503330" style="WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNDG2cWDAUiM_zsLbx5NBPBdtm1Myvq8NPWmbAkJOLn-a0bLkxa-4lPFGVuxMJD9tbRTmjivh6_8W37YCbGrKcuC_bB1uWkCGgyC8CTzfocKcJ6ojjLYUKfoQAhdoxJY9iRHWeRQHfzhk/s320/100_0093.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMjVp2rNH48BA4PMgsY4tHkXET2uhxpj6JeZenrSggzSy4TIQ0cyaJARk3TgIJqbDUwyko2XyL9bblKZj2gNb-Vby6-rD2s8KOHIY46MkmP1QlJFXdzbR6KF9RpFgmWb6xW48ubC3Rfvw/s1600-h/100_0092.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5321280804023360978" style="WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMjVp2rNH48BA4PMgsY4tHkXET2uhxpj6JeZenrSggzSy4TIQ0cyaJARk3TgIJqbDUwyko2XyL9bblKZj2gNb-Vby6-rD2s8KOHIY46MkmP1QlJFXdzbR6KF9RpFgmWb6xW48ubC3Rfvw/s320/100_0092.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /></div><div></div></div><div><div>I saw the "recipe" for this one in a sewing/quilting mag; had to try it. It uses circle shapes; the two bottom circles are very large, and gathered into yo-yo shapes.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqmTjgdGAhXMH3bFslUOhnFDH4x1nt4O2Ucu538zL9DQUercZXSM1l6kZPVORkLbJc5kWEwPpyUHelQqrJuyQSZ68a8KQPqUn4gZ5w-ThHo6_2sT9BVFitLhDwyLZUJcF0hdM8MYtcNyk/s1600-h/100_0091.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5321278031781074130" style="WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqmTjgdGAhXMH3bFslUOhnFDH4x1nt4O2Ucu538zL9DQUercZXSM1l6kZPVORkLbJc5kWEwPpyUHelQqrJuyQSZ68a8KQPqUn4gZ5w-ThHo6_2sT9BVFitLhDwyLZUJcF0hdM8MYtcNyk/s320/100_0091.jpg" border="0" /></a> </div><div> </div><div>This one is my absolute fave. I love the soothing green, and I use it exclusively when I sew on my machine. I put beans and lavender in ALL my pin cushions so they smell wonderful as I stick pins in and they don't slide away. </div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhszpzL-RRTWS7EhVQRYWdzi2SIw8_DKprejCJmV4NfzbHFNY-QMvib3Q-9donBo-gO-d4LLnZFDbEPgiwJPYXyWPuCN-7i5K-DXzuWOb9NLrM2LGZ9cM4ttSqgy9_Tm8MSIdJ6PxKm8Kk/s1600-h/100_0090.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5321278029876622866" style="WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhszpzL-RRTWS7EhVQRYWdzi2SIw8_DKprejCJmV4NfzbHFNY-QMvib3Q-9donBo-gO-d4LLnZFDbEPgiwJPYXyWPuCN-7i5K-DXzuWOb9NLrM2LGZ9cM4ttSqgy9_Tm8MSIdJ6PxKm8Kk/s320/100_0090.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /></div><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5321278023006734594" style="WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxV56k2jh9g7EwWtJTVR2dbAC_KNR4G5MaIGZe9GVV3B_WnHS-O0oJ_-h4Zi8UHE7gWQVLh-Pi1hYzYK95BPLbQLRKxpCJd8fUk94-_EYlh94GVjWdkiMsMJxzZvAc_r9sGzZxi6Bzg98/s320/100_0089.jpg" border="0" /></div><div> </div><div>Mandi arranged my glass-head pins into fleurs and I make sure I don't disturb them. (I removed the pins I actually use for the picture.) </div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfVBWh4gmC2PbgI8jjGKzVUBgIcIniGmKdehhFU_Fuytjv8zZlwP8ezCnyZkG8btGthRCiOw_GLSpldJv94jDtNrrzY8z7VKxwXqPrONra5DUv8lr12IaZPh6NFqKJKHjkQRHbL7_TqmQ/s1600-h/100_0088.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5321278020583856146" style="WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfVBWh4gmC2PbgI8jjGKzVUBgIcIniGmKdehhFU_Fuytjv8zZlwP8ezCnyZkG8btGthRCiOw_GLSpldJv94jDtNrrzY8z7VKxwXqPrONra5DUv8lr12IaZPh6NFqKJKHjkQRHbL7_TqmQ/s320/100_0088.jpg" border="0" /></a> </div></div></div></div></div></div></div>annie (aka scooter)http://www.blogger.com/profile/17208865987486965643noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4454922926477098652.post-40931121556838549502009-04-05T12:19:00.004-06:002009-04-05T12:29:22.624-06:00crocheted dish clothsAt night I crochet cotton dish cloths while watching movies with Denny. Here is my collection at this point. I really like this pattern, my hands stay busy, and they make nice (quick) gifts. I love to use these dish cloths - they absorb water very well.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUEc0l_J0ZG3Q4xpPj_goKvX3lfyeelOyGGT4cgYHyZjZf6pWRkQ_43Qj-Lm_Em_jaERbcfSZOMhxr8K9amALDGBm96Fi7FNpjEyXL7n8h84toHlmheQIyppojUtuM6uG4nKKTG9bw_K8/s1600-h/100_0070.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5321274655985602546" style="WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUEc0l_J0ZG3Q4xpPj_goKvX3lfyeelOyGGT4cgYHyZjZf6pWRkQ_43Qj-Lm_Em_jaERbcfSZOMhxr8K9amALDGBm96Fi7FNpjEyXL7n8h84toHlmheQIyppojUtuM6uG4nKKTG9bw_K8/s320/100_0070.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />lime, variegated, light blue, forest green, yellow, red<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAUdnPH68CXbofloHIWT4-8TMg2b1wjlSyGRl_2mPHic2bBDZ1huyhfYAsAgdTkoLDk9vmyFVn4TLIOvqmIA59CNfX762nPPglU1CN45t2hp0jB_My5h4a8B96-FHHvUzSNuDaCXNJguQ/s1600-h/100_0069.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5321274654550605346" style="WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAUdnPH68CXbofloHIWT4-8TMg2b1wjlSyGRl_2mPHic2bBDZ1huyhfYAsAgdTkoLDk9vmyFVn4TLIOvqmIA59CNfX762nPPglU1CN45t2hp0jB_My5h4a8B96-FHHvUzSNuDaCXNJguQ/s320/100_0069.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjo0Z_cpC6SnQQNH3-TEPaVT17B4R0g_Dfww0haGCSb19eyu4j0oMhT-wsXrZ4XY-tQDy5bzPZSvYvSCRgrleMI_5yB8tGGNx2lAAjgnkHt2cOc6oCz_9nBPLLBB70On2aOr2vtHDkPego/s1600-h/100_0066.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5321274648186103426" style="WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjo0Z_cpC6SnQQNH3-TEPaVT17B4R0g_Dfww0haGCSb19eyu4j0oMhT-wsXrZ4XY-tQDy5bzPZSvYvSCRgrleMI_5yB8tGGNx2lAAjgnkHt2cOc6oCz_9nBPLLBB70On2aOr2vtHDkPego/s320/100_0066.jpg" border="0" /></a>annie (aka scooter)http://www.blogger.com/profile/17208865987486965643noreply@blogger.com0