Tuesday, February 22, 2011
Monday, February 21, 2011
Ditchin' the Stitchin' - At Least for Now
Thank you to my newest follower Clavs. What an interesting user name.
I do hope you will enjoy the blog and that I will see you again soon :-)
I do hope you will enjoy the blog and that I will see you again soon :-)
I started this little project a week ago (over two weekends.....
I thought it was fairly close to finished when I featured the above photo on Wednesday. See post here.
It turns out there was still a fair bit of finishing to do. I didn't take photos of each stage of the process but there was the need to add to each sleeve as well as add a few rows of edgings about the neck and front.
After sleeves were added. |
Then came the buttons and the ribbon. Whew, I'm glad that little "baby" is done. Here is what it looks like.
After edgings, ribbons and buttons were added. A few close ups are added below. |
Sorry about the exposure on this one. |
Update: I was able to get some clarifications from the pattern designer for this sweater and bonnet so I've corrected some of my errors and kept other modifications to make it my own.
Here is a back view of the bonnet. |
This little sweater set is now ready to show my friend or to sell on Etsy.
What would you pray for such a little set if you were buying it for a gift?
I'll be looking forward to your answers.
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
Crafty Creations
I've had a cold this past week or more and I've been quite fatigued. I haven't been feeling up to much of any real work or outside activities while I'm trying to rest and recuperate.
Usually when I'm sick, I like to read a good book but this week I got crafty.
Usually when I'm sick, I like to read a good book but this week I got crafty.
First up was this jumble of knitting. I made two sets of dishcloths. |
This first set is made with a smaller needle. I like this colour combination for kitchen cloths and have made a set for myself in this colour before. |
I love this colour blue and actually made this one in the Autumn. This week I've wrapped a bar of dove soap inside and will gift it to a friend who loves this colour blue. |
Close up detail of the sleeve. |
I hope you've enjoyed a peek at my crafting week.
I'd love to know if you've been busy making anything
and whether you have any knitting or crochet patterns
of baby things to share with beginners like me.
Tuesday, February 15, 2011
Chocolate Chip Cookies for Those Who Love Chocolate
Welcome to my newest follower, Snow white who lives in Nara, Japan.
Dōmo arigatō (thank you). Hajimemashite (nice to meet you).
Every since I found out I was diabetic I have not been baking as much as before. I miss baking cookies and eating a cookie while drinking my tea. Lately it has been cold and windy here and Tuesday night was no exception. I went on line and found this easy recipe for chocolate chip cookies. These cookies are different from others I have tried because you add cocoa to the mixture.
Recipe Ingredients:
3/4 cup vegetable oil2/3 cup sugar
1 large egg
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa
2 tbsp water if dough is dry ( I had to add a bit of water)
1/4 cup chopped walnuts ( I added some leftover pecan nuts as I don't have any walnuts)
1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
The mixed cookie batter. |
Recipe Instructions:
Beat together the oil, sugar, and egg. Add the rest of theingredients and stir to blend well. Let stand for 10 minutes. Drop
by spoonfuls, about 1 inch apart, onto a lightly oiled baking sheet.
Bake for about 8 - 10 minutes (or until done) at about 375 F.
My batter made 30 cookies.
There are two cookie shapes here, one round and one flattened with a fork tine. |
One cookie - 106 calories, 1 starch/bread, 1 fat exchange 2 g
protein, 18 g carbohydrate, 6 g fat, 124 mg sodium
Quick & Easy Diabetic Menus by Betty Wedman, M.S., R.D. 1993 ISBN
0-8092-3853-5
These cookies were tasty and not too sweet but flavourful enough with the added cocoa. The cookies are also a bit crispy.
Monday, February 14, 2011
It's All About Love
For showing that we care,
And if we read the Bible,
God describes love there:
From heaven up above,
All our words mean nothing
If we don’t have Christian love.
It doesn’t brag or boast;
Love conquers pride and envy;
It is never self-engrossed.
Forgiveness counters wrong;
Love stays away from evil;
It sings a truthful song.
It always perseveres;
Love never fails; It’s faithful;
To the Bible it adheres.
To your special Valentine,
You’ll be loving right in harmony
With God’s own sweet design.
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