August 2011

Stash Report – Week 35, 2011

August 28, 2011

Yay!  I used some fabric.  And it felt so good! I think it has been 7 weeks since I used any fabric at all.  That’s just plain wrong!  Yesterday I used 3 yards for borders, sashings and the binding for Bears in the Farmhouse.  Just wait til you see my design wall tomorrow!! Used this [...]

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He’s Hooked

August 27, 2011

Bath & Body Works is one of my favorite shops.  Vince could never understand why almost every month there are charges to Bath & Body Works.  Their stuff is so inexpensive and they have such great specials and it all smells so good.  Do you love their stuff?  If so, what’s your favorite fragrance?  I’ve [...]

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Ironing Table Solution

August 27, 2011

My ironing table is an inexpensive book case onto which we screwed down a partial piece of thick plywood that I then covered with batting and fabric.  You can see a picture of it here.  Seeing the old sewing room makes me miss it terribly!  To move the table, the batting and fabric have to [...]

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Like Old Times

August 27, 2011

Yesterday I got the Bosch mixer and the wheat grinder all set up.  I only use the Bosch for making wheat bread so I set both those items up downstairs.  I have my old Kitchen Aid set up upstairs but haven’t  used it yet.  I had planned to send treats to work with Vince Friday [...]

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Dinner Report

August 26, 2011

There never seems to be an easy and good way for me to share recipes and recommendations. Today I was thinking I might do a nightly “Dinner Report” on the days we have meals that are worth recommending.  It won’t be every night but if you like the things we like and you trust my [...]

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Home Cookin’

August 26, 2011

There’s nothing like home cooking.  I’d rather eat at home any day than eat out.  It’s been hit or miss at our house.  Even though I had meals all planned, we’ve had evenings when we were seeing houses, or escaping the heat, or meeting with the realtor and eating at home just hasn’t happened often [...]

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