You can see the signs everywhere. Back-to-school sales, kids starting school in some areas and I’m sure you won’t be shocked when I tell you that there’s even Halloween decor in the stores already. As much as I’m enjoying the warm summer days, it won’t be long before we start feeling that nip in the air that heralds the coming…
I had such fun drawing and designing this month’s embroidery pattern for you. Allow me to introduce Prudence. If you ask her though, she’ll tell you she prefers to be called Pru! And there’s a good reason for that. She is without a doubt the most misnamed angel if ever there was one. Or at least, that’s what you’ll hear…
Got leftover mashed potatoes that need using up? These Rustic Potato Puffs are the perfect way to turn boring leftovers into a delicious side dish your family will love. You won’t have them turning their noses up at the mention of these leftovers. They’ll be dishing them up and asking if there’s more. In fact, they’re so good that I…
Stitch this cute Summer Beach Days embroidery pattern to celebrate the coming of warm, sunny days relaxing and playing at the beach. Then turn the finished piece into a fun door banner following the instructions below. It would also be super fun embroidered on a tote bag to hold beach towels and toys. Another idea would be to stitch it…
Create a special gift for Mom by making her this pretty coin purse embroidered with the words Mom is Just Another Word for Love. It will touch her heart whether you give to her for Mother’s Day, her birthday, Christmas, Valentine’s Day or as a surprise “just because” gift. Coin purses are such handy little things to have. I’ve made…
Have you ever treated yourself to or been given a pretty new shower puff only to have it unravel into an unusable mess after a couple of showers? Throwing it out isn’t an option, especially if it was a gift. Maybe you’ve tried refolding it accordion style and retied it, only to have it fall apart again. There’s a super…
This Crustless Quiche recipe is so easy and quick to get in the oven that in addition to serving it for Sunday morning brunch, you may just find it becomes one of your new go to meals for busy weeknights. About 15 minutes prep time and then into the oven to bake while you get the rest of your and…
Needle books are such handy little sewing accessories to have. This month’s free embroidery pattern features the word ‘Needles’ stitched on felt to make a fun little needle book. A threaded hand sewing needle forms the ‘l’ in needles. Now how cute is that! ‘Needles’ – Embroidered Needle Book Pattern Materials needed to make one needle book: 8″ X 12″…
Next time you want a delicious dipping sauce for egg rolls, wings or ribs rather than stopping in the condiments aisle for a jar of ready made orange sauce aka duck sauce (with ingredients you don’t know and even if you did, can’t pronounce,) instead pop over to where they keep the jams and jellies and pick up a jar…
Egg rolls are so quick and easy to make. And by making them yourself, you get to choose the ingredients. For example, the oyster sauce that I’ve been using has this warning on the label: “This product is manufactured in a facility that uses Crustacean Shellfish, Tree nuts, Peanuts, Celery, Mustard and Sesame seeds.” Fortunately, no one in our family…
