A Sweet Treat For Sunday Lunch

We are making a sweet treat for Sunday lunch--

we have fresh pineapple that we have cored and

cut into slices-grilled for short while to get some smoky flavor,

then put in food processor to make smaller chunks

Whipped up some heavy cream--little sweetener and vanilla for added taste,

Mixed in the crushed pineapple chunks

An angel food cake--made from a mix, but it could be purchased already made--hubby

said that would have been cheaper as I couldn't find my angel food cake pan and

he spent $10 on one!

Slice the cake into three layers and spread each layer heavily

with whipped cream/pineapple mixture

Stack each layer

Added last of the whipped cream/pineapple mixture to the top--

if you have extra cream spread around the sides.

Refrigerator till ready to eat--slice and enjoy!

Everyone enjoyed this delightful summer time dessert--easy to make, but

delish to eat!!

The Making Of A Sweater!

Over the years, I've made a sweater or two--not successful, I must say!  I always have trouble with the seaming, fitting correctly and the buttonholes.  Now, I have the perfect chance to do a sweater and do it right!

 

Here we have the making of a sweater with the assistance of Fringe Association website!

A tutorial that will take me from the neck down, body to the sleeves!

I think this might get me a sweater that I'll wear!

Dinner And A Movie!

In most movie theaters now, you can reserve your seat, pay in advance and be prepared to enter the movie without long lines and the worry of not getting a ticket for sold out show.  In our area, we have many movie theaters, some that provide a dining experience too, so there is a choice but when the choice comes to attend a QUOTE ALONG!  movie that's the best!!

MONTY PYTHON AND THE HOLY GRAIL QUOTE-ALONG

We are so there but just by a margin--almost didn't get seats for this one time event!  I think we might have a good evening, singing and quoting along with the actors on screen!  The one time you CAN talk and sing during a movie!!

Squares, Stripes,Rectangles--Oh My!

This quilt popped up on my blog watch the other day--how fun this is!  Such colorful fabrics--great stash smasher too!  This pattern is designed by  Allison Harris, who has written couple of quilting books.  I'm thinking this could be a quick children's quilt.

Here is the other quilt she made 4.5 years ago and she even has tutorial just for our use!

Wednesday.........................Yarn Round-up!

I keep moving them from one place to another hoping little gremlins will come

in during the night and do the work I have been putting off!

It's time!  I can't move them anymore.............

These socks need to have the toes closed with Kitchener stitch!  I have my needle at the ready

and the directions--let's get started!

One pair down!  Yay!  another pair to go!

And we are finished!  I don't know why I dread doing this last finishing touch--

I just need to keep saying "purl, purl, knit, knit" and it works out beautifully!

I'm anxious to try Susan B Anderson's  Smooth Operator Sock pattern--

she has developed a way to close the toes without the Kitchener Stitch--how can that be?!!

YARN--The Movie!

Meet the artists who are redefining the tradition of knit and crochet, bringing yarn out of the house and into the world. Reinventing our relationship with this colorful tradition, YARN weaves together wool graffiti artists, circus performers, and structural designers into a visually-striking look at the women who are making a creative stance while building one of modern art's hottest trends.

I'm waiting for this film to come to the neighborhood closest to me!

International Quilt Fest..................................................

The other day while visiting with expatcher friends, the question of Quilt Festival came up.

Oh, My!  I hadn't given it a thought.  We live right here where this big event takes place!

Once home, I downloaded the class schedule and took my time looking over the classes--

sooooo many good workshops--two days, one day, half day, seminars, etc.

and the exhibits

already, my brain is on over load!

Quilt Festival Houston

November 3-6, 2016

Preview Night November 2

Classes begin October 31

George R. Brown Convention Center

1001 Avenida de las Americas

Houston, Texas, USA 77010

SHOW HOURS:

Preview Night: 7-10 p.m.
(5-10 p.m. for Class Enrollees and IQA Members)

Thursday, Nov 3-Saturday, Nov 5: 10 a.m.-7 p.m.

Sunday, Nov 6: 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

DAILY ADMISSION:

$12/Adults/$9 Seniors & Students

Children 10 and Under Free

$10 ea. Groups 25+ (Call 713-781-6864 to make arrangements)

$12 Preview Night (Includes one additional day)

$42 Full Show Pass (Includes Preview Night)