Fiber Through The Fingers...............

Last fall when we had a natural dyeing day, I took some of my handspun two ply silk

and wound them into small butterflies for the dye pots.  It's a good way to have samples

of the colors you got from each dye pot

The two on either side of the lavender one (I know it doesn't look lavender, but it is!)

are dyed with indigo.  My little butterflies waiting to be wound into balls 

I have a variety of colors from each dye pot--Now, they are ready to be used in 

my embroidery.  Many moons ago, I did this and gave the samples as a gift to

a friend, who used them in late 1700 's samplers--I felt so honored that she would use

them in that regard.   I love the feel of the silk fibers running through my fingers.

Aprons!

I love aprons!  I posted several months ago about an apron exhibit several of us participated in through the internet and we were fortunate enough to have a nice exhibition at International Quilt Festival.  Today on one of my blog reviews I found an apron tutorial--all free!

This apron is perfect for any time wear while in the kitchen or I could see it being worn while working in the yard or maybe even while weaving or sewing--big pockets are a major feature in

my book!

Patchwork Posse blog has many apron tutorials--an apron for any use or purpose.

A Friend That Enables!

Do you have a friend who enables you?!  I do!  Plus I can be an enabler too!  This morning my Florida friend called and we talked and talked, then she sent me a link....................................
she enabled me!  and I enabled her--giving her ways she could and would use all these tiny looms.

Tottie Talks Crafts is the link--now, I'm looking at this woven shawl and

thinking if only..............................

I could use those tiny looms for many purposes and as I told my friend this

morning, the tiny looms could be stored easily because they are TINY!

Both know of someone in our group that has the larger loom we could

BORROW!

ok, enabler friend, the brain is whirling!

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!