Crafts: Felt Snowflakes
Inspired by the snow we have had recently I am working on some embroidered felt snowflakes for my stitching this week. I experimented with the patterns, first creating my own patterns on paper and then with the erasable pen. I … Continued
Recipes: Macaroni & Cheese
It is time for comfort food now that the cold and snowy weather is setting in. macaroni & cheese is a favourite. I make it gluten free by using gluten free flour and gluten free fusilli and gluten free breadcrumbs. … Continued
Around the House: November 2022
The weather was lovely at the beginning of November so I took advantage of the weather and spent as much time outside as possible. Outdoor gardening opportunities have finished for the winter months, but there is still lots to see … Continued
Embroidery: Winter Teacup
This week we saw our first and second snowfall. The second one was unexpected and we even got to use the snowblower for the first time this snowy season. there is more in the forecast for this weekend. So what … Continued
Crafts: Making Bigger Snowflakes
What better time than than the first snowfall (in my part of Ontario) of the season to share my pattern for making bigger snowflakes from plastic canvas and yarn. Feelings about snow change through the years, from exciting when young, … Continued
Embroidery: Stitch Book
The weather has been lovely for the beginning of November so I’ve been taking advantage of the weather and spending more time outside when possible as soon the weather will change and I’ll only be viewing the outside through the … Continued
Recipe: Cottage Pie
We love cottage pie for dinner with some fresh green veggies. Most folks call it shepherd’s pie. Technically shepherd’s pie is made with lamb and cottage pie is made with beef. The ingredients are naturally gluten free and I use … Continued
Christmas: Wine Bottle Hats
I’m continuing with some early Christmas gifts to make. Here is a cute little project that uses up bits and pieces of Christmas coloured yarn and turns them into wine bottle hats or cork cozies. A perfect little gift to … Continued
Embroidery: Mini Sewing Needle Case
The weather has been amazing for the end of October and the beginning of November. So I’ve tried to be outside as much as possible so not a lot of stitching has been going on. I started to make a … Continued
Christmas: For the Bird Lover
I realize that November has just recently started but it is a fantastic time to start assembling your Christmas gifts. This is a quick and easy gift to make for the bird watcher that you know. It doesn’t matter if the … Continued
Embroidery: The Autumn Tree
The autumn tree progress in the past two weeks has gone from almost finished to completed. I enjoy seeing the stitches that others are using for this project. It frequently helps me decide what to choose next. So far I’ve … Continued
Recipe: Baked Bananas
What do you do with bananas that are just a bit too ripe to eat? Well, the usual go to recipe is to make banana bread but I decided to make something a little different. Baked bananas are so easy, … Continued