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Monthly Archives: November 2011
Have an Old Pair of Jeans? Does This Bring You Back?
If you have been following me, you may remember when I was making the sandwich bags that I mentioned I was saving part of the jeans for a future purse – well here it is. I have to say it … Continue reading
Make a Monster Doll from an Old Sweater and Socks
This is going to be a week of finishing up projects and getting Christmas presents in the mail. I am down to the last few projects. I recently saw a pattern for a knitted monster doll and decided to try … Continue reading
Acorn Squash Gnocchi with Sage Butter Sauce
I love gnocchi and have never made it before. I had been sent a recipe for gnocchi a long time ago and came across it when I was looking for our new recipe of the week. I made some changes … Continue reading
Quick Knit Hat and Neck Warmer
Both the hat and neck warmer knit up quickly – how could it not when using size 17 needles! It always takes me a little getting used to knitting with the bigger needles – I have a hard time holding … Continue reading
Happy Thanksgiving – Vegetarian Stuffing Recipe
It is Thanksgiving morning and the rain and wind have stopped – there is a crispness in the air and the sun is shining. The cooking continues. The pie is done (see yesterday’s post), last night I made the cranberry … Continue reading
Pie, Pie, Me, Oh, My, How I Love Pie – Especially Pumpkin Pie!
I love pumpkin pie and the only time I usually make it is for Thanksgiving. The baking for our Thanksgiving meal started last night, will continue tonight and then some on the morning of Thanksgiving. I started with the pie. … Continue reading
A Fisherman’s Hat Even If You Don’t Live Near the Sea
This pattern was my first hat and my first pattern on double pointed needles. I remember talking on the phone with my grandmother comparing our knitting projects and telling her how much I did not like knitting with double pointed … Continue reading
What to Do with a Pound of Green Beans?
With Thanksgiving just days away – we are eating a little lighter this week and doing simpler recipes. In our food delivery we received a pound of green beans, which would be nice for a side dish for Thanksgiving, but … Continue reading
Nature’s Way Cleaning – Making Change Where I Can
As I have shared in past posts, I have been experimenting with making my own cleaning products. I have taken it one step further and have started a “green” cleaning business using the products I make along with environmentally friendly … Continue reading
A Fury Neck Warmer for Those Chilly Days
I took a pattern for a scarf that I liked and made some adjustments to make a child’s neck warmer. I made this to complete a Christmas present and to be worn with the hat I wrote about on October … Continue reading
