Tuesday, October 15, 2013
Veteran Lap Robe
I knit the lap robe for a veteran. I used 2 skeins of Red Heart yarn color Blue, and size 10 needles. I cast on 120 stitches, and knit every row. Size about 31 inches wide x 33 inches long.
Sunday, August 11, 2013
Wednesday, February 13, 2013
Scarf Stitch
I found a fun knitting stitch for a scarf on Ravelry (Scrunchable scarf) .It is reversible and has a nice finished edge. I cast on 29 stitches on size 8 needles. Slip the first stitch as if to purl, then
( Knit 2, Purl 1)
The very last stitch is Knit. This creates a smooth chain edge for the scarf. Any multiple of 3 stitches plus
2 stiches for a selvedge edge. Patons worsted wool 210 yards color magenta.
( Knit 2, Purl 1)
The very last stitch is Knit. This creates a smooth chain edge for the scarf. Any multiple of 3 stitches plus
2 stiches for a selvedge edge. Patons worsted wool 210 yards color magenta.
Friday, December 7, 2012
Chocolate Crinkles
These chocolate crinkle cookies taste like brownies, and make pretty Christmas cookies.
http://www.bettycrocker.com/recipes/chocolate-crinkles/941e22b3-9a48-4fb1-bdb0-27479e76d484
http://www.bettycrocker.com/recipes/chocolate-crinkles/941e22b3-9a48-4fb1-bdb0-27479e76d484
Wednesday, November 21, 2012
Christmas Cactus
My Christmas cactus is blooming for Thanksgiving. I have seen them blooming in the garden centers and floral departments now. They come in red, pink, white, salmon, lavender, and gold. Red is my favorite.
Wednesday, October 24, 2012
Tabasco Vinegar
Tabasco vinegar is easy to make. Pour one cup of boiling vinegar over some stemmed
tabasco peppers in a glass cruet. Add 1/8th teaspoon of salt to the cruet . This tabasco vinegar is good
served with collard greens. My Bonnie tabasco pepper plant that I purchased from Lowes has been very productive.
tabasco peppers in a glass cruet. Add 1/8th teaspoon of salt to the cruet . This tabasco vinegar is good
served with collard greens. My Bonnie tabasco pepper plant that I purchased from Lowes has been very productive.
Wednesday, October 10, 2012
Stocking Stuffers
I saw this tea on sale at the grocery store, and thought it might make good stocking stuffers for Christmas.
A bonus is the free tin inside the box. The sleepy teddy bear on the green box is wearing a red hat.
A bonus is the free tin inside the box. The sleepy teddy bear on the green box is wearing a red hat.
Saturday, September 15, 2012
Pea Soup Cloth
Fall is the time for Split Pea Soup. Soup in the Crockpot is comforting on a rainy day.
Recipe for the Pea Soup dishcloth: Cast on 35 stitches with #7 size knitting needles.
Knit every row in garter stitch until square, and bind off. Cotton yarn is Lily Sugar' n Cream.
Color is Hot Green.
Recipe for the Pea Soup dishcloth: Cast on 35 stitches with #7 size knitting needles.
Knit every row in garter stitch until square, and bind off. Cotton yarn is Lily Sugar' n Cream.
Color is Hot Green.
Sunday, September 2, 2012
Knitting TV Slippers
I have been knitting TV slippers while I watch television. I was trying to use up some old
discontinued Lion Brand Chunky USA yarn . Pattern is here:
http://www.deborahsknitting.com/Knitting/Cuddlemocs.pdf
I used size 10 knitting needles.
discontinued Lion Brand Chunky USA yarn . Pattern is here:
http://www.deborahsknitting.com/Knitting/Cuddlemocs.pdf
I used size 10 knitting needles.
Friday, July 13, 2012
Wednesday, June 27, 2012
I love Jell-O ! I enjoy making it and eating it during hot weather. My favorite flavor of Jell-O is lime.
I like all the colors and all the flavors. Jell-O is a great retro dessert. For extra jiggle in my Jell-O, I add
a packet of Knox unflavored gelatin to the cup of cold water. Jell-O ad is from 1948.
I like all the colors and all the flavors. Jell-O is a great retro dessert. For extra jiggle in my Jell-O, I add
a packet of Knox unflavored gelatin to the cup of cold water. Jell-O ad is from 1948.
Saturday, June 2, 2012
I am trying a new yellow Summer squash as a companion to my green zucchini this year. This Butterstick hybrid variety got good reviews on the Burpee web site. I have had good luck with Burpee seeds. Burpee has a free seed catalog you can request. Butterstick Zucchini Hybrid Summer Squash Seeds and Plants, Vegetable Gardening at Burpee.com
Thursday, May 3, 2012
Zucchini
I planted some zucchini seeds. This heirloom variety is called Black Beauty. Zucchini grows very fast, and is very productive. It's fun to bake zucchini bread from your own home grown zucchini .
Wednesday, March 28, 2012
Chocolate Mint Plant
I bought this pot of chocolate mint at Lowes today for my herb garden. The chocolate is for the brown stems. I also bought a pot of spearmint. Butterflies and bees like mint. More info is here: Chocolate Mint - Herbs
Reminds me of Girl Scout cookies!
Reminds me of Girl Scout cookies!
Saturday, March 3, 2012
Shamrock Plant
Wednesday, February 15, 2012
February Hat
Wednesday, February 8, 2012
Early Daffodils
Monday, January 9, 2012
Ribbed Neck Warmer
Monday, January 2, 2012
Spiced Tea Mix
Jars of spiced tea mix (friendship tea)
make great gifts. This orange/lemon
flavored tea mix may even cure a Winter cold. Here is my version:
1 jar of Tang powder
1 cup of Country Time Lemonade mix
1 cup of instant tea powder
1 cup of sugar
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground cloves
Mix well and divide into gift jars.
make great gifts. This orange/lemon
flavored tea mix may even cure a Winter cold. Here is my version:
1 jar of Tang powder
1 cup of Country Time Lemonade mix
1 cup of instant tea powder
1 cup of sugar
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground cloves
Mix well and divide into gift jars.
Friday, December 16, 2011
Christmas Cranes
December is a great time to watch migrating cranes. The cranes stop to rest at Hiwassee Refuge in Birchwood Tennessee near Cleveland.
On a recent visit I observed thousands of Sandhill Cranes, and four white Whooping Cranes. An added bonus was seeing four adult Bald Eagles. Crane Festival January 14-15 2012 is here:
Tennessee Sandhill Crane Festival Home » Tennessee Sandhill Crane Festival
On a recent visit I observed thousands of Sandhill Cranes, and four white Whooping Cranes. An added bonus was seeing four adult Bald Eagles. Crane Festival January 14-15 2012 is here:
Tennessee Sandhill Crane Festival Home » Tennessee Sandhill Crane Festival
Wednesday, December 7, 2011
Pearl Harbor Knitting
Tuesday, December 6, 2011
Snickerdoodles
Snickerdoodles are one of my favorite Christmas cookies to bake and eat.
No fancy ingredients required.
Snickerdoodles Recipe from Betty Crocker
No fancy ingredients required.
Snickerdoodles Recipe from Betty Crocker
Monday, November 7, 2011
WWII Muffler Knitting Pattern 1942
Thursday, October 27, 2011
Knitting Lap Robes For Veterans
Saturday, October 15, 2011
Caramel Frosting
I made caramel frosting for a boxed
spice cake mix . Caramel frosting is easy to make. Recipe is here
Cooks.com - Recipe - Easy Caramel Frosting I used a 9x13 inch pan.
Saturday, October 1, 2011
Television and Radio Scarfs 1950
Saturday, September 10, 2011
Davy Crockett Cookies
These Davy Crockett bar cookies are
one of those school lunchroom desserts. I do not know why they are called Davy Crockett cookies, or what is the history of the recipe. They are baked in a jelly roll pan , and cut into
squares when cool. Recipe is here:
Davy Crockett Bars Recipe - Food.com - 98981
Saturday, August 13, 2011
Knit For Defense
Knit For Defense a 1941 knitting pattern booklet encouraged knitters to knit sweaters and woolen accessories for servicemen during WWII. "The popular V-neck pullover is welcomed, and accepted in every branch of the Service." There are patterns for gloves, scarf, chest protector, helmet, cap , and socks using Red Heart Knitting Worsted yarn in regulation Service colors.
Wednesday, August 3, 2011
Civil War Sock Knitter
Mary Chesnut knit socks during the
Civil War. She was the wife of General James Chesnut aide to President Jefferson Davis. " I do not know when I have seen a woman without knitting
in her hand. Socks for the soldiers is the cry." Relive the Civil War through
the pages of Mary's diary as her world
crumbles. Known for her Southern hospitality, Mary tried to keep some sense of order in her household in spite of the chaos of the Civil War.
Tuesday, July 26, 2011
Picking Peppers
It is too hot to knit, but just right for growing peppers. The red peppers are cayenne, and the green peppers are jalapenos. I will string the cayenne
peppers to dry, and use the jalapeno
peppers in cornbread. I bought my Bonnie pepper plants at Lowes .
Bonnie Plants Varieties - Vegetable Plants and Herb Plants Gardeners Trust
peppers to dry, and use the jalapeno
peppers in cornbread. I bought my Bonnie pepper plants at Lowes .
Bonnie Plants Varieties - Vegetable Plants and Herb Plants Gardeners Trust
Friday, July 1, 2011
Growing Zucchini
Zucchini is fun to grow. I am growing
an heirloom variety called Black Beauty. Zucchini grows very fast, and is quite productive. You can bake
zucchini bread which freezes well.
Zucchini bread was popular back in the 70's.James Beard’s Zucchini Bread Recipe from TasteBook
Wednesday, June 1, 2011
Amish Sugar Cookies
These tender cookies are simple and easy to make with ingredients on hand in your pantry. I used a melon ball scoop, and rolled the balls of chilled dough in granulated sugar, then flattened
them with the bottom of a glass dipped in sugar. I baked them on parchment paper lined cookie sheets.
Amish Sugar Cookies Recipe | Taste of Home Recipes
them with the bottom of a glass dipped in sugar. I baked them on parchment paper lined cookie sheets.
Amish Sugar Cookies Recipe | Taste of Home Recipes
Sunday, May 15, 2011
Civil War Era Knitting
Thursday, April 28, 2011
Royal Wedding Hat
Monday, April 11, 2011
Wednesday, March 30, 2011
Thalia Daffodil
Saturday, March 12, 2011
Teacups With Roses
Monday, February 28, 2011
Meyer Lemons
Sunday, February 27, 2011
African Violets
Sunday, February 13, 2011
DAR Lap Robe Knitting Project
Saturday, January 15, 2011
Civil War Bride
Friday, January 14, 2011
Apple Stack Cake
Thursday, January 6, 2011
Civil War Knitting
Tuesday, December 21, 2010
Cherry Winks Cookies
Cherry Winks cookies are an old Pillsbury Bake Off winner. I have been baking Cherry Winks for years.
They make a festive Christmas cookie
made with marashino cherries.
Cherry Winks from Pillsbury.com
They make a festive Christmas cookie
made with marashino cherries.
Cherry Winks from Pillsbury.com
Tuesday, December 14, 2010
Little Golden Christmas Books
Tuesday, November 30, 2010
Holiday Raggedy Ann and Andy
Several years ago I found this holiday
edition of Raggedy Ann and Andy.
They are dressed in Christmas fabrics. More red theme posts here:
It's A Very Cherry World!
edition of Raggedy Ann and Andy.
They are dressed in Christmas fabrics. More red theme posts here:
It's A Very Cherry World!
Tuesday, November 23, 2010
Merry Meerkats
Thursday, November 18, 2010
Brandied Fruit
Thursday, November 11, 2010
Home Front Knitting
Knitters were encouraged to knit warm garments for soldiers during times of war. The American Red Cross
furnished knitting patterns and yarn to volunteers.
The Red Cross Museum has some vintage knitting patterns posted at this link.
American Red Cross Museum
furnished knitting patterns and yarn to volunteers.
The Red Cross Museum has some vintage knitting patterns posted at this link.
American Red Cross Museum
Tuesday, November 2, 2010
Rednesday
This Sadler teapot reminds me of my favorite Red Rose Tea. See other red
theme posts over at this cute blog.
It's A Very Cherry World!
theme posts over at this cute blog.
It's A Very Cherry World!
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