tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-89024400101870770932024-03-12T19:18:36.001-04:00Craft Writecraft.writehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08157762520534998163noreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8902440010187077093.post-1060511194325831752012-06-26T09:44:00.000-04:002014-03-08T10:31:02.492-05:00Old to new.......to old. Vintage inspired makeovers.Visually what often comes to mind with vintage pieces of furniture is the wear or the colour of the wood itself. Now modern furnishings are seen in different materials and lot's of dark wood. When I close my eyes and try and try to visualize old, I see whites or soft blue's and greens.<br />
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Today, I decided to re-vamp and old plant holder and wanted to give it a bit of a vintage feel. I decided to use a soft green but a nice apple green would look great too. Now, I'm not going to give lessons on how to paint - all that "long and even strokes" jazz, but if you don't have the world's handiest father to show you (like me) then there are plenty of videos you can watch online. One thing I will say though is don't paint over the holes where your screws go in, it's a real pain to put your stuff back together again if you do.<br />
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By the way, Ikea is a great place to find wood that has not been finished yet. No varnish = no sanding = less work! You can paint almost anything, however, if there is a sealant or varnish (glossy coat) already on the wood then you must sand it with 100 grit sand paper first before painting.<br />
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Was I the youngest in my class? Yes! But I feel quilting is making a comeback especially among younger people. Take the modern quilt guild for example, it started in 2009 and now there are over 100 branches across the world with members of every age. Even Toronto has one! Take a look at the website and see how the quilt patterns have changed. Long gone are the days of flowers and farm animals, now it's about colour and shapes. <br />
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The quilt I decided to do is called a sampler quilt. I't's made up of many different squares which is a great way to learn each one. I'm far from finished my quilt but I thought I'd post a few pics of my progress so far:<br />
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My quilt is made up of squares and those squares are made up of even smaller squares. Here's a picture of one square being pieced together.<br />
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I will post more pictures as I finish it and of course the final product! If anyone has an interest in learning I encourage you to do it. There are many people in the city that teach both hand and machine quilting so there's an option for everyone. I've had so much fun making this and all my hard work (many, many hours) will be rewarded upon the completion of my beautiful new quilt!craft.writehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08157762520534998163noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8902440010187077093.post-21692277262307374762011-12-21T13:36:00.001-05:002011-12-22T10:54:40.184-05:00Best Sugared Pecan Recipe for the Holidays!<div style="text-align: center;">'Twas the Wednesday before Christmas,</div><div style="text-align: center;">Outside not a 'flake,</div><div style="text-align: center;">This little creature was stirring,</div><div style="text-align: center;">Because she had to bake!</div><br />
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So here we are days before Christmas and the second day of Hanukkah and the baking has begun! <br />
As the dear reader knows, I always like to try new recipes and this time of year is no exception (this year was lace cookies) but an annual favourite is my Sugared Pecans. As my gift to all of you here is the recipe.<br />
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2 lbs Pecan halves<br />
2 cups white sugar (no one said these were low cal)<br />
1 1/2 tsp salt<br />
1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon<br />
1/4 tsp ground nutmeg<br />
dash of allspice (optional)<br />
2 egg whites<br />
2 tbs cold water<br />
splash of pure vanilla extract<br />
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In a bowl mix sugar, salt, nutmeg and allspice.<br />
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There are so many combinations for savoury shortbread that it's good to just look at the ingredients you already have in your fridge and go from there. I like the combination of using a cheese and a fresh herb - sharp cheddars go great with rosemary, mild cheddars go well with garlic and just think of the possibilities that go with asiago! Gulp.... so good.<br />
Last week I purchased some fresh sage for a braised beef recipe and had a ton left over. I always keep a big block of parmesan in my freezer so behold I had my combo!<br />
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In a bowl mix together 2 cups flour, 1 cup butter, 1/2 cup grated parmesan (or other cheese), 20 small leaves of sage (chopped) and a tsp of salt (I like to mix half regular salt with corse salt) I also added a pinch of cayenne pepper and mustard powder.<br />
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Once you dough comes together roll it out into logs in some plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least a half hour.<br />
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This morning marks the first snowfall (that I've seen) of the year! My new fireplace is being installed as we speak and the large flakes are slowly making their way to the ground so naturally I'm feeling inspired.<br />
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This time of year always makes me excited for the Christmas holidays ahead and nervous for the chaos that accompanies them. All I know is that I have 4 different sewing projects on the go and I need to start finishing them before most of my free time runs out! <br />
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One of the smaller projects on the agenda was a Christmas stocking for Putter (my dog) and with the total time for this project being less than an hour, I felt it was the right one to complete!<br />
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Now I'm sure we can all agree that a stocking in the shape of well, a stocking could potentially be a "pet Peeve" (worst joke ever) so I thought a more canine friendly version might be nice! What better than sewing a cute bone to fill with your pooches favourite things!<br />
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So the first steps in making the dog bone stocking is to determine the size you want and the fabric you want. Once decided, draw out the pattern and then cut it out of your fabric.<br />
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Lay your fabric right sides out and pin the ribbon that your stocking will be hanging from between the fabric in the spot you'd like it to be.<br />
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I chose to do a zigzag stitch. Sew all the way around through both fabrics except leave the top. This will be your opening so sew them as 2 separate pieces still with the zig zag stitch.<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">Complete! I think Putter likes it :)</div><br />
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3 1/2 pounds fresh pumpkin - cut into 1 inch cubes (aprox 1/2 of a smaller size pumpkin)<br />
1 medium onion - cut into circles<br />
2 cloves garlic - chopped<br />
1 tsp ground cumin<br />
1/4 tsp allspice<br />
1/4 tsp cinnamon<br />
1/4 tsp nutmeg<br />
dash of clove<br />
Carton chicken broth (900 ml)<br />
small can coconut milk (aprox 5 oz)<br />
Tbsp lemon juice<br />
salt to taste<br />
pure maple syrup (just under 1/4 cup)<br />
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*Cut Your pumpkin, discard seeds, stringy guck and peel. Cut about 3 to 3.5 pounds into 1 inch cubes.<br />
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*Peel onion and slice into rings.<br />
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*Put your broth into pot and add your pumpkin, garlic, onion and spices and bring to a boil.<br />
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* Once boiling, reduce to low and simmer for aprox 20 min or until pumpkin is tender.<br />
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* In batches process in blender or food processor until smooth and return to pot.<br />
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This past weekend I was fortunate enough to be invited to join in on some canning. Being one of those people that makes a B-line straight to the preserves in any country store, you can only imagine how excited I got when I received the invite!<br />
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The process of canning is not as difficult as you may think, however, it is time consuming so be sure to carve out most of the day to do it. We decided to make Mango Chutney and Lemon Honey Apple Jam - the aroma's that filled the home were out of this world!<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">Chopping all the ingredients was the most time consuming but a big cup of coffee + great conversation made the time wizz by.</div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">Thank you Kim and Annie for an amazing weekend! The art of canning will remain in my heart forever :)</div>craft.writehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08157762520534998163noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8902440010187077093.post-81671079728668238462011-08-04T10:33:00.001-04:002014-03-08T10:45:45.952-05:00Reflective Dog CollarThose of you out there with black dogs can relate to how hard it is to find your pet in the dark! Below is a picture illustrating Putter at night :)<br />
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This is why we needed a reflective collar for our little boy!</div>
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(Putter's signature pose "sleeping")</div>
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It needs to be worn with his other collar (what we clip his leash to) so I made his reflective collar a bit lose for comfort.<br />
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It has been way too long since my last blog post! I've had a lot of distractions over the last couple of months keeping me away from my "writes" including a new dog! Now I know what you all must be thinking, " she's going to do lot's of crafts related to her new puppy" and I want you all to know that you are absolutely right! At least for the next little while hehe :)<br />
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On a recent trip to Woofstock (a local festival for dogs) I noticed they were selling running leashes for $50-$60! There was no way I was going to pay that when I knew I could make the same thing at home for a fraction of the cost.<br />
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3. Use the grommet tool and a hammer create the holes in the nylon for the grommets. Do not feel intimidated doing this. There are very easy instructions on the box of grommets :) I also recommend doing this outside on a very hard surface like concrete.<br />
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Back from vacation and itching for a new project! I decided to sew a new makeup pouch (a small enough project to use the last bit of my favourite fabric "Beach Boys".)<br />
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Here's a simple pasta I whipped up last night that definitely gave me my fix! <br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><b><u>Lemon Basil Shrimp Pasta</u></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">1 package of spaghetti or linguine pasta </div><div style="text-align: center;">1 tablespoon olive oil</div><div style="text-align: center;">6 cloves of garlic, minced</div><div style="text-align: center;">1/2 cup chicken broth</div><div style="text-align: center;">1/4 cup white wine</div><div style="text-align: center;">1/2 tsp lemon zest</div><div style="text-align: center;">1 lemon juiced</div><div style="text-align: center;">salt and pepper to taste</div><div style="text-align: center;">1 package of peeled and deveined shrimp</div><div style="text-align: center;">3-4 tablespoons butter</div><div style="text-align: center;">1-2 tablespoon chopped fresh basil</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">1. Cook pasta according to package directions - al dente ; drain.</div><div style="text-align: center;">2. Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat and saute garlic about 1 minute. </div><div style="text-align: center;">3. Mix in Chicken broth, wine, lemon juice, zest, salt and pepper. Reduce heat and simmer until liquid is reduced by half.</div><div style="text-align: center;">3. Stir in shrimp, butter and basil into the saucepan. Cook until shrimp is pink ( 2-3 minutes). </div><div style="text-align: center;">4. Stir in the pasta and continue cooking for another 2 minutes, until well coated.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">ENJOY!</div>craft.writehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08157762520534998163noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8902440010187077093.post-930575396222504042011-03-30T10:23:00.000-04:002011-03-30T10:23:52.525-04:00Figgy's Ofelia Dress<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiI3Ig9OfBeJjsq7nQI9b8a5qTtdLso8y3mkOv2mAJP1siOiHVf-YzHFgluTGiCtpnpxZoDwzIhl40nFe7z6hbnI3CBeSVyfIIP1iOFOOclqIccaNnMRrdj0Vdfk3pUmj-Q-pz37gPQMOrJ/s1600/Ava%2527s+dress.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiI3Ig9OfBeJjsq7nQI9b8a5qTtdLso8y3mkOv2mAJP1siOiHVf-YzHFgluTGiCtpnpxZoDwzIhl40nFe7z6hbnI3CBeSVyfIIP1iOFOOclqIccaNnMRrdj0Vdfk3pUmj-Q-pz37gPQMOrJ/s320/Ava%2527s+dress.jpg" width="212" /></a></div><br />
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After running into a bit of a snag with the sleeves and not buying enough ribbon, I finally finished Ava's dress!<br />
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I picked up this adorable <a href="http://patternsbyfiggys.com/2010/05/ofelia-2/">Figgy's</a> pattern at <a href="http://www.theworkroom.ca/">The Workroom</a> on Queen West, however there is a list of places you can buy from on their site.<br />
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The Pattern comes in sizes 12mo - 6y and includes designs for the dress, a shirt, and knee-length bloomers! So cute!<br />
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This dress was a lot of fun to make and now I can't wait to see Ava in it!<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">For my project I used white enamel, which shows up as different shades of green depending on the tint of the glass.</span><br />
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This idea comes from <a href="http://www.futuregirl.com/craft_blog/2006/4/clean-or-dirty.aspx">Futuregirl</a>. Here is my take on this adorable magnet!<br />
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</div>It doesn't take very long to make and you can put your own spin on it. I used foam for the base and felt for the rest of it. There is a magnet in the skirt and the letters were glued on.<br />
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Over the duration of my visit, my sister in law made two loaves - each took about 3 hours to make, start to finish, using a bread maker. Throwing the ingredients in takes only 5 minutes and the remainder time is the rising and baking (which the machine does for you).<br />
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This inspired me to get a bread maker and all I can say is wow- I have become a bread making machine!<br />
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Making your own bread is so easy! These days It can easily fit into anyone's busy life with program options like cooking overnight (wake up to the smell of fresh bread....sigh) or "quick bake" which only takes an hour!<br />
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It feels so good to know exactly what is going into my bread and it tastes so much better than what you get at the store! Nothing beats warm bread and butter.<br />
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Here is a recipe I have been making most frequently but I hope to post many more!<br />
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Learning that it wasn't even compatible with anything that I owned, I knew I had to get rid of it. It seemed like such a shame, the iSub just looks so cool! <br />
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After a final attempt to find it a new home with my neighbours (which failed) Mark came up with the brilliant idea of making it into a piggy bank!<br />
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Here are some photo's of the process and the very cool looking bank!<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">Everything had to be unscrewed and the bottom speaker needed to be taken out</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">It's pretty fun dropping the coins in and aiming for the different holes.....looks like something you'd see at a Science Center.</div>craft.writehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08157762520534998163noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8902440010187077093.post-77471695843611855002011-03-02T11:38:00.000-05:002011-03-02T11:38:55.802-05:00Make Yourself Some Cute Coasters!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSD8YHtzdKD_GCxEEm-1TGNB92U_mizGQO1jxfHniVqRZcmxrzOWv_k3Yp_WUmmNTFrOT9n-MLFm9yQloIx1PM6iA-3CrqTa0E92jQ6HY-s6vysmFAVz0vU_CpuoUHzoGBoat8ZyWgFLzB/s1600/final+coaster+with+mug.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="212" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSD8YHtzdKD_GCxEEm-1TGNB92U_mizGQO1jxfHniVqRZcmxrzOWv_k3Yp_WUmmNTFrOT9n-MLFm9yQloIx1PM6iA-3CrqTa0E92jQ6HY-s6vysmFAVz0vU_CpuoUHzoGBoat8ZyWgFLzB/s320/final+coaster+with+mug.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;">These Coasters are so cute because they are made by you! </div><br />
It's an easy project that doesn't take much time to do - the hardest part is deciding which colours to use!<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Cut out two squares from either the same or two different fabrics. (I use different so my coasters can have two different sides). </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> To decide how big to cut your fabric, figure out how big you'd like your coasters to be and add 1/2 inch to each side of measurement.</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Place your fabric with the right sides of the print facing together and sew 1/2 inch seam all the way around, leaving a 2 inch opening at the bottom ( to turn your project right side out)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Before turning right side out, trim all four corners being careful not to cut through any stitches. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">By doing this, it allows the corners to be pointy once turned out.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Turn your project right side out. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Push out the corners (use a tool if needed)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Press your coaster so it sits nice and flat (make sure your two inch opening is turned in before pressing)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Sew another seam all the way around on the right side (this seam will close the two inch opening).</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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These Coasters can be made by sewing a seam around all the sides and using pattern edge scissors to create the jagged edge.<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">Enjoy and happy sewing!</div>craft.writehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08157762520534998163noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8902440010187077093.post-83806093899523201652011-02-27T10:41:00.000-05:002011-02-27T10:43:29.828-05:00Dog Coat<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwhoy1lgcu1TaOtZpjCcGy9r9JbF5k7K101g550VH3GebXLhTHxDil8oWF8aFFOF8oNAMVF3psWOxPveba9Mtt0WWP34oSCrwkPb4ANGYNKKXKdUEL4k77CxidSaFIYE8jyroQAV5sT5H-/s1600/DSC_0010.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwhoy1lgcu1TaOtZpjCcGy9r9JbF5k7K101g550VH3GebXLhTHxDil8oWF8aFFOF8oNAMVF3psWOxPveba9Mtt0WWP34oSCrwkPb4ANGYNKKXKdUEL4k77CxidSaFIYE8jyroQAV5sT5H-/s320/DSC_0010.jpg" width="279" /></a></div><div><br />
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</div>I finally finished Becky's doggy coat and just in the nick of time! I was starting to think winter was winding down only to wake up to a beautiful blanket of white snow outside.<br />
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</div><div>Because I had no pattern for this coat I used Willow's old jacket as a template. Becky is much thinner so I needed to sew it smaller around her chest and length.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwfFQPNdNLY8Ui9h3J1pW-ikofm8mBy08ZAZ9qhqzdz35bEkWSRRPd0ZVfxOgIWnOsavTkJQGffzbcyUKsbfZFezaB4Kx0vUivej645j9mkCsIQ-_B4hIVAe8XgVkTHt4KFHtO2CVrVMph/s1600/DSC_0021.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwfFQPNdNLY8Ui9h3J1pW-ikofm8mBy08ZAZ9qhqzdz35bEkWSRRPd0ZVfxOgIWnOsavTkJQGffzbcyUKsbfZFezaB4Kx0vUivej645j9mkCsIQ-_B4hIVAe8XgVkTHt4KFHtO2CVrVMph/s320/DSC_0021.jpg" width="213" /></a></div><div><br />
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</div><div>The fabric I used is waterproof and I used a jogging fleece for the lining. The grey and black ribbon on the sides are actually reflectors for night time and I used velcro on all the panels to make it easier to put the coat on and off.</div><div><br />
</div><div>Becky is the best model - look how fabulous she looks in her new digs!</div><div><br />
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</div>craft.writehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08157762520534998163noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8902440010187077093.post-53162667210186432552011-02-25T09:06:00.000-05:002011-02-27T10:19:18.186-05:00Slow Cooker Moroccan Chicken -Chickpea and Apricot<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>When it comes to slow cooker recipes they can be so hit and miss with the texture and flavour so it's up to us to pass along the good ones!<br />
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This is one I came across on the <a href="http://www.food.com/">www.food.com</a> website and it turned out to be really tasty. <br />
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You can eat it on it's own but I served it on rice.<br />
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<li class="ingredient" style="list-style-image: initial; list-style-position: initial; list-style-type: none; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><span class="ingredient" style="outline-color: initial; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial;"><span class="amount" style="outline-color: initial; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial;"><span class="value" style="outline-color: initial; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial;"><br />
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<li class="ingredient" style="list-style-image: initial; list-style-position: initial; list-style-type: none; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><span class="ingredient" style="outline-color: initial; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial;"><span class="amount" style="outline-color: initial; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial;"><span class="value" style="outline-color: initial; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial;">6 </span><span class="type" style="outline-color: initial; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial;">large</span></span> boneless<span class="name" style="outline-color: initial; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial;">, skinless chicken breast chopped into large chunks (I used a mixture of thighs and breast)</span></span></li>
<li class="ingredient" style="list-style-image: initial; list-style-position: initial; list-style-type: none; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><span class="ingredient" style="outline-color: initial; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial;"><span class="amount" style="outline-color: initial; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial;"><span class="value" style="outline-color: initial; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial;">1 </span><span class="type" style="outline-color: initial; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial;">tablespoon</span></span> flour or <span class="ingredient" style="outline-color: initial; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial;"><span class="amount" style="outline-color: initial; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial;"><span class="value" style="outline-color: initial; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial;">2 </span><span class="type" style="outline-color: initial; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial;">tablespoons cornflour</span></span><span class="name" style="outline-color: initial; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial;"></span></span></span></li>
<li class="ingredient" style="list-style-image: initial; list-style-position: initial; list-style-type: none; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><span class="ingredient" style="outline-color: initial; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial;"><span class="amount" style="outline-color: initial; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial;"><span class="value" style="outline-color: initial; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial;">2 </span><span class="type" style="outline-color: initial; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial;">large</span></span> onions,<span class="name" style="outline-color: initial; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial;"> chopped</span></span></li>
<li class="ingredient" style="list-style-image: initial; list-style-position: initial; list-style-type: none; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><span class="ingredient" style="outline-color: initial; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial;"><span class="amount" style="outline-color: initial; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial;"><span class="value" style="outline-color: initial; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial;">3 -4 garlic cloves</span></span><span class="name" style="outline-color: initial; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial;"> chopped finely</span></span></li>
<li class="ingredient" style="list-style-image: initial; list-style-position: initial; list-style-type: none; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><span class="ingredient" style="outline-color: initial; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial;"><span class="amount" style="outline-color: initial; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial;"><span class="value" style="outline-color: initial; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial;">1 -2 </span><span class="type" style="outline-color: initial; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial;">tablespoon</span></span> extra virgin olive oil</span></li>
<li class="ingredient" style="list-style-image: initial; list-style-position: initial; list-style-type: none; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><span class="ingredient" style="outline-color: initial; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial;"><span class="amount" style="outline-color: initial; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial;"><span class="value" style="outline-color: initial; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial;">1 </span><span class="type" style="outline-color: initial; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial;">inch</span></span> <span class="name" style="outline-color: initial; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial;">fresh gingerroot, finely chopped</span></span></li>
<li class="ingredient" style="list-style-image: initial; list-style-position: initial; list-style-type: none; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><span class="ingredient" style="outline-color: initial; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial;"><span class="amount" style="outline-color: initial; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial;"><span class="value" style="outline-color: initial; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial;">6 </span><span class="type" style="outline-color: initial; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial;">ounces</span></span> <span class="name" style="outline-color: initial; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial;">dried apricots ( I cut them in half )</span></span></li>
<li class="ingredient" style="list-style-image: initial; list-style-position: initial; list-style-type: none; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><span class="ingredient" style="outline-color: initial; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial;"><span class="amount" style="outline-color: initial; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial;"><span class="value" style="outline-color: initial; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial;">2 </span><span class="type" style="outline-color: initial; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial;">tablespoons</span></span> tomato paste</span></li>
<li class="ingredient" style="list-style-image: initial; list-style-position: initial; list-style-type: none; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><span class="ingredient" style="outline-color: initial; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial;"><span class="amount" style="outline-color: initial; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial;"><span class="value" style="outline-color: initial; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial;">2</span> <span class="type" style="outline-color: initial; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial;">(14 ounce)</span></span> cans chopped tomato</span></li>
<li class="ingredient" style="list-style-image: initial; list-style-position: initial; list-style-type: none; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><span class="ingredient" style="outline-color: initial; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial;"><span class="amount" style="outline-color: initial; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial;"><span class="value" style="outline-color: initial; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial;">2</span> <span class="type" style="outline-color: initial; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial;">(14 ounce)</span></span> cans chickpea OR ( I used 1 can chickpea + 1 can white kidney beans)</span></li>
<li class="ingredient" style="list-style-image: initial; list-style-position: initial; list-style-type: none; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><span class="ingredient" style="outline-color: initial; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial;"><span class="amount" style="outline-color: initial; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial;"><span class="value" style="outline-color: initial; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial;">3 </span><span class="type" style="outline-color: initial; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial;">tablespoons honey</span></span><span class="name" style="outline-color: initial; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial;"></span></span></li>
<li class="ingredient" style="list-style-image: initial; list-style-position: initial; list-style-type: none; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><span class="ingredient" style="outline-color: initial; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial;"><span class="amount" style="outline-color: initial; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial;"><span class="value" style="outline-color: initial; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial;">1/2</span> <span class="type" style="outline-color: initial; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial;">pint</span></span> <span class="name" style="outline-color: initial; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial;">chicken stock</span></span></li>
<li class="ingredient" style="list-style-image: initial; list-style-position: initial; list-style-type: none; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><span class="ingredient" style="outline-color: initial; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial;"><span class="amount" style="outline-color: initial; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial;"><span class="value" style="outline-color: initial; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial;">1 </span><span class="type" style="outline-color: initial; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial;">pinch</span></span> saffron or <span class="ingredient" style="outline-color: initial; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial;"><span class="amount" style="outline-color: initial; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial;"><span class="value" style="outline-color: initial; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial;">1 </span><span class="type" style="outline-color: initial; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial;">teaspoon</span></span> tumeric</span></span></li>
<li class="ingredient" style="list-style-image: initial; list-style-position: initial; list-style-type: none; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><span class="amount" style="outline-color: initial; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial;"><span class="value" style="outline-color: initial; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial;">1 </span><span class="type" style="outline-color: initial; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial;">teaspoon</span></span> ground coriander</li>
<li class="ingredient" style="list-style-image: initial; list-style-position: initial; list-style-type: none; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><span class="ingredient" style="outline-color: initial; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial;"><span class="amount" style="outline-color: initial; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial;"><span class="value" style="outline-color: initial; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial;">1 </span><span class="type" style="outline-color: initial; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial;">teaspoon</span></span> ground cinnamon</span></li>
<li class="ingredient" style="list-style-image: initial; list-style-position: initial; list-style-type: none; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><span class="ingredient" style="outline-color: initial; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial;"><span class="amount" style="outline-color: initial; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial;"><span class="value" style="outline-color: initial; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial;">1 </span><span class="type" style="outline-color: initial; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial;">teaspoon</span></span> ground cumin</span></li>
<li class="ingredient" style="list-style-image: initial; list-style-position: initial; list-style-type: none; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><span class="ingredient" style="outline-color: initial; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial;"><span class="amount" style="outline-color: initial; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial;"><span class="value" style="outline-color: initial; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial;">1 </span><span class="type" style="outline-color: initial; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial;">teaspoon</span></span> cayenne pepper<span class="name" style="outline-color: initial; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial;"> (optional) ( I used 1/2 tsp and it was just a little spicy)</span></span></li>
<li class="ingredient" style="list-style-image: initial; list-style-position: initial; list-style-type: none; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><span class="name" style="outline-color: initial; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial;">salt and black pepper</span></li>
<li class="ingredient" style="list-style-image: initial; list-style-position: initial; list-style-type: none; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><span class="amount" style="outline-color: initial; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial;"><span class="value" style="outline-color: initial; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial;">2 carrots</span></span><span class="name" style="outline-color: initial; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial;"> peeled & diced (optional)</span></li>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, clean, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px; line-height: 22px;"><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal; font-weight: normal;"><span class="instructions" style="outline-color: initial; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; width: 406px;"><ol style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><li style="list-style-image: initial; list-style-position: initial; list-style-type: none; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><span style="outline-color: initial; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial;">-Heat up olive oil in a frying pan/skillet & saute chopped onions & garlic for 5-10 minutes.</span></li>
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<li style="list-style-image: initial; list-style-position: initial; list-style-type: none; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><span style="outline-color: initial; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial;">-Add chicken stock & gradually mix in flour or cornflour until well mixed & not lumpy.</span></li>
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Read more about this shop on her blog:<br />
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While checking things out at this store I stumbled upon a table with some very fun reads on it! <br />
It's not too often I see a small little shop hosting my favourite Bigfoot Series written by local Torontonian Graham Roumieu.<br />
Please do yourself a favour and read some of these books! They are not only hilarious but the amusing illustrations will leave you wanting more - apparently he is having an art show at Good Egg in the summer!<br />
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Here's a link to Graham Roumieu's website.<br />
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<a href="http://www.roumieu.com/"><b>http://www.roumieu.com/</b></a><br />
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So funny.craft.writehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08157762520534998163noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8902440010187077093.post-15598984030776287792011-02-23T15:26:00.000-05:002011-02-23T15:26:11.897-05:00Gathered Clutch TutorialI found this tutorial on Noodlehead and thought I'd give it a try.....<br />
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<a href="http://www.noodle-head.com/2010/04/gathered-clutch-tutorial.html">http://www.noodle-head.com/2010/04/gathered-clutch-tutorial.html</a><br />
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This project was pretty easy to follow and the pictures were helpful! However, be sure not to make the same mistake I did with the corners. I should have cut bigger tabs for the zipper ends and I didn't leave myself enough extra fabric allowing space to sew <b>around</b> the zipper at the top corners. (This all must sound very confusing but it might make more sense while making the clutch.)<br />
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Next time I will cut the fabric tabs bigger and leave more room beside as well.<br />
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Here's my finished clutch (you can see the top right corner of the bag where I struggled). <br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> I will definitely be making this again and recommend it as a fun quick project!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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Let's get rid of those old framed photo's and give a new purpose to that old picture frame!<br />
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By framing a pretty piece of paper, wallpaper or fabric (I'd use a light colour) you have an instant dry-erase board!<br />
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Write down all your daily to-do's with a dry-erase marker and instantly wipe away and update when needed.<br />
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</div>I used an old fabric with little words on it - thought it would suit something I'd be writing words on.<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">It looks cute on it's own or with writing on it!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">I also think it would look amazing with a textured white fabric and no border....</div>craft.writehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08157762520534998163noreply@blogger.com0