tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-40018204904956810722024-03-21T17:18:05.411-05:00The Katy RoseLindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17786068334983762178noreply@blogger.comBlogger50125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4001820490495681072.post-48515346121902599812013-09-06T07:21:00.003-05:002019-10-13T07:41:06.960-05:00Goodbye Katy, Hello Magnolia<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjG0HuY4zCDgPjYJxG31UPDXhVr6vp4S9hYcNjqdwU8UrhTo0hTVYjii-KYU2iWYeHrkbPAsVsK99FzXhOT45MOmeyUXptbFNi2UjrPpfveGT0CDaabErja82xnTeDhePt5tqq4Kbz2U9Vu/s1600/photo.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjG0HuY4zCDgPjYJxG31UPDXhVr6vp4S9hYcNjqdwU8UrhTo0hTVYjii-KYU2iWYeHrkbPAsVsK99FzXhOT45MOmeyUXptbFNi2UjrPpfveGT0CDaabErja82xnTeDhePt5tqq4Kbz2U9Vu/s400/photo.JPG"></a></div><br />
We've moved again! After living in Katy for 1-1/2 years, we moved north to Magnolia, only 6 miles from our son and family, plus we are closer to our daughter who lives in the Dallas area. I probably won't continue this Katy blog, and I'm not sure if or when I will return to blogging. Maybe when all the boxes are unpacked!<br />
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UPDATE: After moving again, I started a new blog, <a href="https://mysewcalledquilts.blogspot.com/">My Sew-Called Quilts</a>, and (with no more boxes to unpack) resumed blogging about quilting, recipes, and life. Please join me!Lindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04153228502785993376noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4001820490495681072.post-58865809935950240532013-07-16T19:17:00.002-05:002014-01-07T10:14:58.071-06:00Shiner Bock Beer Bread<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9rBCCa7ehH7G_U627b5KLK18O4LCXo6a28x-NOs8M-ng3OVuTm88D55e5M3nn6u9Tp-kofqDFlCwRoN8Ha-doS4jI0ZNnoYo31xv19zlQsoz1coqY6gyXRtXW6xwSBi1tzIWbVKD2RPoY/s1600/bread+sliced.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9rBCCa7ehH7G_U627b5KLK18O4LCXo6a28x-NOs8M-ng3OVuTm88D55e5M3nn6u9Tp-kofqDFlCwRoN8Ha-doS4jI0ZNnoYo31xv19zlQsoz1coqY6gyXRtXW6xwSBi1tzIWbVKD2RPoY/s400/bread+sliced.jpg" /></a></div><br />
My future son-in-law, Chris, loves Shiner Bock beer, and when he visits, the fridge is well-stocked with it. There was one lone bottle left from the last visit, and hubby and I aren't beer drinkers, so what better use to make of it than in bread.<br />
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We recently visited <a href="http://www.saltgrass.com/">Salt Grass Steakhouse</a> (Texas to the bone!) and enjoyed their pre-dinner bread. I found a "copykat" recipe and made a couple of adjustments to accommodate what I had on hand and for the bread machine. My changes were to substitute rye flour for whole wheat flour, to eliminate the water, and to use part honey, part molasses in place of all honey.<br />
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My iPhone photos don't do the bread justice, but the results were excellent! Moist and slightly sweet, it tasted like what we had in the restaurant, only better. Rye flour gave it a nutty depth, and the molasses, well it always makes bread better, in my opinion. The bread sliced easily, smelled so good while baking, and was the perfect accompaniment to our grilled chicken and salad.<br />
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<b>Shiner Bock Beer Bread</b><br />
See <a href="http://www.copykat.com/2009/02/06/salt-grass-steakhouse-shiner-bock-beer-bread/">CopyKat.com</a> for original recipe<br />
<i>adapted for bread machine</i><br />
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1-1/2 -1-3/4 cup Shiner Bock beer, flat and room temperature<br />
2 tablespoons honey<br />
2 tablespoons molasses<br />
1/4 cup vegetable oil<br />
3 cups unbleached flour<br />
1 cup rye flour<br />
1 teaspoon salt<br />
2 teaspoons yeast<br />
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Mix beer, honey, molasses, and oil and pour into bread pan. Whisk together flours and salt and scoop onto liquid. Make a well in flour mixture and pour in yeast. Set bread machine to Dough cycle. When cycle is complete, remove dough onto floured surface and punch down. Knead in small amounts of flour if necessary to keep from sticking. Cut dough into 3 equal portions and form each portion into round loaf. Place loaves on lightly oiled or parchment prepared baking sheet and cover with plastic wrap that has been lightly sprayed with baking spray. Let rise until doubled, or about 30 minutes. Remove plastic wrap and bake at 350 for 30 minutes. Remove to wire rack and allow to cool before slicing.<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6q0ZTYim_btKt6RK4JOQAd78Kyn22OV4dQ1LfRkNhyphenhyphennMdaCjZ5raNn8ybud3PUyUWzkjwWpgqgc-7xmXuKtuqJYw3a71D3nQcvi8SGPHg0qHoukdeo4MB9U81ObWa4S-zO0yLD7wkA-OL/s1600/bread+top.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6q0ZTYim_btKt6RK4JOQAd78Kyn22OV4dQ1LfRkNhyphenhyphennMdaCjZ5raNn8ybud3PUyUWzkjwWpgqgc-7xmXuKtuqJYw3a71D3nQcvi8SGPHg0qHoukdeo4MB9U81ObWa4S-zO0yLD7wkA-OL/s400/bread+top.jpg" /></a></div>Lindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04153228502785993376noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4001820490495681072.post-86692703530722881542013-07-12T16:55:00.003-05:002016-11-13T11:03:38.192-06:00Happy, Happy, Happy Completed - Things I've Learned<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-gHfqYhxqN1w0TIMOtVcQ4nLdoIeWNt5IGlOISXtjndHw_6ZpJVU-dUKVJes6xjkDYAIKHVeIVH0lRVnbdYBW8vzNO8nC7aKlopVGcxnLcqdCQ573e4P_Q3Fu20rCdH_O5XeAobaVymct/s1600/front.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-gHfqYhxqN1w0TIMOtVcQ4nLdoIeWNt5IGlOISXtjndHw_6ZpJVU-dUKVJes6xjkDYAIKHVeIVH0lRVnbdYBW8vzNO8nC7aKlopVGcxnLcqdCQ573e4P_Q3Fu20rCdH_O5XeAobaVymct/s400/front.JPG" /></a></div><br />
The AYOS pattern for the month of June was Dulcinea, by <a href="http://www.missrosiesquiltco.com/">Miss Rosie's Quilt Co</a>. I changed it just a bit by adding sashing to the pinwheel blocks, and I left off the suggested border.<br />
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I used two charm packs from Moda's Avalon by Fig Tree and bound it with Sherbet from Moda's Ruby by Bonnie and Camille. I am particularly fond of the dots of Sherbet against the dotted cream background fabric.<br />
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The colors of this quilt inspired its name of Happy, Happy, Happy - it is bright and cheerful! The quilting was primarily straight line, done with my walking foot, and free motion circles and swirls on the border.<br />
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The back looks like a window to me. I made a panel of blocks from leftover fabric and used the same sashing as the front.<br />
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<b>Things I've Learned:</b><br />
<b>I love the look of quilting on light valued fabric.</b> As I was hand-stitching the binding, I got to admire the back of the quilt, especially the effect of the quilting on my background fabric, P&B Textile's Apple Cider Cream Dot. I love it!<br />
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<b>Maybe being hard on myself is a good thing.</b> I caught myself being hard on myself today as I ripped out a couple of hand stitches that were evident on the back side of my binding. In spite of the fact that probably no one would ever notice those stitches but me, I knew there was no way I was going to leave them in, because they were so obvious to me. That is what I term being hard on myself. However, I believe in "good practices", and I decided that making the quilt as perfect as I possibly can is OK, not only because it is a good practice, but it also makes me happy!<br />
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<b>Straight line quilting is very effective.</b> The quilting for this quilt was influenced by <a href="http://townmouse.typepad.com/townmouse/2012/05/finished-tide-pool-quilt.html">straight line quilting by Townmouse</a>. I love the clean, fresh look it imparts to the quilt.<br />
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This month's pattern is Lincoln. I downloaded the <a href="http://www.missrosiesquiltco.bigcartel.com/product/lincoln-pdf-no-440">pattern</a>, and although I may not have time to join in the quilt-along this month, I will definitely check out the parade on August 1.<br />
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A recent butternut squash purchase prompted me to revisit a braid recipe I made in 2008, which I remembered for its deliciousness.<br />
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The original recipe called for cooked mashed squash, but this time around I roasted the squash whole before I pureed it. I love the rich, buttery goodness of roasted squash and the flavor it imparts to the bread. The texture is somewhat Hawaiian bread-ish, and this loaf was a wee bit more dense than the last loaf. Offering a warm slice with butter is a good way to get my hubby to eat his veggies. He not only loved it, but he loved the color of it!<br />
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<b>Butternut Squash Braid</b><br />
<i>adapted for bread machine</i><br />
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1/4 cup butter<br />
1/3 cup warm milk<br />
1 cup cooked and pureed butternut squash <br />
1 egg<br />
1/4 cup brown sugar<br />
3/4 teaspoon salt<br />
*3 to 4 cups unbleached bread flour<br />
1 tablespoon active dry yeast<br />
* Level of moisture in cooked squash affects flour addition. My dough was very sticky after rising in the bread machine, so I added more flour so that I could more easily shape the dough. The extra flour and kneading probably contributed to the slight denseness of this batch.<br />
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Melt butter in warm milk, add squash and egg; whisk until well blended. Pour into bread machine pan.<br />
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Whisk together brown sugar, salt, and 3 cups flour and spoon mixture onto liquid in bread machine pan. Make a well in center of flour and add yeast. Turn bread machine to "Dough" cycle and let it do its magic.<br />
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After dough has completed cycle, remove and place on a lightly floured surface or Roulpat. Punch dough down and divide into 3 parts. Shape each portion into an 18 inch rope. Take ropes and attach them by pinching tops together and tucking under. Gently braid and finish by pinching together bottom ends and tucking underneath braid. (An excellent tutorial for bread braiding can be found <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=92WEVn3iO14">here</a>). Cover and allow to rise until nearly doubled. Mine rose to elephantine proportions in only 25 minutes. At this point, if you like to glaze your bread, you may whisk together an egg and a tablespoon of water and brush over braid before baking.<br />
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Bake in 375 degree oven until golden brown, about 20 minutes. Carefully remove from pan and cool on a wire rack.<br />
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<a href="http://www.aquiltinglife.com/2013/07/ten-things-this-summer.html">Sherri</a> and <a href="http://thimbleanna.com/blog/?p=5729">Anna</a> have made a list of their goals for the summer and encouraged their readers to do the same. Sounds like fun, so here goes!<br />
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<b>1. Number one on my list is to continue on my ultimate lifetime quilting quest,</b> which is to make a quilt for every member of my family. My immediate family comes first, then I will start on in-laws, nephews, and nieces. My grandmother made quilts for all of us, and I want to continue that tradition.<br />
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<b>9. Refinish our fireplace screen.</b> We inherited the black metal screen from my daughter, and it disappears in front of our dark green marble fireplace. I will use copper metallic wax rub on the decorative vines and edges of it to make it stand out a bit.<br />
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Lindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04153228502785993376noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4001820490495681072.post-74369262468225153892013-06-30T18:05:00.001-05:002013-06-30T18:13:00.789-05:00Happy, Happy, Happy - AYOS<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiZ7HjPIOVhzo07q0gUoVaWAn3VbBxXCs6-JFKcEjtXuINx8criRVT3EddIGycynm8dHaia5zgKmtrWan5mAy0qFDV8KTArGpNp0KQ56HpBObYVBfI6GeDeZsQbA1m_XGzDrSmBDbeaJ6C/s800/DSC_0126.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiZ7HjPIOVhzo07q0gUoVaWAn3VbBxXCs6-JFKcEjtXuINx8criRVT3EddIGycynm8dHaia5zgKmtrWan5mAy0qFDV8KTArGpNp0KQ56HpBObYVBfI6GeDeZsQbA1m_XGzDrSmBDbeaJ6C/s400/DSC_0126.JPG" /></a></div>The Vintage Schnibbles pattern for June was <a href="http://missrosiesquiltco.bigcartel.com/product/dulcinea-pdf-no-404">Dulcinea</a>. I am joining the monthly Parade of Schnibbles, sponsored by Sinta of <a href="http://www.pinkpincushion.blogspot.com/">Pink Pincushion</a> and Sherri of <a href="http://www.aquiltinglife.com/">A Quilting Life</a>.<br />
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I ran a little behind this month, so I am still working on the border. I varied the pattern a bit, adding sashing to provide a little definition between the pinwheels, but I'm not sure I like the result. After I uploaded the photo of the quilt, I noticed I forgot to sash the outsides of the outer blocks. Oh well, I do love my seam ripper. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsyxOKEupZ1uzn_KRsPFrT20ZlK6MgKruNIrSR-LLmZP4z_iBx_-kdaIKTHf6BmxnVlOpWd3nOCzmAQ7XMNVU7ovWS55_fMNhQOaHdQ7yokpEjfoQ63_9JmSmoKUsKscE1goD5Zw_Xw64n/s16/smile.png" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsyxOKEupZ1uzn_KRsPFrT20ZlK6MgKruNIrSR-LLmZP4z_iBx_-kdaIKTHf6BmxnVlOpWd3nOCzmAQ7XMNVU7ovWS55_fMNhQOaHdQ7yokpEjfoQ63_9JmSmoKUsKscE1goD5Zw_Xw64n/s16/smile.png" /></a><br />
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Moda's Avalon by Fig Tree was my chosen fabric, along with a piece of yardage from P&B Textile's Apple Cider collection for the background and a navy print for the sashing. <br />
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I love the colors in Avalon - for me they are happy colors. And every time I hear the word "happy", I am reminded of Duck Dynasty patriarch <a href="http://www.aetv.com/duck-dynasty/phil-robertson-book-excerpt/">Phil</a> saying "Happy, happy, happy". Perfect quilt name. <br />
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I'll be back with a final post after it's complete!Lindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04153228502785993376noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4001820490495681072.post-61379597580034843242013-06-26T17:54:00.006-05:002017-04-11T07:12:54.132-05:00Light and Fluffy Banana Cupcakes<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyOV16-aT3ydfcN-rTgAE3GOOuYJ7KlhbiISxvFVD49WqMaDcpbo2pJMwp_5YGDUGqMQKrcro02pqUIQXvjhhvOoZeQaO2uw_xfwxW4AZh550ZX9_I6Ut3a0e5Z-7G7CKbB2zkSPtYASJc/s1600/DSC_0127.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyOV16-aT3ydfcN-rTgAE3GOOuYJ7KlhbiISxvFVD49WqMaDcpbo2pJMwp_5YGDUGqMQKrcro02pqUIQXvjhhvOoZeQaO2uw_xfwxW4AZh550ZX9_I6Ut3a0e5Z-7G7CKbB2zkSPtYASJc/s400/DSC_0127.JPG"></a></div><br />
<i>"I had some bananas that were going bad, so..."</i><br />
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How many times have you seen that as a preface to a blog post about banana bread or banana cake? Well that was the case at my house a few days ago. My grandkids were coming, and I didn't want to make the usual banana bread (although I have made and blogged about banana bread at least half a dozen times). I wanted it cake-like, and I wanted it to be light, not dense.<br />
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My previous attempts at a light textured banana cake have not been successful; then I stumbled upon this recipe (on a blog that is no longer active). It is not only the best banana cake recipe ever, it is one of the best cupcakes I've made. I made it even better by adding cinnamon and nutmeg to the batter.<br />
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I had one plain, and it was just sweet enough, moist, tender, and just the light texture I was seeking. And my grandkids loved them!<br />
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<b>Light and Fluffy Banana Cupcakes</b><br />
Made 15 for me<br />
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1-1/2 cups flour<br />
3/4 cup sugar<br />
1 teaspoon baking powder<br />
1/2 teaspoon baking soda<br />
1/4 teaspoon salt<br />
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon<br />
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg<br />
1/2 cup melted butter<br />
1-1/2 cups ripe mashed bananas<br />
2 large eggs<br />
1 teaspoon vanilla<br />
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Put cupcake liners into wells of muffin or cupcake pan.<br />
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Whisk together cooled melted butter, mashed bananas, eggs, and vanilla; set aside. In large bowl, whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Make well in center and add banana mixture. Stir until smooth but do not overmix. Spoon batter into cupcake liners.<br />
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Bake about 15-20 minutes, or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Remove from pan to wire rack and cool. Spread with favorite frosting, such as this one:<br />
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<b>Light and Fluffy Frosting</b><br />
1/2 cup salted butter, softened<br />
1/3 - 8oz package cream cheese (about 3 oz) softened<br />
2-1/2 – 3 cups powdered sugar<br />
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon<br />
1 teaspoon vanilla<br />
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Cream butter and cream cheese for about 2 minutes at medium high speed. Whisk together sugar and cinnamon. Gradually add sugar mixture in 1/2 cup increments, beating about a minute each time and scraping down bowl frequently. Add vanilla and mix another minute.<br />
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After many attempts at trying to make hot dog buns out of some of my favorite hamburger bun recipes, I think I am getting closer to the elusive shape. Today I tried them with a tested-and-loved recipe from the blog of <a href="http://let-them-eat-cake-and-icecream.blogspot.com/2011/07/40-minute-hamburger-buns.html">Let Them Eat Cake</a>.<br />
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I first blogged about this amazing recipe <a href="http://thekatyrose.blogspot.com/2012/04/yummy-hamburger-buns.html">here</a>. Today I tried the recipe in a bread machine, and I have to say, it tasted every bit as good as the first time, but much easier. I simply put the ingredients into the pan of the bread machine and set it to Dough. When the cycle was finished, I placed the dough onto a floured board, pressed out all the air, and let it rest for a few minutes. I cut it into 9 pieces and roughly followed <a href="http://bakingbites.com/2005/09/cooking-school-hot-dog-buns/">Baking Bites'</a> instructions on how to shape hot dog buns for rising. They were a little whale-ish looking, but overall I was pleased with bread to wiener ratio. Our Nathan's never tasted so good!<br />
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Our breakfast this morning was <a href="http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Whole-Grain-Waffles/">Whole Grain Waffles</a>, a delicious and crispy waffle containing flax seed, wheat germ, and whole wheat pastry flour. I sometimes make bread out of leftover pancakes, so with 2 cups of batter left over. I tried my hand at a loaf of bread from the batter. I threw it into the bread machine with a 1/2 teaspoon salt, 2 tablespoons sugar, about 1-1/2 cups flour, and 2-1/2 teaspoons yeast. After it completed the Dough setting, I put it into a greased bread pan and let it rise. I lost track of time on rising, and it rose too high. There was some deflation when it baked - for about 30 minutes on 350 - but it was still quite tasty, with flecks of flax seed and a little crunch on the crust from the wheat germ.<br />
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A high-carb day around here, and that makes me happy. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVTO2GZBUPiQA4Q31dw7oXdWJeAWz3sCC_FwAV07y07-XH9EYq3n0rpVGZEWXg5ey5Fzv-yMalJrE7oPZLW5fjNM3pcBeD16N2giLf0nfO3otIzV9NsX90arYbc5HEB28hNE2TiqJtJRBl/s1600/smile.png" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVTO2GZBUPiQA4Q31dw7oXdWJeAWz3sCC_FwAV07y07-XH9EYq3n0rpVGZEWXg5ey5Fzv-yMalJrE7oPZLW5fjNM3pcBeD16N2giLf0nfO3otIzV9NsX90arYbc5HEB28hNE2TiqJtJRBl/s200/smile.png" /></a><br />
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Lindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04153228502785993376noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4001820490495681072.post-6595797450732312902013-06-22T17:42:00.003-05:002013-06-22T17:42:58.110-05:00Fabric Love<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMa67nlcCQU0nZhlF6jmXgdg_SHAYAI4lc1PYIM7vYvg62evc_WFjVaeBTlCQT95jtFAG-T9evwv8ZsUsd5-0A_QDZp1oUnvLz_Mmosgd4FVMCyIu6QukzIf4RaAx2SuooMvScLuPhmhhX/s1600/DSC_0125-001.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMa67nlcCQU0nZhlF6jmXgdg_SHAYAI4lc1PYIM7vYvg62evc_WFjVaeBTlCQT95jtFAG-T9evwv8ZsUsd5-0A_QDZp1oUnvLz_Mmosgd4FVMCyIu6QukzIf4RaAx2SuooMvScLuPhmhhX/s400/DSC_0125-001.JPG" /></a></div><br />
My fabric stash is growing. I need to start <i>making</i> quilts and quit buying fabric, but I am weak.<br />
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I fell in love with these Japanese fabrics when I saw them on the blog of Kristyne, <a href="http://prettybyhand.com/">Pretty by Hand</a>. Her blog has some of the most beautiful photos I've seen on a blog. Fabric porn. She pictured fabrics from the Etsy shop of <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/sewdeerlyloved">Sew Deerly Loved</a>, I clicked on the link to the shop, and now I am hooked. I had such a hard time deciding which fabrics I couldn't live without, and I already have others in my cart ready to buy. <br />
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I am hopeless. But happy. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_Fejlku1SRDpckcSHX4CYaBo5CuaFm5j_DdbRQtKwmoUB7lHb_H5_gU-MfpmXf3pUOqC-EGaFbg3tYSnlC5H8lihfElKyBGf4grRDZc3OVz-SIDE_hhDTimsvh16zgNNc7263uZarVWQf/s1600/big+grin.gif" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_Fejlku1SRDpckcSHX4CYaBo5CuaFm5j_DdbRQtKwmoUB7lHb_H5_gU-MfpmXf3pUOqC-EGaFbg3tYSnlC5H8lihfElKyBGf4grRDZc3OVz-SIDE_hhDTimsvh16zgNNc7263uZarVWQf/s200/big+grin.gif" /></a>Lindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04153228502785993376noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4001820490495681072.post-27945713835014873682013-06-17T18:43:00.000-05:002016-11-13T11:03:38.178-06:00Key Lime Butterfly Complete - Things I've Learned<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhynsncrEURgwmF0ZgO3NL4ymUbO2zZrzJ7bIb6FgDttq1yP6cVWhDjzmrQ4dYnk3kSP53qDuW3s6qBgcGNEbinXvwvt0N_X9uWpRPkHwLqZS6o5-Yl0expWYyXnsmgn3m0LBRq8poPetj_/s1600/front.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhynsncrEURgwmF0ZgO3NL4ymUbO2zZrzJ7bIb6FgDttq1yP6cVWhDjzmrQ4dYnk3kSP53qDuW3s6qBgcGNEbinXvwvt0N_X9uWpRPkHwLqZS6o5-Yl0expWYyXnsmgn3m0LBRq8poPetj_/s400/front.jpg" /></a></div>The vintage Schnibbles from my <a href="http://thekatyrose.blogspot.com/2013/05/vintage-schnibbles-key-lime-butterfly.html">quilt-along</a> is finished. I added the border of the white fabric with script, and the black and white hexagon patterned binding made the other fabrics pop.<br />
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<b>I learned that joining a <a href="http://www.pinkpincushion.blogspot.com/2013/05/may-day-our-first-vintage-schnibbles.html">quilt-along</a> gives me the discipline to complete a pattern from start to finish with a deadline.</b> No one pressures me but myself. On the day of the "parade", it is not only fun to see the variations but also to "meet" other bloggers and read their ideas and tips. I almost didn't do this month's Schnibble, and I'm so glad I decided to do it.<br />
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<b>I learned that I can overcome any fear in quilting.</b> Free motion quilting should have been fun for me, and up until this project, it wasn't. I finally began to get into a rhythm and feel the instant gratification and pleasure that comes from quilting a quilt. This feeling of "I can do it!" prompted me to enroll in a paper piecing class at my LQS. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdvrps_Qfgf_NSX6oZAHKSXuCXXwjlBFE8hx9FN6Zvb4PPvlXG6-AiSy-DORtfQwGY_tQDXw_GvpIbXjLdIWNRY56gQ_p2CJcodCQwG_Nk28jofsotG42Wn_MaZukWBePkeNBWQceCAidt/s1600/smile.png" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdvrps_Qfgf_NSX6oZAHKSXuCXXwjlBFE8hx9FN6Zvb4PPvlXG6-AiSy-DORtfQwGY_tQDXw_GvpIbXjLdIWNRY56gQ_p2CJcodCQwG_Nk28jofsotG42Wn_MaZukWBePkeNBWQceCAidt/s200/smile.png" /></a><br />
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<b>I learned that even though I try not to be too hard on myself, perfect points are still very important to me.</b> I found this tutorial about a positioning pin on <a href="http://www.connectingthreads.com/tutorials/Perfect_Points_and_the_Positioning_Pin__D103.html">Connecting Threads</a>, and it worked!<br />
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Here are some photos of fabric I bought from <a href="http://www.pinkchalkfabrics.com/">Pink Chalk Fabrics</a>, (shipping was fast!) and fabric from my LQS for my granddaughter's birthday quilt.<br />
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Here is all the loot from Pink Chalk.<br />
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I love these polka dot Petit Embroidery Scissors. I saw them on another gal's blog and had to have them!<br />
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Fabric from left: Lida Enche Painted Summer Butterfly in yellow, Trenna Travis Bekko Swirl Orchid, and Valori Wells Wish Treasure Patience.<br />
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Brejer Mon Amie City Multi. I have visions of using it for a bag.<br />
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Kate Spain Honey Honey Lavender Violet, which I picked up to go with the grouping below this one.<br />
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My youngest granddaughter "loves periwinkle", and her birthday is in August. For her quilt I purchased coordinating fabric along with a Dessert Roll in Honey Honey from <a href="http://www.quiltnsew.com/index.htm">Quilt 'n Sew</a>, my local quilt shop in Katy.<br />
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These were some of the yummiest rolls I've ever made, and I have to thank blogger extraordinaire Pattie Tierney of <a href="http://pattietierney.blogspot.com/?m=0">Olla-Podrida</a>. Along with a richly varied collection of tempting recipes and beautiful table settings accompanied by well-written narratives, Pattie consistently presents the most beautiful breads on her blog, and many of them are made using her bread machine. This recipe is adapted from her <a href="http://pattietierney.blogspot.com/2013/05/peace-n-plentys-ham-and-cheddar-rolls.html?m=0">Ham and Cheddar Rolls</a>.<br />
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I started making yeast breads when I was a newlywed, and through the years I have made countless cinnamon rolls, dinner rolls, kringles, loaves of bread, and pizza dough. I resisted buying a bread machine because I felt that my hands and mixer were more than adequate to the task of mixing and kneading. As I grow older my desire to bake and cook is waning as I long to spend more time quilting and creating in my loft. But we do still love homemade bread!<br />
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I was intrigued by the endless supply of delectable looking breads that Pattie attributed to her Sunbeam bread machine, so I asked her a few questions about using it. Last week (with Pattie egging me on) I just decided to do it, and my husband said "go for it", so I ordered it from <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Sunbeam-5891-2-Pound-Programmable-Breadmaker/dp/B00067REBU/ref=sr_1_5?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1370536450&sr=1-5">Amazon</a>, and it arrived Tuesday evening. Yesterday I threw the ingredients for the rolls into the machine, set it to "Dough", and away it went. One and one half hours later I had risen dough. I rolled it out, filled it with goodies, let it rise, and baked it. So easy!<br />
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Be sure to visit Pattie's tutorial with photos. Pattie made her rolls in a muffin tin, and I baked mine on a baking sheet to resemble cinnamon rolls. I changed the recipe slightly, adding some self-rising cornmeal and using whole wheat pastry flour instead of wheat flour. I love adding cornmeal because I love the texture and flavor it lends to a bread recipe. I forgot to buy ham, so I crumbled a couple pieces of cooked bacon over the dough, and I had no scallions so I used what I had on hand - dried chives. What resulted was a tender, buttery, savory, melt-in-your-mouth roll that rivaled any I've made in the past 40 years. My goal is to try every bread on Pattie's blog.<br />
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<b>Cheddar Bacon Pinwheels</b><br />
Adapted from <a href="http://pattietierney.blogspot.com/2013/05/peace-n-plentys-ham-and-cheddar-rolls.html?m=0">the original Ham and Cheddar Rolls</a><br />
<i>My version produced 16 rolls</i><br />
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Dough:<br />
1/2 cup warm water<br />
1/2 cup 1% milk<br />
6 tablespoons shortening<br />
3 cups bread flour<br />
1 cup whole wheat pastry flour<br />
1/2 cup self-rising cornmeal<br />
1/2 cup granulated sugar<br />
1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt<br />
1 pkg dry yeast<br />
2 teaspoons baking powder <br />
2 extra-large eggs<br />
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Filling:<br />
1/2 cup salted butter, softened<br />
2 cups grated sharp cheddar cheese<br />
crumbled bacon bits<br />
2 tablespoons dried chives<br />
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Place dough ingredients into work bowl of bread machine in order suggested by manufacturer. Set machine on "Dough" setting and press "Start". When machine has completed dough-making cycle <i>(90 minutes on mine)</i> remove dough to lightly floured surface and roll into large rectangle. Spread with butter; sprinkle cheese evenly over buttered surface and top with bacon and chives. Beginning at long end, roll up as tightly as possible, pinching seam to seal. Slice into 1" thick pieces. Place on parchment-lined baking sheet in warm spot and allow to rise until doubled in size, about 40-50 minutes.<br />
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Bake at 350 degrees for 18-20 minutes, or until golden brown. Remove from oven and leave in pan for 5-10 minutes before carefully removing to a wire rack to cool completely.<br />
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"Gentle Art" is the name of this PDF Schnibbles pattern from <a href="http://www.missrosiesquiltco.com/">Miss Rosie's Quilt Co</a>; however, I am naming my quilt <i>Key Lime Butterfly</i> for the touches of lime green among the prominent black, white, and grey and for the snippets of butterflies on one of the fabrics. I am joining the monthly Parade of Schnibbles, sponsored by Sinta of <a href="http://www.pinkpincushion.blogspot.com/">Pink Pincushion</a> and Sherri of <a href="http://www.aquiltinglife.com/">A Quilting Life</a>.<br />
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I enjoyed working with this pattern; it came together with greater ease for me than Hat Trick from last month's parade. I liked this pattern well enough that I plan to make it again! The little objects are supposed to represent spools, as in spools of thread, but my husband called them bowties. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWSP1HgSyiuHg3LkAbTuMvpzgx8OYexesE_NO54DqfZPBib090fSLA0GknMN2fjIC-HtGug25xfhWfEF9MXCg9oOrz2S7FtYM-uPsOqx_AwUMBDyAKqqKVBu844ltGC43fGnSTUPm4nYjg/s1600/icon_smile.gif" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWSP1HgSyiuHg3LkAbTuMvpzgx8OYexesE_NO54DqfZPBib090fSLA0GknMN2fjIC-HtGug25xfhWfEF9MXCg9oOrz2S7FtYM-uPsOqx_AwUMBDyAKqqKVBu844ltGC43fGnSTUPm4nYjg/s320/icon_smile.gif" /></a><br />
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Two sets of charm squares and about a yard and a half for the border, binding, and backing are all that is required. I used a stash I've been collecting (and love!) for about a year instead of charm squares. The quilt top still lacks a binding, and I might add another light border. When complete, it will measure approximately 30" X 30".<br />
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Here are a couple of ways to help that are near and dear to my heart:<br />
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<a href="https://www.umcor.org/">UMCOR</a> - United Methodist Committee on Relief will give 100% of your donation to Oklahomans devastated by tornadoes.<br />
<a href="http://www.okhumane.org/">Oklahoma Humane Society</a> will use donations to help animals rendered homeless by the tornado.<br />
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I blogged about snow storms, spring storms, and earthquakes while we lived in Edmond, Oklahoma, on my old blog, <a href="http://oklahomapeachfuzz.blogspot.com/search/label/Oklahoma%20weather">Oklahoma Peach Fuzz</a>. We had a tornado pass within a half mile of our house, but nothing like what Moore has endured. <a href="http://www.srh.noaa.gov/oun/?n=tornadodata-city-moore">Here</a> is an incredible list of tornadoes that have had an impact on Moore since 1896. Moore folks are remarkably resilient.<br />
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My heartfelt prayers to all who have lost dear loved ones, homes, and precious possessions.<br />
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Randy and I love Chris and could not be happier that they are so much in love. They make each other laugh, and that is so important in a marriage. <br />
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Of course they do have their differences, but they seem to have a way of resolving them.<br />
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Thanks to a mention of it on Jennifer's blog <a href="http://jlgwyn.wordpress.com/2013/04/03/robin-redone-and-ayos/">Seams Crazy</a>, I am joining my first Another Year of Schnibbles (AYOS), a quilt-along co-hosted by blog authors Sinta Renee and Amy Smart. Read about it on their blogs, <a href="http://www.pinkpincushion.blogspot.com/2013/05/may-day-our-first-vintage-schnibbles.html">Pink Pincushion</a> and <a href="http://www.aquiltinglife.com/2013/04/a-vintage-schnibble.html">A Quilting Life</a>.<br />
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The pattern for this month's Schnibble quilt is Hat Trick, which I purchased from <a href="http://www.missrosiesquiltco.bigcartel.com/product/hat-trick-pdf-no-411">Miss Rosie's Quilt Co</a> and downloaded a few minutes later - I love downloadable patterns!<br />
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Ruby by Moda, which I described in <a href="http://thekatyrose.blogspot.com/2013/03/quilted-texas-pillow.html">this post</a>, was my fabric of choice.<br />
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The pattern suggested using two charm packs and additional fabric, but since I only had one charm pack, I decided to go with the option of Amy Butler's Lark (Souvenir in Persimmon) for the center square and for the binding as well. I featured a green fabric with a light yellow dot (can't remember the name of it!) for the other solids and also for the inner border.<br />
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I will hang the little quilt in my sewing room, which doubles as a guest bedroom. On the bed are two of my Mom's old pillowcases. I pulled one of the pillows off the bed to show how beautifully the Ruby fabric blends.<br />
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I had fun with this one and definitely want to join in for next month!<br />
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The quilt for my oldest granddaughter was finished one day before her 12th birthday. I love to cut it close! Her Papaw and I joined her and the rest of the family for an early celebration at Saltgrass, and she seemed very happy, not only with her quilt but also her birthday cash. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg88dz_cOx-qUCq0IkbrCO35bJWQmsM5mF4zSlllCCQDKfEGMhWb_UPVH5OfKjUve6DeSwbTUQFw-kCJl-mT0TYzpji4uyoT1I8Ap3EP-yhwHjpz3rdUo5TcBeo8FfRJWD0EGuh3BHxEYQ_/s1600/icon_smile.gif" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg88dz_cOx-qUCq0IkbrCO35bJWQmsM5mF4zSlllCCQDKfEGMhWb_UPVH5OfKjUve6DeSwbTUQFw-kCJl-mT0TYzpji4uyoT1I8Ap3EP-yhwHjpz3rdUo5TcBeo8FfRJWD0EGuh3BHxEYQ_/s320/icon_smile.gif" /></a><br />
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Since her bedspread is a black and white zebra print, and her current color love is mint, I purchased a fat eighth bundle and a jelly roll of a collection I love - Moda's Juggling Summer, which blended well with all of that. I chose a mint print from Moda's Noteworthy line and a coordinating Juggling Summer print for the backing, and the neutral fabric is White Out, a white dot on white pattern. I pieced the binding from all the black prints of the collection, and it may be my favorite part of the quilt. Black really made all the colors pop.<br />
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I named her quilt "Dream in Color", which is my wish for her.<br />
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My son snapped this shot of her enjoying her quilt at home.<br />
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I employed my walking foot to quilt mainly large zig-zags, straight lines, and squares, with the only curves being in the inner border.<br />
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Here are more Things I've Learned during the creation of this quilt:<br />
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<b>I learned that pattern instructions are not always clearly written.</b><br />
I am not criticizing the person from whom I purchased the pattern. I am guessing that it is difficult to write a quilt pattern! In my inexperience, my first glance at the downloaded instructions indicated they would be easy to follow, but I discovered that there were too few illustrations, and many of the directions were vague. It is possible that a more competent quilter would not notice the lack of details. Either as a result of the pattern itself or my cutting errors, I had trouble with the inner border, and I had to add pieces to make everything fit. I loved the pattern, and I was able to figure it out, so all was well in the end.<br />
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<b>I learned that I need to slow down and pay attention.</b><br />
I noticed that as my time ran out, my mistakes became more numerous. I even put my bobbin in the wrong direction once and quilted an entire area before I noticed the funky look of the quilting.<br />
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<b>I learned that I am getting more relaxed with machine quilting.</b><br />
I am not as critical as I was with my imperfect quilting, and I am learning to look at the big picture. People who don't quilt don't see these imperfections. They see the quilt and think you are amazing for making it. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgswDbDtGcg2yB26nhpQiqR3mBBt63d_Z6dGyLw884cOMTjUEoYR-CigN3bt3Ef79dMX08ZNRwq18PjYj4mYAWWC_AbKKjco73sNPiJDHghDYi2pU4rN2Mz4F7jx-3jL-pnY4cJJy99vgE6/s1600/big+grin.gif" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgswDbDtGcg2yB26nhpQiqR3mBBt63d_Z6dGyLw884cOMTjUEoYR-CigN3bt3Ef79dMX08ZNRwq18PjYj4mYAWWC_AbKKjco73sNPiJDHghDYi2pU4rN2Mz4F7jx-3jL-pnY4cJJy99vgE6/s320/big+grin.gif" /></a><br />
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<b>I learned that I love every step of quilt-making.</b><br />
There are parts of it that I like better than others. For instance, cutting the pieces is not my favorite part, but using a rotary cutter is actually fun for me. There is no part of making a quilt that I don't enjoy. And the sense of accomplishment is, for me, indescribably fulfilling.<br />
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Katy the kitty, whose tail is lower left, and Buddy the dog had to see why my husband was holding a quilt on the staircase.<br />
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My oldest granddaughter has birthday #12 coming up in a couple weeks, and I am determined to supply her with a quilt! <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiosQZDSXch60gCABlJVYxA6POLVxucceW31bx2o3rHdm1J-yHCNyfF3OeP_n_eomHHI8XSkv3bWRRYXtQwlvCt6G7SjpN0bJWTD402_8aqXPbtEUbTwWTs-GX3o6FN2B9reAY4CIhR0tM5/s1600/big+grin.gif" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiosQZDSXch60gCABlJVYxA6POLVxucceW31bx2o3rHdm1J-yHCNyfF3OeP_n_eomHHI8XSkv3bWRRYXtQwlvCt6G7SjpN0bJWTD402_8aqXPbtEUbTwWTs-GX3o6FN2B9reAY4CIhR0tM5/s320/big+grin.gif" /></a><br />
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My choice of fabric was <i>Juggling Summer by Zen Chic for Moda</i>. I had a jelly roll and a fat eighths bundle; plus I purchased a few yards of one of the prints for border interest as well as a coordinating fabric for the back. I just finished sewing the rows of blocks together, and I am loving the way it looks.<br />
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The quilt pattern I chose is "Pickup Sticks" by Little Louise Designs on Etsy. It involves setting the blocks on point and adding setting triangles and corners. I have had a few problems with the pattern, but I am still new to quilting and not familiar with setting corners. I found a very useful tutorial at McCallsQuilting.com on <i>Setting Blocks on Point</i> and found the information I needed.<br />
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This will be a lap quilt for her. She has a "zebra" theme in her room and loves "mint" colors, so this quilt should fit right in.<br />
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The idea for this pillow came from the blog of <a href="http://crazymomquilts.blogspot.com/2013/02/giant-pillow-redux.html">Crazy Mom Quilts</a> She made giant pillows for her sons, and I liked them so much I decided to make one for my grandson's 14th birthday. His parents are both graduates of Texas A&M, and he is an avid Aggie fan, so the choice of colors was easy - maroon and white, with accents of gray. Did you know Pantone created a custom <a href="http://brandguide.tamu.edu/colors.html">"Aggie Maroon"</a> in 2007?<br />
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His Grandpa and I had the pillow waiting for him (along with a card with cash) when he arrived with his family to celebrate. He was very happy!<br />
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Fabric choices were very limited at both Hobby Lobby and Joann's, which surprised me since I live in Texas. If I had planned ahead, I probably could have ordered fabric online. I used a maroon print and a maroon and gray print with A&M logos, and a maroon Kona cotton and gray solid cotton. I had a pillow case from IKEA in a gray and white print that I incorporated with some solid white.<br />
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I used gray fleece on the back to make it extra comfy in the winter.<br />
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I quilted the top, sandwiching it with a piece of muslin. For the quilting, I used my walking foot and chose <a href="http://blog.petitdesignco.com/2012/10/stairs.html">"stairs"</a> as illustrated on Petit Design Co's blog - a great resource for machine quilting with a walking foot. I sandwiched the fleece with a maroon backing (although it won't show) and quilted it in a simple grid.<br />
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To make it easy to remove for washing, I installed a separating jacket zipper. For the facing surrounding it, I pretty much winged it, leaving the teeth visible because I liked the look. I found a pillow form at Joann's and it fit beautifully.<br />
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The next photo gives an indication of the size, which turned out to be about 27" by 27". Katy couldn't look at the camera because she was busy bathing.<br />
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For the pattern I simply cut out 6 blocks each of the 6 fabrics, placed the 5-inch blocks on my display board, and shuffled them until I found a pattern I liked. I pieced the alternating blocks together, then sewed the rows together. I'm not sure there is a name for this pattern - it looks a little like Trip Around the World, but I am open to correction.<br />
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One of my next projects will involve Moda's Ruby by Bonnie and Camille. I was attracted to this fabric, not only because I love the mix of reds, aquas, corals, grays, and greens, but also because Ruby was my Mom's name, and I want to make something in her memory.<br />
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I purchased my first two pieces as end-of-bolts from <a href="http://www.lonestarquilting.net/">Lonestar Quilting</a>. When I received them, I immediately fell in love and started looking for more pieces of the line. I found them at <a href="http://www.sweetpeasquiltco.com/">Sweet Pea's Quilt Co</a>, which is in Sand Springs, OK. Since I grew up about 30 miles from Sand Springs, and I have relatives living there, that made my purchase all the more special. Sweet Pea's shipping was very fast, the fabric was wrapped in paper closed with a lovely wax seal with the initials "SP", and coupon for $5.00 off my next purchase was included!<br />
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My husband loves my old-fashioned potato soup, which is very simple and satisfying, but every once in awhile I like to shake things up and serve something similar to the baked potato soups I love to order at restaurants. I found this recipe on <a href="http://allrecipes.com/recipe/golden-potato-soup/detail.aspx">Allrecipes.com</a> and adapted it to what I had on hand.<br />
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<b>New Potato Soup with Ham and Queso Blanco</b><br />
adapted from <a href="http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Golden-Potato-Soup/Detail.aspx">Allrecipes.com</a><br />
Serves 2-4<br />
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9 new potatoes, scrubbed<br />
1/2 cup chopped onion<br />
1/2 teaspoon salt<br />
1 pinch ground black pepper<br />
1 teaspoon dried parsley<br />
1/4 cup salted butter, cut into slices<br />
1-1/2 cups low sodium chicken broth<br />
2 teaspoons all-purpose flour<br />
1-1/2 cups milk<br />
1-1/2 cups Velveeta Queso Blanco Shreds<br />
1 cup minced ham<br />
Minced green onions to garnish<br />
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Place new potatoes and onion in a soup pot with salted water to cover; bring to boil. When potatoes are tender, drain all but about 1/2 cup water and place pot back on stove with heat set at low. Season with salt and pepper, add parsley, butter, and chicken broth. At this point take a pastry cutter or potato masher and smash the potatoes to desired consistency - I like small to medium-sized chunks of potato. In a measuring cup, whisk flour and milk until smooth; add to soup mixture, turn heat to low, and cook until soup becomes thickened. Stir in cheese and ham and stir until cheese is melted. Top with green onions and serve immediately.<br />
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My hubby had a few days off last week, so I decided to celebrate with a little cake. Allrecipes has a good recipe for a pecan pound cake that I made for his birthday a few years ago, so I halved it, left out the pecans, and used lowfat Greek yogurt in place of the sour cream. Sprinkling the prepared pan with sugar lent a sweet crunchy crust, and with some fragrant strawberries from the local HEB and light Cool Whip, it made for a simple and delectable dessert.<br />
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Here is my halved and lower fat version of the recipe, with a link to the original.<br />
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Sugar-Crusted Greek Yogurt Pound Cake<br /><i>
adapted from <a href="https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/7279/pecan-sour-cream-pound-cake/" target="_blank">Allrecipes.com</a></i><br />
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1-1/2 cups unbleached flour<br />
1/8 teaspoon salt<br />
1/4 teaspoon baking soda<br />
1/2 cup salted butter<br />
1-1/2 cups sugar<br />
3 eggs<br />
1/2 cup low-fat Greek yogurt<br />
1 teaspoon vanilla extract<div>White sugar for cake pan<br />
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Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Grease 8 or 9-inch Bundt pan. Sprinkle generous amount of sugar into pan and shake to evenly distribute throughout greased area; discard excess and set pan aside. Whisk flour, salt, and baking soda together in medium bowl; set aside. In measuring cup, whisk together Greek yogurt and vanilla; set aside.<br />
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Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time. Add flour mixture alternately with Greek yogurt mixture. Scrape batter into prepared pan.<br />
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Bake 30-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into center comes out clean. Let cool in pan for 20 minutes, then turn out onto wire rack to cool completely.</div>Lindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04153228502785993376noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4001820490495681072.post-33770853221133525782013-03-18T19:50:00.001-05:002014-01-07T10:18:16.740-06:00Creamy Garlic Angel Hair Pasta<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjn7PqzTkBO1NWzFhiUNQzFtJ4CeHZAoiAEWeGDKgmshhiUpckqXcmf2XjK_fIzsqODKOi19M-Ho1V_Oz9WmfXvDg0gw2Rn0Q1JjB1P44FjElHgMylwAsOeGBfZIBTBletYHg4XBGEEA7-7/s1600/DSC_0130.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjn7PqzTkBO1NWzFhiUNQzFtJ4CeHZAoiAEWeGDKgmshhiUpckqXcmf2XjK_fIzsqODKOi19M-Ho1V_Oz9WmfXvDg0gw2Rn0Q1JjB1P44FjElHgMylwAsOeGBfZIBTBletYHg4XBGEEA7-7/s400/DSC_0130.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br />
I found the recipe for Creamy Garlic Pasta on the blog of <a href="http://dishingwithdish.blogspot.com/2013/03/creamy-garlic-pasta.html">What A Dish!</a> and decided it would be perfect for us. My hubby loves angel hair pasta but always wants lots of butter and Parmesan on it. This dish uses very little butter but chicken broth makes the pasta flavorful. One of the ingredients is cream, but I used 2% milk and light sour cream with excellent results. Although my husband prefers his pasta unadorned except for a sprinkle of Parmesan, I sauteed some red bell peppers in a little olive oil with baby kale and cooked, cubed butternut squash to top my portion. And by the way, he loved it!<br />
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<b>Creamy Garlic Angel Hair Pasta</b><br />
adapted from <a href="http://dishingwithdish.blogspot.com/2013/03/creamy-garlic-pasta.html">What A Dish!</a><br />
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2 teaspoons granulated garlic<br />
3 cups low sodium chicken broth<br />
1/2 box (about 7 oz) whole wheat angel hair pasta<br />
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese (I used a mix of Parmesan and aged Havarti)<br />
1/2 cup 2% milk<br />
1/4 cup light sour cream<br />
2 tablespoons salted butter<br />
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Mix milk with sour cream; set aside. Pour chicken broth into a pot, add garlic, and stir. Bring to boil and add spaghetti. Boil according to package directions, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking, until desired tenderness is reached. Remove from heat; do not drain. Stir in cheese until completely melted and add milk mixture; stir until thickened. Sprinkle with grated Parmesan and serve immediately. May be topped with sauteed vegetables.Lindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04153228502785993376noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4001820490495681072.post-5134049075799233242013-03-17T16:04:00.000-05:002016-11-13T11:03:38.187-06:00Audra's Iris Garden Complete: Things I've Learned<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRTvphB7Z_kqxNfW2Xcf7PbnlBXvKMCPKmpHo-AcDeFcMwhWFkRSRCRyH0qzYY5RTro-zByBJOxbmWhmEUPIb7RHrVoiKhs7adOAStVls1wACF0sVG7H8Z2vUrPEEj_zdzoLYYpdBR39wK/s1600/Susan's+quilt.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinNr8OS_6Q0mqcx5uguvtXHBMHI1vNLTWrP3uPeSYrmspIwyWuc4ov3q8nAuMAabkZuDZoX4Z3z-iedHGZaZKQLnjMc0O4K3Vt1reUrUYT_WekgX0Np7oAa-1uBKKIXF4OYUA_R1bXFphV/s1600/1.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinNr8OS_6Q0mqcx5uguvtXHBMHI1vNLTWrP3uPeSYrmspIwyWuc4ov3q8nAuMAabkZuDZoX4Z3z-iedHGZaZKQLnjMc0O4K3Vt1reUrUYT_WekgX0Np7oAa-1uBKKIXF4OYUA_R1bXFphV/s400/1.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br />
The lap quilt for my daughter-in-law's birthday is complete! I detailed fabric <i>(Audra's Iris Garden)</i> and pattern <i>(Two Block Delight)</i> in <a href="http://thekatyrose.blogspot.com/2013/02/audras-iris-garden-and-two-block-delight.html">this</a> post. I named her quilt <i>Garden of Dreams</i>, a combo of the fabric name and my DIL's love of a very infrequent nap. I delivered it to her when we met them for dinner Friday night, and she seemed very happy. My son sent me an iPhone photo of her later that night, wrapped up in her quilt.<br />
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My patient husband held it on our staircase for my photo attempts at front and back views. <br />
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I attempted to capture the colors and layout in various spots in our house, but my photos don't show the vibrant colors of this quilt.<br />
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I am still keeping the quilting simple, as I have not yet graduated to true free motion quilting. I use my walking foot for "waves", and I am fine with it for now. I found many ideas for FMQ using a walking foot at <a href="http://blog.petitdesignco.com/2012/10/31-days-of-walking-foot-quilting.html">this website</a>.<br />
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I used my Janome DC3050 stitch #47 for the corner blocks - a nice little connected flower. And for the binding I tried another tutorial I found on Amy Smart's blog <a href="http://www.diaryofaquilter.com/2009/05/finishing-quilt-tutorial.html">Diary of a Quilter</a>. I loved the ease with which the binding went together this time, and the mitered corners were a snap. Hers will be my go-to method from now on!<br />
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Here is the label, which I hand embroidered.<br />
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As I stitch and quilt, I contemplate. I don't always write down my "a-ha" moments, but here are a few things I learned this time around:<br />
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<b>I learned a new word for quilting mistakes - "organic".</b> I have to laugh every time I see this word. I realize there is a very sincere meaning behind the term, but to me, it's a nice way to say "I'm still learning." <br />
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<b>I learned that good thread is <i>really</i> good.</b> I used some fabric store quilting cotton for the piecing, but for the quilting I used a thread called Putty from <a href="http://www.superiorthreads.com/shop/product/angela-walters-6-spool-pack/">Angela Walters 6 spool pack</a> for Superior Threads. I purchased the 6-pack from her at Houston's Quilt Festival during her free motion quilting class. I still haven't learned much about thread, but I know this one seemed silky, strong, and well, "like buttah".<br />
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<b>I learned that my Grandmothers made great sacrifices to quilt</b>. I quilt for pleasure. I have the luxury of no children at home (OK, I'm not counting the dog and cat), minimal chores, modern conveniences, and lovely free time, not only to create but to enjoy creating. My grandmothers had very few labor-saving devices, limited resources, and rare stolen moments of privacy. Yet they both managed to save scraps and put them together - <b>by hand<i></i></b> - to produce quilts that were functional, beautiful, and survive to this day. My appreciation and love for them grows daily. If they were still alive I would ask them so many questions!<br />
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Next project: a quilted-top floor pillow for my grandson's birthday Friday!<br />
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I won't see my daughter-in-law until next weekend, so I have extra time to finish her quilt. Sometimes having more time works against me though, since I spent way too much time this weekend deciding on a layout for the back. <br />
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For the front, I decided to augment the pieced border with a neutral border from a jelly roll and a border sewn from the quilt back fabric. <br />
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On the back I echoed the pieced border with some of the prints from the quilt top, then added a "snowball" to mimic the ones on the front.<br />
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The backing, Violet and Chocolate by Windham, was an end-of-the-bolt I purchased for $5.00/yard at <a href="http://www.quiltnsew.com/index.htm">my LQS</a>. I got it before I bought Audra's Iris Garden, and my husband helped me pick it out of my stash to use as the back. I love the intensity of dark purple with little sprigs of cream flowers and the way it complements the front. <br />
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Tomorrow I will sandwich it and start quilting - a race to the finish line!Lindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04153228502785993376noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4001820490495681072.post-40158697848099756282013-03-03T16:30:00.000-06:002013-03-03T16:30:17.601-06:00Audra's Iris Garden: Update<center><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheJA0iM_dL7UKwMmSuFU4a-xO5Uro3ezj3uY4YYErt9qMymzKI__EdXZRQTbuin33kddVoSlXztVQi_fFsky1nfmpSTrCXIcipgpdlyfAesp4QF6i7C2EEtSR0lbnCfdYkHTnM0JiwXJqW/s1600/7+preassembly.JPG" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheJA0iM_dL7UKwMmSuFU4a-xO5Uro3ezj3uY4YYErt9qMymzKI__EdXZRQTbuin33kddVoSlXztVQi_fFsky1nfmpSTrCXIcipgpdlyfAesp4QF6i7C2EEtSR0lbnCfdYkHTnM0JiwXJqW/s320/7+preassembly.JPG" /></a></center><br />
My daughter-in-law's birthday is March 10, and I am about halfway finished with her quilt - eeek! The pattern (Two Block Delight) and the fabrics (Audra's Iris Garden by Moda) are detailed <br />
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After completing the "snowball" blocks, I laid out the darker squares for the "simplicity" blocks. After I diagonally marked the corner squares, chain-piecing made quick work of producing the corner squares.<br />
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I laid the fabrics out and mixed and matched till I was satisfied with the combination.<br />
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Katy assisted me by stretching her black fluffiness across the table.<br />
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I sewed the rows together to complete the Simplicity blocks.<br />
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I rearranged the Simplicity and Snowball blocks on my display board and have begun to sew the rows together.<br />
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Last night I made a pieced border and will use that along with a solid tan border and a darker purple print for the final border and back.<br />
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More to come!Lindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04153228502785993376noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4001820490495681072.post-36406082834219500062013-02-27T18:52:00.000-06:002014-01-07T10:18:49.030-06:00Blaack Cheese Rosemary Rolls<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTmmVarZ98FSTIB25oNci8ZmFXVDZN887hk6KJClXT8JshTgP2vIA_kl9Rgz7pL1lvpybcaC4_TfUJALNB8fqXFgBFnlHjcNbsNFe-vTsL3B3KSUK_IHwyNIVD3-LeAeEVABDz9Y2w1W9H/s1600/DSC_0144.JPG" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTmmVarZ98FSTIB25oNci8ZmFXVDZN887hk6KJClXT8JshTgP2vIA_kl9Rgz7pL1lvpybcaC4_TfUJALNB8fqXFgBFnlHjcNbsNFe-vTsL3B3KSUK_IHwyNIVD3-LeAeEVABDz9Y2w1W9H/s320/DSC_0144.JPG" /></a><br />
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My sister-in-law sends us the most amazing gifts for Christmas - gifts such as Maytag cheese that make a foodie like me gasp with delight.<br />
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Last year was no exception. We received a wheel of <a href="http://beekman1802.com/recipes/beekman-blaak-cheese/">Beekman 1802 Blaak</a>, an exceptional cheese made from a 60/40 mix of goat and cow milk made on the farm of the Fabulous Beekman Boys in upstate New York. When it arrived in its unique wrap of black ash, wafting its sharply pungent aroma into my nostrils, I bravely cut a piece and was blown away by the smooth, creamy quality and delicious mildly tangy flavor - best cheese ever! The first night we had it with a nice loaf of Italian bread, fruit, and wine. I used it in everything, including grilled cheese sandwiches. Finally I shredded the remainder and froze it in little baggies, using it judiciously from time to time, sadly watching the number of baggies diminish.<br />
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Today I used the last bit of it in this fine recipe, which I found on <a href="http://recipesfordivineliving.blogspot.com/2012/08/rosemary-gruyere-buns.html">Recipes for Divine Living</a>. Blogger Andrea used Gruyere, which is probably what I will use hereafter, since I am out of the celebrated Blaack. I also used part buttermilk in my version, and my changes are reflected below. This is an outstanding recipe, producing beautifully crusted, light, fluffy interior, and the punch of that wonderful cheese and gentle bite of lemony rosemary.<br />
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I made 8 sandwich-sized buns and 8 dinner-sized rolls. The buns were perfect for our parmesan crusted tilapia sandwiches.<br />
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<b>Blaack Cheese Rosemary Rolls</b><br />
<i>adapted from the original recipe at <a href="http://recipesfordivineliving.blogspot.com/2012/08/rosemary-gruyere-buns.html">Recipes for Divine Living</a></i><br />
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1 cup milk<br />
1/2 cup buttermilk<br />
1/4 cup unsalted butter<br />
1/4 cup warm water<br />
2 tablespoons sugar<br />
1 tablespoon yeast<br />
1 tablespoon minced fresh rosemary<br />
2 teaspoons salt<br />
2 large eggs<br />
2-1/2 cups shredded Blaack, Gruyere, or other savory cheese, divided<br />
5 cups flour<br />
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Scald milks; remove from heat, add butter, and let cool to lukewarm. Combine water, sugar, and yeast; let stand 5 minutes.<br />
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Combine milk mixture, rosemary, salt, and eggs; beat at medium speed until blended. Beat in 2 cups cheese and yeast mixture. Gradually beat in 5 cups flour, switching to dough hook when dough is formed, and knead 5 minutes.<br />
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Place dough in well-greased bowl, turning to grease top. Cover and let rise in warm place about 1 hour, or until doubled.<br />
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Punch dough down; turn out onto a lightly floured surface, and knead 2 or 3 times. Shape into rolls or buns and place on lightly greased or parchment covered baking sheets. Cover and let rise 45 minutes or until doubled.<br />
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Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup cheese. Bake 15 minutes or until golden brown. Brush melted butter over rolls.<br />
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After I took this picture, I promptly ate half and unselfishly offered the other half to my husband. When I asked him what he thought, he was speechless and could only make "ummmmmm" sounds.<br />
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