I’ve been trying for months to replicate my grandmother’s cornbread recipe and I think I’ve finally come up with it! Here is my recipe: 1/2 cup white cornmeal 1/2 cup self rising flour 1/4 tsp salt 1/4 tsp black pepper 1 egg 1 cup buttermilk 1/4 cup vegetable oil Plus 1 tablespoon oil Heat oven... Continue Reading →
Christmas tree ornament?
So, my sister has loaned me a very fancy sewing machine in perpetuity so I have decided to experiment with various fabrics. Of course, I broke a needle because I was using the wrong kind. The sewing machine is a Bernina 1630 and is quite sophisticated. Every time I need to learn some thing I... Continue Reading →
White cotton baby blanket
Here is a baby blanket in Plymouth yarn cotton. I used 5 skeins and a K hook and a moss or linen stitch.
Double knit ribbed scarf
Here is a pink scarf I made using my knitting board. I used a rib stitch and Abuelita merino worsted weight yarn (2 skeins).
Purple mini Afghan
I am happy to report that I have finally finished this mini Afghan. I used three different yarns. I used the Queensland wool and cotton blend that was 1500 yards and came in four colors in one cake. Then, I used a mohair and silk blend from Orion fiber arts from New York and then... Continue Reading →
Peace fleece blue scarf
I created this scarf on my knitting board using peace fleece yarn I ordered from Purls Yarn Emporium and a ribbed stitch.
Ribbed knitting board scarf
I think I’ve had this on my knitting board for a couple of years but I finally finished it! The yarn is lovely and the double knit ribbing is quite nice and makes for a stretchy fabric.
Baby blanket in pinks
I made this simple baby blanket in a linen stitch. No pattern either 🙂 the yarn is acrylic (3 large skeins) and an I hook. It only took about three weeks which is quick for me.
Green mini bean scarf
I finally finished this scarf! It was one of those long term projects that seemed to go in and on forever. The yarn is super soft and I finished it in Pineapple Soak then hand blocked it on towels. Turned out pretty nice 🙂
Colorful woven scarf
This is usually not my color scheme but I've been trying to make more items with more colorful yarn. This was woven on my 20" Ashford Knitters loom.