Friday, July 31, 2009
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Wednesday, July 29, 2009
New eBay listings!
"Flower Basket"....punch needle mini-rug on prim wooden basket.
"Cats & Fans" punch needle mini-rug on prim wooden basket.
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
Tea on Tuesday: Pecan Tassies
INGREDIENTS:
1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon softened unsalted butter, divided
1 (3-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 egg
3/4 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup chopped pecans
24 pecan halves
DIRECTOINS:
1. In a large bowl and using an electric mixer at medium speed, combine 1/2 cup butter and cream cheese; beat until well combined. Reduce mixer speed to low, and add the flour. Beat until combined. Wrap the dough tightly with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 1 hour.
2. Preheat oven to 325˚.
3. Shape dough into 24 (1-inch) balls, and place in the wells of a mini muffin pan. Press the dough evenly into bottoms and up the sides of the wells.
4. In a medium bowl and using an electric mixer at medium speed, combine the egg, brown sugar, vanilla extract, remaining 1 tablespoon butter, and salt; beat until well combined. Fold in the chopped pecans.
5. Spoon the pecan filling evenly into each dough cup, and top each with a pecan half. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the crusts are golden brown. Remove from oven, and let cool for 10 minutes. Transfer the tassies to a wire rack, and cool completely.
Makes 24 tassies.
~~yummy recipe and photo from: bhg.com~~
1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon softened unsalted butter, divided
1 (3-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 egg
3/4 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup chopped pecans
24 pecan halves
DIRECTOINS:
1. In a large bowl and using an electric mixer at medium speed, combine 1/2 cup butter and cream cheese; beat until well combined. Reduce mixer speed to low, and add the flour. Beat until combined. Wrap the dough tightly with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 1 hour.
2. Preheat oven to 325˚.
3. Shape dough into 24 (1-inch) balls, and place in the wells of a mini muffin pan. Press the dough evenly into bottoms and up the sides of the wells.
4. In a medium bowl and using an electric mixer at medium speed, combine the egg, brown sugar, vanilla extract, remaining 1 tablespoon butter, and salt; beat until well combined. Fold in the chopped pecans.
5. Spoon the pecan filling evenly into each dough cup, and top each with a pecan half. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the crusts are golden brown. Remove from oven, and let cool for 10 minutes. Transfer the tassies to a wire rack, and cool completely.
Makes 24 tassies.
~~yummy recipe and photo from: bhg.com~~
Sunday, July 26, 2009
Wednesday, July 22, 2009
Tuesday, July 21, 2009
Tea on Tuesday: Raspberry Cream Tart
Ingredients:
1 16.5-oz. roll refrigerated sugar cookie dough, cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices
2 3-oz. pkgs. cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 egg
1 tsp. finely shredded lemon peel
1 Tbsp. lemon juice
1/2 tsp. vanilla
2 cups fresh red raspberries, blueberries and/or blackberries
2 tsp. granulated sugar
Powdered sugar
Fresh red raspberries, blueberries and/or blackberries (optional)
Directions:
1. Press cookie dough slices into bottom and fluted sides of a greased 11-inch tart pan with removable bottom. Do not prick. (Or, press onto bottom of greased 12-inch pizza pan.) Bake in a 350 degrees F oven 20 minutes or until light brown. Remove from oven; set aside.
2. In a small bowl, beat cream cheese with an electric mixer on medium to high speed for 30 seconds. Add 1/4 cup sugar, egg, lemon peel, lemon juice and vanilla. Beat until combined. Pour cheese mixture over warm crust and spread evenly.
3. Place the 2 cups raspberries in a single layer on top of cheese mixture. Sprinkle raspberries with 2 teaspoons sugar. Bake for 15 to 17 minutes more or until or until cheese mixture is set. Transfer to a wire rack; let cool for 30 minutes before serving.
4. Just before serving, sprinkle with powdered sugar. Garnish with additional fresh berries, if you like.
1 16.5-oz. roll refrigerated sugar cookie dough, cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices
2 3-oz. pkgs. cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 egg
1 tsp. finely shredded lemon peel
1 Tbsp. lemon juice
1/2 tsp. vanilla
2 cups fresh red raspberries, blueberries and/or blackberries
2 tsp. granulated sugar
Powdered sugar
Fresh red raspberries, blueberries and/or blackberries (optional)
Directions:
1. Press cookie dough slices into bottom and fluted sides of a greased 11-inch tart pan with removable bottom. Do not prick. (Or, press onto bottom of greased 12-inch pizza pan.) Bake in a 350 degrees F oven 20 minutes or until light brown. Remove from oven; set aside.
2. In a small bowl, beat cream cheese with an electric mixer on medium to high speed for 30 seconds. Add 1/4 cup sugar, egg, lemon peel, lemon juice and vanilla. Beat until combined. Pour cheese mixture over warm crust and spread evenly.
3. Place the 2 cups raspberries in a single layer on top of cheese mixture. Sprinkle raspberries with 2 teaspoons sugar. Bake for 15 to 17 minutes more or until or until cheese mixture is set. Transfer to a wire rack; let cool for 30 minutes before serving.
4. Just before serving, sprinkle with powdered sugar. Garnish with additional fresh berries, if you like.
Makes 8 servings.
~~yummy recipe and photo from: recipe.com~~
~~yummy recipe and photo from: recipe.com~~
Sunday, July 19, 2009
Friday, July 17, 2009
NEW EBAY LISTINGS!
PRIM "Fall is here" PUNCH NEEDLE mini-rug CAT, PUMPKIN
a sweet little mini-rug of a kitty cat standing under a star with sunflowers and a big orange pumpkin. I must be in the mood for fall time and cooler weather because all my auctions this week are fall-theme oriented. :) Guess I'm tired of hot weather! This is such a cute piece and is definitely a favorite of mine.
This punch-needle embroidery was punched by me using 6-strands of DMC cotton floss on weaver's cloth.
It was then trimmed and backed it with white wool (not wool felt). I whipstitched the mini-rug and wool together with black yarn to give it more of a finished look on the edges.
This punch-needle mini-rug measures approximately 6" wide X 5 1/2" tall.
PRIM "Tall Kitty Cat" PUNCH NEEDLE keepsake box,PUMPKIN
A sweet little mini-rug of a kitty cat standing on big orange pumpkins and attached it to a keepsake box. I must be in the mood for fall time and cooler weather because all my auctions this week are fall-theme oriented. :) Guess I'm tired of hot weather!
This punch-needle embroidery was punched by me using 6-strands of DMC cotton floss on weaver's cloth. It was then trimmed and attached to a papier mache box with a subtle black-on-black design. I tried to over-expose the print in the pictures so you could tell what the print was. The actual black-on-black color is more somwhere between the colors in the 3rd & 5th pictures--not as bright as I've tried to show. The top of the lid has a pretty gold scrolly pattern.
The punch-needle mini-rug measures approximately: 5 1/4" wide x 4 3/4" tall.
The box measures approximately: 7" x 7".
PRIM "Scarecrow and Pumpkins" PUNCH NEEDLE mini-rug
A cute mini-rug of a scarecrow standing under the moon & stars with in front of a fence with jack-o-lantern pumpkins. I must be in the mood for fall time and cooler weather because all my auctions this week are fall-theme oriented. :) This is such a cute piece & I like his straw feet, hands and hair.
This punch-needle embroidery was punched by me using 6-strands of DMC cotton floss on weaver's cloth. It was then trimmed and backed with navy-blue wool (not wool felt). I whipstitched the mini-rug and wool together with navy-blue yarn to give it more of a finished look on the edges.
This punch-needle mini-rug measures approximately: 5 1/2" wide X 5 1/2" tall.
PRIM "Pumpkin watch" PUNCH NEEDLE mini-rug CAT, PUMPKIN
A sweet little mini-rug of a kitty cat standing on a big orange pumpkin. I must be in the mood for fall time and cooler weather because all my auctions this week are fall-theme oriented. :) Guess I'm tired of hot weather! This is such a cute piece and is definitely another favorite of mine.
This punch-needle embroidery was punched by me using 6-strands of DMC cotton floss on weaver's cloth.
It was then trimmed and backed with white wool (not wool felt). I whipstitched the mini-rug and wool together with black yarn to give it more of a finished look on the edges.
This punch-needle mini-rug measures approximately 4 1/4" wide X 5 " tall.
a sweet little mini-rug of a kitty cat standing under a star with sunflowers and a big orange pumpkin. I must be in the mood for fall time and cooler weather because all my auctions this week are fall-theme oriented. :) Guess I'm tired of hot weather! This is such a cute piece and is definitely a favorite of mine.
This punch-needle embroidery was punched by me using 6-strands of DMC cotton floss on weaver's cloth.
It was then trimmed and backed it with white wool (not wool felt). I whipstitched the mini-rug and wool together with black yarn to give it more of a finished look on the edges.
This punch-needle mini-rug measures approximately 6" wide X 5 1/2" tall.
PRIM "Tall Kitty Cat" PUNCH NEEDLE keepsake box,PUMPKINA sweet little mini-rug of a kitty cat standing on big orange pumpkins and attached it to a keepsake box. I must be in the mood for fall time and cooler weather because all my auctions this week are fall-theme oriented. :) Guess I'm tired of hot weather!
This punch-needle embroidery was punched by me using 6-strands of DMC cotton floss on weaver's cloth. It was then trimmed and attached to a papier mache box with a subtle black-on-black design. I tried to over-expose the print in the pictures so you could tell what the print was. The actual black-on-black color is more somwhere between the colors in the 3rd & 5th pictures--not as bright as I've tried to show. The top of the lid has a pretty gold scrolly pattern.
The punch-needle mini-rug measures approximately: 5 1/4" wide x 4 3/4" tall.
The box measures approximately: 7" x 7".
PRIM "Scarecrow and Pumpkins" PUNCH NEEDLE mini-rug A cute mini-rug of a scarecrow standing under the moon & stars with in front of a fence with jack-o-lantern pumpkins. I must be in the mood for fall time and cooler weather because all my auctions this week are fall-theme oriented. :) This is such a cute piece & I like his straw feet, hands and hair.
This punch-needle embroidery was punched by me using 6-strands of DMC cotton floss on weaver's cloth. It was then trimmed and backed with navy-blue wool (not wool felt). I whipstitched the mini-rug and wool together with navy-blue yarn to give it more of a finished look on the edges.
This punch-needle mini-rug measures approximately: 5 1/2" wide X 5 1/2" tall.
PRIM "Pumpkin watch" PUNCH NEEDLE mini-rug CAT, PUMPKIN A sweet little mini-rug of a kitty cat standing on a big orange pumpkin. I must be in the mood for fall time and cooler weather because all my auctions this week are fall-theme oriented. :) Guess I'm tired of hot weather! This is such a cute piece and is definitely another favorite of mine.
This punch-needle embroidery was punched by me using 6-strands of DMC cotton floss on weaver's cloth.
It was then trimmed and backed with white wool (not wool felt). I whipstitched the mini-rug and wool together with black yarn to give it more of a finished look on the edges.
This punch-needle mini-rug measures approximately 4 1/4" wide X 5 " tall.
Wednesday, July 15, 2009
Monday, July 13, 2009
Sunday, July 12, 2009
Thursday, July 9, 2009
New Ebay items listed!
I am offering a sweet little keepsake box with an Americana theme. I love anything with sheep or lambs! This punch needle embroidery was punched by me using DMC floss. It was originally a rug pattern that I thought would make a cute punch needle.
"STARLIT EWE" rug pattern by Peyton Primitives.
The mini-rug was trimmed with blue yarn and attached to a wooden box that I painted a pretty barn-red color. It has a rich color, reminding me of a cherry-wood color. The box was sanded, painted, distressed, and then lighly stained with "antique linen" to give the color more depth. (The inside was also painted barn-red.) The outside of the lid has golden and blue distressed colors all around it.
This keepsake box measures approximately: 7 1/4" length, 4" width, and stands 4" tall.
"STARLIT EWE" rug pattern by Peyton Primitives.
The mini-rug was trimmed with blue yarn and attached to a wooden box that I painted a pretty barn-red color. It has a rich color, reminding me of a cherry-wood color. The box was sanded, painted, distressed, and then lighly stained with "antique linen" to give the color more depth. (The inside was also painted barn-red.) The outside of the lid has golden and blue distressed colors all around it.
This keepsake box measures approximately: 7 1/4" length, 4" width, and stands 4" tall.
* * * * * * * * * * * *I am offering a sweet little prim basket with attached mini-rug. A crow with watermelons in a basket....On a basket...how cute!
"SUMMER'S CALL" by Threads That Bind.
This punch needle embroidery was punched by me using DMC cotton floss. The mini-rug was then attached to a wooden/wicker basket which measures approximately: 7" long x 4" wide x 4" tall--6" tall to basket handles.
* * * * * * * * * * *
I love fall & pumpkins! I am offering a sweet little mini-rug/trivet with a fall theme of a pumpkin, squash, and leaf. This punch-needle embroidery was punched by me using DMC cotton floss.
This embroidery punch-needle was then trimmed and backed with a piece of soft white wool. (100% wool, not wool felt). I then trimmed the trivet with a decorative blanket stitch on the wool in a golden fall-color thread.
This punch-needle measures approximately 5" wide X 5" tall.
I love fall & pumpkins! I am offering a sweet little mini-rug/trivet with a fall theme of a pumpkin, squash, and leaf. This punch-needle embroidery was punched by me using DMC cotton floss.
This embroidery punch-needle was then trimmed and backed with a piece of soft white wool. (100% wool, not wool felt). I then trimmed the trivet with a decorative blanket stitch on the wool in a golden fall-color thread.
This punch-needle measures approximately 5" wide X 5" tall.
Wednesday, July 8, 2009
CROCHET: Granny's Attic
You never know what treasures you'll find in Grandma's attic -- it's always a fun place to play on a chilly autumn afternoon! Imagine the sun casting its shadows through the attic windows while you stitch.
Skill Level: Beginner
Finished Size: 43 x 57 inches
Materials:
Skill Level: Beginner
Finished Size: 43 x 57 inches
Materials:
Medium (worsted) weight yarn:
12 1/2 oz/625 yds/354g black
28 oz/1,400 yds/794g various light-color (A) and darker-color (B) scraps;
Size I/9/5.5mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge;
Tapestry needle
Gauge: 4 dc = 1 inch; 2 dc rnds = 1 inch
Pattern Note:
Change color in last stitch made.
Work over old color in round 1 only.
Drop old color to wrong side in rounds 2-5.
Do not fasten off old color until needed for next color change.
Instructions:
AFGHAN
Square
Make 48.
Rnd 1 (RS): With A, ch 4, sl st in first ch to form ring, ch 3 (counts as first dc), (2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in ring, changing colors (see Stitch Guide and Pattern Notes) to B, with B, ch 2, working over A, (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in ring, changing to A, with A, ch 2, join with sl st in 3rd ch of beg ch-3. Fasten off A. (12 dc, 4 ch-2 sps)
Note: Rem B yarn end will be used to start next rnd and will give a neater appearance to corner.
Rnd 2: With B, insert hook through ch-2 sp and pull up lp, ch 3, 2 dc in same ch sp, change to A, ch 2, 2 dc in same ch sp, dc in each of next 3 sts, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in next ch-2 sp, dc in each of next 3 dc, 2 dc in next ch-2 sp, change to B, ch 2, 3 dc in same ch-2 sp, ch 1, sk next 3 dc, (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in next ch-2 sp, ch 1, sk next 3 sts, join with sl st in 3rd ch of beg ch-3. Fasten off B. (14 dc and 2 ch-2 sps with color A, 12 dc, 2 ch-1 sps and 2 ch-2 sps with B)
Rnd 3: Pull up lp of A through ch-2 sp, ch 3, dc in same ch-2 sp, change to B, ch 2, 3 dc in same ch-2 sp, ch 1, sk next 3 sts, 3 dc in next ch-1 sp, ch 1, sk next 3 sts, (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in next ch-2 sp, ch 1, sk next 3 sts, 3 dc in next ch-1 sp, ch 1, sk next 3 sts, 3 dc in next ch-2 sp, change to A, ch 2, 2 dc in same ch-2 sp, dc in each of next 7 sts, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in next ch-2 sp, dc in each of next 7 sts, join with sl st in 3rd ch of beg ch-3. Fasten off A. (22 dc and 2 ch-2 sps with A, 18 dc, 4 ch-1 sps and 2 ch-2 sps with B)
Rnd 4: Pull up lp of B through ch-2 sp, ch 3, 2 dc in same ch-2 sp, change to A, ch 2, 2 dc in same sp, dc in each of next 11 sts, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in next ch-2 sp, dc in each of next 11 sts, 2 dc in next ch-2 sp, change to B, ch 2, 3 dc in same ch-2 sp, ch 1, [sk next 3 sts, 3 dc in next ch-1 sp, ch 1] twice, (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in next ch-2 sp, ch 1, [sk next 3 sts, 3 dc in next ch-1 sp, ch 1] twice, join with sl st in 3rd ch of beg ch-3. Fasten off B. (30 dc and 2 ch-2 sps with A, 24 dc, 6 ch-1 sps and 2 ch-2 sps with B)
Rnd 5: Pull up lp of A through ch-2 sp, ch 3, dc in same ch sp, change to B, ch 2, 3 dc in same ch-2 sp, ch 1, [sk next 3 sts, 3 dc in next ch-1 sp, ch 1] 3 times, (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in next ch-2 sp, ch 1, [sk next 3 sts, 3 dc in next ch-1 sp, ch 1] 3 times, sk next 3 sts, 3 dc in next ch-2 sp, change to A, ch 2, 2 dc in same ch sp, dc in each of next 15 sts, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in next ch-2 sp, dc in each of next 15 sts, join with sl st in 3rd ch of beg ch-3. Fasten off A and B. (38 dc and 2 ch-2 sps with A, 30 dc, 8 ch-1 sps and 2 ch-2 sps with color B)
Rnd 6: Join black with sl st in any corner ch-2 sp, ch 3, (2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in same ch-2 sp, ch 1, sk next 3 sts, *[3 dc in next st, ch 1, sk next 3 sts] across to next corner**, (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in corner ch-2 sp, ch 1, sk next 3 sts, rep from * around, ending last rep at **, join with sl st in 3rd ch of beg ch-3. Fasten off. (72 dc, 20 ch-1 sps, 4 ch-2 sps)
Assembly
With black, working through back lps (see Stitch Guide) only and keeping A and B in same location for each Square, sew Squares tog in 6 rows of 8 Squares each.
Border
Rnd 1: Join black with sl st in any corner ch-2 sp, ch 3, 2 dc in same sp, ^*[ch 1, 3 dc in center dc of next 3-dc group] across to ch-2 sp before joining of Squares, dc dec (see Stitch Guide) in ch-2 sp before seam and in next ch-2 sp after seam, 3 dc in center dc of next 3-dc group, rep from * to corner ch-2 sp, ch 1**, 3 dc in corner ch-2 sp, rep from ^ around, ending last rep at **, join with sl st in 3rd ch of beg ch-3.
Rnd 2: Sl st into center dc of corner 3-dc group, ch 3, (2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in same dc, *(2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in center dc of each 3-dc group across edge to next corner 3-dc group**, (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in center dc of corner 3-dc group, rep from * around, ending last rep at **, join with sl st in 3rd ch of beg ch-3. Fasten off.
Design by Sharon Phillips
© 2003 Big Book of Scrap Crochet Afghans, published by House of White Birches. All rights reserved.
12 1/2 oz/625 yds/354g black
28 oz/1,400 yds/794g various light-color (A) and darker-color (B) scraps;
Size I/9/5.5mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge;
Tapestry needle
Gauge: 4 dc = 1 inch; 2 dc rnds = 1 inch
Pattern Note:
Change color in last stitch made.
Work over old color in round 1 only.
Drop old color to wrong side in rounds 2-5.
Do not fasten off old color until needed for next color change.
Instructions:
AFGHAN
Square
Make 48.
Rnd 1 (RS): With A, ch 4, sl st in first ch to form ring, ch 3 (counts as first dc), (2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in ring, changing colors (see Stitch Guide and Pattern Notes) to B, with B, ch 2, working over A, (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in ring, changing to A, with A, ch 2, join with sl st in 3rd ch of beg ch-3. Fasten off A. (12 dc, 4 ch-2 sps)
Note: Rem B yarn end will be used to start next rnd and will give a neater appearance to corner.
Rnd 2: With B, insert hook through ch-2 sp and pull up lp, ch 3, 2 dc in same ch sp, change to A, ch 2, 2 dc in same ch sp, dc in each of next 3 sts, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in next ch-2 sp, dc in each of next 3 dc, 2 dc in next ch-2 sp, change to B, ch 2, 3 dc in same ch-2 sp, ch 1, sk next 3 dc, (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in next ch-2 sp, ch 1, sk next 3 sts, join with sl st in 3rd ch of beg ch-3. Fasten off B. (14 dc and 2 ch-2 sps with color A, 12 dc, 2 ch-1 sps and 2 ch-2 sps with B)
Rnd 3: Pull up lp of A through ch-2 sp, ch 3, dc in same ch-2 sp, change to B, ch 2, 3 dc in same ch-2 sp, ch 1, sk next 3 sts, 3 dc in next ch-1 sp, ch 1, sk next 3 sts, (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in next ch-2 sp, ch 1, sk next 3 sts, 3 dc in next ch-1 sp, ch 1, sk next 3 sts, 3 dc in next ch-2 sp, change to A, ch 2, 2 dc in same ch-2 sp, dc in each of next 7 sts, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in next ch-2 sp, dc in each of next 7 sts, join with sl st in 3rd ch of beg ch-3. Fasten off A. (22 dc and 2 ch-2 sps with A, 18 dc, 4 ch-1 sps and 2 ch-2 sps with B)
Rnd 4: Pull up lp of B through ch-2 sp, ch 3, 2 dc in same ch-2 sp, change to A, ch 2, 2 dc in same sp, dc in each of next 11 sts, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in next ch-2 sp, dc in each of next 11 sts, 2 dc in next ch-2 sp, change to B, ch 2, 3 dc in same ch-2 sp, ch 1, [sk next 3 sts, 3 dc in next ch-1 sp, ch 1] twice, (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in next ch-2 sp, ch 1, [sk next 3 sts, 3 dc in next ch-1 sp, ch 1] twice, join with sl st in 3rd ch of beg ch-3. Fasten off B. (30 dc and 2 ch-2 sps with A, 24 dc, 6 ch-1 sps and 2 ch-2 sps with B)
Rnd 5: Pull up lp of A through ch-2 sp, ch 3, dc in same ch sp, change to B, ch 2, 3 dc in same ch-2 sp, ch 1, [sk next 3 sts, 3 dc in next ch-1 sp, ch 1] 3 times, (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in next ch-2 sp, ch 1, [sk next 3 sts, 3 dc in next ch-1 sp, ch 1] 3 times, sk next 3 sts, 3 dc in next ch-2 sp, change to A, ch 2, 2 dc in same ch sp, dc in each of next 15 sts, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in next ch-2 sp, dc in each of next 15 sts, join with sl st in 3rd ch of beg ch-3. Fasten off A and B. (38 dc and 2 ch-2 sps with A, 30 dc, 8 ch-1 sps and 2 ch-2 sps with color B)
Rnd 6: Join black with sl st in any corner ch-2 sp, ch 3, (2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in same ch-2 sp, ch 1, sk next 3 sts, *[3 dc in next st, ch 1, sk next 3 sts] across to next corner**, (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in corner ch-2 sp, ch 1, sk next 3 sts, rep from * around, ending last rep at **, join with sl st in 3rd ch of beg ch-3. Fasten off. (72 dc, 20 ch-1 sps, 4 ch-2 sps)
Assembly
With black, working through back lps (see Stitch Guide) only and keeping A and B in same location for each Square, sew Squares tog in 6 rows of 8 Squares each.
Border
Rnd 1: Join black with sl st in any corner ch-2 sp, ch 3, 2 dc in same sp, ^*[ch 1, 3 dc in center dc of next 3-dc group] across to ch-2 sp before joining of Squares, dc dec (see Stitch Guide) in ch-2 sp before seam and in next ch-2 sp after seam, 3 dc in center dc of next 3-dc group, rep from * to corner ch-2 sp, ch 1**, 3 dc in corner ch-2 sp, rep from ^ around, ending last rep at **, join with sl st in 3rd ch of beg ch-3.
Rnd 2: Sl st into center dc of corner 3-dc group, ch 3, (2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in same dc, *(2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in center dc of each 3-dc group across edge to next corner 3-dc group**, (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in center dc of corner 3-dc group, rep from * around, ending last rep at **, join with sl st in 3rd ch of beg ch-3. Fasten off.
Design by Sharon Phillips
© 2003 Big Book of Scrap Crochet Afghans, published by House of White Birches. All rights reserved.
Tuesday, July 7, 2009
Tea on Tuesday: Strawberry Tart
To prevent the delicate crust from breaking, leave it in the pan while assembling and chilling tart. Unmold tart just before serving.
Ingredients:
FOR THE CRUST
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled), plus more for handling dough
1/2 cup (1 stick) cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
1/3 cup sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
FOR THE FILLING
1 bar (8 ounces) reduced-fat cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup sugar
1 1/2 to 2 pounds strawberries, hulled and halved
1/4 cup seedless red currant jelly
Directions:
Make the crust: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a food processor, blend flour, butter, 1/3 cup sugar, and salt until moist crumbs form (this may take up to 1 minute). Transfer dough to a 9-inch round tart pan with a removable bottom.
Ingredients:
FOR THE CRUST
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled), plus more for handling dough
1/2 cup (1 stick) cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
1/3 cup sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
FOR THE FILLING
1 bar (8 ounces) reduced-fat cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup sugar
1 1/2 to 2 pounds strawberries, hulled and halved
1/4 cup seedless red currant jelly
Directions:
Make the crust: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a food processor, blend flour, butter, 1/3 cup sugar, and salt until moist crumbs form (this may take up to 1 minute). Transfer dough to a 9-inch round tart pan with a removable bottom.
With floured fingers, press dough evenly into pan and up sides. Dip a dry-measuring cup in flour, and use it to press dough firmly into bottom and against sides of pan. Freeze crust until firm, 10 to 15 minutes.
Using a fork, prick crust all over. Bake until golden, 25 to 30 minutes, pressing down gently once or twice with a spoon during baking if crust puffs up. Cool completely in pan.
Make the filling: In a medium bowl, mix cream cheese and remaining 1/4 cup sugar until smooth; spread mixture evenly in bottom of baked crust (still in tart pan).
Starting from outside edge, arrange strawberry halves, stemmed side down, in tight concentric circles on cream cheese.
In a small saucepan, heat jelly on medium-low until liquefied. Gently brush strawberries with jelly; let set at least 20 minutes. Chill in pan at least 1 hour (and up to 6 hours); remove from pan just before serving.
Serves 8.
~~yummy recipe and photo from: recipe.com~~
Note: To hull strawberries, insert the tip of a paring knife below the strawberry's stem. Gently cut around to remove only the base of the stem and the white core.
Sunday, July 5, 2009
Thursday, July 2, 2009
Thank You to My Vintage Studio!
Sharon at My Vintage Studio sent me two free patterns! Isn't that sweet? I have met so many wonderful bloggers here in blogland. I just had to say a great big THANK YOU here! :)
Hope everyone has a safe and fun 4th of July weekend!! :)
Hugs,
Pink Saturday: Crochet a Pink Cupcake!
Hello friends!
I am happy to be participating in another Pink Saturday hosted by Beverly at How Sweet the Sound! You know I'm always on the lookout for "more" craft ideas...as if I have the time! But you know how it is, you're always thinking..."oh, if I have the time, I'm going to make some of [name your item here]"...now if we can JUST find the time, haha!
How about crocheting some pink cupcakes? Oh, well, atleast it saves on the calories! ;)
Take care!
Hugs,
Sheri
Lion Brand® Cupcake®
Pattern #: 70602AD
SKILL LEVEL: Easy
SIZE: One Size
About 3 in. (7.5 cm) high
CUPCAKE
FrostingWith A, ch 3; join with sl st in first ch to form a ring.
Rnd 1: Ch 2 (counts as first hdc here and throughout), work 7 more hdc in ring; join with sl st in top of beg ch - 8 hdc.
Rnd 2: Ch 2, work 2 hdc in each st around, hdc in base of beg ch; join with sl st in top of beg ch - 16 hdc.
Rnd 3: Ch 2, (hdc in next st, 2 hdc in next st) 7 times, hdc in next st, hdc in base of beg ch; join with sl st in top of beg ch - 24 hdc.
Rnd 4: Ch 2, (hdc in next 2 sts, 2 hdc in next st) 7 times, hdc in next 2 sts, hdc in base of beg ch; join with sl st in top of beg ch - 32 hdc.
Rnd 5: Ch 3, *(dc in next st, 2 dc in next st), repeat from * around, end dc in base of beg ch. Fasten off.
Edging
From right side, join C with sl st at any point on outside edge of Rnd 5.
Rnd 1: Ch 2, work 4 hdc in same space; *skip next st, sc in next st, skip next st, work 5 hdc in next st, repeat from * around to last 3 sts, skip next st, sc in next st, join with sl st in beg ch. Fasten off.
CakeWith B, ch 10.
Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across.
Row 2: Ch 2, turn. Sc through back loop of each st across.
Repeat Row 2 until piece measures about 10 in. (25.5 cm). Fasten off.
FINISHING
Cut foam ball in half. Glue foam disks together, glue one half of ball on top. Glue Cake crochet around sides of disks. It may be helpful to secure ends of crochet with pins or toothpicks until dry.
Leaf Trim (make 3)
With D, ch 6. Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across.
Row 1: Ch 1, turn. Sc in each st across.
Row 2: Ch 1, turn. (Pull up a loop in next st) twice, yarn over and through both loops, sc to end. Repeat Row 2 until 1 st remains. Fasten off.
Blossoms (make 1 with E, 1 with F)
Ch 3. Sl st in 1st ch, *ch 5, sl st in same ch; repeat from * 4 times. Fasten off.
Glue Leaves to Frosting. Glue Blossoms on top of Leaves.
With C and F, embroider French knots on Frosting.
With E and F, embroider straight stitch star shapes on Frosting. Glue Frosting over top of foam ball. Sides of Frosting will extend beyond ball edge.
Wednesday, July 1, 2009
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