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Originally Posted by Quilty-Louise
(Post 6375956)
Dec. 8th sounds good to me also. But I know the "higher powers" (ie swap hostess)
has yet to say anything on this LOL. Or is it a case of majority rules? this is my first SS swap here. |
Morning all! Well, it's raining just a little bit right now, but the weather man says we'll be getting up to 4" this afternoon! We desperately need the rain, but not all at once! The ground is still wet from the rains the other day, so this is just going to run off. Hopefully into the lake, as it's pretty low. Good day for a nice nap!
Today's hint: You must be patriotic, 'cuz you sure do like the military! |
Originally Posted by CookyIN
(Post 6376387)
Here are some examples of redwork --
http://www.bing.com/images/search?q=...work&FORM=IGRE "Redwork" can also be done in green or blue or any favorite color, just so it's all in a single color. |
Oh, I just love red work, although I always change the colors. I;m working on about 8+ right now.
Originally Posted by m-fay
(Post 6375788)
I have a quilting friend who loves red...tell me what is a redwork pattern? I'd love one too.
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Originally Posted by mdall
(Post 6375619)
Im in for the raid, I have bibs and coveralls in denim and camo, just in case anyone needs some. Also dont forget to bring some of those fold up totes. We will need lots of bags for that loot. Who is providing the get away car or in most of our cases brooms. LOL
We need a van or very large baskets for the brooms. Any ideas. |
Caramel-Spice Apple Butter
4 pounds Rome Apples 1 teaspoon cinnamon 4 1/2 pounds granny Smith apples 1/2 teaspoon cloves 1 cup water 1/4 teaspoon ginger 4 cups sugar,divided 2 tablespoons lemon juice Wash apples;remove stem and blossom ends. Cut into pieces;do not peel or core.Combine apples and water in a large covered saucepot. Cook until soft,about 30 minutes.Press through a sieve or food mill. Measure 12 cups apple pulp;set aside.Heat 2 cups sugar in a seperate saucepot,stirring until sugar melts and turns a rich golden brown.Carefully combine carmelized sugar and apple pulp.Sugar will crackle and harden.Add remaining 2 cups sugar and spices.Cook, uncovered, until thick enough to round up on a spoon.As mixture thickens,stir frequently to prevent sticking.Stir in lemon juice.Ladle hot butter into jars leaving1/4-inch head-space.Adjust two-piece caps.Process 10 minutes in a boiling-water canner.Yield:about 6 half pints. Recipe is from the Ball Blue Book 1999 |
Oh, I just love my yorkie, Whisket to death, he's almost 15 and going down hill, he as you say goes every where with me as well. He sleeps in the bend of my knees at night and the small of my back, wonder if this is why they bother me so much?? When I'm in my sewing room he sleeps under the table by me feet, watch Tv he's right on the couch next to me, a true friend indeed.
Originally Posted by LAQUITA
(Post 6376339)
Buddy's mom,
I too have a Yorkie, she is a 4 yo 4lb named Gabby andi just LOVE her to death.mshe follows me around like a little shadow, goes I to the bathroom with me, lays on the rug while I take a bath nd is the quickest little thing, if I don't watch it, she has been known to go out I to the garage with me, and jump up in the van when I have the doors open, she LOVES to go, or as my husband says, ....with me, anywhere! :) |
Originally Posted by LAQUITA
(Post 6376345)
Well, for those of you who are leaving hints, I just found out I don't have to worry about my Ss finishing out who I am, b/c she hasn't even posted on here once since she's joined this swap. :(. Kinda disappointing.
I have had a elf check in with her and Help me get some more info one b/c she didn't give much on the info sheets. I have done some research, did you know that u can click on a persons name, it will take u to their profile THEN, you can click on "find latest posts" and see the date, the category and the response they made? This is how I know (she is alive and well b/c she makes posts most days but on other forum here on QB, just not here :(. Maybe she's just got lots of quilting to finish up on? Maybe she's working hard on YOUR package? Maybe she just joined for the goodies I'd send?? :( I used to be in the monthly SS swap, but got burned a few times, not getting a package (well I did have an angel a couple of times) :). Then others I'd get we're flops. However I did get a few really over the top packages from some awesome SS. :) :) But more flops then great. It's been almost a year probably since I joined in on another swap. I decided to do this one b/c I did have fun with it last year, :). But am thinking its not much fun this year. Can't joke around and tease my SS. Ill finish up her box and get it in the mail later this week. Dragging my tail, or my lips which ever it is, I can't tell right now. So sad, :( Thanks for letting me share with you all. Have a good night. Happy Quilting tomorrow or should I say....later on today. :) Well, my SS-ee's gift is almost finished. I've been working on something, that's been giving me trouble. :p Was using something, that I've used many times before, but got a bit too 'serious' with it and learned that too much 'attention' will render it useless. I discovered this, just as I thought the item was finished. :( Had to start over, using an alternate method, which requires quite a bit more time, between steps. We're talking nearly a day instead of minutes (between steps), to do it properly. :rolleyes: Murphy's Law, in action! :D I just hope my SS-ee likes it, when she gets it. |
Originally Posted by LAQUITA
(Post 6376345)
Well, for those of you who are leaving hints, I just found out I don't have to worry about my Ss finishing out who I am, b/c she hasn't even posted on here once since she's joined this swap. :(. Kinda disappointing.
I have had a elf check in with her and Help me get some more info one b/c she didn't give much on the info sheets. I have done some research, did you know that u can click on a persons name, it will take u to their profile THEN, you can click on "find latest posts" and see the date, the category and the response they made? This is how I know (she is alive and well b/c she makes posts most days but on other forum here on QB, just not here :(. Maybe she's just got lots of quilting to finish up on? Maybe she's working hard on YOUR package? Maybe she just joined for the goodies I'd send?? :( I used to be in the monthly SS swap, but got burned a few times, not getting a package (well I did have an angel a couple of times) :). Then others I'd get we're flops. However I did get a few really over the top packages from some awesome SS. :) :) But more flops then great. It's been almost a year probably since I joined in on another swap. I decided to do this one b/c I did have fun with it last year, :). But am thinking its not much fun this year. Can't joke around and tease my SS. Ill finish up her box and get it in the mail later this week. Dragging my tail, or my lips which ever it is, I can't tell right now. So sad, :( Thanks for letting me share with you all. Have a good night. Happy Quilting tomorrow or should I say....later on today. :) |
Originally Posted by Craftycat
(Post 6376738)
Caramel-Spice Apple Butter
4 pounds Rome Apples 1 teaspoon cinnamon 4 1/2 pounds granny Smith apples 1/2 teaspoon cloves 1 cup water 1/4 teaspoon ginger 4 cups sugar,divided 2 tablespoons lemon juice Wash apples;remove stem and blossom ends. Cut into pieces;do not peel or core.Combine apples and water in a large covered saucepot. Cook until soft,about 30 minutes.Press through a sieve or food mill. Measure 12 cups apple pulp;set aside.Heat 2 cups sugar in a seperate saucepot,stirring until sugar melts and turns a rich golden brown.Carefully combine carmelized sugar and apple pulp.Sugar will crackle and harden.Add remaining 2 cups sugar and spices.Cook, uncovered, until thick enough to round up on a spoon.As mixture thickens,stir frequently to prevent sticking.Stir in lemon juice.Ladle hot butter into jars leaving1/4-inch head-space.Adjust two-piece caps.Process 10 minutes in a boiling-water canner.Yield:about 6 half pints. Recipe is from the Ball Blue Book 1999 |
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