Ruffle scarf- instructions included

This scarf is easy to make if you know a couple of basic

crochet stitches. How to make a chain and double crochet. (there are tutorials on line)

You can make this in a couple of nights.

 

Ruffle scarf- size K hook. any yarn you like. My favorite is the Simply Soft from Walmart.

 

chain 140

row 1- 1 double crochet in 4th chain from hook.  *1 double crochet in next stitch. 2 double crochets in next stitch.* Repeat from * to end of row.

chain 3, turn.

row 2- 1 double crochet in next stitch. *1 double crochet in next 2 stitches. 2 double crochets in next stitch.* Repeat from * to end of row.

chain 3, turn.

row 3- 1 doubled crochet in next stitch. *1 double crochet in next 3 stitches. 2 double crochets in next stitch.* Repeat from * to end of row.

chain 3, turn. (see the pattern here?)

row 4- 1 double crochet in next stitch. *1 double crochet in next 4 stitches. 2 double crochets in next stitch.* Repeat from * to end of row.

chain 3, turn.

row 5- (last row, almost done) 1 double crochet in next stitch. *1 double crochet in next 5 stitches. 2 double crochets in next stitch.* Repeat to from * to end of row.

Cut yarn a couple of inches long and bring it through the loop left on your hook. This will form a knot.  Weave the ends of the beginning and ending yarn into the

scarf.

You did it, now go wear it with a big smile! 

Yummy Recipes

On Christmas morning mom made this delish breakfast cake from Pinterest:

Source: alexandracooks.com via Sarah on Pinterest

Since Aaron wasn't there, I decided to give it a try and it was sooo good, again.

 

I also had to try this recipe from Pioneer Woman Cooks for corn dogs and cheese on a stick.  My kiddos thought it was so fun to make:

 Go check out her pictures, they are way more appetizing!

1930s quilt

This is the 2nd one like it that I've made. It's done

a little bit differently than the last one but basically

the same. The fabrics are 1930s replicas.

 It's such a fun pattern to make. My quilter

did a great job. It's going to a good home in

Minnesota. 

 

 

Christmas Quilt

I've wanted a Christmas quilt for a while and now I have one!

I love pinwheel quilts so I made this one with pinwheels in mind....

Dress shirt into onesie...

This is very simple to do.

 I measured 11" from the top of the shirt along the buttonplacket and cut off the bottom.

On my grandson, I needed 5" of the bottom of a onesie in his size. 24mo.

i sewed the onesie bottom to the bottom of the shirt right sides together. make sure

you put the front of the onesie on the front side of the shirt :)

These will stay tucked in when you want the little man to look his best....

Have fun!

Look what we made.....

We started this project 33 years ago tomorrow. December 19, 1978

 

I think we did a great job and just think, we're not finished yet!

Mmm Mmm Good

Source: flickr.com via Sarah on Pinterest

So cold weather always makes me want tomato soup and grilled cheese sandwhiches!  I was reading on Word of Wisdom Living about soup and it was recommend to find Nordstrom's Tomato Basil recipe and try it out...so I did.  I've never made tomato basil soup and I've never had Nordstrom's version either.  All the recipes I saw were the same but this one supposedly came straight from the cafe's own cookbook.

From Studiozoe on Flickr:

"I realized, when writing this, that I didn't do it exactly like the cookbook calls...so technically I'm not violating any copyrights since it isn't the same recipe! It's better my way:

1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
4 large carrots, peeled and chopped
1 large yellow onion, chopped
1 Tablespoon dried basil
4 cans whole tomatoes in puree
6 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
2 cups heavy whipping cream
kosher salt
freshly ground black pepper
2 Tablespoons lightly packed fresh basil leaves, cut into fine ribbons
In a 7,5 liter stockpot (a really big one!) over medium heat, warm the oil and swirl to coat the bottom of the pan. Add the carrots, onion, and dried basil and saute, stirring occasionally, until softened, 10 to 12 minutes. Add the tomatoes, including the puree, and the broth and bring just to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and simmer, uncovered, for 2 minutes to blend the flavors.
Remove from the heat. Using a stick-immersion blender, puree the soup in the pot. (if you don't have one of those, get one! or, working in batches, puree the soup in a blender or food processor fitted with the metal blade.)
Return the pureed soup to the saucepan, add the cream, and place over medium heat. Warm until heated through. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Ladle the soup into a warmed soup tureen or individual bowls, garnish with the basil, and serve immediately.

Be warned, this recipe is a double-batch. It EASILY serves 12-15. Halve this for a normal-sized starter to feed 6. I made the mistake of just starting to cook...and then I realized I'd have to get out a second stockpot! And yes, use DRIED basil. If you use fresh basil to start, it'll just lose all its flavor. This is one of the few times (oregano is another) where I have no problem using the dried stuff."

I halved the recipe.  The smell of the vegetables and basil sauteing was worth cooking it in and of itself!  The soup tasted really yummy like promised. Next time I'll puree it a little more than I did but that's all I'd do differently.