tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-39975885453680259902024-03-13T03:12:07.341-07:00Fat Cat CraftsBelieve in yourself, create your passions, inspire one anotherJennhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10476542512659667068noreply@blogger.comBlogger98125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3997588545368025990.post-3646306903485866582015-08-23T10:56:00.000-07:002015-08-23T10:56:19.887-07:00<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
A good friend of mine from many moons ago posted this chocolate icing recipe years ago on Facebook in a note. I'm placing it in my blog for easy access and pinning. :)<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b><i>"Kim's To-Die-For" Chocolate Frosting </i></b></span></div>
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"Kim's To-Die-For" Chocolate Frosting<br />
<span class="text_exposed_show">Frosting:
<br />1 1/3 cups sugar
<br />6 tbsp butter
<br />1/3 cup milk
<br />1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
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<br />In a small saucepan, add sugar, butter, and milk. Bring to a boil
for 1 minute. Remove from heat and add chocolate chips and stir in
completely. Pour quickly over dessert. Frosting will
harden. (In this recipe, she used this with a 7x10 pan, I believe it made plenty.)</span><br />
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Jennhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10476542512659667068noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3997588545368025990.post-89393406718814949952015-01-09T19:46:00.002-08:002015-01-09T19:46:51.462-08:00Excelling on Etsy--Improving Tags<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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I've found a potentially great site for advice on "tagging" in Etsy. I can't find an image large enough to pin the page. So! Here's the link, lol :)<br />
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Tools for Etsy: http://tools4etsy.com/</div>
Jennhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10476542512659667068noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3997588545368025990.post-54566428135981873542015-01-09T17:57:00.001-08:002015-01-09T17:59:21.311-08:00Cory's Amazing White Chili Recipe<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<br />-1 medium onion, chopped
<br />-3 tbsp olive oil
<br />-1 4 oz. can diced green chilis
<br />-3 tbsp flour
<br />-2 tsp cumin
<br />-2 15 oz. cans Great Northern Beans
<br />-1 14 1/2 oz. can chicken broth
<br />-1 1/2 cups chopped, cooked chicken breast.
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<br />1. saute onion in "evoo" (olive oil)
<br />2. add chilis, flour, & cumin. Cook 2 min.
<br />3. Add beans & broth. Bring to boil.
<br />4. Simmer 10 minutes until thickened.
<br />5. Add chicken. Heat.
<br />6. Garnish with salsa, sour cream or cheese.
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<br />Crock Pot Cooking- skip step four if you are using a crock pot. Just
do steps 1-3 and put in crock pot with chicken. Serves +/-6.
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Jennhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10476542512659667068noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3997588545368025990.post-9411539875156669012013-08-30T06:19:00.002-07:002013-08-30T06:19:45.669-07:00Diaper Babies for All<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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I love making these <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/126284039/diaper-babies-set-of-two">diaper babies</a>! So quick and yet, so cute once assembled.<br />
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At one point, though, I realized, my diaper babies needed a make over. Babies come in all sorts of skin tones...so should mine!<br />
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I brainstormed with M over at <a href="http://hiddeninthehem.blogspot.com/"><i>hidden in the hem</i></a> and viola...a new and improved option for customers. More skin tones will be available on request.<br />
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Jennhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10476542512659667068noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3997588545368025990.post-62521980552731311522013-07-06T17:49:00.002-07:002013-07-06T17:49:30.605-07:00Sayings and Symbols<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<b>Stamps range in price from .25c to $5 depending on size and condition. </b></div>
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<b>Most sets can be split up and stamps sold individually. </b></div>
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<b> Some stamps are like new, some have heavy staining. </b></div>
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<b> Shipping will be calculated by weight and zip code. </b></div>
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<b>Sales will be conducted through my etsy shop: APrincessAndABee </b></div>
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<b>Some further stamp sets can be found there and on eBay (user: Jannek753) </b></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Pic 18</span></div>
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Jennhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10476542512659667068noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3997588545368025990.post-3205829915231960722013-07-06T17:41:00.003-07:002013-07-06T17:41:37.465-07:00Holidays and Occasions<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<b>Stamps range in price from .25c to $5 depending on size and condition. </b></div>
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<b>Most sets can be split up and stamps sold individually. </b></div>
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<b>Some stamps are like new, some have heavy staining. </b></div>
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<b>Shipping will be calculated by weight and zip code. </b></div>
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<b>Sales will be conducted through my etsy shop: APrincessAndABee
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<b>Some further stamp sets can be found there and on eBay (user: Jannek753)</b></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Christmas/Winter Holiday 1</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Christmas/Winter Holiday 3</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Special Occasion 2</span></div>
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Jennhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10476542512659667068noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3997588545368025990.post-9511395705687498752013-07-06T17:36:00.003-07:002013-07-06T17:36:54.964-07:00Flora and Fauna<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<b>Stamps range in price from .25c to $5 depending on size and condition. </b></div>
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<b>Most sets can be split up and stamps sold individually. </b></div>
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<b>Some stamps are like new, some have heavy staining. </b></div>
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<b>Shipping will be calculated by weight and zip code. </b></div>
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<b>Sales will be conducted through my etsy shop: APrincessAndABee
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<b>Some further stamp sets can be found there and on eBay (user: Jannek753)</b></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Tray 1</span> </div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Tray 2</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Tray 3</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Tray 4</span></div>
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Stamps range in price from .25c to $5 depending on size and condition.</div>
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Some stamps are like new, some have heavy staining.</div>
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Sales will be conducted through my etsy shop: APrincessAndABee</div>
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Some further stamp sets can be found there and on eBay (user: Jannek753) </div>
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Jennhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10476542512659667068noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3997588545368025990.post-9607429880490987302013-01-09T21:08:00.003-08:002013-01-09T21:20:15.353-08:00Handmade with Love for Christmas<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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I love giving gifts. Especially making gifts and giving them. So I decided to handmake all of my gifts for Christmas. I started early and loved all of the knitting, sewing and crafting time I invested. Some were bi g, some were small but all were made with love. I also learned some new skills and techniques along the way.</div>
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To start with, I attached a zipper for the first time. I made a simple zippered bag for my boyfriend, a man case (lol) using some pretty cute mustache fabric I'd found at Joann's. Thanks for the awesome tutorial, <a href="http://www.noodle-head.com/2012/06/open-wide-zippered-pouch-diy-tutorial.html">Noodlehead</a>! I made a few more bags for friends, but I can't show you the other print I used because I still haven't given the gift!</div>
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The matching burlap and linen stockings were pretty basic. I just love the look of burlap and lace!</div>
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I found in my scrapbooking stash a darling ribbon with the words, "Together is a wonderful place to be." It worked for both the man-stocking and the knitting needle roll up that I made for my mom.</div>
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The two complimentary patterns were both remnants I'd found, months apart, again at Joann's. I was thrilled when I realized that they matched (it's the little things in life that thrill me!).</div>
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I shrunk and lengthened the online patterns I used as inspirations to make crochet needle roll up for my sis. If you want to check out what I used, look <a href="http://madebyloulabelle.blogspot.com/2010/03/how-to-make-knitting-needle-roll.html">here</a> and <a href="http://thecraftersapprentice.blogspot.com/2011/10/knitting-needle-roll-tutorial.html">here</a>.</div>
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I challenged myself a bit and used a commercial pattern to make a sewing machine cover for her Singer. Love that Heidi Grace set at Joann's!</div>
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I'm having a bit a hard time now that Christmas is over, to stay focused and get projects done in a timely manner. Oh, the problems of a nerdy craft girl! I'll plow my way through the sewing machine apathy in due time. I've join a sew-a-long and a knit-a-long to keep myself motivated and am just enjoying picking and choosing from the couple of PHD items I'd started after Christmas.</div>
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Jennhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10476542512659667068noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3997588545368025990.post-14169939980834320342013-01-08T20:45:00.000-08:002013-01-08T20:45:45.472-08:00Let Us Have No More Wine Until it is Time...It's Time!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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I forgot to post these wine bottle toppers last month. :0( They can also serve as elf hat ornaments so I knitted up a bunch for my co-workers. I usually give them treats at the holidays. Yes, I am THAT co-worker. The pattern was SUPER duper easy. I got it free from <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/minikins">Ravelry</a>. I also knitted up a few dreidels for my Jewish friends, though I didn't get any pictures of them. That pattern came from <a href="http://www.vogueknitting.com/Default.aspx?TabId=909">Vogue </a>though I added the I-cord at the end. My attempt to start with the I-cord, as per the pattern, resulted in a minor knitting disaster.<br />
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What quick knits do you create for Christmas?<br />
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Jennhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10476542512659667068noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3997588545368025990.post-70106451770357232662013-01-07T19:25:00.003-08:002013-01-13T22:08:27.448-08:00Fee Fie Faux Fum<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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I love the look of knitted cables. Remember my first project, the <a href="http://phatcatcrafts.blogspot.com/2011/09/bobbles-and-cables-and-catsoh-my.html">cup cozy</a>? I'd been in the mood to tackle a cabled project this past fall but I had so many projects planned already for the holiday that I put the idea of a cabled scarf on hold. Then I saw a faux cabled hat pattern in my mom's copy of <i>Knitting</i> (Holiday 2012) and I had to give it a try!<br />
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My model is adorable, no? I used "It's Amazing" yarn in Vineyard. The technique itself was fairly easy. The hat was done in sets of six. Three knits, three purls. One out of four rows had a simple carry over. Slip three knit stitches from the left to the right needle, purlwise. Slip the stitch furthest to the right, to the left, over the second and third stitches. Slide the remaining two stitches back to the left needle. Knit one, YO, knit one, purl three. Then repeat all the way around. There was a special cast off pattern but you'll have to check the magazine (don't want to violate any copyright issues).<br />
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I actually made two, I liked the look so much. That one was for a gift. I also knitted a matching scarf, though I did not use the faux cable technique. I did a much simpler "Gathered Scarf" designed by <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/gathered-scarf">Maryse Rouider</a> that I found on Ravelry. It involved changing sizes of needles and switching between stockinette and garter stitches. I should have blocked it but the scarf was the last gift I finished before my family gathered for the holidays and I didn't think it would have enough time to dry. Hopefully it will keep my niece, E, warm during those cold mountain months, regardless!<br />
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Jennhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10476542512659667068noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3997588545368025990.post-2625156161291563162013-01-05T22:10:00.004-08:002013-01-06T12:01:08.081-08:00Hip to Be Square--New Year's Sew A-Long<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
I made A and G rag quits for Christmas and the fabulous aspect of rag quilts is that you don't really notice when your squares aren't perfectly lined up. The rag quilts turned out pretty cute, I will brag on myself here. I made A's based on what was her favorite color at the time I picked out the fabrics...last May! Ten year old's DO change their minds. Pink is still A favorite but not THE favorite. Oh well, I tried! And A is a sweetheart, I'm sure she loves her Gigi quilt, pink and all. <br />
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Fortunately, G still loves her quilt's colors, lol!<br />
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My first sewing "resolution" wasn't to quilt, as I mentioned in a previous blogpost , but I am excited to join a sewing community for this <a href="http://www.sewcanshe.com/blog/2013/1/1/the-its-a-new-year-sewalong">Sew A Long</a>...the project is based on learning to make a herringbone block. We can make anything we want, the only requirement is to use at least one herringbone block in the project.<br />
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What is a herringbone block? Well, I had no clue, in all honesty! There is an example of one on the link above, but I also did a little Googling. Thanks to freedictionary.com, I learned that it is:<br />
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Herringbone is also a type of twill fabric with distinctive V shaped pattern. In my Gioogle search, I'd also found another <a href="http://www.stitchedincolor.com/2011/12/herringbone-block-tutorial.html">great tutorial</a> that you should check out if your curiosity has been peaked.<br />
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I'd been wanting to make a memorial quilt or blanket in memory of my friend's daughter, Baby Z. Her second birthday would been last month. Yellow is the awareness color for the condition she had, Osteogenesis Imperfecta. Back when Joann's had an amazing Thanksgiving sale on some quilting fabrics, I picked up a number of yellow and gray prints, with the memorial project in mind. I have some ideas in mind for what I want to do but the "vision" is still rough...I'll keep you posted on the sew-a-long as we go. The first step is to cut the strips. That, I can do. From that point on though, I'll be in new sewing territory. Ready or not, I'm going to sew a QUILT!</div>
Jennhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10476542512659667068noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3997588545368025990.post-73514538084809456012013-01-02T18:48:00.000-08:002013-01-04T17:49:24.934-08:00After the Ball Drops...<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
I inevitably pick the same resolution every year...wait for it...read more classical literature. (Hah, I gotcha, didn't I? You thought I'd say "eat healthy/lose weight/exercise more" and indeed, I do usually make a health focused resolution, too.) I love to read and had excellent classes in literature back in high school, but in all honesty, over the years I've gotten a little lazy in my reading habits. Not that there is anything wrong with contemporary Christian fiction or YA fiction, of course...though admittedly, some of what I read is kind of...junky. (Have you ever used "junky" to describe reading material?!) I just find myself wanting to exercise that analytical part of my brain and remember how much I loved doing that with the books from AP English back in the day. (Okay, wayyyyy back in the day! The 20 year reunion is just around the corner!) I just never seem to motivate myself well enough once the year gets going. So this year, I'm going to give a little more weight and commitment to my literary resolution. I joined a Meetup group focused on reading classical literature (published before 1940)! They meet about twice a quarter in my part of San Diego (a huge plus). I can't say that I'm super excited about the first couple of book selections, just because they aren't books I'd ever put on my resolution list (<i>The Jungle Books</i> and <i>Treasure Island</i>) but it's a start. Obviously, if I really wanted to read the classic works on my own "to read" list, I'd have done it by now! ;0) And, there's a community to inspire and encourage me. A win-win, I think.<br />
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Structure, goals, accountability...these same elements of making my literature resolution come to pass are the same guidelines I'm using to come up with my craft and blog resolutions. I really want to focus on learning more sewing techniques and refining the ones I've already learned. I also want to grow the blog's readership and make it something worth reading on a regular basis. I've signed up for some e-courses to increase both my blogging skills and my sewing abilities. I've joined two online sewing communities...one that will cover basic sewing techniques (to improve that which I already know) and a monthly sew-a-long whose first project uses herringbone quilted blocks. Quilting wasn't high on my list of "to learn" sewing skills but the community will make it more fun to learn something else on my own, I've decided. <br />
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Along with revamping the blog, I'll be re-doing my sewing area. I utilize my dining nook when I sew (and to store my machine and tools when I'm not sewing) and I realized after a while it was just easier to keep my ironing board out, next to my bookcase. I wanted to give it a fresh cover and in the process, decided to make the space truly a place where creativity and beauty abound. I've already chosen the color palate and the fabrics, I can't wait to share them with you! (A sneak peek is below!)<br />
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Jennhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10476542512659667068noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3997588545368025990.post-31329122759836684242012-12-16T13:01:00.000-08:002013-01-04T18:18:14.663-08:00Shut the Front Door Sunday! Trying out a Pinterest Idea<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
I haven't been using my oven for the past few weeks. It'd had a thorough cleaning after the infamous glass pan explosion a few weeks back (I've yet to admit to this story on the blog, yet). Toaster oven, stove top, microwave, all have been put to good use...I was somehow afraid that I'd cause an explosion if I used the oven again. Some remaining glass would explode, or some cleanser residue I'd managed to leave behind catching fire (non-toxic but still flammable)....I finally braved the chance to use it when I unrolled a package of crescent rolls and had some processed food fun. Minus any explosions! <br />
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I confess, I love Pinterest...I think I spend more time searching for craft ideas on it than I do Google (poor, lonely Google). So many "pins" of ideas that I would have never thought of ...like how to make a meal out of a crescent roll or two.<br />
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The ingredients I used are above...I decided to get the larger sized crescents but the smaller ones would work just fine (just use less filling). My favorite combo was the pizza roll up I made with a tablespoon of pizza sauce, half a stick of string cheese and some pepperoni. <br />
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I also made a dessert roll up with some cream cheese and chocolate chips. Mmmm, yummy, if I do say so myself. Not particularly healthy but cheaper and probably slightly better for me than if I'd gotten some fast food. :0)<br />
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My sis was worried that little G needed a warmer hat with ear flaps to get through his first mountain winter. I knitted up the Loopy Pixie Hat from the book, <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Baby-Beanies-Happy-Little-Heads/dp/0823099032"><i>Baby Beanies</i> by Amanda Keeys</a> using Vanna's Choice "Oatmeal" yarn. I didn't completely follow the pattern, opting to make and sew on the ear flaps after the hat was done.</div>
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Jennhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10476542512659667068noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3997588545368025990.post-55277556547762592392012-12-12T10:44:00.002-08:002012-12-12T10:49:14.767-08:00You Spin Me Right Round, Baby, Right Round<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
So many items that I've knitted or handmade lately have been for Christmas gifts so I can't post pics just yet BUT I have some items from earlier in the year that I was just too lazy to post. A favorite super easy but super darling "pinwheel" blanket pattern made it's way through the knitters in our family .<br />
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My mom did hers in a variegated yarn. <br />
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I used Simply Soft yarn by Carron and made a matching set of blankets for fraternal twins my girlfriend delivered earlier this summer.<br />
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My knitting niece, E, made a mini-version with just one skein of yarn for her baby brother. <br />
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Little G tested and approved!<br />
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The pattern comes from page 37 in <u> Knit-a-Long</u> by Larissa and Martin Brown though I did see a <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/round-or-pinwheel-baby-blanket">pattern on Ravelry</a> that gave a similar pattern and design instructions. You can use any size needles and any weight of yarn. </div>
Jennhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10476542512659667068noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3997588545368025990.post-71351041468729317312012-12-11T11:40:00.001-08:002013-01-04T18:19:53.554-08:00It's "Sew" FLUFFY!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
I adore the movie <i>Despicable Me</i>. I love how Gru goes from this evil, hurting villain to a kind and doting father. I also love that it's about three sisters. The youngest, Agnes, cracks me up. I wonder why I can relate?! LOL My favorite scene is probably when Gru wins the big unicorn for Agnes at the amusement park. "It's so fluffy I'm gonna die!!!"<br />
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In all honesty, that is the expression is what I want to squeal when I make something uber-cute. Well, it may not be literally fluffy, but you get the point!<br />
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When I was growing up, the youngest of three little girls, we had good friends who lived just down the street and around the corner. So many of my childhood and school memories involve the Scott girls. We've kept in touch over the years, along with other girls that were in the girl scout troop my mom led for Karyn's class. While my sisters were having girls, the Scott girls were having boys. Then this past year, everything changed. Both of the Scott sisters had daughters and Karyn had a boy. No one saw that one coming!<br />
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One of the sisters had asked that if she had a girl, could I make a bonnet pattern I'd pinned on <a href="http://sewmamasew.com/blog2/2010/10/october-13-sew-beautiful-reversible-baby-bonnet-tutorial-belle-boo-giveaway/">Pinterest</a>. It was my joy to make matching bonnets for the girl cousins. My trusty <a href="http://hiddeninthehem.blogspot.com/">sewing tutor</a> was on hand to assist me. She and L had helped pick out the patterns/colors we used. They were feminine without being too cutesy. When we made them up, I almost shrilled with delight! So fluffy!!<br />
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Here's little Miss Rachel and her mama modeling one of the bonnets. I made her's a "3 to 6 month" size. I also made up some newborn sized bonnets on my own. So precious! Phat Cat was the unwilling model.<br />
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And yes, even without the bonnet, he is quite "fluffy"...hee hee! </div>
Jennhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10476542512659667068noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3997588545368025990.post-90388217234803936122012-12-10T18:46:00.002-08:002012-12-11T07:56:33.766-08:00Life Sew Sweet<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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My oldest niece, E, loves crafts, just like so many other members of our family. She got her first sewing machine this year and has been eager to work on learning to make her own clothes.Though I've yet to sew more than a pillowcase dress, I know from experience how important it is to sew straight lines. So, I sent word that she should practice sewing on paper. It's what I did in Home Ec so many years ago. You don't use thread, you just sew along lines and get a feel for the process of sewing and the pressure needed to get a slow but steady speed going. And practice she did!<br />
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I absolutely couldn't wait to sew with her, though I knew we probably wouldn't get to any clothes sewing. I brought pieces for a simple bag (<a href="http://phatcatcrafts.blogspot.com/2012/02/bag-lady-sewing-lesson-12.html">remember this?</a>) that required straight lines. She did a fabulous job! The next day we were at Walmart and she spotted a pattern for another type of bag and I thought..why not give a try?! Truthfully, patterns still intimidate me! But I was up for the challenge and plus, the pattern was only .99 cents and fabric at Walmart is cheap. I found material for my bag for $1.50 a yard! <br />
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We studied the pattern, we pressed out wrinkles, we cut, we sewed...we made bags!<br />
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We had quite a "helper" during the whole process. Miss I couldn't resist seeing how she could contribute to the process. So interested and curious. We set very firm rules about what wasn't safe and then let her drag over her Elmo stool to watch and "help" us as only a two year old can. Sewing is thirsty work, so Miss I made sure we were well stocked for a tea party, too. (LOL)<br />
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We had plenty of other crafting that week (thread and yarn were in abundance!)...along with plenty of food and family time as we celebrated Thanksgiving together with my folks, other sister and other niece.<br />
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So much fun. So many handbags sewed! (Four completed plus we started a fifth!). Ahhh. So many memories made. Life can just be "sew" sweet when you share it with the ones you love. ;0)<br />
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Jennhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10476542512659667068noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3997588545368025990.post-73811142308355067052012-12-09T20:30:00.001-08:002012-12-09T20:30:36.260-08:00Homework<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
My extended family is a heavy proponent of education. They probably starting talking to me about college around the time I hit jr. high. When I transferred out of state to work on my Bachelors, they gave me practical and thoughtful going away gifts. My grandma made me extra pillow cases and assembled a mini-sewing kit. It was complete with an old fashioned tomato shaped pincushion with an attached little strawberry. I still have the kit, though I've used up or lost a few pieces over the year.<br />
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When I was taking my a-mazing sewing class earlier this year, the teacher gave us some simple homework assignments. Sew, at least ten hours a week. Visit a fabric store, for at least one hour a week. (It sounds so hard, isn't it?!) And, make a large pincushion. I can't say how much I LOVED these homework assignments. ;0)<br />
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I wanted to have a little fun and I thought back to my classic red pin cushion.. I saw a darling kitty print at Joann's and knew just what I wanted to do. The cushion itself was pretty basic. Just rectangles and some polyester stuffing. For a touch of whimsy, I used a mouse pattern from <i>Spud & Chloe's Visit to the Farm</i> and knitted one up in brown. Then sewed.it onto the pincushion.<br />
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So cute, if I do say so myself! It makes me smile every time I see it. Can you blame me?<br />
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Jennhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10476542512659667068noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3997588545368025990.post-1480523427190185262012-12-08T18:22:00.002-08:002012-12-08T18:22:34.941-08:00Fat Cat Cooks...Hash Brown Scramble!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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I've been on a cooking kick lately. </div>
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I'm not a fan of cooking for just myself and getting tired of the same leftovers time and time again BUT it does save money to make your own meals. In the effort of making my own version of some of my regular meal out splurges, I've created a favorite "go to" meal-in-one-pan dish I refer to as Hash Brown Scramble. </div>
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Originally I was trying to make a breakfast burrito but in all honesty, it doesn't need a tortilla. It's great just hot out of the pan. It's super easy and only takes a few ingredients.</div>
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Jennhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10476542512659667068noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3997588545368025990.post-89353120117375907922012-11-03T08:53:00.005-07:002012-11-03T08:53:36.509-07:00Fat Cat Cooks...Pancakes!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
In less than two weeks, my parents will celebrate 43 years of marriage! When they said, "for better and for worse, 'til death do us part," they meant it! My mom says she could make cookies and jello when she got married...and that was it. Yet, over time, she learned and she learned well. "Oma" has several recipes my family considers essential to life. The wedding gift of a waffle machine is beloved...you can't get any better, even at a restaurant, than my mom's waffles. The recipe book that came with the machine is a family heirloom. The basic recipe can make either waffles or pancakes and they are just SO GOOD.<br />
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I've always been apathetic about making pancakes. Maybe even a little intimidated. I mean, you grow up with perfection and how do you compete? LOL However, a post on Facebook about pumpkin pie french toast got me in the mood for breakfast and also started getting me interested in more breakfast recipes...including pancakes. There are so many variations. When it comes to regular pancakes, I only want my mom's. But thanks to Pinterest and Google, I found a recipe for...wait for it...whole wheat carrot pancakes. Whole wheat flour. Cinnamon. Applesauce instead of using oil. Maple syrup in lieu of sugar. Shredded carrots (when I get married, I will have a carrot cake wedding cake...seriously! Love me some carrots). Healthy-ish AND yummy sounding.<br />
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Hello, breakfast! I tweaked the recipe a bit by using shredded carrot, zucchinni AND apple.. I also added some pumpkin pie spice and a dash of vanilla. When it came time to inhale, I mean, eat them, I used real maple syrup instead of pancake syrup. Not the sweet-ish pancakes on the block, but in all...yummy. And filling!<br />
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Mylinh and I decided to make pillowcase dresses for the two 2 year olds in our lives </div>
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My machine was still in the shop at the time but My graciously offered to let me use hers!</div>
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It was a bit strange to use a "newfangled" machine but it did the job nicely. My even gave me a tutorial on bias tape making...and she has a short cut way of doing it to save a bunch of time (having to sew all of those bias strips together--ugh!). </div>
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We used a pattern called "The Betsy Dress". Just google "Pillowcase Dress" and you'll find a number of patterns. You could even just use a nice pillowcase, and save some sewing time. You can also just use pre-made/bought bias tape. </div>
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I chose DARLING and I and I mean cute cute cute elephant fabric. Sigh. With a teal/grey floral fabric to compliment it.</div>
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Alas, however, I'd forgotten about a genetic predisposition of elephant phobia (I's mama was afraid of a pink elephant birthday cake once upon a time!). </div>
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It took several weeks for I to act willingly wear the dress.</div>
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Though I will say, her expression is rather revealing. Clearly, she tolerates elephants but does not love them. LOL</div>
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Check out her reaction to her new Elmo doll (crocheted with love by her Auntie Way Way):</div>
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Yep, that's Elmo love right there. The elephants, well, not so much.</div>
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Actually I went out and bought some Elmo fabric, determined to make a garment that she will like! </div>
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I've made several other pillowcase dresses since. They are really quite quick to whip up.</div>
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And here'a a cutie waiting to be sent out. The best thing about these dresses is that they can be worn over a shirt and leggings for cold weather. They can even be turned into shirts. They are very giving and flexible. "I" won't out grow hers for quite a while. Maybe she'll learn to like elephants a little more between now and then!</div>
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Jennhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10476542512659667068noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3997588545368025990.post-82506047084269871752012-09-12T10:49:00.000-07:002012-09-12T10:49:19.484-07:00Phat Cat Summer<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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I was as lazy as Busy Bee this summer when it came to posting on this blog!</div>
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The heat hasn't helped...Busy is a big boy and this heat and humidity has really been getting to him.</div>
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Poor lovie ;0)</div>
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My mom asks me if I've thought about shaving him for the hot weather but I just can't do it. He's a vain cat and very handsome. He might develop a complex if I change his appearance that much.</div>
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Suzy isn't fond of how hot it's been getting, either, but generally takes life in stride.</div>
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I got my sewing machine back and conquered my first dress (with the help of my talented friend, <a href="http://hiddeninthehem.blogspot.com/">Mylinh</a>) and had some adventures with burlap and lace. I'm also working on more blankets/quilts for Christmas presents. I'm celebrating "National Sewing Month" in style and starting my first sewing class this Saturday. I can't wait to show you what I've been up to and keep you posted on my new class projects! </div>
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I've always loved cats. My first word was, according to my mom, "meow" and it was said in reference to a cat that I'd just seen. My first cat was a beautiful, though skittish and aloof, Calico named Oreo. Over the years, she by and far became "my" cat and I'm sure she's up in cat heaven, furious with jealousy that I've adopted Phat Cat and the Princess. She was quite possessive, lol.</div>
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I was 8 before my dad gave in and allowed us to get anything bigger than a goldfish or hamster (though he was quite fond of the finch, "Jay Jay" that we adoped from our neighbors when they moved). I loved all things cats as I begged and pleaded and waited for my dad to give in...and my extended family fed my love for cats any chance they got. (My dad never stood a chance!)</div>
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In circa 1980, my Grandma W. made my cousin and I matching cat blankets for Christmas. There are a number of embrodiered panels. I still have mine. :0)</div>
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Recently my sewing machine jammed up pretty good. It's a hand-me-down that I inherited from my aunt when she passed, and it actually belonged first to my Grandma W. She has upgraded her machine a few times since 1980 and mom found an even older machine of my Grandma's in storage and I gave it a try since the repair price was going to take a bite out of my budget. The tension was off which led to funky seams and I eventually had to give in and decide to repair the one I've been learning on. But the cool part was that the older sewing machine was the one that my grandma used to make the cat quilts. I loved sewing on it, knowing how much time and love she has poured into her crafting over the years. </div>
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Eventually my plan is to get the older one repaired along with my mom's old Singer so that E and G can have machines to fulfill their dreams of learning to sew modest clothing for themselves. :0) But in the meantime, I'm counting down the days until I can get back to my sewing projects and doing some knitting. More on my knitting projects to come!</div>
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I kept ignoring it but after a few trips, I finally couldn't resist it. I saw that it was over a yard in size, making it perfect for a no-sew tied ends blanket for my toddler-aged niece, I. I hadn't made one before, but I found a great tutorial online at <a href="http://www.customscrapbookmaker.com/crafts/fleece-tie-blanket-instructions.htm">CustomScrapbookMaker</a>. </div>
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I picked a contrasting pattern for the backside that was on sale. Oh, and the BEST part of deal? Joann's remnants are automatically 50% off...BUT if the orignal price goes on sale, the remnant ends up being half of the SALE price. I made this blanket for just around $10! </div>
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I've picked up several pieces of fleece in the remnant bin and matched them with solid fleece pieces which have been on sale for 40% for the past several weeks. Each blanket (some 1.5 yards) will end up costing between $10-$14 each. Not bad for a baby shower or birthday gift idea.</div>
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I plan to make rag quilts for G & A and have got some terrific prints to work with...but for baby G's blanket, I've cheated just a bit.</div>
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Joann's sells this amazing fabric that is already quilted for you...out of darling prints and minky fabric. I found this jungle piece...in the remnant bin, of course! I picked up the minky with a 40% coupon. Since Arizona mountain winters get cold, I layed a thin piece of batting between the minky and the front fabric. Boy, is that quilt going to be warm! I sewed it with the right sides facing in, left a small gap and turned it right side out. Then sewed another seam all the way around. The only particularly fancy method I used in making the quilt was to round the corners (using a salad plate as a template). And viola! Two Christmas gifts already done and it's only July! Woohoo :0)</div>
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