Hornbooks are perfect for "finishing"
your hand work.
Counted Cross Stitch, Hand Embroidery,
Wool Applique and Punch Needle...
these lovelies arrived in the mail.
(From Tara at Perfect Prim Punch)
They are getting a fresh coat of paint,
followed by hand rubbed wax.
It is a cold and dreary day
here in Pennsylvania...
I'm enjoying the comforting
sweet and spicey smell of
Spiced Pumpkin Loaf.
Spiced Pumpkin Loaves
Yield: 2 loaves
3 C sugar
1/4 C vegetable oil
4 eggs
3/4 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. cloves
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1 C apple juice
2 tsp. vanilla
2 C pumpkin (drain if fresh) OR 15 oz. can
4 C flour
Chopped walnuts or pecans, for top (optional)
**Can also add 1/2 C dried cranberries**
- Mix well. Sprinkle nuts on top.
- Bake at 350 degrees for 60-70 minutes, until knife inserted into center comes out clean. Enjoy !
This recipe makes two large loaves...
keep one for yourself and gift the second one !
(Of course, if you must keep them both,
they freeze well.)
are being assembled...
Little bites of color and texture
for wool applique and small sewing projects.
It's a great way to get an assortment of
wool, in lots of colors and textures.
wool, in lots of colors and textures.
It seems I'm not the only one
enjoying the fresh parsley.
I had to share my ONE AND ONLY pumpkin !
The wild animals have been eating them
when they are just tiny...
somehow, this one was missed...
'Pumpkin Love' ;)
Enjoy your day...
Rose
