I am so in love with this fabric. When I saw it in the store, I knew it would be perfect for a little embroidery. I wrote out the words “give thanks” in pencil and back-stitched the letters using two strands of red embroidery floss. I think this gave me about 30 minutes of total peace.
Last night, I finished the sewing project I mentioned last week, and I’m just wrapping up the instructions now. I think I’ll be doing some more “handwriting practice” embroidery. It’s addictive. It’s nice to have something good to listen to while hand-sewing. Does anyone have any favorite music or podcasts that they would recommend? I have been making an effort to stock up on good listening and reading material lately.
I’m cooking something new tonight (pasta alla checca) from my new cookbook, Mad Hungry: Feeding Men and Boys by Lucinda Scala Quinn. So far, we’ve made the caramelized cauliflower (the plain version) and the creamy spiced oatmeal. Both winners. I find that in our family of two, it’s best to only introduce one new recipe per week. Otherwise, the husband will start giving you worried glances like you’ve gone and thrown out every good, reliable recipe you had. So it’s pasta alla checca followed by good, old reliable chicken parmesan tomorrow. No need to be worried, folks. Just one new thing at a time.
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Your new cookbook definitely piqued my interest. Coming up with some sort of variety beyond BLTs, burritoes, steaks & potatoes & chicken & rice is a challenge. I laughed when you mentioned just one new recipe a week. You are a wise woman. I can imagine that would rock the boat a bit around here too. Very funny.
I definitely need to round up new stuff to listen to! Happy Tuesday!
That fabric is great and your stitching is perfect. Also who knew something as wonderful as caramelized cauliflower even existed, YUM!! On a side note I wanted to know that I gave you the stylish blogging award over on my home away from home. Click over to see it and the instructions to pass it along. I always feel inspired to make something when I visit, and have bookmarked plenty of projects from your blog :)
Great fabric and stitching! Creamy spiced oatmeal, yum.
Hi Kelly!
I am visiting from Angela Q’s “stylish” 365 site! She has great taste. Your site is so diverse. A bit of everything. I’m not a cook or a baker, but I love embroidery (haven’t done anything is years, but I’ve been thinking about it and this post just might push me over the edge!) and photography and writing and art in general.
Nice to make your acquaintance!
Hugs, Margie