I heart postcards

January 20th, 2010

I have always loved postcards: making them, sending them, getting them. I still have every postcard every sent to me in a lovely postcard rack in my living room. Feel free to come on over and browse through, or I can bring them to you.

This one came from brother Ken the other day.

ken postie front

postcard back

Spinach Ricotta Pie

January 19th, 2010

This recipe if only for the filling–sort your own self out with a pie crust. You can buy a fresh or frozen one and line your pie pan with it.

Heat oven to 350*.

Saute with 2 Tablespoons of olive oil

  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 10oz pkg of chopped frozen spinach, thawed and drained
  • 1 teaspoon each of salt & pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon of dried oregano

When onion is soft and cooked, remove from heat and let cool slightly.

Combine spinach mixture with

  • 15 oz ricotta
  • 8 oz grated mozzarella
  • 1 cup grated parmesan
  • 3 eggs

Spread in pie plate lined with pie crust. Bake 40 minutes, let rest for ten minutes before cutting.

Accidental Haiku

January 18th, 2010

I forgot how much

I like peas, frozen–not canned

Bursting tiny green

fiji money web

Overwhelmed

January 13th, 2010

forsyth fountain frozen

64 days until my thesis show hangs, and I am feel overwhelmed. A few things waiting to be crossed off on my list of things to do–most of these have about a dozen sub-lists:

  • Make 6 valentine headbands for ShopSCAD.
  • Obtain and post YouTube video for recent appearance on HGTV’s “That’s Clever.”
  • Design & print cards for Thesis show
  • Publicity for thesis show
  • Obtain toilet & two mannequins for thesis show
  • Write article for Dockwalk Magazine
  • Write paper for writing class
  • Write thesis paper
  • Write sample chapter of a book for publisher
  • Curriculum for embellished clothing class to be taught on Saturday at French Knot
  • Continue creating work for thesis show
  • Post pictures of frozen Fountain in Forsyth Park

frozen fountain

NICHE

January 6th, 2010

barcode detail

Baltimore, Md. (Dec. 29, 2009) — NICHE magazine, the exclusive trade publication for retailers of American and Canadian craft, has announced the finalists for its 2010 NICHE Awards program.

The NICHE Awards competition annually recognizes excellence and innovation in North American craft.

NICHE magazine also honors the artistic achievements of students enrolled in North American undergraduate, graduate and certificate arts programs with its NICHE Student Awards program. Finalists are determined by the editors of NICHE and AmericanStyle magazine and the staff of the Buyers Market of American Craft.

I have been nominated for an award in the decorative art category for my Barcode. Visit their website here.


Eggs for Dinner: Strata

January 5th, 2010

Yes, Patti, you can have eggs for dinner–and I do pretty regularly.  Thank you for prompting me to create a new blog category: Eggs for Dinner.

Egg Strata

This fits a 9×13 pan, but can be very easily halved. It also reheats and freezes very well.

Spray 9×13 casserole pan.  Cover the bottom with

  • 10 slices of sandwich bread (or the equal to)
  • 1 pound of grated cheese

Combine in a blender

  • 6 large eggs
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 4 cups milk
  • 2 tsp dry mustard powder

Pour mixture over bread and cheese.

Cover & refrigerate for 8 hours.

Bake at 350 for 45 minutes.

Feel free to add sauteed or roasted veggies, and choose your cheese to create a combination. Do not use uncooked veg, as they give off too much water. You can switch up your bread, as well, I use whatever is a few days old.

Examples:

  • Sauteed mushrooms, red onion and thyme, with a splash of white wine and Gruyere cheese.
  • Sauteed spinach and garlic with drained roasted tomatoes and a blend of feta and mild cheddar.
  • Roasted red pepper, corn and onions with cheddar cheese.

I suppose you could also add meat, if you would eat that sort of thing.

What Libby Found

January 4th, 2010

My beautiful neighbor Libby went to visit her people in the U.P. (Upper Peninsula [of Michigan]) for the holidays. She found this box of fun at her local goodwill and shelled out $5 so that she might give all of this bliss to me.

$5 for this historical greatness

$5 for this historical greatness

(The materials that don’t need I will send to Loop It Up, a great program exposing Savannah’s inner-city kids to the joy of creative play fiber styley.)

The older woman in line behind Libby was so pleased to see the younger generations embarking upon needlework, she grabbed and held Libby’s hand.

(click on thumbnails for larger version)

flosshookshoops

majestytransferswrappers

A few important items of note:

  • The pink tag that says “Embroidery Supplies” is the reverse side of a time card from L.D. Schreiber Cheese Co.
  • The floss ranges in price from 5 cents for 9 yards to 27 cents for 8 yards.
  • Two of the crochet hooks are carved from bone.
  • The pack of Boye crewel needles is 15cents (for 18 needles), the singer crewel needles in a 16 pack are originally 85 cents, marked down to 69 cents.
  • metal embroidery hoops! Yay!

Your logo here…

December 23rd, 2009

I have no idea where I am going with this…

your logo here

I have no idea where I am going with this…

When life gives you lemons…

December 9th, 2009

When Handsome Husband and I bought this tree three years ago, the good folks at the nursery had lost the tag. They knew it was a citrus, they weren’t sure just which citrus. They offered us the experience of a mystery adventure for 35% off. We went for it.

lemon tree

This is our first harvest. I have no idea what we will do with all of these lemons. I am open to suggestions.

lemon close up

Please notice the tomatoes in the background. Those plants came free with a dresser purchased through Craigslist. The couple was leaving town the next day and planning on throwing the plants out.

Please submit your ideas for what can be done with all of these lemons. Best idea wins a zesty prize!

FREE EMBROIDERY LESSONS

November 25th, 2009

If you find yourself in the Savannah, Atlanta or Providence airports today, look for me, I will be offering free embroidery lessons (no strings attached) to anyone wishing to learn.

I drew up this pattern tonight and created a few basic “kits.”

turkeyI have absolutely no idea what will happen, I will be sure to let you know…

This is the document I am handing out with my packets of fun.  how to stitch Click on turkey for larger image, trace on your fabric and stitch away.