Pretty Friday...

the sun is shining but it is still chilly.
The hunt for the best recipe for Salt Rising bread has come to a stand still. I tried a couple recipes but they were failures. No more for me I hate to waste ingredients.
I haven't sewn this week only worked on my new counted cross stitch project which is almost finished.
Went to the grocery store this morning and mailed my pkg. for my Secret Pal all the way to Washington state.It is so handy having a PO in the store.  
We are having BLT's for supper the tomatoes are winding down in our yard.

Darlene         thanks for reading 

Happy belated Labor Day...

it has really cooled off here. It is only 55° at 8;25 am. I love cooler temps myself.
I have finished #36 Kentucky Crossroads for the Bow CW block

I didn't like making this one but at least I did it. LOL
I am trying to find a good recipe for Salt Rising bread. I tried one last night and it was like a brick. This bread is really different because you make a sponge and have to keep it warm at all times.
 I have finished my large Counted Cross Stitch project even though it had more across the bottom of the people ,  I left them off.

 I am going to hang it when I can figure out how.
I am already doing another one it is a sampler like done in the 1600's.
Have a great week
Darlene

Civil War block #35 Star of the West

This is the latest block from Barbara Brackman's  block of the week. I can't believe we have been at this for over 7 months. But it has been a lot of fun.
It was a beautiful weekend here  no rain or even threat of any bad weather. I am glad the hurricane turned out better than they predicted.  A lot of rain is falling there.
I am finishing up my xstitch project;  now I just have some more backstitching to do.  Then put it together as a wall hanging.
I ordered two more booklets from 123 stitch and they are used ones as far as I can tell. I didn't realize they sell old stuff. But I do like them.
Have a great week.
Darlene

Another beautiful day in the neighborhood...

even though I had a dental appointment this morning. She has been my dentist since 1995 is originally from Venezuela and her staff are from Cambodia.  I love them all.
We have had bad luck this summer with patio umbrellas. The first one was too big and the thing wouldn't wind down after a month. The second one was red and I liked it but one of the ribs broke so we had to return it. Today I bought a 6 ft.model for $10.00 it is red too and just right. It will probably last 10 years. LOL.
I received my box yesterday from my Secret Pal at the Board. Her name is Sarah and she really outdid herself.  Thanks Sarah.

She lives in Michigan and got the honey locally.

I also finished block 34 of the BOW CW blog of Barbara Brackman's. It is called Rosebud and I enjoyed making it. I hadn't trimmed around the outside before I took the photo so it looks kind of crooked but it turned out exactly 8 1/2 ".

School started today in our area. I remember those days well. I had to walk to school most of the time. In 7th & 8th grade we rode to another area  on the school bus. I loved those years especially.
Hope you have a great evening
DARLENE

Another beautiful day in the neighborhood....

even though I had a dental appointment. It was just a check up and cleaning but I am always glad to get it done. I have had the same dentist since 1995 she is from Venezuela originally and her staff are from Cambodia. I love them all.
We have not had a lot of luck this summer with patio umbrellas; bought our third one today for $10.00. It is red and only siz foot across but that is fine with me. The first one we bought was too big and it wouldn't crank down after a month so returned it. Then the second one was a good size but one of the spokes broke so returned it too. Today I got a cheap one and it will probably last ten years. LOL
I received my Secret Santa box yesterday and it was great. Filled completely to the top. Her name is Sarah and she lives near Flint, MI.

I couldn't believe it when I saw all she sent. Thanks Sarah.
I also finished the 34th block for the CW BOW at Barbara Brackman's. I liked making this one too.

I hadn't trimmed the edges when I took the photo. Have a great rest of the week.
Darlene

A new blog

I have recently come across the funniest blog on here.
The woman's mother is a friend of mine and she is a great writer too. This new blog is about her family and the summer's travels this year.

http://wardenslog.blogspot.com/

Enjoy!!!


Darlene

What a wonderful day today...

blue skies, cool morning temps - 59° and then around 80° this afternoon.
Yesterday we went to Springfield to my favorite antiques mall - Heart of Ohio.

We walked a lot, had lunch and I bought a few things. It's hard to go there and not buy something.
These are 3 cross stitch mags I got for a dollar each.

 This bowl is so pretty with a cottage in the center. I also got the small bowl with lid to use for a sugar bowl.

I am still plugging away on my large x stitch project. I am almost finished with the people just have to do the banner and then the border.

See ya - Darlene