Totally Slacking lately

I have been such a slacker when it come to the blog lately. I guess that isn't so good for my new years resolution. I also haven't been putting a lot up for sale in my etsy shop. I have been working but behind the scenes mostly. I have had some personal things going on that have kind of taken up some of the extra time I had but then I got let go from my tutoring job so a little more time opened up.

The exciting thing is I have been working with two wonderful artists ( who I will introduce you all to soon) who are working on some embroidery patterns for me to sell as PDF's in a new etsy shop.

I just started last week a swap with people on Flickr so this is always a lot of fun plus I know some of the girls from other swaps and they are all super talented artists.

Here are some of the most recent items I have finished.



A new Maicen girl shirt for me. It has been a bit chilly here lately so she has gotten a lot of wear. I found this pattern for the Happy Creamer somewhere on Flickr and don't remember where. I had bought this adorable tablecloth at a vintage shop that was going out of business. I still might add some cute cups or something

This is from Sublime Stitching and the pattern is from Emily Martin of The Black Apple. I though it was a sheep and people said it was a hedgehog..oops.
I picked this hankie up at the same vintage store and thought the pattern was a little like the fleur de lis so I put a french looking hedgie there. I carry this around so people can see what I make.
Current WIP. Pattern from Aunt Martha's. My mom's friend likes wine so as a thank you to her I am making her a towel.
This pattern is free over at Jacque Davis' flickr I found her adorable FREE patterns last week and whipped up this patter with the cupackes and the one below..
If you want this FREE Pattern go check out Jacque Davis' Flickr. She has a bunch of really cute and did I mention FREE patterns..

I have received an award!!!

Kristi over at Stitchy Sticherson nomintaed me for an award how cool is that? Now I have to follow the directions listed below...

The rules for receiving this award are:

1. The winner can put the logo on his/her blog.
2. Link to the person you received your award from.
3. Nominate at least 7 other blogs.
4. Put links of those blogs on yours.
5. Leave a message on the blogs of the people you’ve nominated.


Here is my list. A couple people from Kristi's list are people I would give nods to (kittykill, brook) kristi included.

1.Pimp Stitch
2.Elle Belle
3. Jelene
4.Lily Blogs
5.Wild Olive
6.Torrance Does...Stuff
7. Embroidery as Art
8. Green Kitchen
so thanks for all the good reads and tips!

I love the little mappy thing..

I love the little mappy thing so I can see where people are looking at my blog from...I am feeling much better now. I think I am finally starting to sleep better. My leg is still gross but getting better...

Here are some of the newer items I have made. My friend's twin sons are turning 1 at the end of the month so there is a project I need to complete.





I am kinda of slow sometimes and let dan's cottage pie out overnight to defrost (oops!) so I gave him these for lunch @ work today. They are super yummy!

Greek Stuffed Footballs (Could be made veggie friendly I'm sure)

These are great to defrost in a jam..

1/4 cup uncooked brown rice
1 package pound ground meat ( I use ground turkey a lot)
1/2 Cup chopped onion
chopped bell peppers 1 or 2
2 cloves minced garlic
1/2 tsp dried oregano
1/2 tsp dried thyme
1 egg separated
1/2 tsp beef flavored granules
1/4 tsp allspice
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 1lb loaf frozen white bread
Cooking Spray
1 tsp water
1 1/2 tsp sesame seeds

Thaw bread according to package directions. Spray with cooking
spray and place bread in a large bowl and let rise in a warm place
until it doubles in size. Follow cooking directions for rice, make and
put to the side. Combine meat, egg yolk, onion, garlic and spices cook
until meat is browned and onion is tender. Remove from heat, stir in
rice. Divide bread dough into 6 equal portions, roll into 7 inch
circle, place 1/2 meat mixture in the middle. Shape into an oblong
ball, use egg white mixture to seal seams. Place on baking tray seam
side down, brush top with egg white, add sesame seeds. Bake at 400
for 18-20 minutes or until golden brown.

Turkey Burgers

1 lb. or more lean ground turkey meat
1/2 cup to 1 cup chicken stock (keeps it really moist because the turkey has little fat and can get dry)
garlic salt ( to taste)
onion salt ( to taste)
1/4 parmasean cheese
1/4 seasoned breadcrumbs
1 egg

1. Add turkey meat to mixing bowl, add all ingredients except chicken stock
and mix well.
2. Gradually add chicken stock ( the turkey meat for some reason stays super
cold) and mix well ( I use my hands).
3. Form into patties and cook on the grill or stove about 15 minutes. Burgers
will be white when done.

I am still addicted to Planet Green. I wish they had more new shows though.