Saturday, November 9, 2013

Etsy Weekends - Knitting Supplies!

Since I don't have much time to actually knit, I spend an awful lot of time thinking about it. Here are some great Etsy finds that will help with any knitting project needs!


Knitting Nancy, Paduak Wood French Knitter 5 prong -2
French Knitter by Amy's Woods
Siamese Cat Yarn Bowl
Siamese Cat Yarn Bowl by LAS Pottery

Tote Bag by Kelly Connor Designs 
Peace Fleece Hand Painted Wooden Knitting Needles - 10" Approx 25cm - 6.5mm
    Knitting Needles by Peace Fleece through Scrumbobbly
That's  all we've got for this weekend, come back next weekend to see more treasures!

Tuesday, November 5, 2013

Tuesday Tip - Eating Healthy

So we all know that you need to eat a rainbow right? Well, today Pam is going to talk about eating something orange!

Last week a friend gave me a huge squash. I've never done much with squash, so I was surprised to find that it is amazing! I'm going to save the seeds to grow some next year. She bought them from a company in Missouri that sells organic and historic seeds. Anyway after I cooked it the shell just peeled away from the squash. There wasn't a lot of scooping necessary just put it in big bowls and then I put some in freezer bags. I still have several regular squash to cook. I read an article a few weeks ago about how orange food is good for you and since my coworker broke my heart telling me that Cheetos don't count - I guess I'll have enough squash to last all winter!

Pam didn't do too much squash cooking when I was growing up, the veggies we ate the most of were peas, carrots, and corn. When I mentioned to Matt that Mom (Pam) had made a squash and I wanted to get the directions from her he was surprised that I didn't know how to cook them! I think I know what Matt will be cooking the next time he makes supper :)

There are a ton of great recipes out there for squash, but here is one of our favorite cooks, giving the lowdown on Butternut Squash Puree. Be sure and check out her other recipes while you are there, but if several hours go by while you sit and ogle food pictures...don't blame us!
Image Also courtesy of Pioneer Woman :)

Sunday, November 3, 2013

Etsy Weekends - Wooden Decorations

When I was younger my Dad used a lathe to make several turned wood bowls. They were really nifty, each one slightly different, with a different finish, different decorative pieces, and made of different wood. He told me about a star pattern bowl he had made a long time before I was alive with different colored woods and a lot of effort. I always thought we would make one together, but never got around to it. Of course, this has never diminished my love of hand carved, hand turned, or otherwise hand crafted wooden pieces. Here are a few of my favorites from Etsy!

Oak Burl Hand Carved Butterfly Mounted on Maple Wood Hand Leaf Carved Bowl
Oak Butterfly on Bowl by Glowing Heart Studios
Walnut Raindrop Tray
Walnut Raindrop Tray by 3D Woodturning
Wooden Cherry Pedestal Bowl / Candy Dish / Fruit Bowl
Cherry Pedestal Bowl by Wood Expressions
Box Elder Burl Bowl... rustic in design.
Box Elder Bowl by Uneducated Woodturner

Friday, November 1, 2013

Sheep Fleece Anyone?

There was always one creature who was super excited for sheep shearing day every year. Her name was Spike, and she has since left us. These images really convey her feelings toward Sheep Shearing Day :)