Italian Cross Stitch This creates a cross stitch on the front and the back, but also a box around the cross stitch. This does make the front and the back match and would be a nice stitch if you were working on a reversible ornament. Here is what the stitch looks like front and back […]
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Stitcher Showcase: Mila Ollenburg
Hi! I am Mila Ollenburg. I too, am an avid cross stitcher. Over the last 2 years I have completed nearly 15 projects, all different sizes and counts. About 7 years ago, I started working on a male and female cardinal. It was in the fall of 2005. My husband says, “You finish both of […]
Peppar Kakar
Peppar Kakar 1 cup shortening 1 and one-half cups sugar 1 egg 3 T molasses 1 and one-half tsp, water 3 and one-fourth cups flour 2 tsp. baking soda 1 and one-half tsp cinnamon 1 and one-half tsp ginger 1 tsp ground cloves Cream shortening and sugar and add the egg, molasses and water. Beat […]
Oatmeal Lace Cookies
Oatmeal Lace Cookies 1 cup unsalted butter, softened 1 1/2 cup granulated sugar 2 eggs 2 teaspoon vanilla or almond extract 6 Tablespoon all-purpose, unbleached flour 1 teaspoon sea salt 2 cups quick-cooking oatmeal Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Cream butter and sugar until light yellow and fluffy. Add eggs, vanilla and cream until […]
Stitcher’s Showcase: Trish Heath
This week’s Stitcher’s Showcase features a piece from Trish Heath, of St. Joseph, Missouri. Trish says, “Hi Roz, here is my most prized piece, a Lavender and Lace design. I bought a late 1800’s frame and had it placed in it just before this last Christmas, it was the show piece of all my pieces […]
Mediterranean Pasta with Roasted Tomatoes
Mediterranean Pasta with Roasted Tomatoes 24 plum tomatoes, halved lengthwise 1/2 cup olive oil 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 Tbsp Italian seasoning 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper 1/2 tsp sea salt 1/4 tsp coarse ground pepper 8 oz pasta 1 pound chicken, roasted and chopped Place tomatoes cut side up in foil lined pan. Mix […]