What's needling you... blue

Knitting needles and embroidery needle.

This little baby shrug just came off my needles!

My first attempt at a garment in a lace stitch.  (I need to block it)

This cute baby ensemble has been on my needles.

First on a search for vintage I purchased this pretty blue broad cloth and cotton print.
The pattern has a yoke neck and I embroidered some lazy daisies.
I wanted to bring some of the pink up and tie into the floral at the hem.
I loved the idea of a shrug with this little sleeveless dress.

So much fun to make.

So what's needling you?

Happy Valentines Day!

Made pink fortune cookies for my family this morning!

They were yummy!

Easy recipie

2 egg white beaten until frothy and soft peaks

1/2 cup sifted flour

1/2 cup sugar

1/2 tsp vanilla extract

1 tsp of almond extract

mix until smooth

2 Tbls water

red or pink food coloring

mix these in until thinned and pink

I use a small skillet 

on med heat

spoon a tablespoon or so onto the skillet

tilt around to make  thin layer  (like with crepes)

  you want it very thin about 4- 5 inches round

then you wait until it looks dry and starting to 

turn golden around the edges a bit

then you can flip it

the second side is only there for a second or two

then remove

I put on parchment and carefully place paper fortune inside

fold in half

and pressing middle on rim of a cup fold again

I then placed inside a muffin tin to aid keeping their shape until 

they fully crisp up.

If you cook too short they won't fully crisp up so be patient 

while they are cooking.  A few trial ones and you will have it down.

so much fun and supper yummy!!!