basket before stain

basket before stain
Originally uploaded by parrotheadchic

I found this basket at the flea market, but it was the wrong color so I stained it. Now it matches my floors!

Merino Frappe

Merino Frappe
Originally uploaded by parrotheadchic

From purplish fluff to fall lush! Thanks to Chris for giving this yarn a dye job! This was yarn up for trade and now it is up for keeps!

The yarn is Crystal Palace Merino Frappe- Aran wieght and I have 420 yards.

The best dinner

Steak
Originally uploaded by parrotheadchic

Everything pales in comparison to this steak dinner. Filet, grilled eggplant and salad.

The salad is roasted tomatoes with garlic, green onion, lettuce and avacado mixed with oil and vinegar for a creamy dressing.

Vintage Placemats

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Originally uploaded by parrotheadchic

I made this project bag from two vintage placemats. The ribbon was out of the stash. This is so much better than a plastic baggie! This was a very fast project as little to no seaming and the edges were finished -so no lining needed. I hope to make a couple more for Valentines day this year.

Last weeks Crockpot Meatloaf

I made a double batch of meatloaf and used the leftovers 2 ways. So we got three meals total.

*Night 1
Meatballs (golf ball size)

* Night 2
A topping for pizza. I sliced them into coin size pieces and froze them. I used them a week later.

*Night 3
Pasta Fagioli - I used a quart size baggie of coin size slices.

Here is my basic meatloaf:
1/2 shredded cheese
2 egg whites
1 lb meat - I use 2/3 97% ground beef and 1/3 ground turkey
1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup bread crumbs
1/3 chopped onion
salt and pepper

Drop the meatballs into the crockpot. My crockpot is 6 quarts in size . Meatballs were on top of each other and cooked just fine.

I cook on high for 1 hour then low for 4 hours.

This coat is so last season!

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Originally uploaded by parrotheadchic

I saw this guy at Rhinebeck and he had just been sheered. They gave him the coat as he has just lost his. The animal barn was amazing! Sheep, alpaca's, goats, and bunnies. I loved that aspect of the day and seeing each ones personality. More to come check back!

Orphan Cotton

Orphan Cotton
Originally uploaded by parrotheadchic

I got 4 skiens with 300yards a piece for $16.00. These were test batches on the colors. They were not put into producition. I am thinking I will learn to make a scribble shaw with these!