Vintage Placemats

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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

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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!

I am going to try again .....

I am going to try to blog on a more regular basis. I need to get my ramblings on paper- well I guess at least the web.

I think setting up a format will help: On the report front:

Running- Sunday I ran for around 40 minutes- nice and easy, I had my watch set up for a 1:1 ratio. 1 minute of running and 1 minute of walking. Today I took a Pilates class and walked for 25 minutes. I am so looking forward to chili tonight! I am starved.

Knitting- I am working on the end paper mits and my circular shrug. Pictures of the mits to come soon!

I am hoping to work on the shrug tonight I want to have it ready for my trip to NY in October. Well on the report front that will do it.