Last week I had what I thought was an easy and doable list. And it should have been. But there was a snafu!
Last week’s list
1. Keep stitching on Santa Baker! ✅
I am really enjoying this. The cute little needle minder is very helpful. I've been watching some YouTube videos from different people showing counted cross stitch techniques. I've been stitching off and on for 30+ years and I am learning some new ideas. You really can "teach an old dog new tricks!"
2. Make cranberry salad and pumpkin pie for Thursday!✅
I wish I had pictures! I always make a salad with cranberries, grapes, red jello and whipped cream! It’s pretty and it’s yummy. Pumpkin pie is easy, right? Especially with frozen crusts! I’ve made dozens of pumpkin pies! And never have I ever forgotten the sugar. I’m on WW, trying to keep my 29 lb weight loss in line, but sugar free (really sugar-free) is truly “icky”. Reminded me of baby food! Blech!! In the trash, and two more pies made for Friday! Thanks goodness there was no company. Only the two most important men in my life and they love me, warts and all!
3. Start a Christmas Ornament stitchery! ✅
I purchased this kit from Jacquelynn Steve’s and had it sent to our son’s house.
I got all the pieces traced on freezer paper and pressed to the appropriate pieces of felt. The first one, the deer on a mitten shape, is ready to start the stitching. It will be fun I think!
I’m linking up with Linda at Texas Quilt Gal with blushing cheeks! This old grandma and great grandma has years of experience cooking and baking! How could I make such a rookie mistake. Oh well, on to next week. Wednesday would have been my sister’s 73rd birthday! I miss her every day!
To Do List 11.30.21 - 12.6.21
1. Work on felt ornaments.
2. Continue stitching on Santa Baker.
3. Address some Christmas cards.
Until next week, Stay Busy and Stay Happy and Healthy
I sounds like you figured out what you needed to do to get an edible pumpkin pie, Judy! Sugar free doesn't always work out quite right - ask me how I know. Your new kit looks like it will be fun, and give you lots of stitching to do while away from your machine.
ReplyDeleteyou sure are busy! can you not use a sugar substitute?
ReplyDeleteYour baker Santa is almost done! I guess I should watch some YouTube videos too. I always marvel when I do because it's easier to watch someone do it than read about it.
ReplyDeleteI think I mentioned that I forgot the sugar for my pumpkin pie back in the 1990s. My husband had Cool Whip all over his piece and didn't even notice it - lol!
Congratulations on your weight loss! I'm laughing over your men loving you "warts and all" - thank God for our families, right? :)
Thanks for linking to To Do Tuesday!
Oh and I forgot to say I'd love some of that Christmas salad - it sounds so, so good. Mom used to make salads for each holiday, and I miss them so much.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy that hand work! Looks like fun!
ReplyDeleteHi Judy! That is so cool that you are learning some new tricks on counted cross stitch. We used to own a CS shop with framing, too. I haven't really stitched much of anything since we closed the shop when we lost our lease in the mid-90s. I kind of miss it - your Santa project is lovely! That's so funny that you mention forgetting the sugar in the pumpkin pie - Chris from Chris Knits also forgot the sugar in her pumpkin pie!! Small world - you're in good company. HAHA! I'm certain that your sister is wishing you well today. {{Hugs}} ~smile~ Roseanne
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