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CRAFTS: I LOVE TO SURF ONLINE FOR LOTS OF COOL CRAFT LINKS SO I CREATED THIS BLOG, ENJOY! HAVE A NICE DAY! BE CREATIVE AND HAVE FUN!

Sunday, June 29, 2008

Video on sewing on bias tape

I was surfing today and found this video on how to sew bias tape on with machine. This is a very nice video. Enjoy!

Musings at Windyridge


While surfing today I found this cool knit pattern for your mop. Enjoy!

You can find this free pattern at the link below:

http://www.fickleknitter.com/links/archives/2008/05/swifter_reusabl.html







Musings at Windyridge

Chicken Recipe

I was surfing today and found this recipe.

4 boneless chicken breasts
6 slices of dried beef washed and torn into pieces
1 can cream of mushroom soup
8 oz sour cream
Seasoned breadcrumbs
6 -8 slices of bacon fried until pliable and brown

Pam the bottom of a 9 x 13 glass pan. Place beef pieces in pan. Wrap chicken breasts with bacon slices. Place on dried beef. In a bowl, combine soup and sour cream. Pour over top of chicken. Sprinkle bread crumbs over the whole thing. Bake at 275 for about two hours.
Work out at gym afterwards to work off sour cream and bacon fat!

Saturday, June 28, 2008

Quilting Square in Square Video

I found this video on youtube on the square in Square technique for quilting. Enjoy!

crochet circle video

I was surfing on youtube and found this video on how to crochet the circle. Enjoy!


Free Crochet Video Tutorial Introduction : Learn to Crochet Video Series by NexStitch™

You can watch crochet videos on this site. Enjoy!


Free Crochet Video Tutorial Introduction : Learn to Crochet Video Series by NexStitch™

Free Tunisian Crochet Video Tutorial Introduction : Learn to Crochet Video Series by NexStitch™

This site you can watch free tunisian crochet videos:



Free Tunisian Crochet Video Tutorial Introduction : Learn to Crochet Video Series by NexStitch™

Crochet Pattern Central - Free, Online Crochet Pattern Link Directory - Beginner Crochet Instructions - Crochet Tips, Tricks, Testimonials and More!

This is a cool site to find free crochet patterns online and also you can watch crochet videos. Enjoy!


Crochet Pattern Central - Free, Online Crochet Pattern Link Directory - Beginner Crochet Instructions - Crochet Tips, Tricks, Testimonials and More!

Angel Potholder



Angel Potholder

This is a cute angel potholder that I found while surfing today.

Little Dress Cotton Dishcloth



This is a cute little dress to crochet into a dishcloth and you can find the pattern at the link below. I found this while I was surfing.

Little Dress Cotton Dishcloth

hugg'ems collectables- crochet designs - Round Dishcloth

hugg'ems collectables- crochet designs - Round Dishcloth

This is the cute dishcloth that I found while surfing tonight. The picture is below.

Yahoo! 360° - Stitch 'n Frog Crochet, Knit, and Stuff - Scrubbie Pattern




This is another picture from the blog that I found while surfing today.






Yahoo! 360° - Stitch 'n Frog Crochet, Knit, and Stuff - Scrubbie Pattern

This is a cute scrubbie crochet pattern that I found today while surfing. Enjoy!

I love using it for wipeups after washing dishes. And it's a great dishcloth also. It's my favorite - - after the scrubbies.

Scrubbie Pattern

Hook - H

Yarn - small amounts of cotton and a tough synthetic ( I use Red Heart for this)

3" scrubbie

With cotton yarn:

Rnd 1: In a Magic Circle, ch 2, then make 12 dc in the mc, join with a slip stitch in the top of the first dc. Tighten the mc and secure yarn. Either weave ends in, or crochet over them to secure the end.

Rnd 2: ch 2, make 2 dc in same stitch as join, 2 dc in each stitch, join in top of first dc.

Rnd 3: ch 2, 2 dc in same stitch as join, 1 dc in next dc, *2 dc in next st, 1 dc in next st, Repeat around. Join with sl st in top of first dc.

End off yarn and weave ends in.

Repeat with synthetic yarn, but do not end off. after joining with sl st, ch 1, hold sides together, with wrong sides together. From now on you will be sc in back stitch only (BLO) of synthetic yarn and front stitch only (FLO) of cotton yarn.

Make a sc BLO in same stitch as joining, and FLO of cotton side. 1 sc in each BLO of synthetic and FLO of cotton sides, all the way around the scrubbie, join with sl st, and fasten off. Weave end in.


6" scrubbie

Repeat pattern for 3" scrubbie to Rnd 3, do not end off.

Rnd 4: ch 2, 2 dc in same stitch as join, 1 dc in next 2 dc, *2 dc in next st, 1 dc in next 2 dc, Repeat around. Join with sl st in top of first dc.

NOTE: If scrubbie begins to pucker, Frog out and make 2 dc in first st, 1 dc in next 3 dc. Repeat around. It depends on how tight or loose your tension is, as to which count you will need.

Repeat with synthetic yarn, but do not end off. after joining with sl st, ch 1, hold sides together, with wrong sides together. From now on you will be sc in back stitch only (BSO) of synthetic yarn and front stitch only (FSO) of cotton yarn.

Make a sc BLO in same stitch as joining, and FLO of cotton side. 1 sc in each BLO of synthetic and FLO of cotton sides, all the way around the scrubbie, join with sl st, and fasten off. Weave end/s in.

To use; you don't need a container of soapy water, just wet the scrubbie with warm/hot water, drizzle a little dish detergent on the cotton side, squish it a little to distribute the soap, then wash with the synthetic side. It will make dishwashing faster and easier

Crochet Little Britches Dishcloth with saying



You can find the pattern on the link below. I was surfing today and found this.Enjoy!

Yahoo! 360° - Stitch 'n Frog Crochet, Knit, and Stuff - Little Britches Dishcloth

this is crochet britches for your kitchen with a cute poem. enjoy

Friday, June 27, 2008

Denim Rag Quilt

Here is the pattern for the denim rag quilt. Enjoy!

Denim Rag Quilt

The Quilting Blog: Denim Rag Free Quilt Pattern

I just found this cool site the denim rag quilt patten. Wow! I have lots of old blue jeans in garage loft, will need hubby to get the totes down for me.


The Quilting Blog: Denim Rag Free Quilt Pattern

Pot Holder

http://photos1.blogger.com/photoInclude/blogger/3277/1946/1600/Quilted-Pot-Holder.jpg

Wednesday, June 25, 2008

Video to watch CUTTING FABRIC

I have been surfing to find some cool videos on quilting and techniques. I found this video by Joanne Middleton on Cutting Fabric. Enjoy!

Watch Eleanor Burns Video

Have fun watching Eleanor Burns video on Lovers Knot Placemat:



Quilters Bloggers I'm approved

I just got approved for quilters bloggers and now I am # 13 from Indiana. This is a cool way to be able to meet quilters from all over the world.

I have the quilters bloggers icon on right side of my blog page so others can enjoy this cool site to find other quilters around the world.

I have been surfing today to be able to find cool quilt block links, free patterns, videos and other stuff for all of us to enjoy.

Karen Watson, Indiana, USA

Tuesday, June 24, 2008

Surfing the net to find some cool links

I have been surfing the net today to find some cool links on tutorials for sewing and quilting. I created this blog so I can find them easier. I hope everyone enjoys the links that I find and please leave me a message.

Fabric Postcard

This is a photo of a fabric postcard that my friend Diana made for me from Alabama.

ReversiblePlacemats


I was surfing and found this cool site Sewing Republic a little while ago. They made a video out of it, you can get it here. They have lots of cool sewing projects. Enjoy!

KnittedDishcloth


Well thanks again to Sew-Funky for another fabulous design. Check out this gorgeous starfish cloth and get the free pattern at Sew-Funky's site। I am in love with this design.


Scrubbers


I was surfing and found this cute knitted dish scrubbers on Berlin's Whimsy blog। This is something I will have to try from tulle and cotton.


Picasa Web Albums - Karen

Picasa Web Albums - Karen

Sunday, June 22, 2008

Strawberry Dessert


I made this strawberry dessert last weekend. Wow! very delicious Video Below
http://www.kraftfoods.com/kf/cookingschool/videos/videoplayer.htm?vid=871

Strawberry Whipped Sensation
Recipe Rating: Prep Time: 20 minTotal Time: 6 hr 20 minMakes: 12 servings

4 cups fresh strawberries, divided
1 can (14 oz.) EAGLE BRAND® Sweetened Condensed Milk
1/4 cup lemon juice
1 tub (8 oz.) COOL WHIP Whipped Topping, thawed, divided
8 OREO Chocolate Sandwich Cookies, finely chopped
1 Tbsp. butter, melted
LINE 9x5-inch loaf pan with foil, with ends of foil extending over sides of pan. Mash 2 cups of the strawberries in large bowl. Add condensed milk, juice and 2 cups of the whipped topping; mix well. Pour into prepared pan.
MIX chopped cookies and butter. Spoon over whipped topping mixture. Cover with ends of foil and gently press cookie mixture into whipped topping mixture. Freeze 6 hours or until firm.
INVERT dessert onto serving plate when ready to serve; remove pan and foil. Spread remaining whipped topping onto top and sides of dessert. Slice remaining 2 cups strawberries; arrange over dessert. Store leftovers in freezer.
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Strawberry Whipped Sensation



1st Day Blogging


My name is Karen and I live in Indiana, USA. My birthday is November 15, 1956 and I love to make all types of crafts. I enjoy crocheting, painting in oils, acrylics, sewing, spinning, weaving and quilting.
I have fun surfing the net to find cool patterns to make and love watching the craft videos.