~ STASH AND WISH LISTS ~

Hi there! If you're like me, maybe you're a chart collector, errrrrr *hoarder*. So I ask you all this, have you not ENOUGH stash to keep track of already ~ LOL:) If not, you'll want to know about a new blog called *The Stitchers Wish List Trader* by Leanne at My Nifty Needle aka Stitchwizdesigns. I'm following Leanne's new blog and to join I must request a invite, off to do that now.

To check it out go HERE and Sweet Stitchin to you...

Maybe I'll see you around the stitchy trading post:)

Tootles, Sue

~ FREEBIE SATURDAY SURPRISE ~

Hi there! Since my posting has become less frequent I've missed you all so much. I'm still following and viewing my Reader daily. Hoping each and every dear friend is enjoying the beautiful Fall weather, another beauty here today.

I came across this yesterday at one of my fav bloggers and thought you'd like to take a peek. Several of her new Fall freebies are for your enjoyment HERE. Check out her wee squirrels, adorable:)

Sweet Stitchin...

Tootles, Sue

~ Gmail Phishing ~

Hi there! Since most of us are using Gmail for blogging, I wanted to share that my Gmail account has recently rec'd a couple email requests asking me to verify my account and provide my account data, including my password.

This is *phishing* and can lead to a heap of trouble. Never give anyone your password or account data, even if it looks legit. I always mark these email communications as spam and hit the delete key, you can too.

Tootles, Sue

~ SUNFLOWER PINKEEP FOR A FRIEND ~

Hi there Dear Friends! I've missed you all soooo much, thank you for keeping in touch even though my posts have dwindled a bit over the last couple weeks. I'm still following my Reader daily, just not blogging as much.

This design was a freebie from my LNS which I adapted, kind of reminds me of my collecting passion, which is folk art, not sure why~but it does:) I forced myself to put my friend's initials on the back, to prevent the nasty temptation of keeping it all for myself ~ LOL. My friend who quilts and sews favors sunflowers and is having a birthday soon, hope she likes this token from a friend.

In this pic, I thought this pinkeep was finished. But my DMIL's gentle words that *every finish no matter how small, should be as nice as possible* kept nagging at me, it was crying out for * something*. She of course was spot on, as usual.
I was quite satisfied with the front, after changing the date from 2008 to 2009.
Can you see the slight difference after adding the little heart and garland to the back, a little nicer touch don't you think? Worked on Fiddlers 18 ct., WDW threads, filled w/crushed walnut shells. Perhaps I'll add a jute hanger so my friend can decide how she want to use this.
Thanks for taking the time to pop in and Sweet Stitchin to you:)

Tootles, Sue

~ THIS DAY ... ~

... would not be complete without a moment of reflection and remembrance for those lost in 2001. If you would like to join me in a moment of silence, please post to the comment section, in silence.

Tootles, Sue

~ KATIE'S BAKED CHICKY & A WEE FINISH ~

Hi there! Hoping you're all enjoying a sweet Labor Day weekend. Sunday I spent the morning in the kitchen cooking as we don't eat much processed food or *drive-thru* food. Most times I prefer there to be plenty of home-cooked food in the fridge to grab and go. I call this type of cooking the *EMFH Method* a/k/a Every Man For Himself Method ~ LOL!

Here's one of my dear MIL's baked chicken recipes ~ easy, economical and versatile. Makes a perfect hot meal, and perfect chilled for a picnic or if your DH/SO likes to snack on cold chicky. I bake LOTS of this chicky and use leftovers on top of a green salad (my fav), chicken salad or another meal like chicky enchiladas.

The split chicky breasts have been a super bargain around here lately at .99/lb, so this meal was a no brainer, these breasts were huge and five to the package, about $4.00. Always gotta be mindful and budget for stash enhancement you know! Oh, I made Goulash too.

Katie's Baked Chicken:

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

Rinse chicken in cold water, set aside to drain.

Place 1/2 stick butter or margarine in a 9 x 13 Pyrex casserole, put in oven 'til butter just melts, then remove from oven.

Combine in a baggie: 1 cup flour, 1 heaping tablespoon Good Seasons Italian dressing (dry), 1 teaspoon onion powder, 1 teaspoon pepper. (Adjust each to your preference).

Dredge each breast in baggie and lay in Pyrex, bake for 30 minutes, remove casserole and turn chicky over, bake another 30 minutes.

Continue baking 'til you get the crispiness you favor.

The Good Seasons doesn't really add a ton of flavor, but does enhance the blandness of the flour.

Before the yumminess:
Ta Dah: with Goulash, tons of leftovers for the next few days ~ YAY!

Finished this Friday night, will stuff/fill/finish as ornie, will likely hang somewhere all year round. JCS 2004 ornie issue, CHS Running Stag, Fiddlers 18 ct, stitch count 26 x 44, quick and fun stitch, only took me 5 years to get to it, you know how it is!

Thx for stoppin by and Sweet Stitchin to you!

Tootles, Sue

~ FREEBIE FRIDAY SURPRISE ~

Hi there! There's a wee change coming on my blog, this will be my last weekly post for Freebie Friday Surprise. I will still happily post freebie links, just not on a regular schedule. I'll be away from home/puter more than usual and as an expression of kinship to each of my dear readers, you can find this week's freebie HERE.

Wishing each of you a lovely and blissful stitchy weekend and Sweet Stitchin...



Tootles, Sue