tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-68847593579884630692024-03-13T12:44:12.575-04:00Stitchin' Sweet SueSweet Suehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12519938836522292479noreply@blogger.comBlogger260125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6884759357988463069.post-31120287910715335612014-10-20T21:19:00.000-04:002014-10-20T21:19:52.443-04:00Schoolgirl Samplers ExhibitHi Sweet Friends! <br />
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Just a quick FYI about a nice sampler exhibit @ the Morven Museum in Princeton, NJ, runs 10/2014 thru 3/2015. <br />
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Tootles, SueSweet Suehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12519938836522292479noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6884759357988463069.post-70781630458976639802014-04-18T12:53:00.000-04:002014-04-18T12:53:37.017-04:00Hop HopHi there Sweet Friends and Happy Easter! If you've followed me over the last few years, this greeting won't surprise you. Like many of you, I adore tradition and this Easter greeting has become one here on my blog. For those of you who tolerate my Easter escapades, thank you for enabling me! Hope you enjoy the giggle as much as I do!<br />
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My fave first bite is the little yellow candy flower, what about you?<br />
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Tootles, SueSweet Suehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12519938836522292479noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6884759357988463069.post-5889063108805735772014-02-14T18:33:00.000-05:002014-02-14T18:33:01.679-05:002/14/14Wishing everyone a Sweet and Happy Valentines Day, enjoy the weekend!<br />
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Sweet Suehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12519938836522292479noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6884759357988463069.post-28173184111588034272013-11-21T11:44:00.001-05:002013-11-21T11:44:40.375-05:00Hand Made Monday 11/25/13Good Day Sweet Friends ~ plz feel free to link, re-post and pass it along...<br />
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<br />Sweet Suehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12519938836522292479noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6884759357988463069.post-63950272934645079052013-07-26T12:11:00.002-04:002013-07-26T12:11:29.081-04:00TGIF!<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Make a ruckus, make some noise, let yourself be silly-dilly ~ another sweet summer weekend is upon us, enjoy!</b></span><span style="font-size: large;"><b><br /></b></span><br />
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Wishing you a sweet summer day!<br />
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SueSweet Suehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12519938836522292479noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6884759357988463069.post-62791456405115075912013-04-13T09:47:00.002-04:002013-04-13T09:47:39.351-04:00Customer Appreciation Day @ Subway<br />
Saturday 04/13/13 USA ~ Buy one foot long, <i>get one free</i>. Not a paid endorsement, just sharing the love with ya friends. Check your local Subway to make sure they're participating. I wonder how many stitchers will be having subs today!<br />
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My fave ~ toasted tuna w/cheese and lots of toppings. What's yours?<br />
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Tootles, SueSweet Suehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12519938836522292479noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6884759357988463069.post-77265776787484304792013-04-02T09:20:00.000-04:002013-04-02T09:20:08.006-04:00Freeware Tech TipHi there sweet friends, been a while since I posted a tech tip.<br />
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Here's a <i>free</i> ~screen sharing~ app I've been using called JoinMe (for Windows), been around 10 years but it's newish to me<i></i>. You can remote access anothers computer screen from your very own comfy chair. AND... with their permission, control their mouse... AND if desired, multiple users can join the *meeting*. AND... it works both ways ~ when <i>you</i> need tech support, get someone you trust to help you via screen sharing. All you need is your computers, a phone call and <i>both of you</i> running the app. Yep, there's similar apps out there but this one is super user friendly, works well and appears to have zero nasty residual usage affects on my system, stable and reliable.<br />
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If you lend tech support to family/friends/loved ones/elders that live elsewhere, even out of state, you'll find this time saving tool very useful. No more driving across town to find a missing toolbar or waiting for your college student to come home to do that tech thing you've been ignoring. JoinMe is utilized on a per meeting basis, you control joining/un-joining at each *meeting*, so there's no risk of being left open-ended. <i>I've run several deep and thorough virus scans since installing this app and find absolutely zero compromises. </i><br />
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I know, sounds too good to be tru huh! Well, it is true. I'm using this app to assist my parent... from my cozy chair... in the dead of winter... with my little floor heater warming my legs... instead of going out into the snow and freezing cold... and driving across town... just sayin! Also sayin' this app absolutely will not help when a cable disconnects, but trips across town are fewer these days.<br />
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Not a paid endorsement, some things are just too good not to share with
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<i>Your popup blocker may warn you about this app, it's ok... you're in control. I skipped registering and skipped free trial option. I simply clicked on the orange button to download the app, installed the exe file and had my parent do the same. Then when my parent calls for puter help, we meet on screen. We each enter the special code given so my parent can share their screen with me, then I request mouse control (remote access), parent allows ~ easy peasy.</i><br />
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<br />Sweet Suehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12519938836522292479noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6884759357988463069.post-37873230841855615192013-03-28T10:04:00.001-04:002013-03-28T10:04:58.962-04:00Seems Like...<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="color: #e06666;">... only a few weeks ago we shared the bunny,</span></div>
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<span style="color: #e06666;">has it really been a whole year ~ YIKES!</span></div>
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<span style="color: #e06666;">If you've hopping by my little blog the last few years,</span></div>
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<span style="color: #e06666;">wouldn't wanna disappoint you my sweet friends LOL! </span></div>
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<b><span style="color: #e06666;">Thanks ever so much for visiting,</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="color: #e06666;">your kinship, encouragement and heartfelt comments warm my chocolate heart!</span></b></div>
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Sweet Suehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12519938836522292479noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6884759357988463069.post-34243012728492390852013-03-26T18:20:00.001-04:002013-03-26T18:20:42.212-04:00Grrrr........................ maybe some wine to go with, am thinkin maybe a soft, not too sweet Rosé, just a wee sip or two to take the edge off. Anyone wanna join me?:) <br />
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<br />Sweet Suehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12519938836522292479noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6884759357988463069.post-28050791523085835912013-03-20T10:05:00.001-04:002013-03-20T10:05:14.803-04:00Spring 2013!Greetings Sweet Friends! The snow and cold and blowin' has worn out its' welcome, so... pick yourselves up and dust off your sweet selves, shake a tail, do the Jig, the Boogie-Woogie, the Twist, the Electric Slide or Mosh it ~ come on along and join me and the girls in celebrating the First Day of Spring! Enjoy:)<br />
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Sweet Suehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12519938836522292479noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6884759357988463069.post-18550704537275655872013-01-17T10:32:00.003-05:002013-01-17T10:32:46.318-05:002013 First FinishHey there friends, here's hoping everyone is finding a little precious time for their handwork this month! I created this lightly stuffed pocket finish for Carol over at Stitching Dreams for her birthday, worked in her favorite colors of yellow & blue. The pocket runs along the trim and is a nice size to hold scissors, tape measure, or any small accessory that Carol desires... maybe even her secret stash cash LOL! If you'd like to wish her a Happy Birthday you can Google Stitching Dreams, don't forget to feast on her dazzling ornie finishes too! Blogger won't let me link to her blog. This was my first pocket project, and I see more of them in my future!<br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><i>Stitchers Pocket by StitchinSweetSue</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"> <i><span>Sassy's Fabby ~ Golden Promise linen 32 ct</span></i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><i><span>Top band/backing ~ navy cotton</span></i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><i><span>Sajou initial with vintage trim</span></i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><i><span>Size ~ about 4x<span style="font-size: small;">4</span></span></i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><i><span><span>Started & Finished ~ January 2013 </span></span></i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">And a special howdy-do to a couple new followers, glad you found me and hope you visit when you can.</span></span></div>
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Sweet Suehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12519938836522292479noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6884759357988463069.post-89223206310777546712012-12-31T19:47:00.001-05:002012-12-31T19:47:29.946-05:00ADIEU 2012<span style="color: #e06666;"><i><b>Greetings sweet friends on this Eve of our New Year!</b></i> </span> I do hope everyone who celebrated their respective holidays enjoyed every day, in every way. A heartfelt ~nice to meet ya~ to a couple new followers who found their way here, hope you enjoy stopping by now and again! My heartfelt thanks to all who visited over the past year:)<br />
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A few snippets to share before we all scurry off into 2013...<br />
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<span style="color: #e06666;"><i><b>Tech Stuff </b></i></span>~ Remember my old puter that dogged me to no end? Finally got a laptop, yipee! I named her ZippyChippy. <i><b><br /></b></i><br />
<span style="color: #e06666;"><i><b>Pinterest </b></i></span>~ I've gone and lost my mind. If anybody sees it plopping, wobbling and rolling around, it won't do anybody any good, just let it roll on by! It goes like this... Where did I store that recipe? That craft idea? That fabby I wanna try? That thing I absolutely m.u.s.t. have and probably can't afford anyway so why did I save it? My recipe box? Which recipe box? The super special one? The everyday one? The wanna try this some day one? The puter? One of my Pinterest boards? Wait! Am I following them? Or are they following me? A sticky note? Which room? One of my blog pages? Which page? You get the idea - it's meltdown city here, too many places to absorb too much stuff! I can't take it anymore, done lost my mind - <i>and I'm not even 30 yet</i>! (Chuckle) ahem... clearly I've <i>not</i> lost my humor:) <br />
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<span style="color: #e06666;"><i><b>Etsy </b></i></span>~ Does anyone else like these little soap mats for bar soap? I was very pleased to meet a talented artisan to whip me up a couple for the house. I truly could not be more pleased with the high quality of Terri's goods and her friendly personal service. Thanks again Terri, love your handwork!<br />
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<span style="color: #e06666;"><i><b>Stitchin</b></i></span> ~ My 2012 finishes overflow in their basket, patiently awaiting assembling and prettiness. But for now, perchance anyone remember my flaky finish from 2011?</div>
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Rather enjoyed it, so I stitched another for 2012. See that wee little trim down there? Found it while thrifting and thought of snowflakes. Subtle and gentle tone on tone. A dear stitchy friend grew up in the northeast, this ornie was my gift to her so that she might fondly recall a few dreamy Christmases she spent as a young girl... <br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>Have to admit the trims found in craft stores today just do not<span style="font-size: x-small;"> </span>blow my skirt up<span style="font-size: x-small;">!</span></i></span></span></div>
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<br />Sweet Suehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12519938836522292479noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6884759357988463069.post-52830611857498842652012-12-19T18:51:00.001-05:002012-12-19T18:51:16.810-05:00It's Just My Way...... I've been strong, a big shouldered broad, one that holds it all together, must carry on - no matter the face of adversity, plow through 'til all is right again, or nearly right enough. It's just the way I'm wired, or the way I was raised, or grew up to be, or learned to be on my own. Good or bad, it's just my way.<br />
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Disbelief-yes, heartfelt sorrow-yes, unanswered questions-yes... but no tears, no sobbing, no runny nose, no quivering lip, no shivers. It's almost as if I was unable to succumb and admit that anyone could be so devoid of humanity. Then tonight this sorrowful and respectful melody enveloped me. With the exception of one or two small phrases, I envisioned parents and loved ones with eyes so weary and heavy they have no choice but to seek a few restful moments, drifting off with this tune softly cradling them, and the rest of the world dreaming along. Mostly, we are lucky. Days are good for most of us ~ with hopefully only a few days for sobbing. I know in my heart we'll shed tears for Sandy Hook for many years to come. But for our own hearts' sake, hopefully not every day. We don't get to choose which days, today is mine... at least one of them.<br />
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For those who don't yet know, our friend <i>Barbara over at To Stitch or Not To Stitch</i> recently started two <u><i>s t a s h i n g</i></u> blogs for all of us, isn't she simply the sweetest ever?! Thanks Barbara! I'm helping spread the stitchy word for those who might want to buy/sell/trade or follow along.<br />
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Waving to a couple new followers, great of you to drop in ~ I do so enjoy new visitors:)<b><i> </i></b><br />
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Tootles, SueSweet Suehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12519938836522292479noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6884759357988463069.post-18795724025283007762012-09-07T21:42:00.002-04:002012-09-07T21:42:50.283-04:00Welcome Back Sweet Maple Leaf Friend...Hi there sweet stitchers! Ya'll remember Erynne from Be-Stitched and Red House Crafts? I'll always remember Erynne being the very first stitcher to reach out to me when I started
fumblin and bumblin with blogging ~ she was ever so kind, patient and gracious, a true lady through and through. She's been missing from blogging, working on a special project. <br />
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Lucky us, squeeeeeee ~ Erynne started a new blog this summer, she's got something definitely creepy going on and a precious finish to share!<br />
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Please join me and skippity-do over to <a href="http://stitcheree.blogspot.com/2012/08/creepy-hollow-free-cross-stitch-pattern.html"><span style="color: #38761d;"><i><b> Stitcheree! </b></i></span></a> and let's welcome her back in grand stitchers' style! See you over there, save room for me:)<br />
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<br />Sweet Suehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12519938836522292479noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6884759357988463069.post-90545323442194927692012-07-29T09:37:00.002-04:002012-07-29T09:37:59.694-04:00Looking for ~older~ GAST floss ~ Gingersnap #7034Hi sweet friends ~ hope everyone is getting in some stitchin this weekend:) <br />
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While visiting our LNS yesterday, I discovered the dye lot for one of my <i>favorite</i> go-to flosses has <i>changed ~ </i>well pooh, don't ya hate when that happens!<br />
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The ~older~ GAST Simply Shaker ~Gingersnap~ has a definite reddish/rosey cast to it, not the copper-brown shade currently on the shelf. <br />
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<i><b>Asparagus Mail RAOK</b></i> ~ While pickin asparagus some while ago I went to fetch the mail (yep the mailbox is near the garden) and found this! Thank you oodles dear sweet Barbara (To Stitch Or Not To Stitch) for the gorgeous pinkeep, oh-so-handy project bag and specialty fibers. You're too generous, these goodies are a huge treat, I'm ever grateful for your friendship and guidance:)<br />
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<i><b>A Special Sweet Hello </b></i>~ to a very dear maple leaf friend who has been missing for quite a while. I've never forgotten your warmth, kindness and patience when I began my blog. Your friendship has been truly missed and I'm over the moon happy to see that you're inching your way back into blogland. I sent you a message through blogger 7/18/12. Hope you and family are well and thriving! <br />
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<i><b>Finger Lakes Hookers </b></i>~ Rug Hookers Guild of the Finger Lakes had their Spring show in May. I don't hook yet, but do adore all things fiber so I lolly gagged around, picked up a nice piece of wool for stitchy finishes, enjoyed this show immensely. The members were warm and friendly and shared a vast and stunning display of hookings. I've never seen these anywhere and thought them to be most uncommon, hope you likee:)<br />
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<i><b>Cookin </b></i>~ One of my fave summer meals, do ya think they're burnt? Shhhhhhhhhh...don't tell the fire dept, but I like 'em charred:) </div>
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Monica treats us to her unveiling of a really sweet BBD box finish, check it out <a href="http://thehooplessstitcher.blogspot.com/2012/07/ta-da-birthday-reveal-blackbird-design.html?showComment=1342190168478#c2278601699428634751"><i style="color: #38761d;"><b>HERE</b></i></a>.<br />
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Tootles, SueSweet Suehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12519938836522292479noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6884759357988463069.post-80956233863300922312012-07-12T22:41:00.003-04:002012-07-12T22:41:36.288-04:00YEE HAW ~ New Blogs For StashingI reckon you'll be a wantin to mosey on over an check 'em out if'n ya haven't yet!<br />
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<span style="color: #990000;">Never Enough Stash</span> <a href="http://neverenoughstash1.blogspot.com/"><i><b><span style="color: #38761d;">I dare ya!</span></b></i><span style="color: black;"></span></a><br />
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #990000;">Wanting More Stash</span> <a href="http://wantingmorestash1.blogspot.com/"><i><b><span style="color: #38761d;">I double dog dare ya!</span></b></i></a></span><br />
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Sweet thanks to Barbara over at <i>To Stitch Or Not To Stitch </i>for creatin a ruckus and stirrin up all kinds of mayhem!<br />
<br />Dag nabbit, no splainin why I'm talkin like a dern cowboy, but I do love me some dusty leather chaps on a rough and tumble bull rider! My mom, she goes for those yellow knee-hi floppy rubber construction boots, go figure...<br />
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Can I git a YEE HAW!?Sweet Suehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12519938836522292479noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6884759357988463069.post-66895335294239131922012-04-26T16:58:00.000-04:002012-04-26T16:58:38.056-04:00Hi sweet friends, hope you're all well and looking forward to nice weather. Here in the Finger Lakes we're still betwixt and between, 80 degrees one day and plowable snow 48 hours later, sheesh! One of these days the Weather Man will have to decide what he wants to do ~ wait... I know ~ he should check with Mother Nature! She's a woman, she knows everything, she's good like that:)<br />
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<i><b>Stitchin... </b></i> What is it about folk art that speaks to us? I'm always drawn to the folky tulip ~ whether stitched or painted 100 years ago on an old blanket chest. Just can't help myself, <i>anyone else suffer from this affliction</i>? I remember an old friend who had not a single stem of anything planted in his yard. One day I asked him why not a few tulips, he replied they were too ugly! He's still my friend, my oldest in fact, I just didn't marry him:) <br />
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<i><b>Collectin...</b></i> A few more blues rescued from the barn, they cleaned up nicely. The oldest of this lot dates to 1858, amazing they survived the collapse. </div>
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<i><b>Back in the day... </b></i>Anyone remember these? Kind of a spice loaf cake with raisins and frosting.<i><b> </b></i> This ad was recently in our grocery flyer, I actually had to rub my eyes cause I thought I was hallucinating. Our local Star Market sold them in the 60's/70's, was such a treat back then. I'm sure my Mom thought it was a treat too ~ not having to bake LOL. As much as I love to bake, some days I know how she felt:)</div>
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<i><b>Bloggin... </b></i>My computer is on its' last leggies ~ email is fine, but while blog posting it freezes, crashes, it's just a PITA s.t.r.u.g.g.l.e. The French have a saying which I adore, sounds so romantic when they speak it, very universal and translates to " we're in the sh*ts ". Their slang sooooo accurately describes our computer these days:) I'll still be around, following along on my Google Reader, stitching and
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Thanks for visiting today, was good of you to drop by. Next time we meet, it'll be at your place:)</div>
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Tootles, Sue </div>Sweet Suehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12519938836522292479noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6884759357988463069.post-69593272278201935312012-04-09T15:33:00.000-04:002012-04-09T15:33:10.671-04:00Easter Ham Leftovers...Hey there sweet friends! For those who celebrate Easter, I do hope yours was a day filled with family, love and reflection. Over the weekend I fussed with my blog background a bit. I hope it looks ok on your end, well not on your end ~LOL~ you know what I mean:)<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i><b><span style="color: #ea9999;">~~~~~~~~~~~~</span> </b></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><i><b>Stitching </b></i>~ one of my WIP's will remain as such forever as I've lost interest in the design after a less than cordial reply from a very well established designer. I politely asked if it would be possible to gleen the stitch count on one of her <i>new</i> charts, her reply was look at the chart when it was released. I was left without an answer, unsure if the design size would work for me, and a clear message that my inquiry was nothing more than a bother. Needles to say, the stitch count is no longer a concern to me and a bother I'll no longer be. I share this tidbit for the simple reason I was a bit surprised, it's the only time I've ever had a less than cordial stitching experience. I truly believe it was a rare occurrence, everybody has a bad day, I've no reason to think it'll happen again. Still, I won't be finishing my WIP as it would only remind me of unpleasantness.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: #ea9999;">~~~~~~~~~~~~ </span></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i>Cooking</i><i> </i></b>~ did your mom ever bring home that tangy ham salad from the local grocery deli? Well, I'm here to assure that you can make easy-peasy ham salad with your leftover Easter ham, you might even have everything on hand in your pantry!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5V_cFqTU83Sqv_KGG4-6ujul8lCrneZtWQyl64oUAFODMgzvG30J4If_7p71q6ic38ESn98t27oiomHLI68Lp_0FO9yhEP1l4Yv4aw5CuJcY2XQtHYy4RPnyR_Ojy8cMYH0MisSggreHX/s1600/Ham+Salad+A+sss.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5V_cFqTU83Sqv_KGG4-6ujul8lCrneZtWQyl64oUAFODMgzvG30J4If_7p71q6ic38ESn98t27oiomHLI68Lp_0FO9yhEP1l4Yv4aw5CuJcY2XQtHYy4RPnyR_Ojy8cMYH0MisSggreHX/s320/Ham+Salad+A+sss.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> ingredients</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFmX-kDXV_cWDJYc3_Jy-oq_tbEfwpTP7HsqkqpIHdm2BI6ozYBuOs7crH9E3kU2h0FfWahybpSnGJL-h1RxnkCL_p1xjUjP5J6fZHY0Uv8c7s_uVQ1hOaCJ7SKsP34N8X1ZZx_On7k4j_/s1600/Ham+Salad+B+sss.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFmX-kDXV_cWDJYc3_Jy-oq_tbEfwpTP7HsqkqpIHdm2BI6ozYBuOs7crH9E3kU2h0FfWahybpSnGJL-h1RxnkCL_p1xjUjP5J6fZHY0Uv8c7s_uVQ1hOaCJ7SKsP34N8X1ZZx_On7k4j_/s320/Ham+Salad+B+sss.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />
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Chunk your leftover ham and grind with plenty of Bread & Butter pickles<i> without</i> juice (<i>reserve the juice</i>).<br />
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If desired, add a few onion chunks/celery/onion powder, grind again.<br />
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Transfer ground mixture into a mixing bowl.<br />
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Add reserved pickle juice a little at a time, <i>very little ~ you want it on the dry side</i>, mix well. Remember, those pickle have a lot of juice in them!<br />
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Add mayo a small spoonful at a time, <i>again think more dry than runny</i>, mix well til you get a nice thick spreadable consistency. You're done, enjoy!<br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><b> <span style="color: #ea9999;">~~~~~~~~~~~~</span></b></div><i><b>St. Patty's Day Update </b></i>~ here's our corned beef, (about 3 lbs flat cut), cooked in crockpot covered 3/4 with beef broth (nothing else) on low for 15 hours, yes ~ 15! It never burned or got tough, flaked apart so nicely, no slicing needed, like buttah. Hmmmm, seems the tater salad opted-out on having its' picture taken, you know how tempermental those taters can be! <br />
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