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May 09, 2012

Autumn Felted Scarf

Just finished a great autumn felted scarf. One of my favourite colours. I bought the wool top from Opendrawer in Hartwell,
Sharon

Posted by Handmaiden on May 09, 2012 at 02:30 PM in Felting | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0)

April 06, 2012

Easter Delights - Walnut and Chocolate Tart

This is Stephanie Alexender's recipe from last weeks Age. Just had to try it for Easter.
Happy Easter
Sharon

Posted by Handmaiden on April 06, 2012 at 04:27 PM in Table Matters | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0)

March 31, 2012

Felted Cloche Hat

A finished Cloche hat

I am very happy with the finished hat........you can see the sari silk on the hat band.

Sharon

Posted by Handmaiden on March 31, 2012 at 08:56 PM in Felting | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0)

March 07, 2012

Making Pesto

My basil plants have gone ballistic, so I have been making pesto.

Lots of pots stashed away now for the winter.

Sharon

Posted by Handmaiden on March 07, 2012 at 09:05 PM in My Favourite Things, Preserves and Jams | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0)

February 28, 2012

Door Stoppers

I have been meaning to find a good pattern and make these for some time.

Using my stash of Japanese fabric and filled with rice they are working fine to keep my doors open.

Pattern for Pyramid Door Stop from Better Homes and Gardens.

Sharon

Posted by Handmaiden on February 28, 2012 at 10:03 AM in I Made This - Sewing, Sew and Tell | Permalink | Comments (1) | TrackBack (0)

February 25, 2012

Peppers

What will I make tonight?

Posted by Handmaiden on February 25, 2012 at 01:31 PM in Table Matters | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0)

February 20, 2012

Amethyst Airy Fairy Scarf

I made another felted scarf, sort of getting ready for cooler weather. what I love about these scarves are they are warm without the weight. Another beautiful winter colour.

Sharon

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February 14, 2012

Plum Crumble

With my glut of plums I also stewed them and added some vanilla bean paste to make this plum crumble.

Added some greek yoghurt and nectarines and yummy

Sharon

Posted by Handmaiden on February 14, 2012 at 10:28 AM in Garden, Kitchen Garden, Preserves and Jams, Table Matters | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0)

February 09, 2012

Plum Sauce

I was recently given a huge basket of plums and decided to make Plum Sauce. It's really think. Perfect for ribs, duck or smothered on lamb.

3kg dark plums

1.5kg sugar

6 cups of cider vinegar

500g onions, chopped

3t salt

1T fresh grated ginger

3tground allspice

2 t ground cloves

1t ground cinnamon

1t cayenne pepper

1t mustard powder

juice of 1 lemon

Place all ingredients in sauscepan and stir over medium heat until sugar is disolved and mixture is boiling. Boil for 2 hours until it thickens.

I use a mouli to seive the skins from the pulp. Bring pulp back to the boil then bottle in sterislised jars.

Sharon

Posted by Handmaiden on February 09, 2012 at 07:44 PM in Asian Table, Garden, Kitchen Garden, Preserves and Jams, Table Matters | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0)

January 21, 2012

Airy Fairy Scarf

Spent the day at a felting frenzy making this scarf and then finished it off watching The Australian Open tonight. Had a great day.
Sharon

Posted by Handmaiden on January 21, 2012 at 10:28 PM in Felting | Permalink | Comments (3) | TrackBack (0)

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Sharon

Welcome to my creative world where I have a passion for textiles, beautiful things and good design. I share my love of craft with cooking great food and drinking even better wine.