Summer Wreath Tutorial

<div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #bf9000; font-size: x-large;">Summer Wreath from Odds and Ends:</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsUwcY6JUt41_kmOdTLG7gBJlBXddnOhMpcuOy5_MeQtDxmSs8kYHulDgpV0IMhIEsIB1xXjHhTu3PAnX7ZlakorD33Y4qTNf2_Ts12yT7sQ2A8DsSSYIzecF2YkZkOBKWZjtp68PrDHk/s1600/Copy+of+IMG_7021.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" ru="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsUwcY6JUt41_kmOdTLG7gBJlBXddnOhMpcuOy5_MeQtDxmSs8kYHulDgpV0IMhIEsIB1xXjHhTu3PAnX7ZlakorD33Y4qTNf2_Ts12yT7sQ2A8DsSSYIzecF2YkZkOBKWZjtp68PrDHk/s640/Copy+of+IMG_7021.JPG" width="464" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #bf9000; font-size: x-large;">T</span>he mantra of this <span style="color: #bf9000; font-size: large;">summery wreath</span> should be reuse...restore...repurpose! Everything on it either had another life, another<span style="color: #38761d; font-size: x-large;"> purpose</span> or was disgarded.</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #bf9000; font-size: x-large;">I</span> wanted to make a wreath with things I already have at hand. A<span style="color: #bf9000; font-size: x-large;"> challenge</span> of sorts.</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #bf9000; font-size: x-large;">T</span>he wreath itself was deep in the bowels of my basement still adorned~ a past summer wreath. I literally ripped off the geraniums, bows, American flags and other<span style="color: #38761d; font-size: x-large;"> sundry</span> flowers and salvaged them for a future time.</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #bf9000; font-size: x-large;">I</span>t is my custom to wire 2 wreaths together. I learned this <span style="color: #bf9000; font-size: x-large;">wonderful trick</span> at an interior designer's shop that I admire. All the wreaths are fabulous and<span style="color: #38761d; font-size: x-large;"> lush</span>... and horribly expensive. I noticed that the arranged wreaths were all doubled. So, I do the same. And it makes a<span style="color: #bf9000; font-size: x-large;"> HUGE</span> difference!! This wreath was already doubled~ ready to be decorated!</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXgqHy1CYYr0TJvCDKkLaYALV2N1UuW3cp7hFMwoorAOqIaEkVrAClt64yYaES0i9DOW2whiLx8qC-_DlT1hBD7lwxjplLSSnpdkdZuAIgg5ROUgy8RwVYQOY7tCc7vljd3w1Z1b8Tbqo/s1600/Copy+of+IMG_6966.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="428" ru="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXgqHy1CYYr0TJvCDKkLaYALV2N1UuW3cp7hFMwoorAOqIaEkVrAClt64yYaES0i9DOW2whiLx8qC-_DlT1hBD7lwxjplLSSnpdkdZuAIgg5ROUgy8RwVYQOY7tCc7vljd3w1Z1b8Tbqo/s640/Copy+of+IMG_6966.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #bf9000; font-size: x-large;">T</span>he color theme picked me, not the other way around. I recently did  2 wreaths for a country farm <span style="color: #bf9000; font-size: x-large;">wedding </span>(upcoming post) and had some bits and pieces left over. The bright<span style="color: #bf9000; font-size: x-large;"> yellow</span> ranunculus, stylized white cone flowers and white bead buds became part of my <span style="color: #38761d; font-size: x-large;">summer</span> wreath.</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #bf9000; font-size: x-large;">I</span> had all the rest of the pieces on hand!</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIIsCnxEw4Avmm93uRKtGSxlfybbGxrFx7eh2zNZHH_sWHihYwnthyphenhyphenIs-3HuNe4DIePNfxDBs0qEOtpBqZs6OVEjXaumxRYJDtts4_YnZEy6FjSQ4cakWhwZmAKVPqXohyONOWSFTZPyg/s1600/Copy+of+IMG_6984.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" ru="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIIsCnxEw4Avmm93uRKtGSxlfybbGxrFx7eh2zNZHH_sWHihYwnthyphenhyphenIs-3HuNe4DIePNfxDBs0qEOtpBqZs6OVEjXaumxRYJDtts4_YnZEy6FjSQ4cakWhwZmAKVPqXohyONOWSFTZPyg/s640/Copy+of+IMG_6984.JPG" width="428" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #bf9000; font-size: x-large;">I</span> am by no means a floral designer, I just start<span style="color: #bf9000; font-size: x-large;"> playing</span> and it falls into place. Trust yourself and your eye. You can do it too... really! Let your own<span style="color: #38761d; font-size: x-large;"> style</span> shine!</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #bf9000; font-size: x-large;">S</span>tart by setting the bounderies of the wreath. I used the white bead bud <span style="color: #38761d; font-size: x-large;">sprays</span> to give me perameters because if left to my own devices I would <span style="color: #bf9000; font-size: x-large;">embellish</span> it to death! </div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglBBD-bogM9VMQUNfgJlaB7WLOeuT8j-WwNeLPvaNsGJiltSJeiVKF0NekQdXWUUwXY9ljgQdDeWh5iNbpJ6CwZp4tXvXGUodT9ffmYat4MD2H1xRfyNiSO8F1qIWy8WgCYVyCgPF044g/s1600/Copy+of+IMG_6970.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="428" ru="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglBBD-bogM9VMQUNfgJlaB7WLOeuT8j-WwNeLPvaNsGJiltSJeiVKF0NekQdXWUUwXY9ljgQdDeWh5iNbpJ6CwZp4tXvXGUodT9ffmYat4MD2H1xRfyNiSO8F1qIWy8WgCYVyCgPF044g/s640/Copy+of+IMG_6970.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #bf9000; font-size: x-large;">P</span>lace the anchor<span style="color: #38761d; font-size: x-large;"> flower</span> in postion on the wreath. Glue it liberally! Start by working around this flower.</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSuwWOfW1p8SX7HjqNLVLqOhgM-LSBv_aaDSpDtq9Ra0TV2GOnVt7eF1fMdn3_l8EfqmDOrofE-ljB0Km0av5ugfPnyHZ0WeJkRTFvAVDpnXaSO2tjY4c18f_DZgCrj3uy2cah0mdXitE/s1600/Copy+of+IMG_6972.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" ru="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSuwWOfW1p8SX7HjqNLVLqOhgM-LSBv_aaDSpDtq9Ra0TV2GOnVt7eF1fMdn3_l8EfqmDOrofE-ljB0Km0av5ugfPnyHZ0WeJkRTFvAVDpnXaSO2tjY4c18f_DZgCrj3uy2cah0mdXitE/s640/Copy+of+IMG_6972.JPG" width="428" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #bf9000; font-size: x-large;">A</span>dd the large flowers first. Position them and when you like the way they look glue them liberally.</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEispbRo3mse_haMve98XCKXp0_RhapYU55uGKueTL_6QsCPkEUxwuutMsXmrNyc5iQkDZa5I4gcXW0F8sTT9yQrN2q-j9AjTlCpEi7GIMoDRJCOLIcrzzcyBhiCW4111CwfTufeG7cSvFo/s1600/Copy+of+IMG_6973.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="428" ru="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEispbRo3mse_haMve98XCKXp0_RhapYU55uGKueTL_6QsCPkEUxwuutMsXmrNyc5iQkDZa5I4gcXW0F8sTT9yQrN2q-j9AjTlCpEi7GIMoDRJCOLIcrzzcyBhiCW4111CwfTufeG7cSvFo/s640/Copy+of+IMG_6973.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #bf9000; font-size: x-large;">F</span>ill in with other larger elements. I really could have used 1 more<span style="color: #bf9000; font-size: x-large;"> gerber</span> and 3 more <span style="color: #38761d; font-size: x-large;">ranunculus</span>, but I was only using what I had on hand.</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWEVIJ9VwGtCAeC2cly_KdncqmQBxp6SevjA4JVpb5W7PU2-JGiqeDNJWqcLoersIrgphMcfMOePgAtwhD59a1Pu3LvkLxe2JgYdETEbQKOYNqGQQMMl9i57XszNDlhSLGlO-oOxkBB0Q/s1600/Copy+of+IMG_6976.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="428" ru="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWEVIJ9VwGtCAeC2cly_KdncqmQBxp6SevjA4JVpb5W7PU2-JGiqeDNJWqcLoersIrgphMcfMOePgAtwhD59a1Pu3LvkLxe2JgYdETEbQKOYNqGQQMMl9i57XszNDlhSLGlO-oOxkBB0Q/s640/Copy+of+IMG_6976.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDi8VTQmL5N5seBhLw0BliZoNzZ61nToV7B-emAbOU5pVMCAEMYHFAsd6KqhzSiTDCzovpzevIyNXrRt3DKSVcX-hn-kUZ0dkwcW0iWBxFdJRlkNacHvylxxMKKcjfBpM-502h8NvLo0w/s1600/Copy+of+IMG_6980.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="428" ru="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDi8VTQmL5N5seBhLw0BliZoNzZ61nToV7B-emAbOU5pVMCAEMYHFAsd6KqhzSiTDCzovpzevIyNXrRt3DKSVcX-hn-kUZ0dkwcW0iWBxFdJRlkNacHvylxxMKKcjfBpM-502h8NvLo0w/s640/Copy+of+IMG_6980.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #bf9000; font-size: x-large;">W</span>hen all of the larger elements are glued tightly onto the wreath, start adding the "<span style="color: #bf9000; font-size: x-large;">froof</span>". I wanted my wreath to look a little wild and <span style="color: #bf9000; font-size: x-large;">twiggy </span>and a little "<span style="color: #38761d; font-size: x-large;">brambley</span>". </div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #bf9000; font-size: x-large;">S</span>tick frilly, twiggy, <span style="color: #38761d; font-size: x-large;">fluffy </span>elements in layer after layer. When you are happy with each layer, glue liberally.</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh71RLbUZPQBCcV02B9XBPHSBOtcb_uWYI_lVQb3BBVYO6wHG7Ikc3aCq2rEBRceRNO0wibstXNv7egCX76QelM1_eqLuJxXBT3gvpcAOulHlzNQrOf9611CNip2tE0B3fajyRhDCnhOqo/s1600/Copy+of+IMG_6986.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="428" ru="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh71RLbUZPQBCcV02B9XBPHSBOtcb_uWYI_lVQb3BBVYO6wHG7Ikc3aCq2rEBRceRNO0wibstXNv7egCX76QelM1_eqLuJxXBT3gvpcAOulHlzNQrOf9611CNip2tE0B3fajyRhDCnhOqo/s640/Copy+of+IMG_6986.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #bf9000; font-size: x-large;">P</span>ay attention to the inside rim of the wreath. It is noticeable when the wreath is hung. 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Reglue any loose pieces. Get rid of all glue spiders.</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #bf9000; font-size: x-large;">T</span>ie a <span style="color: #bf9000; font-size: x-large;">ribbon</span> through the two wreaths and hang.</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7JR8uIum5Fyl7Xl05Cdm2X1K4Y3mcCC8X0pXhlFXLFAxV1pEs5r13xPZCTvWpJ2XCsbClQRqOuFjmTUYoknxaoSxoOKA4Zzi8lSRuVlzXMi4c2cNrZ0YGZnE4hzcVxweX64upU7yzYcM/s1600/Copy+of+IMG_7022.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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Summer Wreath Tutorial

Summer Wreath from Odds and Ends: T he mantra of this summery wreath should be reuse...restore...repurpose! Everything on it either had ano...

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StoneGable Menu Plan, June 28 ~ July 4, 2010

<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #cc0000; font-size: x-large;">Weekly Menu:</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhY5cvgcZ24pPeC3E7IDe9BH3YHjqH-2oysmKMiwoj1nd-M1jStOiO5EgLrYQtJy4fj0tMWZGsKeCvyhd7GBjNpYp-f0c8BW0kCMPHdSpk_zytHfmPpIzWwLCvlinfwRMo53kA4MXO2RFk/s1600/Menu+6-27-10.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="494" ru="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhY5cvgcZ24pPeC3E7IDe9BH3YHjqH-2oysmKMiwoj1nd-M1jStOiO5EgLrYQtJy4fj0tMWZGsKeCvyhd7GBjNpYp-f0c8BW0kCMPHdSpk_zytHfmPpIzWwLCvlinfwRMo53kA4MXO2RFk/s640/Menu+6-27-10.png" width="640" /></a></div><div align="left" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #cc0000; font-size: x-large;">H</span>appy<span style="color: #cc0000; font-size: x-large;"> 4th Of July</span>!!!! This week is all about preparing for a weekend of family, picnics and <span style="color: blue; font-size: x-large;">FIREWORKS</span>! Lots of grilling and picnic food!</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #cc0000; font-size: x-large;">B</span>ig fun in my book. How do you <span style="color: white; font-size: x-large;">celebrate</span> our beloved countries <span style="color: #cc0000; font-size: x-large;">birthday</span>?</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #cc0000; font-size: x-large;">Monday:</span></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: left;"><span style="color: blue;">Steamed Shrimp and Clams</span></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: left;"><span style="color: blue;">Corn On The Cob</span></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: left;"><span style="color: blue;">Caprese Salad</span></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: left;"><span style="color: white; font-size: large;">Recipe: Caprese Salad</span></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: left;">This salad reminds me of summer and picking the little grape and pear tomatoes right off  the vine. Yummy! I love caprese salad so much though, I eat it year round. Click <a href="http://stonegable.blogspot.com/2009/11/menu-nov-23-nov-30-2009.html">HERE</a>  for this summery recipe. Look for it in Monday's menu.</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #cc0000; font-size: x-large;">Tuesday: Slow Cooker Day</span></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: left;"><span style="color: blue;">Slow Cooker Whole Chicken With Gravy</span></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: left;"><span style="color: blue;">Mashed Potatoes</span></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: left;"><span style="color: blue;">Slow Cooker Carrots</span></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: left;"><span style="color: white; font-size: large;">Recipe: A Chicken In Every Pot</span></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: left;">Such an easy comfort food recipe! It smells wonderful when it is cooking. Very basic, but good!</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: left;">1 whole chicken, rinsed, dried, salted and peppered</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: left;">1 bag of ready to eat carrots</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: left;">1 onion, peeled and diced</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: left;">1/2 cup chicken stock plus 2 TBS chicken bullion.</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: left;">1/4 cup flour</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: left;">1/2 cup chicken stock</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: left;">Put chicken in a slow cooker. Add onion and carrots around chicken.  Add chicken stock and bullion. Cook on low for 8 hours or until chicken is falling off the bone.</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: left;">Remove chicken, onion and carrots- cover to keep warm.</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: left;">Put flour in a large jar. Add stock, put lid on and shake to make a slurry. Add to liquid in slow cooker and stir. Cook on hight for 30 minutes until thickened. If desired put chicken and veggies back in the slow cooker to warm up.</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #cc0000; font-size: x-large;">Wednesday:</span></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: left;"><span style="color: blue;">Hamburgers On The Grill</span></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: left;"><span style="color: blue;">Baked Beans</span></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: left;"><span style="color: blue;">Wedge Salad</span></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: left;"><span style="color: white; font-size: large;">Recipe: StoneGable Hamburgers</span></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: left;">1 lb 85% ground beef (no lower fat content)</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: left;">1 package Lipton Onion Soup Mix</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: left;">3 TBS water</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: left;">3 TBS Worchestershire Sauce (or more... we like lots!)</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: left;">Freshly ground pepper</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: left;">Pinch of salt</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: left;">Put ground beef in a large bowl. Add the rest of the ingredients and GENTLY mix. Do not smoosh or your hamburger will be tough. GENTLY form into hamburgers. We love large hamburgers so I usually double the recipe. Girll until done to your liking. DO NOT press hamburger down with spatula! We want all those wonderful juices to stay IN the hamburger. So yummy!</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: left;"><span style="color: white; font-size: large;">Recipe: Wedge Salad</span></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: left;">A real throw-back recipe. Delicious! And the very best part of this recipe is the bleu cheese dressing! Scrumtious! Click <a href="http://stonegable.blogspot.com/2010/03/weekly-menu.html">HERE</a> for the wedge salad recipe under Monday's offering.</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #cc0000; font-size: x-large;">Thursday:</span></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: left;"><span style="color: blue;">Salmon Pinwheels</span></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: left;"><span style="color: blue;">Baked Potato</span></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: left;"><span style="color: blue;">Steamed Spinach With Garlic Oil </span></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: left;"><span style="color: white; font-size: large;">Recipe: Garlic Oil</span></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: left;">I am so excited... I feel like I am giving away a family secret. Garlic Oil is ALWAYS in my frig. It has so many uses! I can't sing it's praises enough. Once you make it and try it, you will have it in your frig too!</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: left;">Click <a href="http://stonegable.blogspot.com/2009/11/menu-nov-23-nov-30-2009.html">HERE</a> and look under Wednesday for this culinary gold!</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #cc0000; font-size: x-large;">Friday:</span></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: left;"><span style="color: blue;">Taco Salad</span></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: left;"><span style="color: blue;">Refried Beans</span></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: left;"><span style="color: white; font-size: large;"> </span>This is one of those, "It is not rocket science" recipes. Add and subtract what YOU like!</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: left;">1 large can refried beans</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: left;">2 cups grated sharp cheddar cheese (not from a bag- the good stuff makes a huge difference)</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: left;">1 large head iceburg lettuce, washed, dried, and chopped</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: left;">1 lb ground beef, 94 % lean</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: left;">2 packets of taco seasoning</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: left;">1 1/2 cups salsa</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: left;">1 small can of mexican corn, drained</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: left;">1-2 tomatoes, chopped</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: left;">1 can black olives, drained and chopped</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: left;">1 small can jalapeno peppers (optional, I don't use them)</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: left;">1 bottle good Ranch dressing</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: left;">1/2 cup sour cream</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: left;">chopped green onions</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: left;">4-6 large flour tortillas</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: left;">cooking spray</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: left;">Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Invert large heat proof ramakins or soup bowls and put on large rimmed sheet pan. Cover with a piece of aluminum foil. Spray foil and tortilla with cooking spray. Put tortilla over bowl and put in oven. Cook for 5 minutes. Take sheet pan out of oven and take tortilla bowls off the ramakins. Set bowl right side up and put back into the oven on a sheet pan for 2-3 minutes to brown. If the side wants to collapse, ball up aluminum foil and support. Remove to a wire rack to cool. </div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: left;">*Fried tortilla bowls are much better, but they are full of fat!</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: left;">Put refried beans in a microwave safe bowl and cook for 3 minutes, covered, until hot.</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: left;"><br />In a sautee pan, brown taco meat and add 1 packet of taco seasonings. Cook according to packet directions.</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: left;">In a small bowl put 1/2 bottle of Ranch dressing 1/3 packet of taco seasoning and 1/2 cup salsa. Mix well.</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: left;">Assembly: Add a layer of refried beans to the bottom of a tortilla bowl. Fill 2/3 full of iceburg lettuce. Add 1/2- 2/3 cups taco meat Add corn, tomatoes, black olives, cheese, salsa and jalapeno peppers to taste. Put a large dollop of Taco Ranch dressing and sour cream on the top. Sprinkly with chopped green onions if desired.</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #cc0000; font-size: x-large;">Saturday: Family Picnic</span></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: left;"><span style="color: blue;">Steaks On The Grill</span></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: left;"><span style="color: blue;">Grilled Veggies</span></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: left;"><span style="color: blue;">Potatoe Salad</span></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: left;"><span style="color: blue;">Sweet Pickled Beet, Apple and Carrot Salad</span></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: left;"><span style="color: blue;">Ice Cream Cookie Sandwiches</span></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: left;"><span style="color: white; font-size: large;">Recipe: Grilled Veggies</span></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: left;">This is a WONDERFUL recipe! My family devours these tasty veggies. The garden zucchini's are ready so they will go from the garden to the table in no time! Click <a href="http://stonegable.blogspot.com/2010/06/giveaway-award-weekly-menu-plan.html">HERE</a> for this recipe under Saturday's menu. The marinade is so fantastic on steaks, chicken or as a salad dressing. This is a SG favorite!</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: left;"><span style="color: white; font-size: large;">Recipe: Sweet Pickled Beet, Apple and Carrot Salad</span></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: left;">This is a fresh, go with almost everything salad. So easy to throw together and super good for you!</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: left;">Click <a href="http://stonegable.blogspot.com/2010/03/weekly-menu.html">HERE</a> and find this yummy side dish on Monday's menu</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: left;"><span style="color: white; font-size: large;">Ice Cream Cookie Sandwiches:</span> <br />These decedent treats must be made ahead and frozen so they are firm enough to eat. Delicious!!!!</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: left;">Homemade Chocolate Chip Cookies</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: left;">Slightly Softened Vanilla Ice Cream </div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: left;">Sprinkles or Mini Chocolate Chips</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: left;">Make or buy chocolate chip cookies. I use the old tried and true Tolehouse Cookie Recipe. When cookies are cooled, put a scoop of vanilla ice cream (or a favorite flavor, like coffee) on a cookie and put another cookie on top of the ice cream. Squeeze cookies gently to push the ice cream to the ends of the cookies.</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: left;">On a salad plate, pour out sprinkles or mini chocolate chips. Roll ice cream edge in candy. Wrap in freezer wrap or plastic wrap and freeze until hard. These are great treats to keep on hand!</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: left;"><span style="color: white; font-size: large;">Recipe: StoneGable Potato Salad</span></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: left;">This is my grandmother's recipe. The secret ingredient is pickle juice!And please use baking potatoes. Regular new potatoes are too full of water content and get mushy. I don't have amounts and measures, however these are close estimates. I just learned by watching and make this from memory. Start with these amounts and see how they are. You may need to tweek the mayo sauce to potato ratio. It is well worth the try.  This seems like a pretty basic recipe, but don't pass it up. This recipe is my most requested picnic food. I usually triple this recipe. People love it!</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: left;">5 lbs russet or BAKING potaotes, boiled  whole in jackets, cooled</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: left;">1 large jar garlic dill pickles (I use Claussen's) </div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: left;">1 large onion, diced finely</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: left;">3-4 ribs celery, diced finely</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: left;">1/2 cup shredded carrots</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: left;">6 hard boiled eggs, diced finely</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: left;">3 cups mayo</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: left;">2 TBS mustard</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: left;">salt and pepper</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: left;">Remove skins from baking potatoes and dice into large bowl. As you dice the potatoes, splash them with the pickle juice to keep them from browning. Toss the potatoes as you dice. Keep splashing them with pickle juice. Use about 1/4- 1/3 cup.</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: left;">Put mayo in a bowl ( I use a large wide mouthed ball jar and shake). Add 1/3 cup pickle juice and mustard. This is just a guesstimate. You might need more pickle juice. Mix or shake well. It should be the consistancy of thick cream.</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: left;">Add mayo to potatoes and coat.Don't be stingy with the mayo. If it doesn't coat it and some to spare~ make more.  Add onions, celery and eggs and mix. Salt and pepper to taste.</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: left;">This is better if made the day in advance for all the flavors to marry. When you make this invite me over!</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #cc0000; font-size: x-large;">Sunday: Picnic For Two</span></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: left;">Grilled Steak, Roasted Red Peppper & Bleu Baguette Sandwiches</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: left;">Greek Pasta Salad</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: left;">Tortilla Crisps And Salsa</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: left;">Mixed Fruit Pie In A Jar</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: left;">Watermellon</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: left;"><span style="color: white; font-size: large;">Recipe StoneGable Greek Pasta Salad</span></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: left;">I use the same ingredients as my tortelini salad but  use 3 kinds of pasta (your choice) and 2/3 cups parmesan cheese.</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: left;">Click <a href="http://stonegable.blogspot.com/2010/06/vintage-tea-towel-pillow-tutorial.html">HERE</a>  and find recipe under Saturday's menu.</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: left;"><span style="color: white; font-size: large;">Recipe: Tortilla Crisps</span></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: left;">4 large tortillas</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: left;">Olive oil</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: left;">salt</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: left;">Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Cut tortilla into 8 wedges. Brush lightly with olive oil and salt. Put tortilla wedges of a rimmed baking sheet. Cook in a single layer for 12-15 minutes, until  golden browned and crisp. Cool and keep in airtight container.</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: left;"><span style="color: white; font-size: x-large;">Recipe: Fruit Pie In A Jar</span></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: left;">See Tomorrow's Post!<br /><br /><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBfFX5mQ3ODOR2tpjb1YNA8D4XlqVCtM8AzbUPpTeOZfNh5wyiDcdiL7I1W6eVHERFwWr5hIprnJTaYik9Lc1ixbEzIviXGT54kcDexp4y17ShFyf-JZBj4nHrNoU_3HObNl3Krh8Sj-8/s1600/Copy+of+IMG_6963.JPG+2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" ru="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBfFX5mQ3ODOR2tpjb1YNA8D4XlqVCtM8AzbUPpTeOZfNh5wyiDcdiL7I1W6eVHERFwWr5hIprnJTaYik9Lc1ixbEzIviXGT54kcDexp4y17ShFyf-JZBj4nHrNoU_3HObNl3Krh8Sj-8/s640/Copy+of+IMG_6963.JPG+2.jpg" width="428" /></a></div><br /><br /><span style="color: #cc0000; font-size: x-large;">I</span> am participating in <span style="color: blue; font-size: x-large;">Marvelous Menu's</span> at Ask Ms Recipe.<br /><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><script type="text/javascript">var gaJsHost = (("https:" == document.location.protocol) ? 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StoneGable Menu Plan, June 28 ~ July 4, 2010

Weekly Menu: H appy 4th Of July !!!! This week is all about preparing for a weekend of family, picnics and FIREWORKS ! Lots of grilling and...

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Vintage Tea Towel Pillow Tutorial

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhlF4itEUpx8TKGqFXiLCa8sEk235gXBvahJNcs-_9MxaesmrcVK71WkYO3D7lH26qqRZ6l1a4LKdZG6ZPJnpIFM9BkVCHS2kFdk2uvsrXls4HLBvXT6-lu1u89xq7cYP4Ml0EL2Z0biKN/s1600/Vintage+Tea+Towel+DIY-Title+Page-stonegableblog.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhlF4itEUpx8TKGqFXiLCa8sEk235gXBvahJNcs-_9MxaesmrcVK71WkYO3D7lH26qqRZ6l1a4LKdZG6ZPJnpIFM9BkVCHS2kFdk2uvsrXls4HLBvXT6-lu1u89xq7cYP4Ml0EL2Z0biKN/s1600/Vintage+Tea+Towel+DIY-Title+Page-stonegableblog.jpg" width="448" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Vintage linens make me swoon! Not only are they beautiful but they can be very economical. I am alway on the lookout for old linens in good condition with interesting designs.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">They are just too pretty to sit in a drawer waiting to be used. One of my favorite ways to display vintage tea towels is to make pillows...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><a name='more'></a><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEga4ZHxRslfqf8W6iphqQI94cqw1nHAQ8m0elXosUbWwh618NkLLPj-yTRCWnJ5CVUm2RpGt6A1dKcNOSWv1fjk854T6UKsRpUfxYENTyYPAbodselNGhvEE7AaK9LttGLlxW1-AgwfRzM/s1600/IMG_6920.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" ru="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEga4ZHxRslfqf8W6iphqQI94cqw1nHAQ8m0elXosUbWwh618NkLLPj-yTRCWnJ5CVUm2RpGt6A1dKcNOSWv1fjk854T6UKsRpUfxYENTyYPAbodselNGhvEE7AaK9LttGLlxW1-AgwfRzM/s640/IMG_6920.JPG" width="428" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This sweet-as-sugar pink pillow took under an hour to make. So easy! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Vintage Tea Towel Pillows make a wonderful gift, too! Wouldn't you love to receive one?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">So, dig out your pretty tea towel and put it to use as a decorative pillow!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjVtiRa0uUkbsf_Z6DelAo38xUxLx3LFsHcEAch2yIbC7v0tmxWXgw49MQf_aCyugnXAzel1-odOX7kQfmxm3gVJ3NtB2nd-96vGXzFVVeRjUUvaVgvLoMNoZ4lLNdmV-Y2gdk5vtgRzI/s1600/IMG_6905.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" ru="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjVtiRa0uUkbsf_Z6DelAo38xUxLx3LFsHcEAch2yIbC7v0tmxWXgw49MQf_aCyugnXAzel1-odOX7kQfmxm3gVJ3NtB2nd-96vGXzFVVeRjUUvaVgvLoMNoZ4lLNdmV-Y2gdk5vtgRzI/s640/IMG_6905.JPG" width="428" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">StoneGable Vintage Tea Towel Pillow</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">1 vintage tea towel with interesting design and edges</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">white cotton muslin</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">fiberfill</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">matching thread</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Iron tea towel flat.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMjW2Ucn7z6xfbppeZl_MkLCMPrWsS12AkAOPspiarcuXuIalq8HjqYiUcK92kUKM141tYapmQ9G3IxXbMkckA2MyP4f_SEtBkY7s6vrBGzCXvi_2UqNdmnRFqt2MaqxpV9zFiflO1PYI/s1600/IMG_6851.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="428" ru="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMjW2Ucn7z6xfbppeZl_MkLCMPrWsS12AkAOPspiarcuXuIalq8HjqYiUcK92kUKM141tYapmQ9G3IxXbMkckA2MyP4f_SEtBkY7s6vrBGzCXvi_2UqNdmnRFqt2MaqxpV9zFiflO1PYI/s640/IMG_6851.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0gOJyKKITSdVhBwk8MSq764mLTXWwNbFmxH2sYj3JuYxGQL2-sfrr4mpLNXqFECh4PgpJvlsLlgXI7BzTcoW1PabbpmxVjqB_DrDnUQQZAkAk01Yx8HVqv6POb6uzJWqAC-l8TGvRCzI/s1600/IMG_6852.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" ru="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0gOJyKKITSdVhBwk8MSq764mLTXWwNbFmxH2sYj3JuYxGQL2-sfrr4mpLNXqFECh4PgpJvlsLlgXI7BzTcoW1PabbpmxVjqB_DrDnUQQZAkAk01Yx8HVqv6POb6uzJWqAC-l8TGvRCzI/s640/IMG_6852.JPG" width="428" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Turn the top edge of  the tea towel down to make the front flap of the pillow. Make sure motif is showing.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Press.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj40YhxHHawm4a7m72jgU-0gU1H8iRWWjd1jJi612XhrGtQzUIiHOUn-KseeCAhW6qgHYQxFKvX3GvmVLAl0htuqsjROk0ElzVRjZ6DIuBB8Ja5mt95Ggn_8XanFXpV3excLoUJAS9rwtQ/s1600/IMG_6853.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="428" ru="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj40YhxHHawm4a7m72jgU-0gU1H8iRWWjd1jJi612XhrGtQzUIiHOUn-KseeCAhW6qgHYQxFKvX3GvmVLAl0htuqsjROk0ElzVRjZ6DIuBB8Ja5mt95Ggn_8XanFXpV3excLoUJAS9rwtQ/s640/IMG_6853.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Take bottom edge of the tea towel and fold up so that 2 inches show out from under the top flap.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Press.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-jUp2Q3d9OGinwbLd8kx7TbaKYXeq9Ro7FcTpNJdI4jzckyiCzspsnIJauFsUtcbU2pE7Q0AnRaVWMQ3mm0W_DcqwNEatBRbGGcotTTeqLG7Ip67YLTHgrSG1QlBhtxxBYme0SbvCN_o/s1600/IMG_6860.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="428" ru="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-jUp2Q3d9OGinwbLd8kx7TbaKYXeq9Ro7FcTpNJdI4jzckyiCzspsnIJauFsUtcbU2pE7Q0AnRaVWMQ3mm0W_DcqwNEatBRbGGcotTTeqLG7Ip67YLTHgrSG1QlBhtxxBYme0SbvCN_o/s640/IMG_6860.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Cut a piece of muslin to match the width of the tea towel and 2 inches longer than the crease at the top of the pillow.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">With RIGHT sides together, pin the bottom of the tea towel to the bottom of the muslin. Stitch tea towel and muslin together.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyxucaff2GOrr9zr6dE-lUOb_kAPsn7gMu3UgbalBkhZYnnVNGMD5OHfe-yNYC7ZTOsmUAiPhAL4GWq4Gbffaq1Bl1ivQz1AVpPI6gk2MD6CWrsKeRGXE0Onaqtl1hArsTWu-UmlvsdoY/s1600/IMG_6855.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" ru="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyxucaff2GOrr9zr6dE-lUOb_kAPsn7gMu3UgbalBkhZYnnVNGMD5OHfe-yNYC7ZTOsmUAiPhAL4GWq4Gbffaq1Bl1ivQz1AVpPI6gk2MD6CWrsKeRGXE0Onaqtl1hArsTWu-UmlvsdoY/s640/IMG_6855.JPG" width="428" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhENwFlTaFMvTFRDldo1af58SD6Ez_fzGDf8Urs3aqXeb2q9f7zwYN20sBMd0B9DyWZUg5qaxG2XspG-VpARaYfsDyFDhVZN8Fn-Fan2_grO6bGaffCiKQcpgGBjcv2NhcBM_EpJqGpuOU/s1600/IMG_6858.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" ru="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhENwFlTaFMvTFRDldo1af58SD6Ez_fzGDf8Urs3aqXeb2q9f7zwYN20sBMd0B9DyWZUg5qaxG2XspG-VpARaYfsDyFDhVZN8Fn-Fan2_grO6bGaffCiKQcpgGBjcv2NhcBM_EpJqGpuOU/s640/IMG_6858.JPG" width="428" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Cut off excess fabric and press seams open.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Using the fold lines at the top and bottom of your tea towel, fold fabric the opposite way, so that RIGHT sides are together and the motif is facing inward.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8gT9A16bOqkqpT9wWu-5WxSZIveQWYaIxZ7aaEhGX-QoRQWy95X1BYIgaJkrHpbceCK5oBIl0QILhyphenhyphen7mEN2BQlRsNlA0CX1ToVUd70e1VYh7yn5TW8tNdLfwO0pLOvP6aHIoCEMlk2AU/s1600/IMG_6866.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" ru="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8gT9A16bOqkqpT9wWu-5WxSZIveQWYaIxZ7aaEhGX-QoRQWy95X1BYIgaJkrHpbceCK5oBIl0QILhyphenhyphen7mEN2BQlRsNlA0CX1ToVUd70e1VYh7yn5TW8tNdLfwO0pLOvP6aHIoCEMlk2AU/s640/IMG_6866.JPG" width="428" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />Pin the front flap with the design towards the center of your pillow. You do not want to catch any part of it when you sew up your pillow for the flap will be sandwiched between the front and back of your pillow.  Leave 1/4 inch at the top to sew. Be very careful that your front flap fabric is not in the way!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYv0_9mdN0kSYQfmvJfTFuUtCg5ffJk898AyPBXWWBsJJPgA3nRaLmEDuRJff8SUWLC-mldANUaDkJUcX_vbyQeRrGovU_Eb39Kj2S1f-akGGSciu7nCBPaZwVPko-klect3YEvUu0S0E/s1600/IMG_6867.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="428" ru="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYv0_9mdN0kSYQfmvJfTFuUtCg5ffJk898AyPBXWWBsJJPgA3nRaLmEDuRJff8SUWLC-mldANUaDkJUcX_vbyQeRrGovU_Eb39Kj2S1f-akGGSciu7nCBPaZwVPko-klect3YEvUu0S0E/s640/IMG_6867.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNoGX0ivuUqNCVGg6fh57v7E-3FvCODXx7sW9CqUMGv5PcFXm-U-nWDtD5DbRz-td0xt2SKNyuuStTF2fsHT_q_K9_1IHsoke3JzE9Pe_Cp5Fgq6aHQu4on1A3IaUYMBtKsfH8m3ZQ2o0/s1600/IMG_6868.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" ru="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNoGX0ivuUqNCVGg6fh57v7E-3FvCODXx7sW9CqUMGv5PcFXm-U-nWDtD5DbRz-td0xt2SKNyuuStTF2fsHT_q_K9_1IHsoke3JzE9Pe_Cp5Fgq6aHQu4on1A3IaUYMBtKsfH8m3ZQ2o0/s640/IMG_6868.JPG" width="428" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOCFOrAu8bToOjRCS6-k3RIM-ud_u7aqHTtsa2Cfl5FhBITO2F1W5ezlXLKgevScr_FUNcMCLxvqdj6BDapPOd1T4k_h2WPn08xHjKZF4dpOpDL3tI4nnz0igpPLm2LshZp2VYXRUKP5U/s1600/IMG_6870.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="428" ru="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOCFOrAu8bToOjRCS6-k3RIM-ud_u7aqHTtsa2Cfl5FhBITO2F1W5ezlXLKgevScr_FUNcMCLxvqdj6BDapPOd1T4k_h2WPn08xHjKZF4dpOpDL3tI4nnz0igpPLm2LshZp2VYXRUKP5U/s640/IMG_6870.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Fold up bottom of tea towel with attched muslin. Pin all around the pillow. The top layer will be muslin with the tea towel bottom, the middle layer will have the pinned up front flap with design and the bottom layer will be the tea towel back.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikngH7Touo7L9bwPWFwT723dgyhenjM15WQ8pOPSbzA44BILfDdOvx6LxDRsqcgf9xHUvzdEyEcQxVmaZUqEkwJv1UHs4CRiiPyTl8YlaqGxlKv_9sNrwB-Hd0o7qRnFbBOd3_2uKLvfo/s1600/IMG_6872.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="428" ru="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikngH7Touo7L9bwPWFwT723dgyhenjM15WQ8pOPSbzA44BILfDdOvx6LxDRsqcgf9xHUvzdEyEcQxVmaZUqEkwJv1UHs4CRiiPyTl8YlaqGxlKv_9sNrwB-Hd0o7qRnFbBOd3_2uKLvfo/s640/IMG_6872.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlQOjOa70Hj0Ab9REIB9ID3jiEbtcG_GLB-sKVuCUOnCud3-YSsL5bii5YPyuSjll7OUXve9aM5rHp2fs3bFTaFC11p5Nw7oRTMRD8EugYCfbORJAZMv1B9HmV6Vt2vZrDlw7ZGoOl64c/s1600/IMG_6876.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="428" ru="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlQOjOa70Hj0Ab9REIB9ID3jiEbtcG_GLB-sKVuCUOnCud3-YSsL5bii5YPyuSjll7OUXve9aM5rHp2fs3bFTaFC11p5Nw7oRTMRD8EugYCfbORJAZMv1B9HmV6Vt2vZrDlw7ZGoOl64c/s640/IMG_6876.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Leave a 2-3 inch opening at the side of the pillow that will be covered by the front flap. I used a fabric marking pen to remind me where to begin and end sewing.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi097wk1ZrYzRxqsfNFladmGrap5CImkn6k8D9hGIgE3WnUcBauoYHdvDMU8_5vzDP3KrE73_E88lyamgQTm40pg9J5PkcEr91POSNMq8Haxuldtgkm0h75SaW7M0vncHXWBysZkErp5xY/s1600/IMG_6874.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" ru="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi097wk1ZrYzRxqsfNFladmGrap5CImkn6k8D9hGIgE3WnUcBauoYHdvDMU8_5vzDP3KrE73_E88lyamgQTm40pg9J5PkcEr91POSNMq8Haxuldtgkm0h75SaW7M0vncHXWBysZkErp5xY/s640/IMG_6874.JPG" width="428" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Sew around the pillow, leaving tthe 2-3 inch opening. I use the side edge of the pillow determine my seam allowances. At the top I use a very small seam allowance so the flap will lay nicely.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">  Reinforce the ends very well as you will be using this whole to pull the pillow to the right side and to stuff it.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRwvgDQmx1DfB0qdUntX4F9_ZHaIbAaOlt9nDSdLOnPXeV9GKtQTeFIGPOdOF7BAPLXdNBa0rJimunlSs0uIhit94oqNtdF6I59jWuZ_mss_EcFztdQ2Bp_28g2vARlaJ14PfdLPrz4FA/s1600/IMG_6877.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="428" ru="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRwvgDQmx1DfB0qdUntX4F9_ZHaIbAaOlt9nDSdLOnPXeV9GKtQTeFIGPOdOF7BAPLXdNBa0rJimunlSs0uIhit94oqNtdF6I59jWuZ_mss_EcFztdQ2Bp_28g2vARlaJ14PfdLPrz4FA/s640/IMG_6877.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1SXGdB5bTFwLNHXO8cBil8jx4swhDNWrEXq9SVKPSyn6QhuSnD0NyxnwUj3o609NdDlKssGG7b4LJEuHE6b9uXtKadY1RE5anKKul5xmD3J6-9D4LhOItMx7XPfB7V7BUnBuaDpwZFtk/s1600/IMG_6880.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="428" ru="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1SXGdB5bTFwLNHXO8cBil8jx4swhDNWrEXq9SVKPSyn6QhuSnD0NyxnwUj3o609NdDlKssGG7b4LJEuHE6b9uXtKadY1RE5anKKul5xmD3J6-9D4LhOItMx7XPfB7V7BUnBuaDpwZFtk/s640/IMG_6880.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Cut any extra muslin away.  Using the side opening, pull out any pins from the front flap. Turn pillow right side out. Press.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfrlqDFzpYUBBQZurccZ6jCrWwmF4lgP0AbG2SOG3gGoYhvyQtinQ21BOtwGKDxZzIBPhLLKEMX1-RjPJQaatrU0iqNGLt7kvMiC_ZizC_im231D9ry1uaul9MSBBNu5dsltKsNeZ7zxE/s1600/IMG_6881.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="428" ru="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfrlqDFzpYUBBQZurccZ6jCrWwmF4lgP0AbG2SOG3gGoYhvyQtinQ21BOtwGKDxZzIBPhLLKEMX1-RjPJQaatrU0iqNGLt7kvMiC_ZizC_im231D9ry1uaul9MSBBNu5dsltKsNeZ7zxE/s640/IMG_6881.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Fill pillow with fiber fill. Make sure corners are filled. Do not over stuff.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiD0H-ULz7uV_PqbOVUU5L5AsgMHVwA3GvTLY62N9iCkVbmmvaAnYj0i-N2PFMuUwHnviRXrNE3E6P66oBuIsHej2K3KJLIwCUS1cAkwDb7dZbzMK2SG2NillSlzUPMGcfJdfIPMRCM6ss/s1600/IMG_6883.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" ru="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiD0H-ULz7uV_PqbOVUU5L5AsgMHVwA3GvTLY62N9iCkVbmmvaAnYj0i-N2PFMuUwHnviRXrNE3E6P66oBuIsHej2K3KJLIwCUS1cAkwDb7dZbzMK2SG2NillSlzUPMGcfJdfIPMRCM6ss/s640/IMG_6883.JPG" width="428" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Close opening on the side with a whip stitch.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDTf-lyPvBPcw0RL731yI9_AaggvaqgXRsNQo2owrY7_av7EzaSx1bW-T_AONlLExmh_SfE3jYQvja07VNRLsuKSBbPD0QR9BjGSQ_ym-S53chOrFJFgyMvmNkBzowj9z5MioJst8MFQM/s1600/IMG_6886.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="428" ru="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDTf-lyPvBPcw0RL731yI9_AaggvaqgXRsNQo2owrY7_av7EzaSx1bW-T_AONlLExmh_SfE3jYQvja07VNRLsuKSBbPD0QR9BjGSQ_ym-S53chOrFJFgyMvmNkBzowj9z5MioJst8MFQM/s640/IMG_6886.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Press again, but do not press too hard. Gently tack down flap if desired. Press again. Fluff and find your pillow a home!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyOdvFrbVOPEznBkFbplRl3Vpq2kwz4lhrBU4_mAL_k8apTtd8ETGYVXDUJe3QmjjnoXyHr23ef2S9fz5LI7KmToa4vowRN6Um2l9q7VBYNm_ut0Q38OF7IrM64yiaA1RfLhV9r8lMTAQ/s1600/IMG_6918.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" ru="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyOdvFrbVOPEznBkFbplRl3Vpq2kwz4lhrBU4_mAL_k8apTtd8ETGYVXDUJe3QmjjnoXyHr23ef2S9fz5LI7KmToa4vowRN6Um2l9q7VBYNm_ut0Q38OF7IrM64yiaA1RfLhV9r8lMTAQ/s640/IMG_6918.JPG" width="428" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZSPrjt4GMLy_exiCs2i1SXgj5N9sSFhio4zD6rOgl5qaxbl-ftvRsaTVOoi4XlBNtlLGegWuhzjhn32_btQpO_DV7vlevsiz-ZFpKSjoua4AhQVzD0rohHVOolOqpryiHZXHnJunDRVM/s1600/IMG_6917.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" ru="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZSPrjt4GMLy_exiCs2i1SXgj5N9sSFhio4zD6rOgl5qaxbl-ftvRsaTVOoi4XlBNtlLGegWuhzjhn32_btQpO_DV7vlevsiz-ZFpKSjoua4AhQVzD0rohHVOolOqpryiHZXHnJunDRVM/s640/IMG_6917.JPG" width="428" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: left;"><br /><center><a href="http://www.betweennapsontheporch.blogspot.com/"><img border="0" src="http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii164/Magnolias_Moonlight/TT-2.jpg" /></a></center></div></div>

Vintage Tea Towel Pillow Tutorial

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Lime Sorbet

<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #38761d; font-size: x-large;">Beat The Heat With Lime Sorbet!</span></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtvbdJ0usyv-xvIB1CxikfzDNZpQvt9R6kubjgWWQ-ds-WQUy805z1okvu6xYGscVTLb5CUaE9zZCDFEtzkFkPwTTdWzF5c9z7XM_0cwyk3Y2JkwGvrUKyEHjqNTtCZC8OUwwDf5xXVCM/s1600/IMG_6849.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" ru="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtvbdJ0usyv-xvIB1CxikfzDNZpQvt9R6kubjgWWQ-ds-WQUy805z1okvu6xYGscVTLb5CUaE9zZCDFEtzkFkPwTTdWzF5c9z7XM_0cwyk3Y2JkwGvrUKyEHjqNTtCZC8OUwwDf5xXVCM/s640/IMG_6849.JPG" width="428" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #38761d; font-size: x-large;">P</span>lease stop over at <span style="color: #38761d; font-size: x-large;">Daisy Pink Cupcake</span>, and vote for your favorite pink post. <span style="color: #e06666; font-size: large;">I was chosen to be a contestant!</span> I am not telling you who to vote for~ they are all beautiful and I feel so thrilled to be in such good company. If, however you wish to vote for me, please make sure you vote in SECTION 1. There are 2 sections. Click <a href="http://daisypinkcupcake.blogspot.com/2010/06/hi.html">HERE</a> to go to Daisy Pink Cupcake and vote. Thanks bunches and bunches!!!</div><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #38761d; font-size: x-large;">R</span>eady for a cool and<span style="color: #38761d; font-size: x-large;"> frosty</span> treat? Something that is sweet and gives you a bit of a<span style="color: #274e13; font-size: x-large;"> pucker</span>?  Something summery and fresh? <span style="color: #38761d; font-size: x-large;"> Lime Sorbet</span>  is a great way to beat the summer heat!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAOPTT5TEtu1528IQ1eZe21YFwxFJ-CSPFoY5AZ_k5uYUt9smIZmomA-MrK0LWUK8hW_H8ZEYsDwiKBq7cXe3GES9k9RO_GrQTnyDKltc4aN_qU2h2leOF6iUQWghd1uH28SG9ALGHpUE/s1600/IMG_6828.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="428" ru="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAOPTT5TEtu1528IQ1eZe21YFwxFJ-CSPFoY5AZ_k5uYUt9smIZmomA-MrK0LWUK8hW_H8ZEYsDwiKBq7cXe3GES9k9RO_GrQTnyDKltc4aN_qU2h2leOF6iUQWghd1uH28SG9ALGHpUE/s640/IMG_6828.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #38761d; font-size: x-large;">T</span>his lime<span style="color: #274e13; font-size: x-large;"> infused</span> treat is bound to get a delightful reaction!  Little bits of grated<span style="color: #38761d; font-size: large;"> lime zest</span> give big bursts of flavor. So good!</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #38761d; font-size: x-large;">Lime Sorbet</span></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">2 cups sugar</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">2 cups water </div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">1 cup lime juice</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">1/2 cup lemon juice</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">1 1/2 TBS lime zest</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #38761d; font-size: x-large;">C</span>ombine sugar and water in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer sugar mixture until all the sugar disolves making a simple syrup, about 4 minutes. Cool completely!</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #38761d; font-size: x-large;">R</span>eam juice from limes and lemons. Limes are sometimes stingy about their juice. Roll the limes and lemons between a hard surface and your hand. Press firmly to release the juices. Cut in half and use a reamer to squeeze out all the juice. No seeds!!!!! I strain the juice before I use it!</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlrePdUk4hPd8aAZ6V98AMx8wNHhWiNaruMfvBdbpN7fW0ShVjB6Fr5XY2skEU82N7A7mcAvUs6PgQpxqXSqaly7S4DDNIPDYMB6lsgtkJMzsYnkE44QZU5xSnFzWLXrwtTAjkjW3BP6w/s1600/IMG_6363.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="524" ru="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlrePdUk4hPd8aAZ6V98AMx8wNHhWiNaruMfvBdbpN7fW0ShVjB6Fr5XY2skEU82N7A7mcAvUs6PgQpxqXSqaly7S4DDNIPDYMB6lsgtkJMzsYnkE44QZU5xSnFzWLXrwtTAjkjW3BP6w/s640/IMG_6363.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEih15POQbyGtq14jbna50JrfQZVG7W-9148g6JJPlkUtLMBPlsxUOWxR2-a4t_wssmeLeRlSWurt3_sVfPp2qI5RGMncP6-R-NgyAOSqeVZO92XfpY3Okxgl6tQbj3RZ1pPMT_Gh0UAA9E/s1600/IMG_6371.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="428" ru="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEih15POQbyGtq14jbna50JrfQZVG7W-9148g6JJPlkUtLMBPlsxUOWxR2-a4t_wssmeLeRlSWurt3_sVfPp2qI5RGMncP6-R-NgyAOSqeVZO92XfpY3Okxgl6tQbj3RZ1pPMT_Gh0UAA9E/s640/IMG_6371.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #38761d; font-size: x-large;">C</span>ombine simple syrup, lime/lemon juice and lime zest. Stir.</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #38761d; font-size: x-large;">P</span>our into the freezer bowl of an ice cream maker. I have a Cuisinart brand Frozen Yogurt, Ice Cream and Sorbet Maker. Very easy machine!  Well priced, too! Turn on machine and mix for 30 minutes.</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaj9TudlwGeTHmUG2NiM-zswCdJYBWDrxw-zrSi9wwq8NWmFtJ52VLU2w6hp8IR_be3qhyphenhyphenAeJJqhYfB4rlvkXaNXe9R5JkoA5B7Uf5fzn1nnuOnBhNRiSE7PezUq077kB83vDjgiNxDUg/s1600/IMG_6376.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" ru="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaj9TudlwGeTHmUG2NiM-zswCdJYBWDrxw-zrSi9wwq8NWmFtJ52VLU2w6hp8IR_be3qhyphenhyphenAeJJqhYfB4rlvkXaNXe9R5JkoA5B7Uf5fzn1nnuOnBhNRiSE7PezUq077kB83vDjgiNxDUg/s640/IMG_6376.JPG" width="428" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #38761d; font-size: x-large;">S</span>orbet will be "loose". Put sorbet in a sealed plastic container and freeze.</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #38761d; font-size: x-large;">A</span> little goes a long way because it is sweet and <span style="color: #38761d; font-size: x-large;">tangy</span>. I serve it in a little bowl or piled high in <span style="color: #274e13; font-size: x-large;">egg cups</span>. Instead of mint as a garnish I use<span style="color: #38761d; font-size: x-large;"> lemon balm</span>.</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_i0XgTBD3W5D-kvsU0_GmTb7bLKoBQIFTPlfQ_9Qct1CrXrSBBZJ7CLIKRbCZA8hzIJAPDslpq92PvLyYRZaFZLJYhsjTa23_pKeO714DtqXxLR0D1ZN9Nvr-9GbCCwFT5dRzle6v-yg/s1600/IMG_6823.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" ru="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_i0XgTBD3W5D-kvsU0_GmTb7bLKoBQIFTPlfQ_9Qct1CrXrSBBZJ7CLIKRbCZA8hzIJAPDslpq92PvLyYRZaFZLJYhsjTa23_pKeO714DtqXxLR0D1ZN9Nvr-9GbCCwFT5dRzle6v-yg/s640/IMG_6823.JPG" width="428" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3Dg549okgq9zsgrdptfV49VTSrEJNOMw8mx95DfzA-cYJj4qG1OhW1liFDm0Sl-pYSAa1C73kOSnVRiDE1HP2MS2HvQLhrr-fjC1cCBZVg5XUP6bBUqaHcsPFcuwZ8YtmTI2FFXxZtLo/s1600/IMG_6827.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="428" ru="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3Dg549okgq9zsgrdptfV49VTSrEJNOMw8mx95DfzA-cYJj4qG1OhW1liFDm0Sl-pYSAa1C73kOSnVRiDE1HP2MS2HvQLhrr-fjC1cCBZVg5XUP6bBUqaHcsPFcuwZ8YtmTI2FFXxZtLo/s640/IMG_6827.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqL0fan13sp4UdwJelBa1p_t5p_FtVLgQKblA67N52hjiop8i3Bvnn4VcsBaNoONm9Fx-3TRR5sk9Rt7642SE_cmUL5urIzTHpMh0UVSPDxmxD4iyXZn8cZK5lG0-BsMLf-vAQby37sc8/s1600/IMG_6843.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" ru="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqL0fan13sp4UdwJelBa1p_t5p_FtVLgQKblA67N52hjiop8i3Bvnn4VcsBaNoONm9Fx-3TRR5sk9Rt7642SE_cmUL5urIzTHpMh0UVSPDxmxD4iyXZn8cZK5lG0-BsMLf-vAQby37sc8/s640/IMG_6843.JPG" width="428" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #38761d; font-size: x-large;">B</span>on Appetit!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><script type="text/javascript">var gaJsHost = (("https:" == document.location.protocol) ? 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Lime Sorbet

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