A gift.

Batik from India

Tuesday, April 30, 2013

Seed stitch bracelet

 You need  cotton thread
size o hook





What You Do:
Chain (ch) 12
Row 1: Work 1 single crochet (sc) and 1 double crochet (dc) in the second ch from hook (seed stitch made), [skip the next ch, seed stitch in the next stitch] across. Turn. (12 seed sts)
Rows 2: Ch 1, skip first stitch, [1 sc and 1 dc in next stitch, skip 1] across. Turn. (12)
Row 3-34: Repeat row 2.
Row 35: Ch 1, slip stitch in first 6 sts, ch 7 (for button hole), slip stitch in the last 6 sts.
Finish off and weave in ends.
Attach button in the center between the 4th and 5th rows.

Monday, April 1, 2013

fruit salad 4/1/13

1 (29 ounce) can peach slices
1 (20 ounce) can pineapple chunks
1 (3 1/8 ounce) box dry vanilla instant pudding mix
1 lb strawberry, (quartered)
1 banana, (sliced)
1/2 pint blueberries
1 bunch grapes (I use the red ones)
1 -2 tablespoon sugar (optional)

Directions:
In a large bowl, combine peaches, pineapples, and vanilla pudding mix. This includes the juices from the cans. Mix well until pudding is dissolved. Stir in strawberries, banana, blueberries, grapes, and sugar if desired. Chill.