Hello!
No snow or rain or sleet or anything yet. When I let Tyg out at 4:45 a.m. (ggrrrrr) I looked at radar on my phone and it showed some wintry mix should happen a little later. Hopefully it won't be too bad and will be easy to get out. I need a couple of things at the grocery store that I forgot and another book is waiting for me at the library.
Last night's dinner of falafel (courtesy of Colin) was tasty. The baba ghanoush I made was just ok. I had intended to find out from C&M how they make it but instead used a recipe I found on the internet. Plus I only had one eggplant, so it didn't make a lot. Anyway, we had the falafel, baba ghanoush, some cucumber and radishes and a piece of bread toasted (I did not have any naan or pita bread).
The little bowl in the middle is the baba ghanoush (paprika on top). Actually there was a little left which surprised me. The falafel are very filling. Tonight I plan to make a beef stew using my new Dutch oven!!
This past week saw me add a bit to the border on my Quaker Autumn sampler. The right side border is now complete and hopefully the right and left will meet on the same line in the middle! (And if they don't? I will definitely fudge it...nothing will be ripped out! LOL) Here is an overall shot of where the sampler is today and then a close up of the two motifs I stitched this week.
There are still so many creatures to be stitched along with more leaves and a whole lot of letters. Of course another (PITA) fir tree to stitch - so pretty to look at but quite a pain to stitch. There's enough going on that I have not gotten bored with this one (thank God). I already know in my mind what I want to stitch next (and it's another BIG one), so I'd best step up the pace on this one!
There is some work stuff going on today, but as usual I'm hoping to carve out a bit of time to knit and stitch and maybe read a chapter or two. Hope your week is going well!
I like those border motifs, but they do look complicated! (Good thing they are gorgeous!!)
ReplyDeleteWe had some lovely (not) sleet this morning when I was ready to walk Sherman... needless to say, we waited (not so patiently) to head outside. Stay dry today!
Hello,
ReplyDeleteYour dinner sounds great! The sampler is pretty! I like the borders, critters and the tree. We had some snow over night, hopefully the roads are not icy. Take care, enjoy your day!
As much as I like seeing the animals, those border motifs are definitely my favorite part of the sampler. Someone I follow, somewhere, recently posted pieces that were basically one color and like one border motif, but large. I have to see if I can find them again because I'd really like to stitch one!
ReplyDeleteI do love baba ghanoush. Rick is not a fan, so I haven't had it in ages. Such intricate stitching; all lovely work.
ReplyDeleteI'm so hungry right now!!!
ReplyDeleteYour stitching is gorgeous, as usual. :)
Oh...that border is just gorgeous!!!
ReplyDeleteI think your weather came my way. We woke up to white-out conditions and I have a very unhappy Relic who wants to be outside very bad, but HATES the feel of snow on his back. He's been outside six times this morning already. He's now sitting on the couch looking very sad. It's supposed to be like this all day.
ReplyDeleteThe sampler becomes more beautiful each week. I’m happy to hear you don’t mind “fudging.”
ReplyDeletePretty, pretty border. It snowed here again last night but just small amounts, maybe an inch or so. It's predicted every day for the rest of the week too. I guess winter decided to return. The dinner looks and sounds yummy. I need to get more adventurous in the things I make. Tonight it's chili in the crockpot at Dennis's request.
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Betsy
Yum on the food! The sampler is really looking good with the border work-it really defines the space nicely!
ReplyDeleteWow, your border is growing and is really wonderful. So, vintage and old-fashioned, which I love. I hope your weather isn't really awful and that you enjoy it. They predict some here but I am very skeptical. ((hugs)), Teresa :-)
ReplyDeleteI read that the falafel was 'testy' and I was angry at it for you.
ReplyDeletewe had lots and lots of sleet, I stayed home and didn't go anywhere, my husband did go out and said the roads were slick. Love that border!!!
ReplyDeleteThey just cancelled our snow warning - hooray! And I love your needle work.
ReplyDeleteThat sampler is coming along. Slow and steady wins the race. I love the colors.
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