BREAD! BREAD? YES, BREAD!!!

Do you ever get an idea in your head and can't quite shake loose of it until you try it?   Well, that's what happened to me today.   Bread!   Yes, I wanted to make some bread.   Not in a bread machine but the regular, old-fashioned way.   So, I did...

I didn't even pull out a mixer, I just used my industrial size whisk!   So, this is what it looked like after mixing together and kneading for ten minutes...

And after the first rise...

This is what I used to cover it...

One of my grandma's embroidered tea towels.   (It's very old.)  And yes, she washed on Monday and ironed on Tuesday.

And here's a picture of the final product...

I really don't buy bread from the grocery store...even the bakery...and now I know why.   This is so much better.   A great crusty, dense bread.   I will have to do this more often.   It really takes very little time, and the result is literally mouth-watering.

I did get other things done...like finishing the winter scene.   Well, not finished because now I will be adding small features like people and animals.   But it looks great with all the buildings and trees appliqued on...

I also tried something else.   No, not the Eye Candy Quilts but an ornament.   I found this on You Tube.   It's called the 'No Sew' Quilted Christmas Ornament by Shabby Fabrics.   It looked very easy to make AND very striking.

I have to say that it is easy to make so far...

Of course, I am only beginning but I like the results.   You may want to check it out if you're looking for ideas for the holidays.   All you need is small amounts of three different fabrics, pins and a styrofoam ball.  

There's a football game tonight in case you're interested.

Thanks for dropping by...
Talk to you tomorrow...