OLD HOUSE HOMESTEAD: July 2013

July 29, 2013

Stitching for the Kitchen

Hey all! The kind folks of Gooseberry Patch and Sixth & Spring Books have kindly sent me along a copy of Stitching for the Kitchen to review! It is full of so many wonderful kitchen stitching projects! My plan was to have my Hannah (age 12) make a project in the book and I'd share it with you here, but due to some unforeseen circumstances in receiving the book, our crazy busy schedule the last few weeks with 4H projects and judging and now some sweet out-of-town guests that we only see once a year visiting...stitching didn't happen. But...I'd like to share some of my favorite items from the book!

You can purchase the book HERE (I'm an Amazon affiliate by the way so I get a little kick-back if you purchase it there. Please and thank you!)

A few of the projects that are my favorite is this adorable Child's Apron, Mitt and Chef's Hat set (our Lydie has to sew an apron for her 4-H project next year!)

I also love this Log Cabin Potholder! (My current potholder collection is less than stellar so I'm definitely in need of potholders!)

I fell in love with this Market Tote Bag, too! Who doesn't need new tote bags?! (My girls could use some cute dance bags for their ballet slippers and other dance gear!)

This Circular Rag Rug is adorable! I've got a lot of scraps and a large crochet hook to whip up one of these babies!

And this Needlework is gorgeous!

Of course they have everything you need to know how to create this lovely projects!

Plus there are templates for designs and a pocket in the back with patterns tucked in!

Well there are sooo many more projects that I would love to make, too! Oh! Did I mention there are recipes sprinkled throughout? It IS Gooseberry Patch, after all! Their books HAVE to have recipes in them! *smile*

I hope you will enjoy this book as much as my girls and I will! The fine folks at Sixth & Spring Books have kindly offered to send one of my fabulous readers a copy of this gem of a book!

So here's the scoop...

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GIVEAWAY SCOOP!

One copy of Stitching in the Kitchen will be given away!

Giveaway starts now and ends midnight Thursday, August 15th

I'll announce the winner Friday, August 16th

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July 22

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July 24

July 25

July 26

Smashed Peas and Carrots

July 27

July 28

July 29

July 30

The Crafty Princess Diaries

Gramma's in the Kitchen

August 1

August 2

Delightful Country Cookin

July 23, 2013

4-H Summer Judging

This has been a loooong week! (And it's not even Wednesday! Ha!) We stayed up later than usual to finish projects and make sure all papers and tags were completed and in proper places on projects. Here's the lowdown on the winnings...

Lydia won a blue ribbon for her chocolate chip cookies!

Isaac won blue and honor ribbons for his chocolate cake!

Rebekah got blue and reserve champion ribbons for her snack mix marketing plan (for foods)!

Hannah got blue and reserve champion ribbons for her 30 minute yeast rolls!

Lydia got a blue ribbon for her cake decorating entry.

Hannah got blue and honor ribbons for her cake decorating entry!

Isaac got a blue ribbon for his cake decorating entry!

Hannah got a blue ribbon for her Lego creation entry!

Isaac got blue, honor, and champion ribbons for his Lego creation!

Noah got blue, honor, and reserve champion ribbons for his Lego creation!

Rebekah got a blue ribbon for her Child Development poster!

Lydia got blue and honor ribbons for her stenciled/hand painted Welcome sign!

Hannah got blue and honor ribbons for her framed embroidery entry!

Noah got a blue ribbon for his black and white pencil drawing of Gandolf from Lord of the Rings!

Rebekah got blue and honor ribbons for her 1 Cor. (Love) scripture stenciled/hand painted sign!

Isaac got a blue ribbon for his punched tin Nubian goat framed art!

Isaac also got blue and honor ribbons for his outdoor plant stand for woodworking!

Hannah got blue, honor, and reserve champion for her gift wrap entry!

Rebekah got a blue ribbon for her gift wrap entry!

Lydia got blue and reserve champion ribbons for her lapped back pillow sham for sewing!

Hannah got blue, champion, and state fair entry ribbons for her quilted Christmas table topper for sewing!

Phew! We had so much fun, but we're glad to take a break from 4-H projects for a bit. The kiddos are already talking about what they might want to make for next year! Oh boy!