Crochet & Quilting

Connecting Threads Fabric Review

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Connecting Threads may just be one of the best kept secrets in the quilting world. I rarely see it mentioned anywhere on the web and when I do, it’s usually people enticed by the prices who are afraid to purchase the fabric. The Vancouver, Washington based fabric company really seems too good to be true [...]

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Crochet & Quilting

Granny Square Stocking Ornament Crochet Pattern

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Christmas will be here before we know it and I’m behind on getting holiday crafts made. This little Christmas ornament (that also serves as a neat little treat holder) is one of my favorite things to crochet when I was a kid. I remember spending an afternoon crocheting the Christmas stockings to cover our entire [...]

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Breakfast and Brunch

Buttermilk Buckwheat Yeast Waffles Recipe

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My parents spent the week of Thanksgiving with us and I wanted to make a few special recipes while they were here. This recipe for buttermilk buckwheat yeast waffles is amazingly delicious — fluffy waffles that are full of flavor. Everyone loved them and I even made them again today. And although you must start [...]

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Shopping

Cuisinart Griddler Adds Waffle Plates as New Accessory

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The Cuisinart Griddler recently added new waffle plates that broaden the appliance into a full-fledged waffler maker. When I discovered this a few weeks ago, I immediately ordered the waffle inserts and gave them a good workout over the Thanksgiving holiday. For anyone seeking a holiday gift for a loved one (especially one who already [...]

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