Pillows and Pages

Pillows and Pages - A new class by Karen Ruane

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The class taught three pillows, plus some art pages the last week.

My first pillow was a pin cushion pillow in pinks and greens:

 My color palette was pinks and greens

 Pillow cover damp stretching

Lots of French Knots

All finished - the pillow folds in half and is tied with ribbons.

There is a hidden pocket in back, and the padded top

is for pin sticking.

The second pillow - same colors, but different fabrics -

with the addition of lace.

Below - the finished second pillow -

covered with tabs and buttons.

It's been really fun!

Love, Linda

Easter Table

I am soooo glad for spring this year, that I decorated for Easter

These were my mothers decorations

and I really enjoyed getting them out and making my "table-scape."

Happy Spring! Love, Linda

Making Onion Soup

Fifteen or so cups sliced onions
1 stick butter
some olive oil
beef broth - two large boxes
vermouth or very dry white wine - 2 or three cups
garlic salt to taste

This is a restaurant recipe from the old Tremont Hotel in Lansdale.

 Butter and about 1/2 cup olive oil in the pan. Add the onions.

Boo Hoo!

Let them cook over low heat for 30 to 40 minutes. LOW!

 Add some flour and make a roux. Slowly add the beef broth.

Season to taste.

Add the vermouth. Let the soup simmer for 1/2 hour.

 I used garlic croutons from the store. Sprinkle with grated cheese!

Enjoy! Love, Linda