New free pattern!

I have a new summer pattern to download for FREE on my website! This is a stitchery pattern--you can frame it, make it into a pillow, or even paint the design if you want. What about stitching it on some fabric and making a purse out of it? Or painting it on a t-shirt? All I ask is that you not SELL the pattern and always give me credit for the design. Click here to go to my site and download the pattern. I'd love to hear what you think about it and see what you make from it! Send me your pics and I'll post them here if you want....

I wanted to thank everyone for their kind words about Sweet Pea. Thanks for the comments, emails, cards and donations made in his name. It means so much to me--it is so hard to say good-bye to him, he was such a part of my life and still is! I will try not to dwell on the sadness of it, but on the happy times...

Have any of you started your gardens yet? It's too wet to do any gardening yet. We did plant some bushes at the edge of our yards, but that's about it. I ordered 2 cherry trees that I am so excited about! And I have tons of stuff started and sitting in the bathtub and all over the bathroom. We can't even use that bathroom now, it has turned into a temporary greenhouse. ha! Last year we had so much squash, I was tired of it about halfway through the summer. I found a good recipe for squash relish. My husband eats it on his beans--he's nearly eaten it all, so I'll be making more this summer! If you don't already have an onion chopper, run to wal-mart and get one before you try this recipe. They're on clearance for $14 and it is definitely worth it. Slice your squash into about 1" slices and when you chop them, they all be in little tiny pieces. And if you don't like celery, it is good without the celery seed. I hate celery, so I left it out.

Squash Relish

 

6-7 large squash

2 large green peppers

1 red bell pepper

4 large onions

1/4 c. salt

3 c. sugar

3 c. white vinegar

3 t. turmeric

2 t. celery seeds

 

1. Chop or grind vegetables.

2. Sprinkle salt all over and cover with ice. Let stand 1 hour.

3. Drain

4. Mix other ingredients together and bring to a boil. (Make sure sugar is melted.)

5. Add vegetables to mixture and cook about 5 minutes.

6. When it is bubbling, it is ready.

7. Put into prepared jars & seal.

8. Process for 10 minutes.