Friday, November 28, 2008

Shelley Hintz's Potpourri Cookies

The Amsden teens highly recommend these cookies! If Mom brings these home every time she leaves on a retreat then there should be a lot more retreats in her future!

1 c. shortening
1 c. brown sugar
1 c. sugar
2 eggs
1 t. vanilla
1 1/2 c. flour
1 t. salt
1 t. soda
2 1/2 c. oatmeal
[12 oz. chocolate chips]
options: peanut butter, nuts

Bake at 350F for approximately 10 minutes.

Many thanks to Stefanie for sharing her recipe with us!

Monday, November 24, 2008

More retreat photos


Walk Safely



Lori and Nadine were very careful when they ventured out for a walk on the Root River Trail. We didn't see one deer or hunter, but we were ready.

Tangled Skein Retreat 2008

What a great time with friends!



We always start out with "Show and Tell". This can be a project you're proud of, or one that did not turn out quite as you expected.


Sarah inspired us to "think outside the box" with her beautiful Silk Garden scarves.










Tracie's market bag turned out a "little" bigger than intended.






Marguerite's lace work is incredible






and Cecily, although not in attendance, set a theme for the weekend with her project bag. If laughter makes you live longer, we should all be centenarians.

Tuesday, November 11, 2008

Snowmen from Jill


Hello, I made up these wooly snowmen and they were a blast to embellish.

See the knitting bag in tote? We're off to The Tangled Skein!!!

Jill

Monday, November 3, 2008

Not even Halloween!!







Beth C. sent these photos.



Brings back great memories