NEVER TOO OLD TO LEARN A NEW HOBBY

Round and Rectangle Knitting Looms

A friend of mine, suggested my next blog should be on Loom Knitting. She wanted to know more about this craft as she had never heard of it.

Moving to the deep country after living in the city for most of my life, it was imperative to find a hobby to keep me busy in the winter months.  I did not want eating to be my hobby, been there, done that!

I never thought of myself to be crafty.A friend of mine was courageous enough to offer to teach me how to knit.  So, off I went to buy some knitting needles, yarn and a "How To" booklet. While I was perusing the yarn and craft aisle, I saw this package with four (4) plastic circles with pegs and a hook, I had no idea what they were or what I could do with them.  I was intrigued and I bought them and put them on a shelf when I got home.  Three weeks later I took them out of the closet, read the instruction and proceeded to make a hat. I became very excited about Loom Knitting. Since my first hat in early October I have loom knitted over 7 items, such as scarfs and baby blanket. 

Being a visual person,  I decided to go on YouTube.  There are many Loomers out there who are generous in sharing their passion and knowledge of Loom Knitting by making tutorials. I am very grateful to Kristen at Goodknitkisses , Isela Phelps at PurlingSprite, just too name a few. 

I am looking forward to  creating many different items to share with family and friends and on my blog. After finishing one project, I cannot wait to see what I will do next.  It is very exciting.  I am looking forward to creating many more  items and also create my own patterns.     

 Remember, we are never too old to learn new things and discover our inner talent and passion.    

(to be continued)
PS: Make it a Great Day for Yourself

My First Hat

A scarf in the making on the Martha Stewart  Knit and Weave Loom Kit

MOM'S RECIPE

Well, here we are, a new year is just beginning.  I hope your Christmas Holidays were festive and filled with joy and love of family and friends.

I was blessed to have my daughter with me during  the holidays.  We shared some laughs, good conversations and we baked together.  We made a "Pudding au chomeur"( poor man pudding cake). A French Canadian favorite. It is full of calories and sugar.  


WARNING
It is full of calories but it will make your tummy smile.

I would like to share with you my mom's recipe.

Dough
2 cups flour
1 cup white sugar

2 teaspoon baking powder

2 tablespoon butter
1 cup milk

Mix first 3 ingredients together and gradually add the butter to form a granulated consistency.
Add the milk to form the dough
Loosely pat in bottom of baking dish

Sauce
2 cups brown sugar
2 cups boiling water
2 tablespoon butter
2 teaspoon vanilla

In a bowl mix all the sauce ingredient together until butter melts .
Pour over the dough in the baking dish

Put in oven at  350 for 45 minutes.
Serve with vanilla ice cream

Enjoy!!!!

(to be continued)
PS: Make it a Great Day for Yourself