Fall Iron-on Applique

Last week we embroidered our kitchen towels with our basic embroidery stitch.  

This week we are going to applique a pumpkin on the towel and then blanket stitch around the pumpkin.  Here are the supplies we will use......

Scrap fabric - seriously a piece that is 4 inches by 4 inches will be big enough

Heat 'n' Bond Lite -https://www.amazon.com/HeatnBond-Iron-Adhesive-Value-Inches/dp/B001687ZDA/ref=sr_1_2?crid=10UDZ2FS28HSP&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.z1_NoKIuUQUHE58V9qqRnyhF8PddTWwrdsvwAHSrYslejOnJxoLZd3skX581MU-W4lJ9mcQzA-vf31Sv2OA71TXwD6-oYeJ9wPBeSeLBdJRwQCUDx4TauaJxQHVeU3Y_IbDg7qtFIKrASYj9Vo6VuU7fwWmc4JVEdAniHXi0pKH638Yyp1DXreat-CWAM9T_1Lq2Ecbw4mTW8rKtsK7Q9g_qBp8jyzTN1-Ep80CRU26-LuOXcCshF_p3SfJDPe8DNE1E8ChZM0v7NlDhsepn-T64MAbVCvDXMgpBLnTTEOY.9Yl4I-Gpeuwhi0D0cbZhoe92Mc5lWfEbJ-6ZPSnFcyw&dib_tag=se&keywords=heat+n+bond+lite&qid=1729875267&sprefix=heat+n+b%2Caps%2C148&sr=8-2

Embroidery floss

Embroidery needle from l...

Basic Embroidery Stitches

Today we are beginning a technique class which will help you learn several skills that you can use to make beautiful crafts, embellished clothing and household goods, and gifts for Christmas.
We will start today by learning the basic embroidery stitches you will need for this project.
Here are the links to the supplies we used in class to make today's craft....

Stitch Cards - for learning basic embroidery stitches
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DGQHZK3P?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title&th=1

Needles - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CRJR99RV/ref=pe_386300_440135490_TE_simp_item_image?th=1

Embroidery Floss -
https://www.hobbylobby.com/yarn-needle-art/cross-stitch/floss-thread/fall-artiste-cotton-floss/p/81031721

Embroidery hoop -

https://www.amazon.com/LAMXD-Embroidery-Rectangle-Multicolor-Needles/dp/B09NNYSDQ8/ref=sr_1_6?crid=3BZ6JU5U4HZFX&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.CgMK44WmKlgW5wP6YcAjNJ7tT3lJYkuVSF5B5_BMoMGsj5MlDEqJfLAopvkmcTQ_t_...

Basic Yeast Bread

Basic White Yeast Bread

1 2/3 cups lukewarm water
1 tablespoon instant yeast
1 tablespoon honey
1 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 tablespoon olive oil
4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 tablespoon butter, melted for brushing on baked loaf

In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the dough hook, combine the water, instant yeast, honey, and salt. 
Add 4 cups flour to the bowl.  Knead at low speed until the dough comes together and is soft but not sticky.  Add a few more tablespoons flour if necessary, up to 1/2 cup.  Continue to knead for 6-9 minutes until the dough pulls away from the sides of the bowl and is soft and smooth and passes the winderpane test.
Transfer the dough to a lightly-oiled bowl and make sure that it is completely coated.  Cover with plastic wrap and let rise in a warm and draft-free place for about 45 minutes or until doubled...

Apple Roses

When I think fall, I think of apples. These are a great spin on the traditional apple pie. Serve with vanilla ice cream for a delicious treat!

BAKED APPLE ROSES

Makes 12 roses

2 red apples (try to get really red ones for these to be really pretty)
2 sheets puff pastry, thawed in refrigerator overnight
juice of ½ of a lemon
6 tablespoons of apricot preserves
cinnamon
powdered sugar

Thaw the puff pastry in the refrigerator overnight.

Preheat the oven to 375º F.

Prepare a bowl half-filled with water and the lemon juice.

Cut the apples in half, remove the core and cut the apples in paper-thin slices. Leave the peel so it will give the red color to your roses.

Right away, place the sliced apples in the bowl so that they won't change color.

Microwave the apples in the bowl for about 3 minutes, to make them slightly softer and easy to roll. &nbs...