I Made A Commercial!

I was actually playing but I did something productive!

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Drawing!

One of my crazy quilt pieces was recently featured in a new needlework publication called, "Spool":

The premier issue showcases a variety of needlework techniques and articles including a wonderful discussion by my sweet friend Louise Giordono of Scarf It Up on doing in home shows.

This is the projects that I did for the Premier Issue of Spool:

I thought it would be fun to have another drawing!  The winner will receive both a copy of the Premier Issue of Spool and the Crazy Quilt Ornament that I did for my article!!!

The rules are easy.  Just leave a comment on this post and I will put your name in a basket.  The drawing will take place one week from today on October 19th.  My husband will draw a name on that date in the evening when he gets home from work!

So leave a comment and good luck!

Chicken Vegetable Soup Recipe

Not much to share today everyone.  I had to call my Dr. yesterday as the withdrawals were so bad and the depression is not gone yet.  She told me to increase the Zoloft back to 50 milligrams per day and then we'll try dropping the dosage again in a few months.  Feels like a step back but I just couldn't take it anymore.  Maybe more of the depression will be gone in a few months.

I did manage to make a big pot of my Chicken Vegetable Soup yesterday:

Here's the recipe:


CHICKEN VEGETABLE SOUP

3 - 4 pounds cooked chicken breast diced
1 cup diced celery
1 cup diced carrots
1 cup diced onion
2 teaspoons minced garlic
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 1 pound bag frozen mixed vegetables
4 14 oz cans low sodium chicken broth
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsely or 2 teaspoons dried parsley

Saute onion, carrots, celery & garlic in olive oil.  In soup pot, combine all other ingredients.  Add sauted veggies and let simmer for 1/2 hour.

This recipe makes a huge pot!  It's low salt and low fat.  And it freezes well!  Perfect for a cold Winter day.

I'll leave you with some Gingerbread Men Tussy Mussy's by mom:

Shabby Lane Shops

First, I'd like to thank everyone who left sweet comments for my mom!  I'll help her reply to your messages during the week.  I'm just thrilled that you've all taken to my mom so much.  I know that the kindness you've shown her has helped her to cope with her BiPolar and her Depression.

I'd also like to say a special thank you to my sweet friend Lynn Stevens for taking the time to be my Guest Blogger earlier this week.  Lynn has been under the weather but despite her discomfort, she put together a wonderful blog post for me on her Steampunk Art Work and How To Submit Work To Magazines.  Thank you so much Lynn!

I recently decided to join the wonderful online shopping mall called, "Shabby Lane Shops".  If you have a love for handmade, if you love shabby chic, cottage style, country, victorian, romantic and beautiful seasonal items, you will love visiting this site.

 There is so much to see and so much to do and the community is wonderful!  This is a group of very gifted shop owners, many I've already met through blog land and all are just sweet and helpful as can be!

There are free ECards to send:

 Free Postcards to download:

 And recipes:

  
Here's my little corner of Shabby Lane Shops:

Many shop owners, including myself offer coupons through SLS.  You can find the coupon codes here.
I've also added the link to the coupon code page to my sidebar.

If you're a magazine junkie like me, you may have already seen the ads for SLS:

Really, there are so many fun things to do here, grab a cup of tea and please hop over to take a look-see!  If you're a shop owner, you may want to consider joining to help promote your shop. 

I'll leave you today with my latest creations.  I've been making felted art brooches:

 All are available in my Etsy shop.  And don't forget to grab my coupon code from Shabby Lane Shops.

And The Winner Is........

We've reached our goal of 300 Followers!  Thank you everyone!!!

My husband drew a name from the basket last night.  Here is the winner:

Anne at Anne's Phamily Blog

Anne, please email me with your street address so I can mail your prize to you!  Congratulations!!!!