Quote #18

"Compassion, kindness, and concern can be found everywhere in America, and if we have learned anything from this (9-11) tragedy, we have learned that our time on earth is short, so there is simply no time to hate."

Sandra Dahl

Wife of Jason Dahl, pilot of flight 93

Tieriffic Skirt

Hannahlily made this fun, cute skirt from mens ties. She cut 14 ties and attached them to a purchased skirt with a 3" stretch waistband. She said the secret to get the ties to lie flat is to put a pleat in them.

Happy Birthday Henry

Henry was born on 9-9-99.
Adorable bag made by talented fabric creation artist Barb of Creative Touches. She hand embroidered the Henry tag and filled the bag with treats. Barb makes every package she gives and ships out for her business very special. Thank you so much Barb!!

Tag 6 - back

Annastasia & Basket

Annastasia and black & cream damask basket embellished with ribbon, buttons, pearls & feathers.

Quinoa Scones

Hannahlily made these delicious nutritious scones. Quinoa is often referred to as a super grain. It is an ancient grain that was called the "gold of the Inca's". It is high in protein (complete protein). Also is is a great source of manganese, iron, copper & phosphorus. If you suffer with migraine headaches, diabetes or atherosclerosis you should consider adding this to your diet. There are too many health benefits of quinoa to list them all here.
I simmered frozen strawberries and added Agave syrup to make a fruit spread.

Quinoa Scones
1 1/4 c whole wheat pastry flour
**3/4 c. quinoa flour
1/4 c. sugar
2 t. baking powder
1/2 t. salt
1/2 t. cinnamon
6 T. unsalted butter, chilled & diced
3/4 c. almonds, toasted & coarsely chopped
2/3 c. whole milk

1/2 c. dried cranberries
1 egg
milk or melted butter for glazing
In a large bowl, whisk together the flours, sugar, baking powder, salt & cinnamon. Cut in the butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs, then stir in almonds & dried cranberries.
Beat the milk & egg together & stir the dry ingredients into the milk mixture until it forms a dough.
Turn the dough out onto lightly floured surface & knead 7-8 times. Pat the dough into 1/2 " thick round, brush with milk or melted butter, & cut into 8 wedges. Sprinkle with cinnamon & sugar.
Place the scones on sprayed baking sheet and bake at 400 degrees for about 20 minutes until tester comes out clean.
**Quinoa is processed in food processor to make flour.

Quote #17

"As a mother my job is to take care of what is possible & trust God with the impossible."

Ruth Bell Graham