Murder Myster SAL

I just got my batts for a Murder Mystery SAL from Desert Garden Farms. Each batt is a character and comes with a clue! Oh spinning and murder...my two favorite things!

Hooded Scarf

I finished my first real fiber -> yarn -> finished object project! I feel like a hooded scarf lends itself so well to theatrics. hence, the photos!

 

I purchased this lovely hand dyed merino from GreenwoodFiberworks on etsy. I spun each up separately and plied them together to get this...

 

Then I knit up this fun hooded scarf. 

   

I think it will be perfect to wear in the cooler spring weather and unexpected rain showers!

Cake in a Cup!

Prize Alpaca

My prize from the Sleeping Beauty SAL arrived today. It's some lovely and oh so soft alpaca! I've never spun straight alpaca before (only mixed into batts), so I think I'm going to use it to experiment and make a lovely luxurious yarn!

Spin A Long

 I've finished the yarn from my very first Spin A Long. So far it's been great fun and a wonderful source of inspiration. The SAL is Sleeping Beauty inspired. I got the Merryweather blue fairy batt. Here's my final yarn!

 

Simple Winter Squash

There is something so satisfying about a simple meal, something that honors the season and fills the belly in a wholesome way. I love squash as a one-dish naturally "pre-packed" food. (That thick rind does amazing thing in the way of natural food storage!) It's delicious, nutritious, and the perfect food to stock up on in the fall and eat all winter long. I like to keep an assortment of acorn, delicata, butternut, and more on hand. As a bonus you can use them to decorate in the fall and eat them when you're done!

Super Simple Winter Squash Recipe:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2. Cut squash in half and scoop out insides (you can even save the seeds and bake them as an added snack.)
3. Place halves on a baking sheet.
3. Add 1 Tablespoon butter to each half. Sprinkle with brown sugar and cinnamon.
4. Bake for 45 minutes or until soft.