I got quite a surprise to see a layer of snow when I opened the curtains this morning. After the usual housework (not very much today if I am being totally honest) I've had a lovely relaxing day finishing my English paper piecing and turning it into a cushion.
I've cooked a pan of minced beef and veggie stew for tea. I made dumplings the other day and we enjoyed them so much that Tony has requested them again. Now when I say I made dumplings I simply used half a box of dumpling mix from Morrisons. It was a simple matter of adding water and gently combining it all. They were really very tasty and I can highly recommend them. The other half of the box of dumpling mix will be used tonight.
Havn’t had dumplings for years.I always associate them with my late mother in law.Sound very yummy.I may give them a go.
ReplyDeleteThe cushion is lovely.It looks so different as a cushion.
It looks so much nicer than the photo. I've just made a start on a 'shades of pink' one.
DeleteShh.... don't mention the word dumplings too loud, or my husband will be on the prowl. His mom made DUMP_LINGS...the kind that clog your tummy for a week. Always steamed in a huge pan of pork and grease, my grandmother made teeny, fluffy, egg dumplings that melted in your mouth with a bowl of the clearest chicken soup you have ever seen. HENCE we have no dumplings or DUMP-lings in our house...LOL. Your cushion is lovely, reminds me of many projects I have ignored, Thanks, Sandi
ReplyDeleteThese were lovely. Light, fluffy inside and crispy on top
DeleteThe cushion looks lovely. Paper piecing is one of those things I keep meaning to try. X
ReplyDeleteThere is a lot of prep but it's so worth it.
DeleteI think I have seen dumpling mix at the English supermarket here. It has been so long since I have had dumplings that I rather fancy a good stew with dumplings . Beautiful cushion and a lovely shade of blue. keep well Amanda x
ReplyDeleteThanks Amanda. The dumplings were gorgeous.
DeleteLove the cushion, the blue is beautiful. Love mince stew a d dumplings.
ReplyDeleteThank you. The dumplings were gorgeous. Cooked in the oven and all lovely and crispy on top.
DeleteLove your cushion!
ReplyDeleteThank you. I loved making it.
DeleteLove the cushion & now think I'd like to make another one. After all the one I made similar to that was back in the very late 70s & has long since gone. We like dumplings too in winter, but have to make our own from scratch. Must admit that Morrisons do have some great stuff we don't get over here. I quite often put them on steak & kidney casserole. Take care & stay safe.
ReplyDeleteI used to make my own from scratch but these are so easy to make.
ReplyDeleteOh dumplings! I'm trying so hard to keep my weight in check during lockdown and then temptation stares me in the face!! Lovely cushion cover - I made some similar ones for our caravan (now sold) some time ago. Have you used one of the patterned fabrics for the reverse - I think I can see a bit peeping over the top? Have a good day - sunny but freezing in East Yorks. Vicki
ReplyDeleteMMMMMM dumplings :-) they were yummmmmmmmmy. I used some of the darker blue patterned fabric for the reverse. Currently working on a pink set of hexagons.
DeleteA lovely cushion, beautiful colours. Clever you.
ReplyDeleteMy mum started a set of napkins that she bought plain from Boundary Mill, using hexagons. She only completed four of them but they are lovely and I treasure them. I'll try and remember to post a photo on tomorrow's blog.
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I'd like to see that photo. I am hooked on patchwork at the moment. At least it's giving me something to work towards. I was starting to feel a bit rudderless.
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