by IngridBarlow | Sep 14, 2010 | Uncategorized
Remember, how I talked about running a 1/2 marathon 2 years ago?? Well, it never happened. A couple months ago, I got sick of saying “someday…” and decided that I better knock some things off the list sooner than later. So, 4 weeks ago I asked my...
by IngridBarlow | Sep 13, 2010 | Good on the tastebuds, Movie Monday
In this Movie Monday I demonstrate for you how to make a traditional Scandinavian treat–Aebleskivers. Aebleskivers are basically a round pancake that you can eat for breakfast with butter, sugar, jam, syrup…whatever you put on pancakes. Apple slices are...
by IngridBarlow | Sep 9, 2010 | Crafting Concoctions
Yesterday and this morning I made Denyse Schmidt’s FREE Scottie Dog pattern. Denyse has a great website, www.dsquilts.com. She is a wonderful source of inspiration. One of my favorite things to do on her website is hit refresh and see all the beautiful...
by IngridBarlow | Sep 7, 2010 | knitting
I won a free Debbie Bliss book over at Susan B. Anderson’s blog–love it! (Susan’s blog and the book.) The book is called Design It, Knit It: Babies and it contains some beautiful patterns but also encourages you to do some designing of your own. Last...
by IngridBarlow | Sep 6, 2010 | Movie Monday
Thanks for joining me again for another Movie Monday! With fall coming quickly, I thought it would be a great time to show you all how to do the blanket stitch. The blanket stitch is a great basic stitch that a lot of different projects call for. I find that I do a...
by IngridBarlow | Sep 3, 2010 | knitting
The last two nights, after the little one is put to bed, I have enjoyed some knitting time. I used some suede bottom soles to make him his own little muk luk type shoes. I think they turned out so cute. I am excited about using them all winter long. I am all about...
by IngridBarlow | Sep 2, 2010 | Daily Quilting or Crafting Projects
Lately I’ve been working on a pattern that I started probably over a year ago. I love the brown and pink civil war prints and wanted to make up one on my own. Very scrappy and perfect for a bed or a trip to the park. Below is the center of it. This is how...
by IngridBarlow | Aug 31, 2010 | Daily Quilting or Crafting Projects
My grandpa-in-law recently brought over an old church pew that he no longer wanted and I couldn’t wait to try a new paint color on it. Here it was in it’s former coat of yellow. And now, after a couple coats of paint, a vintage inspired bluey/green. A...
by IngridBarlow | Aug 30, 2010 | Good on the tastebuds, Movie Monday
I’m sorry I have to do this to you on a Monday morning when I’m sure many of you are hard at work–doughnuts! I discovered that doughnuts are really not that hard to make. One of the worst parts is that your family will be making them disappear as...
by IngridBarlow | Aug 23, 2010 | Good on the tastebuds, Movie Monday
Happy Movie Monday! Did you know pasta is made out of just a few ingredients? And you probably already have them in your cupboard! Check out this video of fresh pasta done rustic style. Fresh Pasta from Ingrid Barlow on Vimeo. Easy Pasta Recipe -2 cups flour -3...
by IngridBarlow | Aug 21, 2010 | knitting
A couple weeks ago I visited a new-to-me knitting shop in Stillwater MN called Darn Knit Anyway. Ummm…if you are in the area you should totally make a visit! The building has so much charm and doesn’t that make your shopping experience so much better?!...
by IngridBarlow | Aug 20, 2010 | Quilts
Yesterday I was down in my sewing room and had the sudden desire to get some of the started but not completed projects done. I pulled the blocks for a soon-to-be INGRID BARLOW pattern out and finished the quilt top. Can’t show you everything yet but here are...
by IngridBarlow | Aug 18, 2010 | Daily Quilting or Crafting Projects
I was asked to put together a baby gift for a little girl and this is what I came up with. It is a little blanket, an organic onesie, and a rattle. I made the blanket yesterday and I absolutely love it! It is this wonderful material with suede on one side and soft...
by IngridBarlow | Aug 17, 2010 | Good on the tastebuds, Simply Domestic
Last week we had a “stay-cation” at Tony’s parents house. We based out of their house and every day we had a local adventure. One day we made a trip up to Lake Superior and did some berry picking. It is one of our favorite trips and we try to make...
by IngridBarlow | Aug 16, 2010 | Crafting Concoctions, Movie Monday, Simply Domestic
Happy Monday to you all! Today I keep it short and sweet as I show you some modern art that I made. Once you see the video, imagine all the possibilities…you could have a set for Christmas, summer, Valentine’s Day! Oh boy, my wheels are turning now....
