Sputter proof simmering...

When cooking rice, quinoa or anything that requires to be simmered while covered so that the liquid will be absorbed, this is what I do. Once the water is boiling and you add the product and stir, normally per instructions, I place a piece of paper towel between the pot and the cover and then lower the temperature for simmering. Follow the product directions for the length of time that it needs to be cooked. When it gets to that point, remove from heat and leave covered for approximately 5 minutes. Then remove cover and fluff. I have never ruined a product since doing this.
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Microwave Potato Bag

Hubby and I love baked potatoes but we don't like how long it takes to bake them in the oven. We use the microwave and I must admit that hubby has made an art out of doing it. BUT, when I do it, I usually ruined the poor spud. I would under cook it or overcook it, you name it, I did it. 
A few years ago, I heard someone had made a cotton potato bag to use in the microwave, so my search brought me to YouTube and hence my potato bags were born. ;-)

The dimensions I used for the single potato bag are 5.5” X 16.5” and I used 1/4” seams. If I made another one I would make it 6.5” wide rather than 5.5”. I used leftover fabric from the bigger one I made and that is all I had. (I like using the smaller one to bring with me for an all day outing when a lunch is brought along and a microwave is available.)   

It is made with 100% cotton fabric and batting.

The bigger one is 11” X 24”.

Here is the link to the YouTube video I found for the instructions.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gGvHSwp3iyg

Fell off the wagon for a bit...

Yep, no hexagon assembling yesterday. I have made a few friends at the senior home where my father stays that love to play bingo and they only have small plastic containers or tiny pouches for their bingo money. I searched the web and found instructions on making a very basic quilted zippered pouch. 

http://lolosinclair.blogspot.com/2009/05/how-to-make-cute-quilted-zipper-case.html

In lieu of quilting it, I used very stiff iron on interfacing that is usually used in making window blinds. 

After a few hours (well many hours lol) here they are. I hope they like them.  

Now, back to hexing! Hum, maybe not, I have been wanting to make a small zippered notions holder so I just might do that. These pouches have peeked my interest in making one. I have no pattern, so, imagination here I come! :-) 

An obsession??

Obsession or a much loved hobby, that is the question!

I cracked the whip and here are all the remaining hexagons in order and patiently waiting to be sewn. Good little soldiers! :-)

I don't have visions of sugarplums, I have visions of hexagons for my next design...LOL

Ohhh, the colors I can choose... 

Yep, soon, it will be time to put my design to paper!