Tuesdays With Tag - Whatcha Doin'?...

Brynwood Needleworks - Handsome Taggart

Hi, Everybody!

Thanks for stoppin' by today. I'm so glad to see other familiar faces. I'm kinda gettin' sick of seein' the same old faces around here! I mean, I think I'm gettin' a little cabin fever - and I'm pretty sure I'm not the only one!

Mom and Dad have been watchin' all the Harry Potter movies on the weekends. For Pete's sake! They're startin' to recite the lines right along with the characters! It's kind of embarrassin'. I must admit, I'm learnin' stuff, too.

Brynwood Needleworks - Taggart On The Porch

 

Come to find out I don't even need a wand to get into the porch chair! All I have to say is Wingardium Leviosa (most certainly not pronounced "levio-SA"). I've been out here watchin' for the neighborhood cats, too. I want to try a Confundus charm, or say Stupify! 

I'm thinkin' that I need to practice my Patronus charm, too. I'm thinkin' my Patronus just might be either a donkey or a sheep. What do you think?

 

You can see, over my shoulder, that the grass in our yard, as well as the winter wheat in the north field is already turning green. Spring is right around the corner. I can smell it, I tell ya! Just about the time you think it's gonna be a downhill ride into Summer, Mother Nature takes a swig of somethin' mind-bendin' and serves up more snow (like last night!). Thankfully, it was all melted by sundown, which is a great thing, considerin' we were supposed to get 3-5" of the white stuff!

 

Well, I'm gonna go see if I can fashion a wand for myself. Olivander's Wand Shop is too far away. I'm sure I'll find somethin'. Then, I'm headin' into the kitchen. Do you think if I say, "Accio breakfast, woman!" that Mom will hop to it? Yeah. Me neither.

 

I'll see you again in seven. 'til then...

"Just Do It...but not on the rug."

 

Kitchen Fun...

Brynwood Needleworks - Weekend Breadmaking at The Farmhouse

I had a fun weekend. On Saturday morning, I posted a question in my Brynwood Needleworks Facebook group, asking if there were any subjects our members would like me to use for live video sessions.

One request was for me to share some bread making tips and techniques. Well, as it happened, I had planned to make bread, so I asked Handsome for his help, and we got right after it!

I didn't share the initial measuring and mixing steps, which in retrospect I should have, but from then on, we did small videos until the bread was finished. I'm going to do the first part in another video later this week or on the weekend.

Brywood Needleworks - Five Finished Loaves

There are four separate videos showing how I handle the dough, how to set it up for proofing, separating into loaves, and then baking. The videos are far from professional, but there were a lot of comments, participants, and I think I may have even inspired a few friends to get out their supplies to try to make their own bread.

Brynwood Needleworks - Ready For Toast

 

My back is feeling much better, so I'm going to be prepping fabrics for masks today, with plans to sew again tomorrow. Spring has decided to take its time, so we'll stay warm and cozy in the farmhouse. I checked the forecast in Florida, and it looks like Bella is enjoying weather in the high 80s, while poor Tag is still running around in damp grass and 30-40º weather. Good thing he has a nice, heavy fur coat to wear outside!

 

Let me know if you have a subject you'd like me to cover in a Facebook live video. Just go over to the group and leave a comment. Needlework? Sewing? Fun in the farmhouse kitchen? I'm curious to know. I hope you've found new and creative ways to spend your days. Have a good week.

Stay Home. Stay Healthy. Stay Safe.

 

Sunday Scripture - Easter Greetings...

Brynwood Needleworks - via LoveThisPic.com

  Rejoice! Happy Easter!