First Solo Sewing Project

I got my first sewing machine a couple weeks ago. I have been wanting to learn how to sew for a long time. So I was very excited when the sewing machine I wanted came on sale on Amazon.com. I got free shipping and it arrived in 2 days. I am now sold on Amazon.com. A couple days after I had received my machine, my SIL told me that she signed up for the sewing 101 class at Joann's. I knew I had to take the class too. It was a good class, but I wish They would have covered more things.

I have been wanting to make RyLee a scripture tote since last Christmas. I bought all the materials that I needed to make it and had planned on making it at our Ward's Super Saturday, but was unable to go. So it has been sitting in my closet since then. Now that I have my sewing machine and have learned the basics, I figured that now was the perfect time to figure out how to make this tote that I have been envisioning for a long time. I had no pattern or tutorial to go by. Just the image in my head. So I got everything out and started creating. I only had one mishap. I think it turned out pretty good for my first sewing project and for doing it all on my own with nothing to go by.

Easy Oreo Truffles

I found this recipe on the Kraft Foods website and knew I had to try it. They were a big hit with everyone. Even my FIL who is not a chocolate fan. I will definitely be making these again. 

1 pkg. (8oz) Philadelphia Cream Cheese, softened
1 pkg. (1 lb. 2 oz.) Oreo Cookies, finely crushed (about 4 1/4 C.), divided
2 pkg. (8 squares each) BAKER'S Semi-Sweet Chocolate, melted

Mix cream cheese and 3 cups cookie crumbs until well blended. Shape into 48 (1 in.) balls. Dip in melted chocolate; place on waxed paper-covered baking sheet. Sprinkle with remaining cookie crumbs. Refrigerate 1 hour or until firm.

I put the balls in the freezer for about 10 minutes before dipping them in chocolate. It made it easier to dip. I stored them in the freezer as well. I like the consistency o the truffle better when it was eaten right out of the freezer rather than at room temperature.

You can find more tips on the recipe and nutritional info on their site.

Banana Bread/Muffins

I have never really been a fan of banana bread. I don't know why either. I guess it's just because it looked gross. My husband loves banana bread, but because I didn't, I wouldn't make it for him. He had to go elsewhere to get it. In 2006 my husbands brother came to live with us. He served his mission in Brazil and brought back some yummy recipes. One of them was for Banana Muffins. I was very hesitant when he made them for us, but they looked really good. I had to try them. They were the best muffins I had ever had. It took a couple of years,but I finally got the recipe from him and have been making them for my family ever since.

I like to make them in a silicone flower pan from Pampered Chef, that my son got for his birthday. I also sprinkle sugar in the bottom before I add the batter. So yummy! So yummy!

Banana Bread/Muffin

1 stick of butter

1 C. granulated sugar

2 eggs

4 mature bananas

2  C. flour

1 Tbls. baking soda

1/4 tsp. salt

1/4 C. Milk

In a mixer, blend together butter and sugar. Add eggs and bananas, mix well. Add the flour and salt. Mix in the baking soda and milk. Put into muffin tins and bake at 350 until you can cleanly remove a toothpick from center of muffin.