Deanne Fitzpatrick » Entries tagged with "teaching"
Catherine Bussiere: Grow a Farmer
Over the past few years slowly but surely there has been a movement of young men and women that have educated themselves by school, trade or self about the essence of who we are our very core, implanted in us to grow and gather our own food a forgotten art Taken care of by something so big that it has lost sight and so have we of natural beauty and perfection in a need to control and profit our health and our environment has been jeopardized But it is so … Read entire article »
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Catherine Bussiere: Easter Eggs
A few years ago as I was visiting Louisiana I came upon this workshop on decorating eggs for Easter. It is simple and the results are simply stunning. Here are the things you will need: - Thin colorful 100% silk with pattern (or not). Ties are often made of silk and can be found at second hand store and or in your husband’s closet. - Eggs previously emptied and well rinsed - Plain cotton squares big enough to cover the … Read entire article »
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Catherine Bussiere: to take a picture of your rug
It’s a gorgeous sunny morning here today. I will most likely spend some time outside pruning apple trees later. Yesterday I had a peak in our greenhouse and discover a carpet of young tasty “mache” (it’s a type of lettuce that loves to reseed itself and is rather cold resistant). I want to start some flower seedlings; nasturtiums and sweet peas is all I could find at the local general store. It will do for … Read entire article »
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Catherine Bussiere: taking a picture
So since one of my job at the studio is to take pictures I thought it may be nice to share a tip or two about taking pictures here is one This morning I looked around my living room for something to take a picture of something random nothing in particular There’s this beautiful old door I was thinking of but it will be for another time So my eyes settled on this kettle my mom gave me I wish I could tell you … Read entire article »
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Catherine Bussiere: Oatcakes
These are my favorite oatcakes A friend of mine brought me a batch years ago she then gave me the recipe which I have shared several times Buttery and just sweet enough, they are the perfect companion to that afternoon tea here it is 1 cup of softened butter 1/2 cup of sugar 1 tsp vanilla 2 1/2 cup of oatmeal 1 cup of flour a pinch of salt Combine butter, sugar and vanilla. Add flour, oatmeal and salt. Roll between wax paper to about 1/4” Cut into squares. Bake for … Read entire article »
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dream a little dream of a rug hooking resource room
Dear Diary, I am excited about the Fibre Arts group starting at the studio on Thursday. Whether we have three or ten come out, it does not really matter. The important thing is that we are using that beautiful back space for what it was meant to be used for. I feel terrible that it sits empty so much. I like things to get well used. I hope that over time we will build a … Read entire article »
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