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Friday, October 10, 2008

Chicken Scratch / Gingham Cross Stitch Pattern and Three Books ... On a Pink Saturday

This week's Pink Saturday was changed for me, at the last minute. My plans had been made, and I knew exactly what I wanted to post..until the onset of camera problems. Rather battery problems....at least that's what I hope it is. Running out of time...I decided to scan "pinks" instead...I offer my choices.... :)


A chicken scratch/gingham stitch embroidery pattern. I've seen this on an older gingham skirt..and more recently..an apron. The apron was especially lovely..being edged with eyelet lace... I hope everyone enjoys these patterns as much as I do.. they are some of my favorites.

This pretty 144 page book has it all...from quilt patterns to applique to templates..to a Christmas Tree skirt...each pattern prettier than the last.. Done by Leslie Linsley in 1993, if you have the chance to get this book, make sure you don't pass it by. It's a great one to own..

I know..I know...perhaps if one uses a cake mix...it's not as good as a "from scratch" one.... however, this book may prove you wrong. There are some really good desserts, cakes and cupcakes in this one...I mean, how bad can any cupcake or cake be??? Well, I do hafta admit to a few dismal failures...but with this book, even I can be great. :)

And lastely..among my pink offerings is this..the Special Recipes fron Your Friends cookbook.. not only is the book pink..(which helps me out a lot just now ), but still..this little book has some great recipes. Now, if it would only get to my kitchen and cook, I would have lots more time for my crafting. :)
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Happy Pink Saturday everyone and than you again Beverly..for hosting Pink Saturday. So let's all scamper on over to howsweetthesound for the list of participants to visit. I almost got by everyone last week and this week, maybe to everyone.

26 comments:

  1. I love the idea of the Cake Mix bible. Too funny.

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  2. Happy Pink Saturday! Love the cookbooks! :-) Stacey

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  3. Happy Pink Saturday, CC. I hope all you need is recharged batteries for your camera.

    Your pinks you are sharing today are great. I love the cookbooks - and I would like some cake just about now. ;-)

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  4. CC, your post is fun and I love the books. In pink yet! I hope you solve your battery problem. When that happens to me I holler for my DH. He keeps trying to teach me what to do. I do not pay attention on purpose. Good thing he won't see this. smile.

    Hugs...Jeanne

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  5. Good pink offerings. I'm giving away 3 free books, so be sure to stop by. Happy Pink Saturday!

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  6. I love your post, you know I was thinking about a little girl's dress and this style looks so fun. Happy Pink Saturday. Karen

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  7. DARLING pattern!!! Mmmm cakes! What a cool book!

    xx Molly

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  8. I'll take the cake mix Bible, Hope you have a blessed week.
    Judy

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  9. Love your pink books - especially the Cake Bible!
    Happy Pink Saturday...Kathy

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  10. Hi CC, I'm finally getting around to making the Pink Saturday rounds today, my sweet chickee! It was so nice of you to visit with me on my blog. You might just wanna see what I have in store tomorrow! I doubt you'll be disappointed. Nice meeting you........
    Smooches,
    Connie

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  11. Happy Pink Saturday; Love all the pink cook books.

    Hugs;
    Alaura

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  12. You know....I never think to use my scanner. Love all your pink stuff. Happy Almost Over Pink Saturday! ~ Lynn

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  13. What a fun post! Happy Pink Saturday!!!

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  14. You are right. How bad can cupcakes be? I don't think I've ever had a bad one!

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  15. Your pink books are so interesting. I have a cake mix book too and its fun...its amazing the things you can do with a box of cake mix!

    Thank you for sharing Pink Saturday..this was a great idea of pinks.. I'm sorry you were having camer technicalities.
    Judi

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  16. So pretty pink posts for today. Enjoying your blog. Happy Pink Saturday! Hugs, Bobbi Jo-AZ

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  17. Happy Pink Saturday! I've spotted a few those aprons at flea markets and sales around here. They are so cute. Happy Pink Saturday! ~ Robyn

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  18. Very sweet pattern. I hope you are having a beautiful weekend!

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  19. Hope it's not a major problem with your camera - aren't we so dependent on them now? Happy Pink Saturday!

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  20. Nice post! Happy Pink Saturday!

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  21. Camera problems...ugh, hate when that happens! Always at the worst times!! Love the books!

    Happy Pink Saturday!

    Stephanie

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  22. You were so sharp to turn your problem of no batteries into an outstanding Pink Sat. post!! LOVE all of your scanned shares and I think you may have come up with a great post topic---"scan and share"!!! (I Love the chicken-scratch pattern so much---it reminded me of things my mom used to create!!) Dana

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  23. What a lovely post! I love cross stiches. Have a nice week! Vanessa

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  24. That cake mix book looks pretty good to me! : D Scratch, schmatch. It's all about taste!

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  25. Love your pink books, especially the Cake Bible
    Happy belated Pink Saturday!
    Blessings, Virginia

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  26. Mmmmmmmm! I like the Cake Mix bible! I love chicken scratch too, I think it is so adorable in it's simplicity!

    Have a lovely week!
    Margie :)

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