Instant January Calendar

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http://www.citypass.com/new-york/statue-liberty

A Happy New Year, 2013 Year of the snake.

 New Year's card for 2013 from Hoodie

Used Styl Mod Collection (1 and 2) for Newcastle Fabric.

 Keep seeking Newcastle Studio's work.
working on Newcastle fabric's New website and Blog.
Blog "In a Sewing Mood" by Newcastle Studio.

This image is part of 451 project. 

Hope I could finish this project!!!!!!

New Year's resolution is "Enjoy my creations, make it more and again"

High Heels - Step One!

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0057444/

One of my favorite film, "La ragazza di Bube"

Claudia Cardinale who was one of attractive actress.

George Chakiris who's major movie was "West Side Story" as you knew.

Claudia asked to buy High Heels to George in this movie.

When I was a teenager, I believed I wore "High Heels" when I grew up. (When I reach Claudia age.)

High Heels were a symbol of a mature attractive woman's gadget.

I still don't wear "High Heels"

However,

 I need  my "High Heels"

I want to be a mature attractive woman in my life, at least one time, some point of my life!

Oops, my cats wore high heels once, look at cat's foot!!!!!!

I committed to create my "High Heels"
Check it out!!!

http://kickoffyourheelsfundraiser.blogspot.com

Instant December Calendar

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Make Grilled Eggplant!!!!! and.....
 
Ingredients:
1 large eggplant, cut in uniform slices 3/4 inch thick
olive oil, for brushing on eggplant
2 T chopped fresh mint
2 T chopped fresh cilantro
(You could use all mint or all cilantro if that's what you have. I also think this would taste great with a mixture of basil and oregano.)
1/4 cup crumbled feta

Vinaigrette Ingredients:
1/2 tsp. garlic puree or finely minced garlic
1/4 tsp. salt
1 1/2 T fresh lemon juice
1 T shallots or red onion, finely minced
1/2 tsp. ground cumin (freshly toasted and ground cumin seeds are best, but ground cumin will work)
Pinch cayenne pepper and 1/2 tsp. spike seasoning
3 T extra-virgin olive oil

Instructions:
Preheat gas or charcoal barbecue grill to medium high. (You can only hold your hand there for 2-3 seconds at that heat.)

Put garlic, salt, lemon juice, and shallots or red onion into food processor fitted with steel blade, Pulse until all ingredients are well combined, then let sit for 10 minutes. (This could also be done in a blender.) After ten minutes, put mixture in small bowl, stir in ground cumin, Aleppo or Cayenne pepper, and Spike Seasoning if using, then whisk in olive oil.

Brush eggplant with olive oil on both sides. For criss-cross grill marks, grill 4-5 minutes on first side, then rotate and cook 3-4 minutes more. Turn and cook about 7-8 minutes more on second side. I cooked my eggplant pieces just under 15 minutes total cooking time. Actual cooking time will depend on how hot your grill is and the temperature and thickness of the eggplant. Watch it carefully the last five minutes of cooking time and rotate pieces so they are evenly browned.

To serve, arrange grilled eggplant slices on serving platter, drizzle vinaigrette over, then top with crumbled feta and herbs.

Instant November Calendar

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Make French Onion Soup

Ingredients:

5 lbs onions, unpeeled
1/2 cup butter (1 stick)
1 1/2 teaspoons black pepper, freshly ground
2 tablespoons paprika
1 bay leaf
7 (16 ounce) cans beef broth, divided (recommended Swanson's)
1 cup dry white wine (optional)
3/4 cup all-purpose flour (such as Wondra) or 3/4 cup instant flour (such as Wondra)
caramel coloring (optional) or Kitchen Bouquet (optional)
2 teaspoons salt
French baguette (optional)
swiss cheese (optional) or gruyere cheese (optional)

 

 Directions:

1.  Peel onions and slice 1/8 inch thick, preferably in a food processor.
2.  Melt butter in a 6-quart (or larger) stockpot. Add onions; cook, uncovered, over low heat for 1 1/2   hours, stirring occasionally.
3.  (The long cooking time makes the onions mellow and sweet.) Stir in pepper, paprika and bay leaf; saute over low heat 10 minutes more, stirring frequently.
4.  Pour in 6 cans broth and wine. Increase heat and bring to a boil.
5.  Dissolve flour in remaining 1 can broth.
6.  Stir into boiling soup.
7.  Reduce heat and simmer slowly for 2 hours.
8. Adjust color to a rich brown with caramel coloring, season with salt. Refrigerate overnight. To serve, heat soup in microwave or on stove top.
9. If desired, pour into ovenproof crocks or bowls.
10. Top with a slice of bread and a sprinkling of grated cheese. Heat under the broiler until cheese melts and bubbles, about 5 minutes.
11. Leftover soup can be frozen.

To be honest, this onion design is my favorite! 

Excited announcements!

Art Director for Newcastle Fabrics since September 1st 2012 officially.

Limited opportunity of designing as a licensee artist! Hoo, frustrated in many years!

Finally, I have placed right position!
Fun, Fun Fun!

Keep going to create our signature collections, Mid century collections, Contemporary collections by Newcastle Studio.
We are working on new licensed collections include Hoodie Crescent line for 2013.

We couldn't update our website, please check our collections at our Fasebook page.
https://www.facebook.com/Newcastlefabrics?ref=ts&fref=ts

Well, 
6 days before the market, Hoodie is sewing Hoodie's projects (I gave a pressure to Hoodie).
What is new in my life? "Sewing and sewing" is same issue for 10 years before the market!!!!

The day, today, I decided to announce my new life.

My projects are reversible A-line skirt for Mannequin, for Cheryl, for me.
I'm working on them today.
Our challenge project is four 20x20 pillows for 4 quilters.
Unfortunately, our fabrics were arrived last minute at our office. Sorry for giving pressure to my friends who are participating "The pillow challenge" with me.

* This is preview challenge. If anyone wants to participate our challenge for next market in Portland. Please leave your business cards or write your contact on our Guest book @ our booth."

Believe me, your friendship is best in your life!!!!!

I use Styl Mod 2's strikeoffs - it is challenge!

My work is not only sewing in this point! However, this weekend should be my sewing days!!!

I will be at our booth #400 Newcastle Fabrics,  Houston International Quilt Market.
Come and see us!

P.S.  It is my first time to stay til Festival because of our quilt "Exquisite Journey!"
Don't forget to check our quilt at the market, too.

Enjoy "Go Fish" and "La Chat" by Hoodie for Timeless Treasures Fabrics.

 

Gold fish  I posted my idea of Gold fish design 10 months ago. Now it is on fabrics.
I don't have fabrics here yet.
I hope I can play with these soon. You, too!!!!!!

An additional design for L'amour la de vie"
"La Chat"
This is cute itself!

Timeless Treasures said, the group of "Go Fish" and "La Chat" are selling at the International Quilt Market.
Go and get!

*Many Thanks! These designs are my last designs for Timeless Treasures Fabrics.

My new life's story is going to post after the quilt market!
I got this email from one of sales rep. the other day.
I saw the artwork that it was yours, even if they didn't identify you yet. 
Some people have recognized my artwork at the market already!!!
Please enjoy life with me!!! xoxo