New Kitchen Gadget

For many years I have used a George Foreman Grill (the basic model) for cooking chicken burgers.  It was okay, it got the job done, but it is a pain to clean and the cooking surface is small.   I have been looking for a replacement with removable grill plates for a long time.  Finally, this week my new gadget arrived, a Cuisinart Griddler. I could not wait to get it out of the box and give it a go.  Well, four sandwhiches and one clean-up later I am in love.  I like it so much I bought one for two of my SIL's.  This is no cheap grill I was able to get it at a great price through AAFES (Army Air Force Exchange Service).  That means no tax and free shipping, making it even more of a bargain. 

Enjoy!!

CJ

Stitching Ritual Blog Hop - STNA

So how do I stitch the night away??

My ritual, actual habit or obsession, for my stitching time is that it must be dark, the sun must be gone or it just doesn't feel right.  Occasionally, I will stitch in the daytime, but I prefer the night as it is a signal to my brain that it is time to relax and forget the stresses of the day.  Usually when I am stitching in the during daylight hours it means I am approaching a deadline and my stress level is peaking. 

I have a spot on the couch with pillows and a blanket if needed or heating pad if my carpal tunnel is acting up.  My Ott liggt, ORT jar, markers, pin cushion, lots of needles are on the end table.  My stitching bag sits on the other end of the couch so I have plenty of room to spread out--I hate prefer not to share the couch when I stitch.  The TV or my keeps me company, if I am not stitching while watching TV I fall asleep.  All my projects are kitted up in my large stitching bag making it easy to grab the one I need and get to work. 

Visit all the blogs in this round of the Stitching the Night Away Stitching Blogger Blog Hop:



Find the instructions on how to participate in this round by clicking here.

Enjoy!!


CJ

Peppermint Twist Winner is.......

Lynda of A Cozy Place for Stitching.   So, Lynda please e-mail me your snail mail at texdelch@sbcglobal.net and I will get the pattern to you for
your stitching pleasure.

Thanks to all of you who stopped by and commented on my finish.

CJ