Coyote Craft pretty useful things from Bean

LOVE the pincushion in the picture but especially like the idea of throwing fabrics behind me to see what falls together. I desperately want to make a quilt but can’t decide on the fabrics to use, maybe I’ll use this method
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Posted by Penny on 16 April 2012 @ 10am

Your pincushion is charming, sweet and lovely. And your playful way of choosing the fabrics is just as special.

Posted by Becky Shander on 23 April 2012 @ 6am

thank you, Becky! I only wish it didn’t make such a mess, haha!

Posted by bean on 23 April 2012 @ 10am

you should really try it, Penny! I find some really amazing combinations that I would have never thought of otherwise, it is nice when the pieces just “fall into place” hee-hee

Posted by bean on 23 April 2012 @ 10am

Bean,
I know you are on a gluten free diet, am I right in thinking you were diagnosed with Celiacs ? Victoria was just diagnosed today (Thankfully) other than the recipes you have over here do you have any other tried and true ones as well as good cook books and tips on how to make the adjustment as painlessly as possible ? TIA

Posted by Penny on 25 April 2012 @ 1pm

You’re right, I do have Celiac’s! I’m sorry that Victoria has been dx’d too BUT it really is not that bad – you don’t have to take pills or be dependent on any kind of treatment for the rest of your life, you just have to control what goes into your mouth.

After your first time being “contaminated” you really get motivated to stay gluten-free, so it doesn’t take must adjustment – it is really a horrible experience to “get glutened”

I’ve found that substituting all-purpose gluten-free flours in MOST recipes (if the flour amount is about 1 C.) usually works. There are a lot of great blogs around that celebrate all foods that are naturally gluten-free, as well as recreating those comfort foods we all grew up with… my favorite GF blog is probably the Gluten-Free Girl at http://glutenfreegirl.com/ — My mom makes her own GF bread @ home but I have never had any success with it… I just don’t eat bread anymore, or I buy Udi’s brand GF bread (in the frozen foods section, usually) if I’m dying for a grilled cheese

Posted by bean on 25 April 2012 @ 3pm