The 1764 News

  • I always look forward to…

    A good holiday, heart-warming commercial. Hobby Lobby has put out some good ones the last few years and this year’s is very sweet with the promise of love. Enjoy. Continue reading

  • Grading Wool – SSW 2014 & Local Romney Just Received

    Just arrived last weekend, though not Shetland wool, a lovely Romney wool fleece (okay, four fleeces), sourced locally from Covered Bridge Farm in Scio, OR, just down the I-5 corridor. Supporting wool farmers is what I love to do!   Romney… Continue reading

  • Make a Harvest Apron

    Grab some fabric or reuse something from the closet before it goes into the rag basket. Here is my version of the Harvest Apron based on the tutorial video from Sew Very Easy. You can find the quick, simple, easy… Continue reading

  • Chocolate Chip-Cranberry Bread Pudding for Two

    Ingredients 2 slices day-old  bread, cut into cubes, divided between ramekins 2 Tblsp chocolate chips, divided between ramekins 1 Tblsp dried cranberries, divided between ramekins 2 eggs 1 cup milk 1/4 cup sugar 1/2 tsp vanilla 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon… Continue reading