I finished my Camp Loopy Project Three last weekend! Just thought I should keep you in the loop, since I mentioned often enough that I might be in trouble on it. I will share photos next week, but last night’s Knit Nighters can vouch for me, since I had to show it off to them. How are you doing on your Camp projects? Sunday is the due date!
Loopy Elf Cathy brought in a delicious treat, recently. We have some really good cooks and bakers working here! As soon as I tried one, I knew you all would need the recipe, too. Easy to make and fun to share. The recipe comes from Melissa’s Southern Style Kitchen, and you will find a lot of other wonderful recipes on her blog, too!
Cathy’s Sea Salt Cinnamon Pralines
12 whole graham crackers
1 cup (2 sticks) butter
3/4 cup light brown sugar
1 tsp. sea salt
1 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
1 1/2 cup pecan pieces (can also use almond slivers or walnut pieces)
1/4 cup English Toffee bits
Preheat over to 350 degrees. Line a cookie sheet or jelly roll pan with parchment paper or foil, leaving an overhang so that you can lift it from the pan when done. (If you use foil, butter it generously.)
Lay the graham crackers out so they cover the pan, without overlapping.
In a pan, melt the butter, brown sugar and 1/4 tsp. sea salt. Bring to a boil and cook over medium heat for 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and add in the vanilla, cinnamon and pecan pieces. Stir until combined. Then pour the hot mixture over the crackers, spreading evenly until they are all covered. Sprinkle the toffee bits on top.
Bake for 10 minutes until bubbly. Remove and sprinkle the remaining 1/4 tsp. sea salt on top. Let cool completely and then chill. Use a sharp knife to but into desired shapes. Store chilled.
All of your Fall answers on yesterday’s blog contest got me even more in the mood for the leaves to start changing and the weather to turn cooler! We drew a winner and we’ll be sending this beautiful skein of JulieSpins Merino 370 in Seurat plus a cute felted accessory bag to Mary H in Colorado. We’ll get this in the mail today, Mary!
For today’s Contest #7 – What are you most looking forward to this weekend? Leave your comment below, and we’ll announce the winner in Monday’s blog post.
We’re ready for Reader’s Choice votes for Camp Loopy Project Two! Pop over to see the Yarn Projects and the Fabric Projects, and email us (support@theloopyewe.com) to let us know which is your favorite. You can vote in one or both categories.
Have a great weekend, and remember that Monday is a no-mail holiday here in the States. We will get your weekend orders shipped out on Tuesday. We WILL still have a Monday Yarn Update and Contest #8, so be sure to check in on Monday night.
Sheri workingonsocksinanticipationofcoolweathersoon
P.S. Reminders: Fall Giftable Signups are ready (first kit shipping soon!) and the Yarn Harlot will be here September 10th!
I am most looking forward to seeing my beautiful, pregnant sister and spending the weekend in gorgeous Santa Barbara with her.
Coming to Fort Collins!!! Maybe a trip to Loopy Ewe 😉
I’m looking forward to spending an evening with a group of good friends, and introducing them to my new grandson, whose parents have promised to allow him to make a cameo appearance. These friends are the “family we chose” so it is especially exciting for them to meet him.
I’m getting ready for a 12 hour knitting retreat at my house.
This weekend I’m looking forward to relaxing!
I’m hoping to start knitting my holiday gifts, this weekend. Get a head start!
This weekend I’m going to go on a much needed date night with my husband! We have four kids ages 7, 4, 3, and 1 which means we don’t go out much so I’m really going to treasure it. 🙂
Knitting and knitting. Thanks.
My friend is having her 80th birthday party tonight. And still going to work every weekend vending at quilt shows round the country. and on the days in-between, hand dyeing her fabrics for the quilt shows.
The weekend is a bit grey and rainy here, perfect for a bit of knitting and relaxing.
I am so looking forward to a little family time this weekend. My cousin who lives in NY will be attending the golf championship in MA this weekend,close enough that we will be meeting her for dinner. Also, this is a good quiet weekend for me to work on at least one of my many unfinished knitting projects. Quiet time and family!
Looks like I might have a job, so I’m looking forward to planning the move back to Austin. Please keep me in your prayers that all goes well in these last approvals. Thanks!!
Carol
Big project planned to sort and reorganize my yarn stash. Falling in love with it all over again.
I am most looking forward to spending time with my husband while knitting, cleaning, cooking, doing errands, and going to the Lego store to pick up a set I’ve been wanting for a long time.
This weekend I am looking forward to hopefully finishing a shawl that I have been working on for a Christmas gift for my sil.
I’m most looking forward to having Monday off!
Catching up on chores!
I’m working all weekend, and Monday too, so I’m looking forward to next week (bonus, the tourists will start to thin out now)
Knitting, reading, resting in that order.
We’re looking forward to a picnic with friends and hoping the weather will cooperate!
I am most looking forward to finishing my 3rd camp loopy yarn project…almost done!!
Visiting family that I haven’t seen for a few years.
A day visiting with son and daughter-in-law and preparing knitting projects for Plucktember 2014.
I’m looking forward to recovering from my recent travels! Two trips – neither very far away – left me tired!
I’m looking forward to some family time, including helping my sister in law set up her home office!
Trying to finish my camp project!!!!
Hoping for a break in temperature and 3 days spent at least partially fiber fun.
I’m looking forward to sleeping in.
Looking forward to relaxing at home, knitting, sewing, watching football, and doing some laundry before kids fill my classroom on Tuesday.
I’m looking forward to a nice break from all of the back to school craziness
I am looking forward to canning some salsa from our garden tomatoes and tomatillos, and maybe going to the local apple orchard for some early apples to can apple sauce! Also, casting on for a fall hat for my little guy.
I’m looking forward to the very long drive back to Wisconsin to see my grandchildren. Hours and hours in the car mean finished socks and a new infinity scarf started!
Seeing family on a roadtrip.
Most looking forward to spending some time at home with my kitties. And maybe even knitting!
Looking forward to time with family!
I am looking forward to finishing my Loopy Camp Project #3 and trying it on along with a 3 day weekend. I am also looking forward to BBQ this weekend with ribs on the menu. Yummmm!
Finishing project #3 this weekend…and date night!
I’m looking forward to:
Sleeping in with my hubs and kitties
Knitting time
Brunch
Sitting around all day in my pj’s and not having to do makeup
I’m looking forward to spending time with my son & new daughter-in-law at our lake home in Clear Lake, Ia.
I am most looking forward to going to the beach this weekend!
Visiting a great friend and knitting 🙂
Lots and lots of knitting time!
I’m coming late to the party. I hope the rest of this weekend brings some time to knit. I have no hope of finishing my Camp Loopy Project 3 so I will just keep plugging along and hope to finish it someday!
I am most looking forward to Saturday’s free motion quilting class with Harriet Hargrave!
I’m looking forward to some quality time with my sewing machine. I have lots of little projects to work on.
I’m looking forward to exploring my new home state—Colorado—with my family before the busy grind of Fall activities take over the family schedule.
Not having to go to work. I have a very long commute.
We’re having mild weather… But the weekend will be filled with work & emotion while I help my son pack for college.
We are moving our youngest out of one apartment into another. She finally found a permanent full-time job. I will be so thankful when she is settled. So, what do I look forward to this weekend? Getting back home after moving her.
I am hoping my back continues to feel better so that I can sit in one position long enough to knit again. I haven’t been able to knit since I hurt my back about 2 weeks ago.
We are home from a two month stay in Minneapolis, so we are going to be enjoying being home!