Book Review : Murder at the Stitch and Sail

Adult Summer Reading program 

A glittering gala, a knitting cruise… and a killer who knows how to tie the perfect knot.

When Blakely Monroe inherits the oceanside Oceanspray B&B, she expects fussy donors, tangled yarn, and Grandma Rose’s “helpful” matchmaking—not a dead celebrity, Celeste Marlowe, on the first Stitch & Sail outing. With her mind latching onto every crooked detail (and her knitting needles working overtime), Blakely can’t ignore the small things: a VIP gift that doesn’t match, a sharp scent in a teacup, and a “MEDIA” tote that keeps appearing where it shouldn’t.

Her gossipy best friend Morgan collects whispers, Bobby Zion reads the dock like a map, and Scout—Blakely’s tan, nose-first detective—won’t stop circling the sponsor boxes. Captain Noah Rowe was the last man Celeste cornered about off-the-books runs, and Marina Kline’s fund paperwork has holes big enough to sink a boat.

Now the town’s reputation—and Blakely’s future—hang on one last stitch before the killer cuts the line.

 Book Review 

Kaylynn Smith continues to author wonderful mysteries. All of the books in this series is great and this one is no exception.

"Mystery at the Stitch and Sail" will keep; you on the edge of your seat all the way through the story. If you are not familiar with her work, you are missing a series that leaves you wondering almost to the very end before you can untangle all the clues. Do yourself a favor and pick up this latest in the series or better yet start from the beginning.

Our challenge... travel themed books

Saturday Summer Reading

Thanks for joining us this Saturday for circle time and fun. We are expecting rain today so enjoy our library....

Our fun craft time 

Let's make flower with paint and our hands. 

Today treat from Miss Pam 

Confetti vanilla cupcakes 

Let's go on a scavenger hunt in the library 

Turn in  at the desk for an extra ticket for our  grand prizes. 

Our afternoon movie 🎥 

It's not to late to sign up for our Summer Reading program for all ages. We are open M - Saturday. . Grab a packet and start reading.

Corn Festival : CREOLE Corn Pudding

CREOLE CORN PUDDING 

3tbjs butter 

1 onion chopped fine

1/2bell pepper chopped fine

2 cups of whole corn

1 T sugar 

1 tsp salt and pepper 

1/2 C chedder cheese 

3 eggs beatten 

Melt butter and saute seasoning. Add in everything but cheese and eggs. Let cool and add cheese and eggs. Place in 2 quart casserole set in a pan of hot water. Bake at 350 degrees for 35 minutes.  

It's the 38th Louisiana Corn Festival in Bunkie Louisiana. Come visit this charming small town .

DIY Fabric Hair Bows

 By  special request from a friend.... 

You only need a few supplies for these bows and you should be able to find them at most craft stores. The metal hair clips are often with the beading and jewelry supplies. You can grab some precut fabric or use scraps from home.

• Quilting cotton fabric, use scraps or a Jelly Roll
• Hair claw alligator clip
• Hot glue gun
• Basic sewing supplies: sewing machine, thread, rotary cutter, mat and acrylic ruler

• Small Bows – 2.25″ by 16″
• Wider Bows – 3″ by 16″

Cut 1 strip of fabric for your desired bow size according to the measurements above.

Fold the strip of fabric in half lengthwise with right sides together and match raw edges. Press. Sew short end and pivot at corner. I like to leave my needle in the fabric, lift the presser foot and pivot my fabric to get a clean corner. Sew almost halfway to the center of the long edge. Backstitch. Repeat on the other side leaving a 2.5″ opening in the middle for turning the bow. Clip the corners and trim the seam allowance down to 1/8″. Then turn the bow piece right side out and press. It’s a little tricky to turn such a small tube but you can use a chopstick, pen or point turner to help you. I like to use a pin to pull out the seam allowances on the corners of the bow.Tying the bow is like tying your shoes! Loop, swoop and pull! To tie the bow, fold over a loop and hold it with your right hand .Pull the long end around the back and over the front of the first loop.Fold the length with your finger and push under the first loop but over the back piece. Pull the length through creating the second loop. Pull and adjust loops and tails until you like the result. You may have to practice a few times! If this method is too confusing, find something to tie the bow around, such as a chopstick, and then slide the bow off and add clip. Tighten up the bow once you have a bow shape you like.Stick the barrette clip at the back of the bow and then use the glue gun to shoot glue behind the clip. Add some glue to the front knot of the bow to keep it extra secure. Don’t put too much glue in this step because it can shoot out and make a big mess.

Rose Color page

Happy Red Roses day ... 

And June flower is roses. My simple craft is made from the color page below.With the rose cut out, rubbed with oil and framed with jar lid. Giving it a translucent effect. 

Why color? 

Coloring has the ability to relax the fear center of your brain, the amygdala. It induces the same state as meditating by reducing the thoughts of a restless mind. This generates mindfulness and quietness, which allows your mind to get some rest after a long day at work.

My  rose color page : 

Atc Summer cards

 Happy Thursday and I am sharing my new ATC cards for Summer..

These small works of art features watercolor background, print book pages and  hand drawn pictures.

Summer Simmer Pot

 

Fresh Kitchen Simmer Pot

• 1 lemon
• 1 lime
• 1 orange
• 1 sprig of rosemary
• 2-3 sprigs thyme
• Tablespoon of peppercorns

• Dutch Oven or Stock Pot

1. Add ingredients to a large pot (at least 4 quarts). Cover with 4-6 cups of water until the ingredients float.
2. Turn heat to low/medium and simmer for up to two hours.
3. If you'd like to have the simmer pot for longer, simply check on it each hour and add more water as needed.

Crockpot version: 

In addition to the stovetop, you can also use a crockpot or slow cooker as a simmer pot. Add the ingredients you wish to use to the slow cooker, then fill with enough water so that the ingredients are floating. Set the slow cooker to high. Once the water starts to simmer, turn the heat to low or keep warm and simmer for up to two hours. If you wish to simmer longer, simply check on the water and add more each hour.

Other Summer Simmer Pot Ideas

• 1 Tablespoon almond extract
• 1/2 cup strawberries, cut in half
• 1/2 cup whole blueberries
• 1/4 cup dried coconut