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Oh boy! It’s already July! An odd July in that the pandemic has us all at home! Well this gives y’all time to catch up on your gratitude jar! I hope to announce the grand prize for our annual 12 Days of Christmas Giveaway soon, and you won’t want to miss out! Hoping to give a machine of some sort...what would you like it to be?? Post your answer in group. Just say...”I’d like to win...” Prize for posting your answer will be randomly drawn by July 7th. Most importantly though, is that to win the Christmas giveaway, you must participate with the gratitude jar. Every week put one note in the jar stating something good that happened that you’re thankful for. There’s only a very few participating so far! Join in!
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Hope you had a Happy 4th! How thankful i am to live in America! Not the America I was raised in, but we know there’s a reason for all things. I’m so thankful for all who sacrificed, one way or another, to protect our great country! Enjoy your “freedom” day weekend! Even in isolation!
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In The Spotlight
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This month’s winner is Cherish Roundstream! Congratulations Cherish! Awesome job on both projects!
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“I am just In LOVE!! WovenFuse2 on the lining. Decovil Light for the marine vinyl from JoAnns. The pattern is the Emily Tote from MoreMeKnow.com from Lauren V Mormino. I think I have mastered the Recessed Zipper!!”
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Beautiful job on both Cherish! PM me for your $20 coupon code! Congratulations!
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Tips and Tricks
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This month let’s learn basics of skiving machines by Garth Torgeson! Thank you Garth for sharing all your awesome leather sewing knowledge! https://youtu.be/s8UY2-vKr1A
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Don’t forget to watch Garth Torgeson live in my group teaching/sewing leather!
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Learn about skiving, skiving machine use and care, and some unique tips like double-sided straps. You can also enjoy more by subscribing to his YouTube channel! https://www.youtube.com/c/MythLeatherCo
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Our Sew-A-Long master, Christi Lee is busy finishing her new sewing space, AND preparing for our next sew along! Appears viewers choice is Bellflower Backpack by Blue Calla and she starts cutout session July 8! Join in for a fun sew every Wednesday evening! Christi is in central time zone.
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July's Summer Recipe
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Blackberry Cheesecake Squares
Ingredients
Crust:
Cooking spray, for spraying foil
One 11-ounce box vanilla wafers
1/2 cup pecans
1 stick (1/2 cup) butter, melted
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Filling:
Three 8-ounce packages cream cheese
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
4 eggs
1/2 cup sour cream
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Topping:
4 cups blackberries
1 cup sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
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Directions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- For the crust: Line a 9-by-13-inch rectangular baking pan with foil and spray with cooking spray.
- Place the vanilla wafers and pecans into the bowl of a food processor and pulse until the mixture becomes crumbs. Add the melted butter and pulse again until combined. Pour the mixture into the prepared pan and press the crumbs into the bottom of the pan. (If they come up the sides, that's okay!)
- For the filling: Beat the cream cheese, sugar and vanilla together in a medium bowl with an electric mixer until smooth. Add the eggs one at a time, beating after each addition. Add the sour cream and mix again.
- Pour the filling into the crust, smooth the top and bake for 50 minutes. Turn off the oven, open the oven door and allow the pan to sit in the open oven for 15 minutes. Remove and set aside to cool.
- For the topping: Add the blackberries, sugar and 1/4 cup water to a saucepan or skillet. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat and cook until the juices thicken slightly, 4 to 5 minutes.
- In a small bowl, make a slurry by stirring together the cornstarch and 2 tablespoons water until smooth. Add the slurry to the berries, return to the boil and cook for another 1 to 2 minutes. Turn off the heat and cool the mixture.
- Pour the blackberries over the cheesecake and place the pan into the fridge to cool and set for at least 2 hours (several hours is better).
- When ready to serve, remove the cheesecake from the pan by lifting the edges of the foil. Slice into 15 pieces with a long serrated knife
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TEAM RECOGNITION
A special welcome to my newest admins. And a super thank you to my team! Kellie Toles, my right hand, Keleesha Marley, Garth Torgeson, Christi Lee, Deyanira Diaz, kassiah Myrrs, and my newest, Anne Benvenuto. I have one.awesome.team! Thank you all for all you do! And I can’t forget my awesome business help! Stephanie Edwards and Teresa Gwynn. Thank you for keeping up my lightning-speed shipping reputation best that you can during these crazy days, and getting back orders out asap!
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You two are a bomb of a team!
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Have a blessed July! And don’t forget your wovenFuse!
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