Showing posts with label Kitchen Accessories. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Kitchen Accessories. Show all posts

Thursday, August 8, 2013

The Dog Days Of Summer


WHEW! IT'S HOT! 


Here in Texas we are in smack dab in the middle of the "Dog Days" of Summer!  
Trying to stay cool can be a challenge but we know to drink plenty of water, run through the sprinkler, or even enjoy a big ole bowl of this! 
Over at Bags By Hags we are taking advantage of this heat and staying under the air conditioner and sewing up some new items for our shop! 

A couple of things we have been working on: 
Faux Leather Western Coasters 


Retro Floral Plastic Bag Holder 

How do you Beat the Heat of the Dog Days of Summer? 

Monday, August 5, 2013

Thank A Chicken!

My next door neighbor's chickens provide me with a couple of things that I would like to thank them for.


* The Beauty and fun of watching them just be chickens,

*Farm Fresh Eggs of course,

*And the product to make Bags By Hags- Plastic Bag Holders for your kitchen.  
The hen in the picture looks like she is the one who models for the Feed Company! 

Have a great day, enjoy nature, be kind to animals, & THANK A CHICKEN! 

Marsha Bourquin/Head Hag- Bags By Hags

Thursday, May 17, 2012

Texas Tips It's a Tough Economy.......

We all know the economy is still pretty tough, most Americans are pinching their pennies even tighter these days, I know I am.  It seems prices just keep rising.  Feeding your family good meals on a budget can be such a challenge, we all get tired of the same thing week after week.  So today I thought I would share a recipe with you that is great for your budget, feeds a good size crowd, and is very yummy! (It is one of my families favorite meals)

Its based on Tater Tots:
Tater Tot Casserole!

1 Pound of Ground Beef
2 Cans of Cream of Mushroom Soup
1 Can of Whole Kernel Corn (drained)
1 Package of Tater Tots
Salt and Pepper to Taste

Brown the ground beef in a skillet on your stove, drain off the fat, add the soup and corn.  Stir it all together and let it simmer as you preheat your oven to the temperature recommended on the package of tater tots.
On the bottom of your baking pan put about half the bag of tater tots.  Spoon the meat mixture over the top, then add the rest of the tater tots.  Bake per instructions on the tater tots.  If desired right before taking out of the oven you can sprinkle with grated cheese and let it melt.

Serve with a salad and rolls and you have a great meal!  For larger crowds simply double the recipe.

Here is another great item that won't bust your budget and is great to have while you are cooking.


I have numerous styles available in my shop, to see them all click here  These are such great items to slip over your pots as you are cooking like this:

Right now included with your purchase you will receive a free family recipe. Until next time, happy cooking, sewing, and saving! 

Marsha Bourquin/Head Hag- Bags By Hags



Friday, May 4, 2012

Lets Create A Pot Holder Handle......

What is a Pot Holder Handle?  It is actually quite the nifty little accessory to have for your kitchen.  Basically it is a pot holder that is made to slide over the handles of your pots and pans to keep you from burning your hands when you are trying to move them from the stove.  Today we are going to make one.  Ready? Lets get started!

First I picked out the colors I wanted to use, I wanted something bright and cheerful so this is what I picked. (By the way this is a great project for using up those scraps)
Next I cut out all my pieces and pin them together like a sandwich. 
Next I sewed the trim at the top.
Then I happen to glance to my right and see this!  Wish I could spend my day lounging while someone is working away!
Next we sandwich our two pieces together and sew them up.

Oh you will also need to rewind your bobbin cause we all know that right in the middle of a project is when it always runs out!

Turn it inside out and it will look like this:
I top stitch along the edge using a zig-zag stitch and you are now ready to cook!
 These make great gifts!  Birthdays, Housewarming, Wedding Showers.  You can see this Pot Holder Handle Here
I also have different patterns available in pairs in my shop

If you don't see a pattern/color you like please feel free to contact me and I will be more than happy to try and create either one or a set that is just the style you are looking for!

Until Next time, happy sewing, happy creating, just be happy!


Marsha Bourquin/Head Hag- Bags By Hags