#Notions

[petermorwood]

Words change meaning - another example.

@tartapplesauce reblogged my (long) post about Dublin coddle, which mentioned a weird version called "New World Coddle" using chorizo and squash.

TBH, my Mind Palate suggests it would taste quite good, but it's so far from traditional or even well-tweaked-traditional coddle that it's not coddle any more, and should have a different name entirely, possibly in Latin American Spanish.

Also TBH I've already amended the recipe thrice in my head, (1) chipotle powder not smoked paprika; (2) finish with a scatter of toasted pine-nuts; (3) restore the chickpeas mentioned in the Method to the Ingredients where they'd been forgotten.

I've already admitted to breaking the Dublin coddle rules by browning things, so all bets are off. :->

(BTW, this wasn't ours; @dduane's spine and hip have been rather a trial this past couple of days, so we just took things easy and let the Ibuprofen do its thing.)

Re. coffee mornings, what about various tea-breads, fruit sodas, barm brack etc.? Those could be made either trad or tweaked-trad, and though I'm not sure how they could be made "dainty" like petits-fours and so on, I bet it could be done.

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As for the changed-meaning word (getting there eventually) it's "notions" and @tartapplesauce added this link.

"To have notions" in Ireland is to think highly of yourself, often without justification - though if the justification is, er, justified, "begrudgery" will often follow. I've encountered "begrudgery" before, but this version of "notions" is a new one.

I have, however, experienced the Northern Ireland - or maybe just my family - version, which is "don't put yourself forward". This is a bad notion to have when thinking about author profile and book publicity and as DD can confirm, it took me far too long to shake it off.

On the flip-side, having notions can mean thinking outside the box, being imaginative, boldly going where no-one has gone before...

Um, got a bit carried away there... Right to the NYT bestseller list, in fact. Twice. ;->

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Neither of those are MY usual meaning.

Whenever I use "I have a notion", either said or written in a post, it's either "I have a thought" with the thinking-intensity dialled down a few notches, or "I have a vague memory of", otherwise known as IIRC or AFAIK.

And the other OTHER meaning of "notions", the one I first thought of (maybe with notions of food already in mind) was this:

That book was published in 1890, and the title, translated from Victorian English, is something like "Tips and Tricks" or, in more modern English, "Household Hacks".

There's nothing derogatory about it.

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DD and I have both posted about Mrs de Salis in the past; all her books are what's usually referred to as "slim volumes". Here are six of them alongside Mrs Beeton's doorstopper:

I inherited a copy of "Savouries a la Mode" from Mum, who inherited it from Granny, and we've made several things from it, all of which worked - though far and away the best so far are the Parmesan Biscuits, which are...

Well, "more-ish" is a good start, though it doesn't hint at the underlying desire to get in there with both hands...

Here:

All of Mrs de Salis's books are Public Domain, and while we intend eventually to have a full collection of the Slim Volumes, they're also available as PDFs here.

I have a notion that anyone reading this Tumblr will like them... ;->

#food and drink #linguistics #notions #word meaning changes #Dublin coddle #Mrs de Salis #Victorian cookbooks #parmesan cookies

[dancyrilkingston]

Bear sewing caddy (c. 1880’s)

#bear #sewing #sewing accessories #needlework #pincushion #sewing caddy #haberdashery #sewing notions #notions #black forest #boo boo

[madsciencepottery]

Ugggghhh trying my hand at stitch markers. Quite fiddly but I like the end result

#polymer clay #mushroom #toadstool #morel #stitch markers #knitting #notions

[misforgotten2]

Does anybody even use these any more?

#sewing #buttons #notions #arts and crafts #ephemera #humor #humour #funny

[ub-sessed]

Favourite knitting notions:

Little tiny elastics: They make great stitch markers because they're cheap, they come in a ton of colours, and I can cut them if I accidentally knit them into my work.

Clover Bamboo Knitting Repair Hooks: The crochet-hook end doesn't make a very good crochet hook, but it works, and the pointy end is great for getting into tight provisional stitches or dropped stitches.

Disc brand crochet hook: The only hook that I can somewhat reliably grab the yarn with.

Knit Picks Options Sunstruck interchangeable needles: Very pointy, perfect slipperiness for acrylic and wool, nice pale colour makes it easy to see yarn. Cable is kind of stiff, so not good for magic loop. Bit of a bump at the join, so yarn gets a bit caught up. A bit too pointy for splitty yarn.

Prym Ergonomic knitting needles: Perfect for learning how to knit, especially with slippery yarn or Norwegian purling, because they're fairly grippy, not too flexible, and the teardrop shape makes it easy to catch the yarn. Also the cable is super flexible.

Cheap bamboo fixed circulars that I found at the thrift store: The cable is silicone so it's super flexible, and the join is perfectly smooth. They're super pointy and not too grippy.

Homemade cake winder: basically just a paper towel roll with a slit cut in the end. Effectively free, easy and fun to use, and so satisfying.

Needle book that I knitted for my yarn needles: I lost this, so I'm going to have to make another one!

Notions that are just OK:

Clover Quick Locking Stitch Markers: I love the fact that they look like little sheep, and it's handy to have stitch markers that can be opened, but this brand often comes open on its own.

Retractable measuring tape: Easier to use than a non-retractable tape, but I wish mine weren't round: it doesn't stand up very easily.

Least favourite knitting notions:

Straight knitting needles: Too long! Difficult to manipulate.

Cable needles: I have a tremor that makes it hard for me to manipulate three needles at the same time.

Blunt metal knitting needles: too slippery, don't catch yarn.

Plastic knitting needles: Too bendy, too grippy.

The cute little embroidery scissors they sell at the cash: Very pretty, but the handles are so small that my fingers get stuck in them.

Kai embroidery scissors: Too big to fit easily in a small bag, too pointy (they catch on stuff), and they don't cut well. But the handles are comfortable.

Lightbulb stitch markers: I have a tremor that makes it hard for me to open and close these, and they're so tiny that they're hard to see on my knitting.

Dark coloured knitting needles (or any knitting needles that are the same colour as my yarn): Make it too hard for me to see the yarn for complicated stitches or splitty yarn.

Unique brand dangly row counter: Too loose, turns by itself while I'm knitting.

The cheap plastic yarn needles that come in kits: Too bendy, not sharp enough.

Clover interchangeable bamboo needles: Nice and pointy, but the tips are too short for me, and the join isn't smooth.

HiyaHiya interchangeable bamboo needles: The tips are too short for me, and the join isn't smooth.

Any stitch marker that can't be cut or opened, because I sometimes knit my markers into my work by accident.

Yarn bowl: My yarn lives in the project bag so I can bring it anywhere, in a centre-pull cake.

Cake winder: I can't imagine ever knitting enough to justify the cost and space for one of these, when an empty paper towel roll will do the job almost as well.

Knitting notions I'd like to try:

Flox: Little tiny 2.5mm bamboo needles joined by a short piece of flexible cable that stays in the shape you put it in.

Knit Picks Colorwork Snap Bag: Has snaps to keep your working yarns in order.

Wool needles with a little plastic loop instead of an eye: However I have read that they break or get flattened.

Barber Cords: I HATE picking up provisional stitches from a piece of yarn, but Barber Cords are ridiculously expensive, so I just picked up a random piece of silicon tubing, and next time I need to do a provisional cast on I'm going to try that.

Folding thread scissors: I don't like having pointy things in my project bags.

Knitting needle case

Knitting thimble/yarn guide ring: For when I'm knitting with more than two colours.

Addi Long Lace Rocket knitting needles: For knitting with polyester, because they're supposed to be very slippery and quite pointy.

Lykke DPNs: For knitting simple things in the round with splitty yarn, because they're kind of grippy and not too sharp.

Hook or U-shaped cable needle: Because I find straight cable needles too hard to work with.

Yarn gauge

Needle gauge

Split ring markers

Tulip bamboo knitting needles: Tulip makes the best sewing needles, so I figure their knitting needles are probably good too. And they seem to have a perfectly smooth join.

Merchant & Mills Wide Bow scissors: Not too long, with super big handles that my fingers won't get stuck in.

Short transparent ruler.

Locking stitch markers that aren't made by Clover: Because the Clover ones are hard to manipulate, and they sometimes come open by themselves.

Higher quality dangly row counter

#WIP #Nerdy Knitting #knitting #knitblr #notions #knitting notions

[bevanne46]

Attention Project Linus Volunteers, Hospice Quilters and/or any other Charity Quilters or Crafters!

I have 8-10 large trash bags full of scrap fabric, fleece and notions and a huge box of batting available to donate.

The fabric is mixed. Meaning some cotton, some flannel, some knit, some polyester, some blends. Various size pieces from small to 1 yard. These are great for Fidget Quilts, Scrappy Quilts, Applique or other craft projects.

The batting is mostly a poly batting which is great for puffy quilts or using as stuffing.

These are all Free to any group(s) that make quilts for charity, you will just need to come and get them. (Marysville, WA) I can also ship a box or two anywhere in the USA if you pay the shipping.

If you don't do work for charity but are interested in the fabric or batting for your crafts to sell I am willing to sell you a box or two at $2.00 per pound. Just tell me how many pounds you would like and I will be happy to help.

If interested please private message me.

#gifts #crafts #holiday #decor #christmas #quilting #shopping #washington #bedding #sewing #fabric #cotton #cloth #batting #fleece #notions #hospice #project linus #charity #handmade #flannel #knit #polyester #scrappy quilt #applique #craft projects

[ghostowlattic]

snake society 

by darius greene / ghost owl attic

#visual #art #snakes #artwork #monochrome #black and white #mine #aistuffs #midjourneystuffs #notions #arts #serpents #wine #dinner #low art #strange #surreal #horror #dark art #dark #affluent #snake society #luncheon

[fibre-foxx]

Obtained the most adorable and appropriate needle stoppers

#knitblr #notions

[the-laridian]

So I forgot we'd been holding onto this sewing box from my grandma for a while now (like... 20 years or smth) and Mom found it and out it goes, except for whatever we want to keep. I picked out all the spools of thread. Some of them are actually on wooden spools. 

There were a bunch of notions and small things that I don't want/don't need/can't use. A bag of buttons. Etc. (There's a whole tray of other stuff I didn't take a picture of.) So other than the thread, it's going.

No, not going to use the case, it has that weird smell like old bandaids. 

Oh, and there was this, a "name tape kit":

"Saves hours of tedious sewing!" You use the provided pen and tiny bottle of indelible ink to write the name on the tape, iron it on, and then... I don't know if you can iron it onto the next thing or sew it or what, but mostly what I'm finding these for in 2023 is for military clothing. 

Anyway, it's an interesting little box and I've set it aside for now.

#sewing #thread #notions

[200story]

Notions

While she was filling up the tank, Monica had heard the other car door slam, but she assumed Fatima was just heading into the gas station to pee. So, she was very perplexed to see her friend tromping out of the ditch by the highway instead. “What were you doing down there?” Fatima’s face was all summer breeze and sunshine. “Picking wildflowers,” she answered. But she had done more than that.…

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#fiction #flash fiction #lgbtqia+ #microfiction #notions #road trip #romance #short story #summer

[redstripestomato]

Tash Sultana

@Jahrhunderthalle, Frankfurt

03.09.2022

#tash sultana #tash #music #guitar #concert #photography #notions #terra firma #flow state #tash sultana & friends #frankfurt #Jahrhunderthalle

[misforgotten2]

I wonder what part of a man a lady would measure with this.

Pocket sized measuring tape found in with some of my great grandmother's sewing notions.

#measuring tape #tools #vintage tools #sewing #notions #funny #humor #humour

[ub-sessed]

I can see this being useful.

#knitblr #knitting #notions #colourwork #yarn bag #knit picks

[lalalychee]

please enjoy this very unhinged moshpit where the bassist and guitarist of notions joined in while still playing

#go see this band live they're so fun #notions #notions (band)

[joe-ffc]

Antique hand-made linen lace.

#lace #hand stitched #hand stitching #linen #antique #findings #notions #vintage fashion #vintage fabric

[ladyjuxtaposition]

Trying out making fabric covered buttons as a potential way to use up fabric scraps & maybe to sell them at my shop. I got the feel of it at least! Right now, I much prefer with the mold & pusher tool pack than the ones with teeth on the back.

#ladyjuxtaposition talks #and makes #and crafts #fabric covered buttons #for fun #for testing #and trying something new #this is very promising #I just need more buttons and shanks #time for some online shopping #fabric #buttons #craft #crafting #sewing things #handmade things #notions #sewing notions #ladyjuxtaposition #photo by ladyjuxtaposition #this may be my new addiction #to be continued