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Wednesday, January 19, 2011
Panko Crusted Chicken with Lemon Butter Sauce
After a week of fighting fevers, X-rays, and re-diagnoses, I'm finally back on my feet. The doctor thinks I have whooping cough, so I'll be fighting it for a while, but I can cook! I never thought I'd say this, but I'm sick of Chipotle and pizza. Maybe I should equip Boyfriend with some cooking skills.
I successfully managed to give Boyfriend whatever it is that I have and he's in the throws of it, so I wanted to cook something power-packed and filling. I also wanted to try something new, so after browsing through the 863 things I've "liked" on Stumbleupon (I'm not joking) I settled on this recipe from Mel's Kitchen Cafe. I followed it to the mark, but I added a Panko breading. It was great.
Begin by trimming the fat off your chicken breasts and pounding them until they're about a half inch thick.
My meat hammer broke! The top fell apart from the bottom and it has cracks in it. I need a metal one. Too bad my checking account is empty after buying box after box of cold medicine.
Combine flour, salt, and pepper in a plastic bag and dredge those chicken breasts. In one bowl, crack and mix an egg, in another, combine Panko and parmesan cheese. You want the stuff in the green can for this. I know it's blasphemous, but just do it!
In a saucepan, heat one tablespoon of butter and one tablespoon of olive oil until butter has melted.
Dip the dredged chicken breasts into the egg and then into the Panko mixture and thoroughly coat. Brown in the saucepan and cook for 1-2 minutes on each side, until a nice golden crust has formed.
Remove breasts to a 9x13 inch baking dish and set aside. In the same saucepan, add remaining butter, lemon juice, and garlic. Simmer for 2 minutes, then pour over breasts.
Bake for 30 minutes at 350 degrees, until cooked through. Isn't it pretty and golden?
We had it with rice, and, at Boyfriend's request, toast.
Panko Crusted Chicken with Lemon Butter Sauce
Adapted from Mel's Kitchen Cafe
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 cup flour
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
5 tablespoons butter
3 cloves of garlic, finely minced
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice, from about 1 lemon
1 egg
1/4 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese
1/3 cup Panko (Japanese bread crumbs)
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Trim the fat off the chicken breasts and pound until about a half inch thick using a meat hammer. Set aside. Combine flour, salt, and pepper in a large Ziploc plastic bag. Add the breasts and shake until coated. Set aside. In a shallow bowl, mix egg. In another shallow bowl, combine Panko and grated parmesan cheese. In a saucepan, heat olive oil and 1 tablespoon of the butter until butter has melted. Dip the chicken breasts into the egg mixture, then into the Panko mixture, then into the skillet. Brown on each side for 1 to 2 minutes, or until a nice golden crust has formed. Remove breasts to 9x13 inch pan. In the saucepan you browned the breasts in, add the remaining butter, lemon juice, and minced garlic. Simmer for about 2 minutes. Pour sauce over the breasts and cook for 30 minutes, or until cooked through.
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Yum! The sauce especially sounds good.ReplyDelete
Love the step-by-step photos and the panko is brilliant!ReplyDelete
lemon butter sauce...yum! I am definitely giving this a try!ReplyDelete
Breaded chicken is my go-to weeknight meal. I'm actually making it tonight. I wish I had some lemons in the house because that sauce sounds delicious!ReplyDelete
Yummy! The chicken looks fab Chels... I'm glad you're feeling better :)ReplyDelete
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Over a month ago, I was contacted by a nice woman from the Petbrosia pet food company. I had never heard of Petbrosia before, so I checked out their website–they just began shipping their food on March 15th, 2013, so are a pretty new company. I normally feed Riley Canidae All Life Stages dog food, but am not "married" to any particular brand. (She's eaten Purina, Premium Edge, and Innova in the past as well).
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As I've said many times before, Riley is no dog food snob. She'll eat anything–dead, alive, edible, non-edible, etc. She was very interested in the box–so much so that I had to put her outside while we opened it and poured the contents into her airtight dog food container!
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You'll have to click this next picture to enlarge it to see the ingredients and feeding guidelines:
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Riley absolutely loves the food. A plus? She has dropped about 2 or 3 pounds while on the food (which she needed to lose!). She's back down to 55 lbs (she should weigh between 50 and 55 lbs, according to her body build and height).
I took a video of her very first time eating the food (on June 26th)…I'd say she liked it, it took her a mere 29 seconds to eat it:
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Apt, Vaucluse
|Coordinates: 43°52′37″N 5°23′49″E / 43.8769°N 5.3969°ECoordinates: 43°52′37″N 5°23′49″E / 43.8769°N 5.3969°E
|Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
|• Mayor (2008–2014)
|Olivier Curel (PS)
|• Land1
|44.57 km2 (17.21 sq mi)
|Population (2007)
|• Population2
|• Population2 density
|250/km2 (650/sq mi)
|INSEE/Postal code
|84003 / 84400
|170–567 m (558–1,860 ft)
(avg. 253 m or 830 ft)
1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km² (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries.2 Population without double counting: residents of multiple communes (e.g., students and military personnel) only counted once.
Apt (Provençal Occitan: At / Ate in both classical and Mistralian norms) is a commune in the Vaucluse department in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region in southeastern France.
It lies on the left bank of the Calavon, 41 miles (66 km) east of Avignon. It is the principal town of the Luberon mountains.
Apt lies north of Aix-en-Provence and the river Durance, in the valley of the river Calavon, (also called the Coulon), and at the foot of the north-facing slopes of the Luberon mountain.
Geological age[edit]
Apt is the etymological source of the Aptian, an age in the geologic timescale, a subdivision of the Early or Lower Cretaceous epoch or series and encompasses the time from 125.0 ± 1.0 Ma to 112.0 ± 1.0 Ma (million years ago), approximately.[1] The original type locality is in the vicinity of Apt. The Aptian was introduced in scientific literature by French palaeontologist Alcide d'Orbigny in 1840.
Apt was at one time the chief town of the Vulgientes, a Gallic tribe; it was destroyed by the Romans about 125 BC and restored by Julius Caesar, who conferred upon it the title Apta Julia; it was much injured by the Lombards and the Saracens, but its fortifications were rebuilt by the counts of Provence. The bishopric was founded in the 3rd century. Castor of Apt was bishop of the city during the 5th century. The bishopric was suppressed in 1790.
Important manuscripts were found in Apt concerning music in the 12th/13th Centuries. They are known as the Apt Manuscript and the Ivrea Codex. They contain Motets and Mass Movements, all of which are polyphonic. Nine out of fourteen Motets by Philippe de Vitry are recorded in the Ivrea Codex, a compilation of eighty-one compositions dating to 1360. It is purported to have been derived from the repertoire used in the Papal Palace at Avignon, since it is so close and offers a sampling of music from the Ars Nova movement.
Ecclesiastic history[edit]
The council of Apt was held on 14 May 1365 in the cathedral of that city by the archbishops and bishops of the provinces of Arles, Embrun and Aix-en-Provence, in the south of France. Twenty-eight decrees were published and eleven days of indulgence were granted to those who would visit with pious sentiments the church of the Blessed Virgin in the Diocese of Apt on the feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross and venerate there certain relics of the Cross.
The chief object of interest is the church of Sainte-Anne (once the cathedral), the building of which was begun about the year 1056 on the site of a much older edifice, but not completed until the latter half of the 17th century.
The town was formerly surrounded by massive ancient walls, but these have now been for the most part replaced by boulevards; many of its streets are narrow and irregular.
Many Roman remains have been found in and near the town. A fine bridge, the Pont Julien, spanning the Coulon below the town, dates from 2 BC.
The region is a center for wine, honey, truffles, and fruit, much of which is converted to crystallized fruit by both industrial and handmade processes.
A tribunal of first instance and a communal college are the chief public institutions.
See also[edit]
- ^ Gradstein et al. (2004)
- This article incorporates text from a publication now in the public domain: Chisholm, Hugh, ed. (1911). Encyclopædia Britannica (11th ed.). Cambridge University Press.
- This article incorporates text from a publication now in the public domain: Herbermann, Charles, ed. (1913). Catholic Encyclopedia. Robert Appleton Company.
- MANSI, Coll. Conc., XXVI, 445; MARTÈNE, Thes. nov. anecd. (1717), IV, 331-342; BOZE, Hist. de l'église d'Apt (Apt. 1820)
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Michelle is an Optical Technician who joined our staff in 2012 . She always enjoys helping a patient choose new glasses and the smiles that come when they find the right one. Michelle has two sons (Caden and Ramsey) and together they enjoy camping, hiking, and just talking. Michelle also has two dogs at home and she is a chai tea fanatic -- claiming she can't go a day without it!
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Patty has joined our team each summer as a receptionist since 2008. She has an Administrative Secretary degree from Kirkwood Community College and over 22 years of office assistant experience. Patty enjoys greeting patients as they come to our office and especially enjoys watching them pick up new glasses. In her free time, Patty enjoys taking walks biking, gardening, baking, reading, and spending time with her husband and children (Adam and Ashley). Did you know Patty's family was featured in the May 1986 issue of "Successful Farming?"
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The 2013 preseason award watch lists continue to be rolled out and the Butkus Award is the latest to unveil their list. Alabama's C.J. Mosley and Stanford's Shane Skov highlight the list of 51 players for the award, which is handed out to the nation's best linebacker.
Last year, the Butkus Award went to Notre Dame's Manti Te'o.
Here are the players that have been named to the 2013 Butkus Award watch list:
Jerry Attaochu, Georgia Tech
Anthony Barr, UCLA
Lamin Barrow, LSU
Dorian Bell, Duquesne
Greg Blair, Cincinnati
Chris Borland, Wisconsin
Carl Bradford, Arizona State
Preston Brown, Louisville
Jonathan Brown, Illinois
Max Bullough, Michigan State
Carlo Calabrese, Notre Dame
Glenn Carson, Penn State
Steele Divitto, Boston College
Dan Fox, Notre Dame
Jeremiah George, Iowa State
Spencer Hadley, BYU
Bryce Hager, Baylor
Anthony Hitchens, Iowa
Adrian Hubbard, Alabama
Cqulin Hubert, Southeastern Louisiana
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It's funny: Democrats tell women to "vote like your lady parts depend on it" — or at least they used to. You had the Code Pink protesters who, at the GOP convention in Tampa, actually got dressed up like vaginas. Now this. I try not to play the "what if Republicans did it" card too often, but seriously: Can you imagine the outrage on the left if the Romney campaign put out an ad like this?
At what point do women decide to turn away from such patronizing, superficial pandering?
Oh, right. Many of them already have.
**Note that this ad pretty much implies women should only vote for male candidates. Or that only a lesbian would vote for a female candidate. Or something. Honestly, this is such an amazing example of sophomoric pandering I'd like to
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This week on Remixes/Contests/Submissions…
First up this week…
We've teamed up with Cocoon In The Park to bring you an exclusive submission contest only available on their Facebook page!
Cocoon want to know why you're all such big fans of their festival, they're asking you to record a short 60 second snippet explaining why they're so awesome!
You can record with friends or by yourself using the Record Function on our free iPhone and Android apps explaining why you think you should win and what you think of Cocoon. Mix it up a little bit, be creative, make it fun!
Click here to head over to the contest page!
With the release of 'Wayward Fire' getting so close The Chain Gang Of 1974 wanted to give everyone something fun to do to get even more excited about it!
Here you all have the chance to remix "Undercover", and there is an amazing line up of prizes for the winner:
- a free pass to Lollapalooza in Chicago
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- And an exclusive premiere of your remix on The Culture Of Me and Pigeons & Planes
Head here to enter!
Calling all producers!
DJ Jaimy is kindly offering the parts of one of his latest tracks, Shake Your Body, to the producer community! Head over to his website and check it out.
Jaimy's Remix invite: Shake Your Body by DJJaimy
The best mixes of the track will get released on one of Jaimy's labels depending on their sound and you'll be rewarded with a 50/50 split on the artist royalty on all sales and third party licenses!
Download the stems here and upload your mix at http://shakeyourbodyremix.djjaimy.com!
Progrezo Records invites you to find your inspiration in Brooklyn's latest "Artist to Watch" - Home Video!
With 'The Automatic Process' out since late 2010 and a 2-side remixed version of it released just in time for WMC 2011, Home Video has claimed its place on the international music scene. Spotting them early on, Sasha featured the Brooklyn band on the exclusive tracklist of his breakthrough Invol2ver mixCD, next to Thom Yorke, Ladytron, M83 and Apparat. The powerful sound of Home Video, complemented by a crisp production and deep lyrics is what gained them a strong army of followers and highlighted reviews, thus counting on the likes of Mixmag, Rolling Stones, Music and paper magazines, as well as on Oliver Klein, Hernan Cattaneo, Damian Lazarus and Kiki, only to name a few.
Now it's your turn to match their remixing skills and work your technical magic on Home Video's album track 'I Can Make You Feel It', an emotionally intense piece of electro-indie produced by the duo, currently in heavy rotation on MTV.
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The winner of the Exit Festival Darkwood Dub Remix Contest has been announced!
Out of a total 55 remixes the winning mix came from Damjan Eltech!
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Toddler Who Locked Grandma Out Should Be a Warning to Other Grandparents
How does that story about Little Red Riding Hood go again? Something about how she goes to visit her grandma and ends up locking the poor woman out of the house, or something like that? (No?) Maybe I'm just confusing my stories, because this one sounds awfully familiar. A toddler locked her grandmother out of the house and the fire department had to be called to get her back in again.
I'm sure this was all just an accident! No 1-year-old could have such strong feelings against their granny that they'd lock her out of the house. In fact, I can see this happening to anyone, but especially a babysitter.
Toddlers don't always understand the full implications of what they're doing. What am I saying? Toddlers NEVER understand the full implications of what they're doing. Maybe Grandma ran out to get the paper or snap a photo of a bird. She thought she'd only be a moment so she didn't bother bringing keys. Along toddles the granddaughter. Maybe she thinks she's playing a game with Granny. Or maybe she doesn't like all that cold air coming in. But for whatever reason, she slams the door, which locks automatically from the inside. Poor Granny is stuck outside!
From there we can think of all sorts of scary scenarios about a toddler getting into danger left to her own devices in the house. Yikes! Thank goodness Granny got help quickly.
But I wonder if her parents would make the same mistake? They're probably well aware of that locking door, so probably not. It's the visitors and babysitters who get blindsided by this kind of thing. And do you think grandparents are more vulnerable because they're older and maybe not quite as sharp or quick as they once were? I'm sure parents think they're being safe using a door that automatically locks when you close it -- but maybe not. Then again, parents make the craziest mistakes when we're sleep deprived. So maybe we're just as likely to make this mistake as grandparents are.
Do you think this could happen to you or your relatives, visitors, or sitter?
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- Umm yeah. Parents have and will make the same mistake. It's happened to me. After totally freaking out for a minute I climbed through a window and all was well. Shit happens.
- Umm yeah. Parents have and will make the same mistake. It's happened to me. After totally freaking out for a minute I climbed through a window and all was well. Shit happens.
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the4muttsDecember 13, 2012 at 4:36 PMWho HASN'T this happened to? Every one of my kids has locked me out more than once.
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fave82December 13, 2012 at 4:37 PM
The fact that this story is in the news at all is pretty lame. I've locked myself out of my house more than once I hate to say.. Found another way in, all was well... CALL THE PRESSES!!! My 1 year old has accidentally locked herself in the guest room.. Once I even locked my keys in the car, I know, SHOCKING!! This stuff happens all the time.. all it takes is that 1 second lapse in thinking and you're all slow-motion "noooooooooooooo!!!", but it's too late. lol
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AmandaDecember 13, 2012 at 5:02 PMMy oldest daughter locked me out on the balcony when she was 2. Thankfully it was only the 2nd floor and the snow cushioned the drop....
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RhondaVeggieDecember 13, 2012 at 5:04 PMI keep my keys in my pocket all the time. They come out to open the door then go right back in before I even enter the house. It's not rocket science.
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kelticmomDecember 13, 2012 at 5:36 PM
My three year old did this to my mom. They were out in the backyard playing, and he ran inside before her and locked the door. Thankfully my dad was home and she just went around the house and rang the doorbell. Now she carries her keys with her. I always have my keys with me, even if I am just running the trash out bc that is one of my fears. He almost locked me out while I was watering the plants one day.
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Bernadette DalitDecember 13, 2012 at 6:53 PM
I remember one time whe my grandson slam the door in our house and I don't know which one when all the door we're closed,so I start singng his favorite song"baby baby"by justin bieber, I sang it so loud and he start singing with me and that's where I found him in her mommy's big closet,he was just 13 months old!so funny cuz I don't even know the lyrics but I tried!lol
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antfarmer101December 13, 2012 at 7:23 PM
Oh my god, RhondaVeggie, you are the perfect mother. I don't think I have ever seen you cop to any failings at all. I wish we could all be like you.
AS for me, however... Not being perfect and made of sunshine and awesomeness, my daughter locked me out of the house once. I went out to throw something in the trashcan on the sidewalk and she shut the door and turned the deadbolt. I spent about a minute panicking, because there was no way for me to get back in, then talked her through unlocking the door. Now, I either take her with me or take my keys. LOL lesson learned
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The feeling is still fresh and enjoyable of breaking the preposterous curse that has dominated this franchise for so long and is, at the minimum, wonderful to be able to end it as a conversation piece once and for all, and who knows what momentum it might build for the future. The Falcons ended on a big hot streak winning their last three games, but as DOL points out, the Birds only beat one team with a winning record (NY Jets) on the year and had some not so memorable contests in the middle part of the season. It's been a long season filled with ups and downs and it might be tough to be objective this soon after the momentous curse death, but let's hear it from you Bird Cage Falcon Fans. What's your overall take on the year, starting with the torching of the secondary by Phillip Rivers and Billy Volek (and John Beck of Ravens as well) in preseason all the way to beautiful destruction of the Never Back-to-Back Season Curse.
Here's some cues and categories that may assist you in the process:
The Falcons had the 3rd hardest schedule in the NFL and played a first ever league record 4, count'em four, teams coming off their byes. Which they went 2-2 by the way (Bears & Redskins-W; Cowboys & Giants-L), not too bad. The spate of injuries was beyond ridiculous, even for a really unlucky team. The Falcons lost the following for the season: slot receiver, punt returner, starting corner, 1st round draft pick, 2nd round draft pick, 4th receiver, and two backup safeties for the year on injured reserve. Lost starting quarterback, starting running back for over three games in critical stretch; lost starting left tackle and starting right guard for several games, and even number 2 receiver for a game. Backup running back was lost for over 6 games or more. The Falcons even lost their long snapper. Not to mention the fact that 30 yard field goals became a chore. All considering, the Falcons did good to finish 9-7, break the curse, and get momentum for next year.
The Falcons did some good things in 2009, but not great. They broke the curse, went 6-2 at the Dome, and won the final three games to build some momentum, but too many opportunities were missed to call it a great year, even considering all the factors. The Birds started off hot, beating two playoff teams from 2008 (Dolphins and Panthers), two potential playoff teams (Bears and 49ers) and even held their own with the team of the decade (Patriots) in their own backyard. And then the bottom fell out. The Falcons were sporadic to say the least, and became schizophrenic as a team. Starting in Dallas, they became a one half team, either starting fast and then folding in the second half, or digging such a hole in the first that a miracle was needed in the second half to pull off the win. Had chances in Dallas, New Orleans, New York, Saints in Atlanta, and especially in Carolina to a team that was in dire straits at the time. Some good things to build on for next year, but a few key plays and erasing mistakes could have the Birds getting ready to make a wild card jaunt this weekend.
No excuses, injuries and schedule are a part of the game. The schedule turned out to be a normal NFL slate and was more in line with the norm as opposed to last year's ridiculously weak one that inflated expectations. Byes have proven not to be that advantageous statistically in the NFL. Injuries are a part of the game and Dimitroff took risks when he draft Jerry and Moore, because they both had injury histories. They added future Hall of Fame tight end Tony and Gonzalez and the offense heavily underachieved. The defense couldn't stop anyone through the air for a long time and the Birds should have made the wild card at least. Losing to Carolina and New York was inexcusable. A few good things to build on, but the Falcons should have done better.
Obviously, there's a wide range of opinions presented above and the categories are just examples and some of them may be reach, but what's your overall opinion of the year as a whole?
Remember to pace yourself, because we'll be having many more in-depth, specific posts in the coming weeks (favorite game, biggest blown chance, MVP, etc.) before we officially transition over to off-season talk.
Great article by Mark Bradley on the 5 players the Falcons could do without.
January 4th, 2010
10:47 pm
the season was a testament to the team's fortitude; now fine tune some personnel and strategy and the birds will be on to something really big, not just in 2010, but then and beyond
January 4th, 2010
11:53 pm
Well first I shall say its over. Now let move on and build on it for next year. I a first time s t h. I enjoy the experinece with my son. There was some good games and some we shouldn't not have lost. With the injuries we should have showed better effort. The both Saints game were very winnable the Gaints and Panthers to name a few. I though in the beginning the coners were going to be a problem. B Williams was playing so ball b4 the injury, Houston seems to struggle at times. Even though Grimes and Owens showed good flashes I still think their height may be a problem at time but I like how physcial those guys are. The O Line should stay intact if they can, the run game started to pick up. Offense should have been better, D started balling hold runners under 100 yards the last few gamee. Just looking forward to next year and some of the changes we may make. Planning renewing my tickets as well.
January 5th, 2010
4:03 am
Good post as always D3. Last year everything fell into place and it was a magical year. This year I would call a very gutty year for the Falcons. There were many issues which you have adroitly detailed, but the burden of having back to back winning seasons can't be underestimated. Trying to better an 11-5 mark and having those expectations carries a price. The Falcons stumbled but didn't fold, and that finishing 3-game streak showed a lot of heart as things still weren't clicking on the offense.
Looking ahead to the draft, there is so much quality this year, there can still be an excellent player when we pick. This player may not be the ideal position, but if he's on the board when the Falcons choose, we have to take him. This team still has so many areas that could use an upgrade, no position would be off limits except QB.
January 5th, 2010
4:29 am
First the bad…
1) The Front Office- How the hell are you gonna start the season without a 6ft aggressive corner on your roster? I knew from the get-go that we did not stand a chance without a cover corner on the D. (thanks Petrino for causing us to lose D.Hall). Brian Williams was not the answer. What about Chris McAlister or Mike McKenzie?? They were available almost all year! Where are they now? Chillin at home with a first round bye, starting for the Saints. Both of these guys are better than any corner on our roster.
2) Elam- blew a couple wins. Period. No need to explain this. If you disagree then you did not watch the Falcons this year.
3) The Secondary- Again, I put the secondary blame squarely on the front office. In a league full of 6′4 shooting guards playing WR (Marshall, Moss, Fitz, Calvin Johnson, and the list goes on), you can not compete with DB's under 6ft. I don't care if Grimes can jump out of the Dome in a single bound. The game has changed. We would never be able to compete against the playoff teams with players to defend like Colston, Sidney Rice, or Fitzgerald. Thomas DeCoud was the lone bright spot. He had a great year considering what he had around him in the secondary. I will not watch the Falcons next year unlees we have a true cover corner starting that is a minimum if 6ft with speed.
4) The Pass Rush- I know Big Abe was double teamed all year due to the early loss of out of position Jerry. Who should be playing 3-tech DT not NT.
January 5th, 2010
4:58 am
First the bad…
1) The Front Office- How the hell are you gonna start the season without a 6ft, aggressive corner on your roster? I knew from the get-go that we did not stand a chance without a cover corner on the D. (Thanks Petrino for causing us to lose D.Hall). Brian Williams was not the answer. What about Chris McAlister or Mike McKenzie?? They were available almost all year! Where are they now? Chillin at home with a first round bye, starting for the Saints. Both of these guys are better than any corner on our roster.
2) Elam- blew a couple wins. Period. No need to explain this. If you disagree then you did not watch the Falcons this year.
3) The Secondary- Again, I put the secondary blame squarely on the front office. In a league full of 6′4 shooting guards playing WR (Marshall, Moss, Fitz, Calvin Johnson, and the list goes on), you can not compete with DB's under 6ft. I don't care if Grimes can jump out of the Dome in a single bound. The game has changed. We would never be able to compete against the playoff teams with players to defend like Colston, Sidney Rice, or Fitzgerald. Thomas DeCoud was the lone bright spot. He had a great year considering what he had around him in the secondary. I will not watch the Falcons next year unless we have a true cover corner, starting that is a minimum of 6ft with speed.
4) The Pass Rush- I know Big Abe was double teamed all year due to the early loss of out of position Jerry, (who should be playing 3-tech DT not NT, but we'll get back to that) But the question is, WHY THE HELL IS JAMAAL ANDERSON STILL STARTING??? Bust city, get him to renegotiate or trade/release him…NOW! He is a financial cancer. Beirmann and Sidbury should have shared every single one of his snaps.
5) Lack of a true NT- This goes back to the basic rule of football…"Run the ball (which we got down pat, and stop the run." How do stop the run without a true NT. I thought Trey Lewis was supposed to make an impact this year? Did he even get on the field? What happened?
Now for the good…
1) Mike Smith/Mularkey and the whole staff- Considering the players they were given (especially the secondary) they did a great job overall. Would like to see everyone back next year.
2) Tony Gonzo- Great, smart year. Pro Bowl snuffed.
3) Harvey Dahl- Another Pro-Bowl snuff. This dude plays balls out every snap all the way through the whistle. Exactly as taught since Pop-Warner. Please resign him for 6+yrs.
4) Roddy White- He was keyed in by defenses all year and still put up great numbers. He looks like the next Anquan Boldin with his aggressive play. Thank god he forgot how to drop the ball. The guys is money! Pro bowl snuffed as well. The NFL chose Percy over Roddy?! Are you serious?!!!
In closing, the offense and Ryan didn't put up huge numbers due to the injuries to Turner, Norwood, and Douglas. The defense was on the field the whole time getting passed on. I did question Ryans toughness a bit by missing key games due to turf toe. I'm not a Dr, an don't really know what turd toe is exactly but, whatever. Redman did a good job filling in. Lofton, Nicholas, DeCoud, Peterson, Abe, Sid, Kroy, Grimes and Babineux can definitely play and should be back. With a strong defensive draft and adding an true NT, an aggressive cover corner, and maybe another weapon for Matty Ice, we should be dangerous next year.
January 5th, 2010
8:09 am
Elam lost a couple of games for the Birds . We would be in the playoffs if not for that but we probably would not make it past the first game due to injuries . But then again the way the team was playing at the end you never know.
Snelling could be a break out next year if he is givin the ball more.And I agree we still need help in the secondary and corners. But I also look forward to 2010 to see this team really explode .
Great job once again D3 . Thanks
January 5th, 2010
8:41 am
Good post.Things we have to do:
Experienced backup QB
Experienced depth
Sign a good Right OT
Decide if Baker is the answer at Left OT
Another big body at DT
Draft a young pass catching TE
Make Mike Mularky call screen passes and draw plays to slow down the pass rush
January 5th, 2010
9:30 am
Very disappointing to see such a solid start go to waste. Injuries or not, we had plenty of games we could have won. The only teams I recall losing from start to finish were Dallas and Philly. I think that the kicker killed us more than injuries.
Having said that, I am thrilled to get that "back to back" winning seasons monkey off our back. Starting fresh is always nice, but we need to make a few things happen. First, we need to get rid of players like Jammal Anderson and Michael Jenkins and resign players like Koenan and Snelling. Second, we need to make sure our IR players are healthy and ready to play next season (losing Harry Douglas was huge). And lastly, we need to nail the draft. We need a monster interior DT to help with our pass rush. We need another right tackle because Clabo might be gone. Our Corners started looking good, but we still need help. We need a KICKER!!! MATT RYAN, I love you, BUT LEARN HOW TO PUMP FAKE!!!!! Take a lesson from Favre, Manning, or Brady!!! That is why you throw INT's. You need to trick the defense. They can read you like a children's book.
January 5th, 2010
10:03 am
Falcons did better than I expected, I picked them for 8 wins in August.
Looking at the schedule they gave up 17 points or less 8 times. The defense played much better than it should have when you factor in the
injuries. The defensive staff gets a bonus for this year. Damn good coaching, took a defense depleted of its former stars, had a bunch of injuries and still had a good year.
The offense is OK, but the injuries really hurt. Losing Harry Douglas
really hurt.
See ya at draft time.
January 5th, 2010
10:07 am
Not sure if you guys have seen this or not but here are the 2010 opponents.
January 5th, 2010
10:13 am
I think that this season was one to build upon. The offense was a disappointment this year. There are many reasons for it, but I think that they are certainly correctable in the off season. I think Ryan will get better- but he did okay this year. I think he can be exceptional. I think the defense is a work in progress. But we all knew that going into the season. think the linebackers gelled by the end of the season, but we need some there and another DE. Let's see how the year 2 players do next year. I am optimistic
January 5th, 2010
10:18 am
0.02.. and mileage may vary.. but all things consider (as highlighted by D3 from Schedule to injuries) it seemed like The Fates threw everything they could at this team, and the took it on the chin, got up, dusted themselves off and ended with a winning season.
I know D3 said save some for future.. but losing the Carolina game hurt, but to me we blew it against NO at home, and that is the game that haunts me…But victim of the crime on that one.. seeing Mularky calling that dang awful end around,and then Redman tossing the pick… that is the one that slipped away that we should have had…. again my 02
January 5th, 2010
11:03 am
BRIAN-I simply don't understand this obcession some of you have with the idea of us needing a big bodied NT, especially with your corresponding idea of us needing to improve our pass rush. Please explain how a much bigger, slower and less athletic NT is going to improve our pass rush? And please don't use the rediculous excuse of us needing a big bodied NT that can command double teams. Didn't we have a really big bodied NT that commanded double teams in GJackson, and didn't we routinely finish at or near the bottom of the NFL in rushing DEF the entire time he was here?
Grady commanded double teams only in certain run situations, certainly not in passing situations. Why would any team feel the need to double team a big bodied NT that lacks the speed, quickness and mobility to initiate any meaningful pass rush or engage in persuit if the play was away from him? When Grady was here, teams took advantage of him being in the gm on rushing downs(1st and 2nd downs), and completely neutralize him by using play action. They were so successful with that strategy it almost always put our DEF in 3rd and short situations, which is why our 3rd down DEF was so poor.
Why would anyone suggest we even think about going back to that crap when our current DL, over the last 5-6gms, consistently demonstrated its ability to dominate the line of scrimmage, and ended up being the NFL's most dominant rushing DEF over that period? We'll likely start next season without a single rookie in our DL rotation. A yr of experience, familiarity, an off season to work on technique, and another training camp to work exclusively on everything they've learned will help our pass rush tremendously.
It's much easier for a 2nd yr player to improve, because unlike a rookie, he's already been around the league once, doesn't have to spend most of training camp trying to learn his teammates, coaching staff, routine and the different terminology and schemes. He just concentrates on working on and utilizing what he's learned from last seasons experiences and off season work.
As far as needing a CB that's 6′ or taller, consider this. You actually want everyone to believe you wouldn't watch the Falcons next season if they acquired ASamuel, MTrufant, TNewman, RBarber, CFinnegan, DRevis and AWingate. The 2 things these CB's all have in common is they're all under 6′ tall and have had at least 1 Probowl selection over the last 3 seasons. I suppose you'd curse the Falcons if they acquired 5′9″ Probowl CB AWingate.
January 5th, 2010
1:13 pm
I agree with you on our DT's and CB's. We will certainly look to upgrade both positions as well as OLB and TE. I feel we now have the basic foundation in place and simply need to build on it.
A lot of bust talk has surfaced about our 2009 draft. With the exception of Wm Middleton, who is now playing with Jax, everyone of our picks are on our roster and contributing(Perry and Moore on IR).
January 5th, 2010
3:11 pm
The 2009 season was a huge disappointment. The Falcons had the personnel to go undefeated, yet like the Atlanta Hawks, played totally uninsured football. I would grade the year an F in the hopes that it never happens again. There were no excuses: all world receivers; all world tight end; all world running backs; excellent defense; excellent special teams, but the totally of the group didnt play as a team. For the most part, they played totally uninspired football and quite lathargic at times. Way too many 3-and-outs for me to stomach. Ryan was inconsistent and Elam was pathetic. We could have made the playoffs with better effort, fewer penalties and more energized play. Not making the playoffs is totally unacceptable. I grade the season an F with the exception of the play of Weems, Snelling, Gonzales and White; I would give those four players a grade of A+
January 5th, 2010
4:13 pm
This team has come a Long and I mean Long way . Getting Back to Back winning seasons for the first time says a whole lot as to where they are now .
Smith and all of the Coaching staff plus Mng " Now has two winning seasons in just there second year . ……….. Very good for things to come !!
D . This team has the makings of one of the best " with just a little adjusting and a little new help . Also there speed and coverage was getting a lot better towards the end of the season .
O . Starting to get things going good also . Look how they were starting to play so well without there injured Star RB . He will be back next year hopefully injure free and Snelling " he will be no 2 if not no 1 " . And lets not for-git about HD who we all hope will stay healthy . What another big weapon he could be . Ryan does have a few things to work on but remember its just his second year and go check out his stats compared to others in there second year . And he is young he will only get better at his age and a lot of years of play to go . Heck he,s just starting off.
Owner . He is the kind of man every player coaches and fans want as an owner of there team . He has done a heck of a job now in here getting people to run things and coach this team . And will spend a lot has already spent a lot to get a championship team. Which is on its way .
January 5th, 2010
4:22 pm
How many coaches have started there carrier as a head coach had winning seasons in there first 2 years ? I am sure there are others just curious how many .
January 5th, 2010
4:32 pm
Crowler, great thing about this blog is everyone (well most) can view their opinions. Coach Ken routinely differs with me during the offseason. Last yr. before the draft, I went off on Houston and Coach K said he will be fine with our new DT. He never played so its hard to tell who's right. This yr we have our DT camps, DE camps, CB, OLB and even WR wants a WR. No ones wrong because its just an opinion and its fun to banter. With that said, you're an idiot if you grade the falcons with an F. With their schedule(3rd hardest), teams off byes (4) and huge, huge injury hits–they came within 2 games of last yr "easy" schedule. They played their hearts out last 3 games and for that, a grade of F is insulting. I would give them a C+ but after the last 3 weeks, it's a B. Nothing personal, just a blog buddy.
January 5th, 2010
4:34 pm
I felt the Oline was exposed this year, Ryan never had a pocket or time to look and throw long. I have seen the stats on low sacks, but so many dump off passes or throw-aways kept the sacks down. Ryan's decision-making and accuracy was worse this year, but I think alot of that was due to poor pass-blocking and max-protect schemes leaving fewer options.
I hope Dimitroff or someone convinces Mularkey that the passing scheme needs work, more variety, better options, more screens, less ability for the opposing teams to know what's coming because the pass-game is so rudimentary. Ryan will never reach his potential with this oline, scheme, and OC, in my opinion. I bet a stat on attempts down field would show way few long and intermediate throws this year compared to last, somewhat because the oline could not pass protect against the better defenses we faced this year.
This season is partly TDs fault for not fixing the CB situation before the season, and not replacing the kicker after the first 2 games showed his mechanics and accuracy were gone. Moving to replace Elam early would have been enough to get us the playoffs – he cost us 2 games. Losing the coin-toss in OT cost one game (I wish they would change overtime rules), and Jenkins drops cost another game.
Need a starting CB, a new number 2 receiver, and better talent and depth on oline.
January 5th, 2010
5:13 pm
The defense(even against the pass)improved throughout the year. As is the case with the offense, the return of some key players, some FA pickups, a good draft, and re-signing some of our FAs, will give us a very competitive team next year. And most importantly, they didn't fold but fought to the end. Yes, it could have been better but I'm proud of the Birds!
January 5th, 2010
5:26 pm
CBrass, agree with your mb post. Need to hire 2 men and a truck and move it over here.
January 5th, 2010
5:31 pm
January 5th, 2010
4:34 pm
Trade Nicholas with Houston. If you think about it Nicholas was basically a rookie this year due to the fact that his son was battling for his life last season. This year he was fully able to concentrate on football and it showed. He started the year slow but finished the season strong.
I see that you have an explanation as to why Houston or Grimes is not on the list. In Houston case, if your argument is height and speed, please save yourself the time. Year three have come and gone for him and he still continue to make rookie mistakes.
Grimes is a keeper. He may not be the tallest player but at least he puts himself in a position to make a play on the ball. Houston has 3, yes that's right 3, career interceptions(doubt that would have changed if he was able to play the last couple of games). Grimes doubled that with 6 this year. Why? Simply because Grimes gets his head around and locate the ball while it's in the air. Think about that. Pro-bowler and shut down corner Darrelle Revis have 6 INT's this year also (not saying that Grimes is the next Revis. I'm just making a small comparison as far as INT's go). The one thing that Grimes needs to work on is tackling better. At times he just comes flying in and not properly wrapping up the ball carrier.
Basically my whole argument is that both Grimes and Nicholas have soon improvement where Houston have not.
***tks for the work jj, we got the hit out for the imposter jj – free of charge***
January 5th, 2010
6:06 pm
Choke, Guess who ? "Howd you Doin" ?! LMAO !!!!!!!!!!
January 5th, 2010
6:09 pm
When I read "your" post over there I knew that wasn't you. I hope Playa is doing better. LOL
January 5th, 2010
6:18 pm
***…"have shown improvement…"
I have to start proof reading my post.
January 5th, 2010
6:24 pm
Someone is really angry at me ! Can anyone guess ?! LMAO ! Anyway, Go Tech !!!
January 5th, 2010
8:14 pm
I think Crowler is grading on a curve. What;s up with Rockie???
January 5th, 2010
8:23 pm
Unca' Bob,
How are you doing?
January 5th, 2010
8:27 pm
CBrass, UB you surviving the cold ok? Is something wrong with Rocky?
January 5th, 2010
8:31 pm
Any Super Bowl Picks? Anyone want to see the Saints in it or are the going into sleep mode?
January 5th, 2010
8:32 pm
Sarah B,
Just ridiculous how cold it is outside. I hearing that snow is possible later on this week. I hope not. I got enough of that last March. It's not suppose to snow again for another 15 years!!!
How are you doing? How's the job hunting going?
January 5th, 2010
8:35 pm
Sarah B,
It's crazy how cold it is outside. I like cold weather but this just getting ridiculous.
How's the job hunting going?
January 5th, 2010
8:37 pm
Monster is out!!!!
January 5th, 2010
8:38 pm
Sarah B,
It's crazy how cold it is. How are you doing?
January 5th, 2010
8:42 pm
Doing well. Thank you for asking. I hope everything is going wonderfully for you my friend.
Sarah B,
It's becoming an issue as far as the cold is concerned. Being a Hoosier I should have moved farther South(lol).
January 5th, 2010
8:47 pm
WR, are you around? Good look to Tech. I don't really mean it just being respectful.
January 5th, 2010
8:48 pm
Good luck
January 5th, 2010
8:49 pm
Unca' Bob,
I'm doing well. Just trying to say warm.
January 5th, 2010
9:00 pm
Ain't we all Baby Brass? My next move is to Key West Fla.
January 5th, 2010
9:03 pm
Unca' Bob,
I hear ya. LOL
January 5th, 2010
9:16 pm
Basketball up date. Dawgs 73 Nerds 66
Go Dawgs!!!
January 5th, 2010
9:20 pm
I've liked what I've seen this year. The Falcons have shown true grit this season, and it bodes well for our future. At some point and time, it will no longer be, wait 'til next year. Next year is now!
January 5th, 2010
9:34 pm
Good night Y'all.
January 5th, 2010
9:51 pm
I agree Unca'Bob, it all starts with the owner and we have a good one. CBrass, I caught the last 5 minutes of that game, it just keeps getting better. Now can you tell me who we are going to get for DC for our football Dawgs?
January 5th, 2010
9:52 pm
Kicking game was flawed. If I could point to any one thing that took the wind out of everyone's sails it was, as D3 phrased it and a Venter posted, "when 30YD field goals become a chore in a Dome" and "when will this adventure in kicking end?"
Elam had kicked his way out of slumps before. I just think everyone underestimated his aging hamstring problem, including him. That's three games I'd like a do-over just to see the outcome in that proverbial alternative universe.
P.S. I'd like to invite the Commish to saddle the SB winner with 4 Bye Week rejuvenated teams to see what they can produce in Fall 2010. Double-dog-dare you, Roger.
January 5th, 2010
9:57 pm
Have no idea. We were talking to the DC at LSU but he got a raise and is staying put. Richt said the search may go to the end of January.
Good night all.
January 5th, 2010
9:58 pm
Thanks CBrass, have a good one.
January 5th, 2010
10:11 pm
Hey gang, as a gsu alum, root for tech just like dawgs! Show respect cage, it's techs turn for a little limelight.
Cbrass/UB/Sarah, little rocky is doing fine;however, the colder it gets, the longer he takes….focus buddy…focus!!!
Hope all are doing well in the new yr, luv ya all!
January 5th, 2010
10:18 pm
Singletary, our o-line is the main fault. Ryan had no time at all to throw this season, when he did have time he did well but that was rare. I agree on the kicking game. 35 yds and in should be a chip shot. We also have to get more pressure on the QB or our CB's will eaten alive.


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maybe its my nature as a tank, or maybe its my nature as a blood tank[due to rep] but first and foremost I will never blame a healer for a wipe, with of course exceptions to some idiot healers that have tunnel vision and end up infront of marrowgar and then stand in his blue beam of lag..... yes im looking at you.... you idiot squishy priest...grrrrr
but i digress. tanks have it easy compared to healers, all we have to do is say 1.2.3 taunt.... while you are playing wack a mole.... and i dont know about you, but i have never won enough tickets from that game to win anything higher then a chineese finger trap. even when im cheating using the mallet from the game right next to me as well.
dps job to do damage and reduce their own damage by any means nessacary [including stopping their rotation or throttling back if threat is going to be an issue (you cant do any dps if the boss 1 shots you)]...
a tanks job to recieve damage coming from the boss and keep themselves alive by any means nessacary.
a healers job to make sure everyone survives to the best of their ability.
if someone dies then a.) someone stood in crap/wrong location/had a debuff that was not or could not be maintained/didnt interupt b.) they forgot to use/out of their safety cooldowns/pots c.) did not understand the fight. d.) heals were incoming however timing was off[possibly due to lag], E.) bad luck with RNG or F.) tunnel vision
now some fights...toc faction champs... the machanics are different... but personally if i die its due to something that happened about 3 mins before that while a minor mistake, ended up being a giant raid mistake. [dps dies early=boss enrage], healer forgetting to cont. healing tanks after gormok but b4 worms and 1 tank goes down and needs a b res, casting infront of ony's whelp cave on phase 3, forgetting to bite someone... the list goes on... its never a failure of 1 person, its a failure of a team effort and thats the way i have always viewed it... and the effort begins before the fight starts when your composing your raid.


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Oh look at how gosh darn cute we are.
I am simply loving the photos we're getting back from AnimazeGuy and I just. Perfect. Though I would never wear this in Florida ever again. It was definitely Gill's idea.
Don't recall if I ever posted this.
Sometimes Gill likes to shoop me tho.
I know I've already shared these photos a billion times (or like…once), but I'm just being a butt and wishing I could go ice skating in Brave and the Bold Ice without freezing my butt off, since I went skating in my regular Ice costume.
Maybe I should Black Lantern it?
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Apparently I never actually posted this picture on tumblr (though it's been posted by many other people…)
Black Lantern Ice! Shot January 2011 by Alex. Costume made and modelled by me.
Last set of Ice photos from February! Enjoy! (First and second sets.)
Costume made and worn by me, photos taken by Josh and edited by me.
It's been a while since I posted the first set of photos, so here's the second set of Ice photos from February! (And here's the third set.)
Okay, so, Ice photos from February! Will be posting these over the next couple days or whatever. Here is set the first!
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Photo 1 is Black Lantern Ice, and also my first time insetting more than just a symbol. (Technically Cassie and Speedy were my first insetting experiences…). Made in October of 2010. Photo by Solar Tempest from October 2011.
Photo 2 is my regular Ice suit. More insetting. Made in March 2011. This photo was actually taken on February 21st by Josh.
Photo 3 is Vindicator of Alpha Flight fame. Made for Halloween 2011, the photo was taken February 1st by Alex.
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Pointing to a meandering stream of black thread, she added, "If you mess up, there is always the seam ripper."
Sewing is shedding its grandmotherly image and catching on among a younger generation trying to stay chic and original while saving a little money.
Many see it as part of an overall yearning for self-sufficiency in uncertain times — similar to the trends toward cultivating home gardens or raising chickens in the backyard.
Across the nation, sewing lounges are filling up with people looking for an economical, earth-friendly craft coupled with good conversation and company.
Wright, who is spokeswoman for the Houston-based American Sewing Guild, is bringing along craft converts such as Renee Botti and her 9-year-old daugther, Sofia. Botti said sewing reminds her family of what they value most: time together, and practicality.
She attends a sewing boot camp taught by Wright at Sew Crafty, a shop in Houston's historic district.
Owner Sarah Gabbart said her studio functions as a social network.
"The coolest thing about sewing are the friendships that form and the camaraderie of doing something with your hands," she said. "It's different from being at a bar or mixer."
The Internet, too, offers ways for sewing enthusiasts to connect with each other. They share patterns, ideas and tips on the latest trends and designs.
"People can blog about what they make, what worked and what didn't work," said Rhea Daiute, manager of Alewives Fabrics in Nobleboro, Maine, which has a waiting list for its sewing class.
o sew and a lot of venting gets done, it's easier to talk when you have something like sewing or knitting in common."
At first, Daiute said, seeing a young person sewing was like spotting a mythical creature — rare and fantastic. She has since gotten used to it. Many of her friends, she said, now congregate religiously at her store to buy the newest and most contemporary fabrics.
But those drawn to sewing today aren't just attracted to its utilitarian side, observers say.
"Now it's considered an art form," said Wright.
As part of a growing demand for handmade goods, Web sites that offer them, like Etsy.com, have flourished. Shows like Bravo's "Project Runway" have inspired a generation of designer wannabes.
"Sewing enthusiasts are now born out of ingenuity, the need to expand one's creativity and the desire to be independent from mass-production clothing stores," Wright said.
Sewing machines and patterns have gotten simpler and easier, Gabbart said, allowing even the most feeble crafter to create elaborate designs. Fabrics have become bolder, more colorful and more modern.
Randy Thomas, senior vice president of the world's largest sewing machine manufacturer, Janome America, says hard times also have a lot to do with the resurgence in needlework.
"When the economy goes down, the sewing industry goes up," Thomas said.
"People are looking for ways to save money by repairing garments instead of buying new ones or embellishing purchased garments."
Sewing machine sales have almost doubled in the past decade, he said, and the recession has moved people to become more creative.
"In 1999, there was about 1.4 million sewing machines imported into the United States," Thomas said. "In 2008, that number went up to 2.21 million."
At the American Sewing Guild, membership has consistently grown each year by about 15 percent, Wright said.
At Sew Crafty, students start with clutch purses — for male students "man bags" — and gradually move on to pajama pants and aprons. Despite the rules on the studio's wall, students are encouraged to let their imagination guide the stitches.
Gabbart said many of her students "have professions where they are working with intangible things like spread sheets and computer documents that offer little gratification.
"But when they make something with their hands, there is a huge sense of accomplishment and you are leaving with something tangible."
On the Web: www.sewcraftyhouston.com
American Sewing Guild: www.asg.org