Everybody’s Favorite Meatloaf Sandwich
I made a meatloaf for last month’s Secret Recipe Club and wrapped up several leftover slices and stuck them in the freezer for a day like today. The weather is awful here and it’s hard to believe that Spring Break starts tomorrow. It’s windy and cold and we have several inches of snow on the ground that will probably be gone by early afternoon. Meatloaf is like turkey – one of the best things about it is the great sandwiches that can be created from the leftovers. I have strict requirements for my sandwich and if I’m short on any of the parts I make something else. First – sourdough bread (store bought OK), mayo, ketchup, mustard, cheddar cheese and lettuce. Pickles and a beer are nice, too, but not essential. Sometimes chips.
My First Crochet Project – An Afghan
Learning to crochet has been on my to-do list for ages and I finally got around to taking a beginner class at a local yarn shop – making a chain, adding, decreasing, single crochet, double crochet, basic stuff like that. My only experience with crochet was what my grandmother taught me when I was young, about 6 or 7 I think, and I would make pot holders with her as she worked on some wonderful project like a lace tablecloth or bed sized afghan. She had her silly moments too and made crocheted toilet paper covers one year for everybody in the family for Christmas. I can still see it sitting in my parent’s bathroom.
Pattern – Parade of Homes by Freddy Moran
I wanted an easy first project, and it doesn’t get much easier than this pattern: 4 double crochets, 2 decreases, 4 double crochets, 2 increases across the row. The hardest part is making a a nice even edge and I’m doing better with each row. The quilt pattern is from a book by Freddy Moran, Freddy’s House. Freddy’s patterns get their impact from bold primary colors and simple geometric shapes. I love the bright, color crayon colors that are Freddy’s trademark.
Handmade Quilt and Matching Afghan
We have lots of grey winter days here in the Pacific Northwest and these bright colors cheer up my little guest room. Over the years I have accumulated a large stash of bright cotton prints so just have to reach into the scrap bag to find lots of good choices.
This post is linked to Foodie Friday at Rattlebridge Farm and Seasonal Sunday at The Tablescaper.
Congrats on learning to crochet Cathy! I am in awe of the beautiful works of art I’ve seen created with string and yarn-enjoy:@)
Love your crochet project!!! How many chains did you make to start? What size hook are you using?
Hi Vera – I chained 143 stitches, 140 for the pattern plus 3 for the turn and I used a G hook. The pattern is multiples of 14 stitches. I’m enjoying working on my afghan.
Cathy recently posted..A Meatloaf Sandwich and an Afghan
Learn to crochet is (sort of) on my “bucket list”. I learned to make granny squares as a child and made an afghan for my dolls. The meatloaf sandwich is more my style of creativity. I so agree that the main reason for turkey and meatloaf is the anticipation of delicious sandwiches to follow!
Best,
Bonnie
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Your sanwich looks delicious! Would have been perfect today for lunch in all this yuck weather! Comfort food =o)
Erin @ Making Memories recently posted..Gooey Cookies & Cream Bars
You’re doing great for just starting to crochet. Your afghan looks like you’ve been crocheting forever. And that sandwich looks pretty tempting too.
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I love to crotchet! My mom taught me when when I was 11 or 12. I’m working on a project right now 🙂 I’m so impressed with your desire to learn and what a beautiful and colorful afghan. I think it’s such a relaxing craft.
I’d love to pull some meatloaf out of the freezer and enjoy an evening of crotchet 🙂 Delicious!
Susan recently posted..Grilled Rainbow Trout – A Tutorial
I LOVE LOVE LOVE meatloaf….. Always better in a sandwich too!
Good for you with crocheting. I love to crochet… Knitting is just too much for me to handle…
Love the colors too Cathy!!
Just gorgeous…the sandwich and the needlework….you go girl!
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That sandwich looks perfect, and so does that tasty Heineken 🙂 The afghan looks so bright and cheery, great job of learning something new.
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Love the creativity here. Wow! meatloaf sandwich, afghan, and a quilt. You have been busy!
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A meatloaf sandwich, a Heineken and a colourful crochet project would be a wonderful antidote to the grey weather we’ve had all this month. Spring must, surely, be around the corner!
Meatloaf sandwiches are the best and I totally agree with your requirements! I love the crocheting. I will have to check out those books!
Hope the weather changes soon for you.
Carol
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Crochet…wow…I am just terrible at hand work or any other crafts..
The sandwich looks super!
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What beautiful colors Cathy. I love your afghan and the quilt. I was a quilter for many years, but have never tried crocheting. That meat loaf sandwich is just perfect for a cold day.
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I might have to make a meatloaf. I luv them. Hubby can eat something else!
Luv the afghan.
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Love the colors – perfect to go with the quilt. Very pretty!
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Beautiful, Cathy! Who wouldn’t want to stay in your guest bedroom! It is so cheery! I have never tackled crocheting or knitting….I tend to stick with quilting so thank you for the book recommendation. It may be morning, but I am also eyeing your meatloaf sandwich! It looks delicious.
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What a beautiful afghan. A few years ago I learned how to crochet and I was making afghans for my kids, my grandchildren; really enjoyed it. Since i got involved with blogging, it has fallen off my radar; you inspire me to take another look.
Your meatloaf sandwich looks real good.
Rita
The afghan is looking bright, cherry, and great! I am really, REALLY wishing I had that meatloaf sandwich right now.
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Beautiful afghan, gorgeous colors! I can’t crochet or knit or anything close to it, you did a fantastic job, good for you learning how to do that.
Your meatloaf sandwich looks perfectly delicious, especially with a nice cold Heineken!
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Norm will love this sandwich as he loves meatloaf. Your crochet project is gorgeous.
I don’t know which I like better….the sandwich or the afghan! LOL I KNOW which one DH would pick. He ♥♥♥’s a cold meatloaf sandwich. I don’t think I’ve ever served one to him on sourdough bread, though. We don’t get really GOOD sourdough around here. I used to have my own starter & would make a single loaf for us every week or so, but I got tired of trying to use up the starter & refresh it.
I think your afghan is going to be PERFECT for the guest room…GREAT, Happy colors!! I’ll go look at the books, too. *wink*
Hugs,
Rett
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I always make extra meatloaf just for sandwiches but I never thought about freezing slices. Dah…I better get with it. My next meatloaf will be bigger yet so that slices can be frozen.
I love your colorful afghan. It is perfect for all the gray rainy days that you get.
Karen (Back Road Journal) recently posted..Shepherds Pie…For The First Time
While I like the meatloaf hot out of the oven, it’s real role in life is to be made into sandwiches.
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what a beautiful creation! well done! i’ve always been a bit envious of quilting and crocheting skills, so impressive.
LOVE the look of that sandwich as well, mmm, delicious looking meatloaf!
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I baked a meatloaf too and used the leftovers to fill my quesadillas for a simple dinner the next day. Using leftovers for sandwiches sounds like another great idea that I can try too!
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Hi Jeannnie, making quesadillas is a great idea. One more wonderful use of leftover meatloaf…Ha!
Cathy recently posted..A Meatloaf Sandwich and an Afghan
What a gorgeous meatloaf sandwich Cathy. I totally agree about meatloaf. I make it for the sandwiches later. I wish I was more creative. My MIL encouraged me to knit, but my work turned out messy and made me remember as a child I was never good at embroidery either. Sigh.
Sam
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Thank you so much, Sam, for taking the time to figure it out. I hope the rest of your day goes very well.
Cathy recently posted..A Meatloaf Sandwich and an Afghan
Cathy, looks like you’re doing a good job with that crocheting. I’m a fan of those primary colors. I took a lesson about 3 years ago and just couldn’t “get” it. I think I had a bad teacher. But did better from my knitting teacher. I swear you are the sandwich queen! Another great looking meal. And one last thing…keep that weather to yourself! 🙂
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Good for you, Cathy! My mother did a lot of crochet work and I have afghan of hers I treasure. It’s kind of a funny story because it really is the ugliest afghan any of us had ever seen; black background with ugly flowers…doesn’t go with anything. 🙂 I was the only one who wanted it when she died. I may live in Florida, but it does get cold down here and I can’t tell you what a gem that afghan is. I love it. Told me daughter never to give it away merely because it’s so ugly. It’s got history. I don’t think my mother did anything else this large, just doilies here and there.
Yours is really pretty.
(Did you know that blogger Francesca at FuoriBorgo does a lot of crochet work? So does Chan at Chan Knits.)
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How wonderful to have that afghan, Barbara. I have one of my grandmother’s lace tablecloths that I love but don’t use it very often. Its made of cotton thread and I’m afraid one of these days its going to disintegrate. It makes me happy just to look at it.
Cathy recently posted..A Meatloaf Sandwich and an Afghan
I love your quilt and afghan! They are going to look so incredible together. We had my husband’s brother and our sister-in-law over last night for dinner and I fixed a meatloaf . . . I’m looking forward to a nice sandwich today. Just can’t decide on eating it cold or warming it up. Meatloaf is hard to beat. I don’t know why I only make it about twice a year, but maybe that why it stays so special. Thanks for sharing, your blog is lovely. Connie 🙂
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HHHMMMmmm… tempting even for someone not that keen on meatloaf!!
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Love your colorful crafts, wow – how much fun!
I have learned to crochet, knit, embroider or quilt. But I sure would love to- esp when I see wonderful things like your post here. Wonderfully done, ma’am!
And I LOVE your blog name, and tag line- that is so clever and cute!
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Beautiful colors! I love the afghan, and the sandwich looks delicious!
We have had such warm weather! Today is back to normal though.
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A woman after my own heart. A beer and a meatloaf sammich. I love my meatloaf recipe so much, that there’s never enough left for sandwiches. I should just make two loaves– one to devour and the other for a sandwich like me. Hahaha! I’m the same with sandwiches– there are certain condiments that are a “must”, or it just ain’t the same. As for crocheting… gosh, decades ago, I used to crochet a LOT. When I finally get to retire, I’m going to take a refresher on knitting and crocheting. It is very therapeutic. Beautiful colors, my friend! As for quilting– I own a sewing machine and I honestly have forgotten how to even thread it! I’m a better equestrian than I am a crafter. Though, I could change that!
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Meatloaf is not my thing, but I have to say yours looks spectacular.
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