Justine J

Yup, I just tried it, and oddly, the first sleeve came out nicer than the second. I like being able to tuck in a little bit of contrast fabric there in the underlap. The Music Class blouse I’m making is very simple otherwise, no extras, but I did tuck in a slightly contrasting fabric just in that one spot. I don’t think it’ll ever show in the…[Read more]

She did! Around a mouthful of breakfast cereal, too, it was great.

Ooh, looking forward to checking it out, thank you!

https://www.flickr.com/photos/hemoglobinhummingbird/8724496978/

-Hey, it’s raining, don’t forget your raincoat.
-I’m so excited to show my teacher my Paris raincoat!*
-Don’t forget to tell her your mommy made it.
-You made it? (eyes wide, mouth open)
-Ha! Are you impressed?
-I’m flabbergasted.

This coming from a kid who complains to me about…[Read more]

I really enjoyed your description @brenda1652. Our stock is far more at risk of dehydration and bush fires.

I know Sarvi, I hope it happens.

First week of school finished, hurrah for the weekend.

I know Sarvi, I hope it happens.

First week of school finished, hurrah for the weekend.

@vothgirl & @rhythm thank you for the links, I’m always on the look out for a good pie crust recipe.

I often do the “shape in a disc and freeze” an extra pie crust (I make mine in a food processor and I often make extra pie crust to justify the hassle of having to wash it), but I find even the process of taking it out and thawing it before…[Read more]

@vothgirl & @rhythm thank you for the links, I’m always on the look out for a good pie crust recipe.

I often do the “shape in a disc and freeze” an extra pie crust (I make mine in a food processor and I often make extra pie crust to justify the hassle of having to wash it), but I find even the process of taking it out and thawing it before…[Read more]

I can’t do it right now, but if folks don’t mind waiting a little bit I’ll start up groups for cooking and for fiber club. Thanks, Todd and Mr Minnesota!

The kale was delicious! We almost fought over the last morsels.

Last night we had a ham and cheese pie. Isabel and I in particular loves pie and I always wonder why I never make it more often – until I make it and feel it’s such a big process with the crust and the pre-baking etc. I like to have them prepared in advance – does anyone know if you…[Read more]

The kale was delicious! We almost fought over the last morsels.

Last night we had a ham and cheese pie. Isabel and I in particular loves pie and I always wonder why I never make it more often – until I make it and feel it’s such a big process with the crust and the pre-baking etc. I like to have them prepared in advance – does anyone know if you…[Read more]

The kale was delicious! We almost fought over the last morsels.

Last night we had a ham and cheese pie. Isabel and I in particular loves pie and I always wonder why I never make it more often – until I make it and feel it’s such a big process with the crust and the pre-baking etc. I like to have them prepared in advance – does anyone know if you…[Read more]

Ooh, consider binding the arm holes, it gives a lovely finish.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/motherof5/5222117025/in/set-72157625264559742 (this is a School Photo but you can see what I mean)