Oliver + S | vothgirl | Activity https://oliverands.com/community/members/vothgirl/activity Activity feed for vothgirl. Fri, 10 Apr 2026 09:04:41 -0400 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-US 30 hourly 2 ff0c5b5c818a45b2bee26259eca5992a vothgirl replied to the topic Carousel Dress Neckline in the forum sewing with liesl + co and oliver + s https://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/carousel-dress-neckline/#post-58259 Mon, 24 Oct 2016 03:10:12 -0400 I believe the illustration is incorrect – if you follow the text instructions, the method described is her preferred method for attaching bias binding. The illustration should show the wrong side of the fabric instead of the right side. I was just following that same step a few hours ago and used the text for guidance instead of the picture.

]]> 0 afd1bf688c93cc72686f878272cdad0a vothgirl replied to the topic What are you sewing now? in the forum off topic https://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/what-are-you-sewing-now/page/400/#post-57444 Thu, 15 Sep 2016 00:37:37 -0400 Wow it’s been a long time since I last posted! Not sewing anything at the moment as my basement (where my sewing area is) is currently drying out. Last weekend my hot water heater decided to finish completely rusting out and flooded the basement carpet. Fortunately discovered it fairly quickly so we were able to clean up as it leaked. Praying no…[Read more]

]]> 0 8882af07c9dd01e917a5d36783d6c329 vothgirl replied to the topic cup sizes in the forum liesl + co: cinema dress http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/cup-sizes/#post-49903 Fri, 25 Sep 2015 16:16:07 -0400 @lightningmcstitch yes I do have a pic! @hazel I’ll attach it below. Liesl’s instructions made it so very easy!

I’m actually in the position of needing to alter that lovely eggplant chambray cinema dress I made because it is too loose, what would be the easiest way to size it down? Just pinch in at the sides?

]]> 0 8882af07c9dd01e917a5d36783d6c329 vothgirl replied to the topic cup sizes in the forum liesl + co: cinema dress http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/cup-sizes/#post-49903 Fri, 25 Sep 2015 16:16:07 -0400 @lightningmcstitch yes I do have a pic! @hazel I’ll attach it below. Liesl’s instructions made it so very easy!

I’m actually in the position of needing to alter that lovely eggplant chambray cinema dress I made because it is too loose, what would be the easiest way to size it down? Just pinch in at the sides?

]]> 0 ce751beacbc9554a9ea823a5c1f442cb vothgirl replied to the topic What are you sewing now? in the forum off topic http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/what-are-you-sewing-now/page/370/#post-49762 Sun, 20 Sep 2015 21:51:46 -0400 Wow it’s been a while since I posted here! Summer has been busy and I’ve been sewing less. I’m finally starting on the Lisette Moto dress I cut out months ago in Cotton + Steel rayon, I need to finish it before the weather cools down!

Once that’s done I’ve got a couple Gallery tunics and Ben’s Goldstream pea coat next in the queue, along with…[Read more]

]]> 0 ce751beacbc9554a9ea823a5c1f442cb vothgirl replied to the topic What are you sewing now? in the forum off topic http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/what-are-you-sewing-now/#post-49762 Sun, 20 Sep 2015 21:51:46 -0400 Wow it’s been a while since I posted here! Summer has been busy and I’ve been sewing less. I’m finally starting on the Lisette Moto dress I cut out months ago in Cotton + Steel rayon, I need to finish it before the weather cools down!

Once that’s done I’ve got a couple Gallery tunics and Ben’s Goldstream pea coat next in the queue, along with…[Read more]

]]> 0 220a127def91c7e22ed3842c571326e8 vothgirl replied to the topic News and Current Affairs in the forum off topic http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/news-and-current-affairs/page/110/#post-48939 Sat, 01 Aug 2015 08:29:43 -0400 Maggie, so sorry about your break-in. Even though you didn’t lose anything terribly sentimental an event like that can leave you quite unsettled. My husband and I experienced a similar event (although all the thieves took was our television) 3 months before our first baby was born – we came home from work to find our front door kicked in. I felt…[Read more]

]]> 0 220a127def91c7e22ed3842c571326e8 vothgirl replied to the topic News and Current Affairs in the forum off topic http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/news-and-current-affairs/#post-48939 Sat, 01 Aug 2015 08:29:43 -0400 Maggie, so sorry about your break-in. Even though you didn’t lose anything terribly sentimental an event like that can leave you quite unsettled. My husband and I experienced a similar event (although all the thieves took was our television) 3 months before our first baby was born – we came home from work to find our front door kicked in. I felt…[Read more]

]]> 0 f14dd47e0cea663bb80331d77d08bfe3 vothgirl replied to the topic News and Current Affairs in the forum off topic http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/news-and-current-affairs/#post-48939 Sat, 01 Aug 2015 08:29:43 -0400 Maggie, so sorry about your break-in. Even though you didn’t lose anything terribly sentimental an event like that can leave you quite unsettled. My husband and I experienced a similar event (although all the thieves took was our television) 3 months before our first baby was born – we came home from work to find our front door kicked in. I felt…[Read more]

]]> 0 389ece5d4e0430bff2c8ee3ee2cef238 vothgirl replied to the topic News and Current Affairs in the forum off topic http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/news-and-current-affairs/page/106/#post-47335 Sat, 30 May 2015 06:04:52 -0400 How fun, Nicole! When I was still in school in Sydney I did my work experience at my local veterinarian’s office – but was then selected out of students from all over the city to do a week of work experience at Taronga Zoo! Being an Assistant Zookeeper in the African mammals section was and still is one of the highlights of my life ;).

]]> 0 389ece5d4e0430bff2c8ee3ee2cef238 vothgirl replied to the topic News and Current Affairs in the forum off topic http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/news-and-current-affairs/#post-47335 Sat, 30 May 2015 06:04:52 -0400 How fun, Nicole! When I was still in school in Sydney I did my work experience at my local veterinarian’s office – but was then selected out of students from all over the city to do a week of work experience at Taronga Zoo! Being an Assistant Zookeeper in the African mammals section was and still is one of the highlights of my life ;).

]]> 0 f944f67bc7937d9ef91d36cf75465464 vothgirl replied to the topic Look at These! in the forum sewing with liesl + co and oliver + s http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/look-at-these/page/2/#post-47097 Sat, 23 May 2015 06:58:44 -0400 She looks incredible! Totally should put her on the pattern cover – love the combo of fabrics she used. Can’t wait to get this pattern for myself!

]]> 0 6ef0e47f588575efb890d9a8665b31b8 vothgirl replied to the topic Hey, what's wrong here? in the forum about the forums http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/hey-whats-wrong-here/page/6/#post-47001 Thu, 21 May 2015 13:13:36 -0400 @motherof5 same thing happened to me! And when I try to mark them ‘read’ or delete, it won’t let me. Strange…

]]> 0 5cbc98a13af81d49bdaa553177fd5b9c vothgirl replied to the topic Disney costumes for almost 3 year old? in the forum off topic http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/disney-costumes-for-almost-3-year-old/page/2/#post-46289 Mon, 18 May 2015 00:53:22 -0400 @motherof5 hm that’s a good idea!

]]> 0 7721c51fd7728b660476922d8b276cfc vothgirl replied to the topic What are you sewing now? in the forum off topic http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/what-are-you-sewing-now/page/353/#post-46285 Sun, 17 May 2015 23:52:55 -0400 Working on finishing my Girl Friday culottes! I put them on hold over Mother’s Day as my parents drove in to spend a few days. Then Olivia had her first birthday Friday and the sewing kept getting put off. I’m in the middle of inserting the zipper. I’m making them out of graphite kona cotton, since I’m not sure how this style will look on me and I…[Read more]

]]> 0 7721c51fd7728b660476922d8b276cfc vothgirl replied to the topic What are you sewing now? in the forum off topic http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/what-are-you-sewing-now/#post-46285 Sun, 17 May 2015 23:52:55 -0400 Working on finishing my Girl Friday culottes! I put them on hold over Mother’s Day as my parents drove in to spend a few days. Then Olivia had her first birthday Friday and the sewing kept getting put off. I’m in the middle of inserting the zipper. I’m making them out of graphite kona cotton, since I’m not sure how this style will look on me and I…[Read more]

]]> 0 7721c51fd7728b660476922d8b276cfc vothgirl replied to the topic What are you sewing now? in the forum off topic http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/what-are-you-sewing-now/#post-46285 Sun, 17 May 2015 23:52:55 -0400 Working on finishing my Girl Friday culottes! I put them on hold over Mother’s Day as my parents drove in to spend a few days. Then Olivia had her first birthday Friday and the sewing kept getting put off. I’m in the middle of inserting the zipper. I’m making them out of graphite kona cotton, since I’m not sure how this style will look on me and I…[Read more]

]]> 0 98bbd45b62f7250f2ceac23e633af496 vothgirl replied to the topic What are you sewing now? in the forum off topic http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/what-are-you-sewing-now/#post-46285 Sun, 17 May 2015 23:52:55 -0400 Working on finishing my Girl Friday culottes! I put them on hold over Mother’s Day as my parents drove in to spend a few days. Then Olivia had her first birthday Friday and the sewing kept getting put off.

]]> 0 2dd8af3fde85af5a74736bfccd5bb326 vothgirl replied to the topic Disney costumes for almost 3 year old? in the forum off topic http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/disney-costumes-for-almost-3-year-old/#post-46284 Sun, 17 May 2015 23:48:06 -0400 @roundtheworldgirl thanks! That looks doable and gives me food for thought.

Also meant to ask above, has anyone modified the Fairy Tale dress to have a basque waist? Since it’s the first pattern I thought of and all the Disney princesses have that pointed waistline πŸ˜‰

]]> 0 81e2e905f5e4f3ad91e4b71912e06725 vothgirl replied to the topic Disney costumes for almost 3 year old? in the forum off topic http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/disney-costumes-for-almost-3-year-old/#post-46269 Sun, 17 May 2015 19:44:21 -0400 My daughter is currently obsessed with Sleeping Beauty, so for her 3rd birthday this summer I’m thinking of sewing a princess dress for her. Any ideas on which patterns/alterations/hacks I could use? For the pink dress. I googled patterns but the only one I found is out of print and copies on eBay run $25-40. Plus I’d rather work with a pattern…[Read more]

]]> 0 c0bd7b8750db600a7e71cd4108b62cfb vothgirl replied to the topic Hem help! in the forum liesl + co: everyday skirt http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/hem-help/#post-46157 Wed, 13 May 2015 23:01:14 -0400 @georgeandizzy that’s awesome! I made one out of a piece of printer paper but the curved edge on the one in your link looks easier to use. Picking one up on my next trip to Joann’s!

When I made this skirt, I had to put in a couple tiny tucks on the folded-under edge to get it to lay flat. The tucks aren’t visible from the outside of the dress :-).

]]> 0 c136c99c076e198537e3fc72a12059c0 vothgirl replied to the topic Hem help! in the forum liesl + co: everyday skirt http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/hem-help/#post-46156 Wed, 13 May 2015 22:59:18 -0400 @georgeandizzy that’s awesome! I made one out of a piece of printer paper but the curved edge on the one in your link looks easier to use. Picking one up on my next trip to Joann’s!

]]> 0 89e21c40c3e5ab76a858f1e2f175269d vothgirl replied to the topic Beautiful Fabric in the forum sewing with liesl + co and oliver + s http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/beautiful-fabric/#post-46027 Mon, 11 May 2015 22:48:32 -0400 I’ve sewn with both Kaffe Fassett and Art Gallery cottons and they are both lovely!

]]> 0 9003aa06a2e6b3a3b9c67a181166740b vothgirl replied to the topic What are you sewing now? in the forum off topic http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/what-are-you-sewing-now/page/350/#post-45827 Wed, 06 May 2015 18:51:15 -0400 Also have a pattern-search question: what are you ladies’ favorite men’s button down shirt pattern? I have some gorgeous redwood herringbone RK Shetland flannel I want to sew up for Ben. It’s not something I’ll get around to before this fall, but am wanting some pattern recommendations. Thanks!

]]> 0 9003aa06a2e6b3a3b9c67a181166740b vothgirl replied to the topic What are you sewing now? in the forum off topic http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/what-are-you-sewing-now/#post-45827 Wed, 06 May 2015 18:51:15 -0400 Also have a pattern-search question: what are you ladies’ favorite men’s button down shirt pattern? I have some gorgeous redwood herringbone RK Shetland flannel I want to sew up for Ben. It’s not something I’ll get around to before this fall, but am wanting some pattern recommendations. Thanks!

]]> 0 7e5680e8d6fa804315b2805d3659e58f vothgirl replied to the topic What are you sewing now? in the forum off topic http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/what-are-you-sewing-now/page/350/#post-45826 Wed, 06 May 2015 18:47:39 -0400 @dubhels2003 perhaps the new Thread Theory Camas Blouse?

Camas Blouse Tissue Pattern

]]> 0 7e5680e8d6fa804315b2805d3659e58f vothgirl replied to the topic What are you sewing now? in the forum off topic http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/what-are-you-sewing-now/#post-45826 Wed, 06 May 2015 18:47:39 -0400 @dubhels2003 perhaps the new Thread Theory Camas Blouse?

Camas Blouse Tissue Pattern

]]> 0 1506ea479128a260cccbc12aaf484a7d vothgirl replied to the topic Fabric sources? in the forum oliver + s: parachute polo + sweatpants http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/fabric-sources/#post-45500 Wed, 29 Apr 2015 02:29:45 -0400 Natural fiber is preferred. Yay for another link to check out, thank you!

]]> 0 9ed9972089623f9177c2b9e5bb4d662d vothgirl replied to the topic Fabric sources? in the forum oliver + s: parachute polo + sweatpants http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/fabric-sources/#post-45394 Mon, 27 Apr 2015 18:42:14 -0400 @lightningmcstitch I love the blue/lime and pink/rose stars! πŸ™‚ I’ll have to brush up on my high school French and browse the site some more.

]]> 0 23a5dcb9746ab1c97116727605ff0e00 vothgirl replied to the topic Fabric sources? in the forum oliver + s: parachute polo + sweatpants http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/fabric-sources/#post-45394 Mon, 27 Apr 2015 18:42:14 -0400 @lightning_mcstitch I love the blue/lime and pink/rose stars! πŸ™‚ I’ll have to brush up on my high school French and browse the site some more.

]]> 0 37c5582a9e1407fcdcb94e92c816e453 vothgirl replied to the topic Fabric sources? in the forum oliver + s: parachute polo + sweatpants http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/fabric-sources/#post-45393 Mon, 27 Apr 2015 18:35:27 -0400 Thank you all for those links! I’ll check them out today. As far as price point, Liberty fleece is pricier than I’d probably be willing to pay for toddler clothing, but I’m willing to pay for good quality fabric that will stand up to repeated washing ;).

]]> 0 b81cc65a88524e14ae3fff2a2e98ae73 vothgirl replied to the topic Favorite TV Show to watch while handsewing in the forum off topic http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/favorite-tv-show-to-watch-while-handsewing/#post-45305 Sun, 26 Apr 2015 00:49:33 -0400 I LOVE Firefly!! I haven’t tried Doctor Who yet but I want to πŸ˜‰

]]> 0 246c671ccd88a6539c251ed071226486 vothgirl replied to the topic Favorite TV Show to watch while handsewing in the forum off topic http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/favorite-tv-show-to-watch-while-handsewing/#post-45299 Sat, 25 Apr 2015 22:48:18 -0400 ‘Call the Midwife’ is also outstanding. Tho that’s about as close as I get to watching a “chick” show – I’m more of a Vikings/Game of Thrones kinda girl ;).

]]> 0 71d26d5f025c1564aac916d97dc9fcb3 vothgirl replied to the topic Favorite TV Show to watch while handsewing in the forum off topic http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/favorite-tv-show-to-watch-while-handsewing/#post-45298 Sat, 25 Apr 2015 22:46:48 -0400 We’re really enjoying the Netflix series ‘Daredevil’. ‘Longmire’ is a huge favorite of mine (I’m SO happy Netflix picked it up after its cable network was stupid enough to drop it!,) and season 3 hits Netflix May 1st (the new season 4 will release this fall). And it’s not on Netflix, but ‘Wolf Hall’ (Masterpiece Theatre) on PBS is excellent!

]]> 0 96c1f2091944126de1a06d82980cc74f vothgirl started the topic Fabric sources? in the forum oliver + s: parachute polo + sweatpants http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/fabric-sources Sat, 25 Apr 2015 22:27:28 -0400 I love the idea of sewing sweatpants that would actually fit my lanky girls for fall. I’d love to get some tips on where to find good quality cotton sweatshirt fleece, especially with cute prints like the stars and the floral design. Last fall I bought some (inexpensive) fleece from “that huge online store” and am pretty disappointed in its…[Read more]

]]> 0 451d6a6ab36c9eff2307c32a651c21c5 vothgirl replied to the topic Tools in the forum off topic http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/tools/page/3/#post-44957 Mon, 20 Apr 2015 04:40:32 -0400 I have a Black & Decker Digital Advantage that I absolutely adore. Got it at BB&B for ~$35. It has a nice heft & is so easy to fill up with water!

]]> 0 3cfd5220fd6ff090234b87de0e644056 vothgirl replied to the topic ISO girly boy-free fun in the forum off topic http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/iso-girly-boy-free-fun/#post-44612 Fri, 10 Apr 2015 18:57:55 -0400 “Science is for girls.” Love it!! Haha

I love the coloring book idea. Stashing that in my mental museum for a year or two from now when Ellie is old enough to want to “play” with fabric ;).

]]> 0 6094543174428753e061d82160087f66 vothgirl replied to the topic News and Current Affairs in the forum off topic http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/news-and-current-affairs/page/103/#post-44490 Tue, 07 Apr 2015 18:53:36 -0400 @RTWG, one of the issues of Seamwork magazine had a leggings pattern with a petal cuff (similar to the sleeve on the fairy tale dress). I loved the look – perhaps it would allow for some variety but stick with the easy-to-sew factor of a cuff?

]]> 0 6094543174428753e061d82160087f66 vothgirl replied to the topic News and Current Affairs in the forum off topic http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/news-and-current-affairs/#post-44490 Tue, 07 Apr 2015 18:53:36 -0400 @RTWG, one of the issues of Seamwork magazine had a leggings pattern with a petal cuff (similar to the sleeve on the fairy tale dress). I loved the look – perhaps it would allow for some variety but stick with the easy-to-sew factor of a cuff?

]]> 0 ae5d5e5ac5c085d67c813878fef5bf21 vothgirl replied to the topic View B Shirt Placket Interfacing in the forum oliver + s: lullaby http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/view-b-shirt-placket-interfacing/#post-44122 Thu, 26 Mar 2015 14:14:59 -0400 The two pieces of interfacing are for the crotch snap placket on the bodysuit only, not for the neck placket. I haven’t looked at the errata to see if/how the directions were edited to fix the confusion, but that’s what it’s intended for – those snaps see a lot more wear & tear due to diaper changes, crawling, etc and need to be reinforced.

Hope…[Read more]

]]> 0 1cecc50e314b7f09089d265ba017f37c vothgirl replied to the topic Up for Grabs in the forum off topic http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/up-for-grabs/page/3/#post-43746 Sun, 15 Mar 2015 17:36:21 -0400 Both are so pretty, I hope they find good homes!

]]> 0 bf264afc3113ee6bda1f5f22a1341458 vothgirl replied to the topic Jo-Ann's Butterick Sale March 6-8 --for those in the U.S. in the forum off topic http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/jo-anns-butterick-sale-march-6-8-for-those-in-the-u-s/#post-43553 Sat, 07 Mar 2015 23:41:32 -0500 My sister had the same issue with the Lisette patterns (which clearly say “Butterick” on the envelopes!) ringing up as McCalls during the 3/$5 sale a couple weeks ago – except that the store manager wouldn’t honor the terms of the sale and let her have them at the sale price. It took a call to the central customer service center to get it somewhat…[Read more]

]]> 0 1a3e37d42d44840242591d365e32c7ad vothgirl replied to the topic The size 5 project in the forum sewing with liesl + co and oliver + s http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/the-size-5-project/page/4/#post-43025 Fri, 20 Feb 2015 17:46:38 -0500 Well thanks to @georgeandizzy ‘s blog post and a Facebook promotional coupon, last night I found myself buying the Puppet Show pattern ;-). My girls fall in separate size ranges but since Olivia has all of Ellie’s old things to grow into, I only got the larger size. Once I finish my Easter sewing (Library Dresses for the girls and a Bistro dress…[Read more]

]]> 1 2000f452cfb4716abb31bdd8371d6b89 vothgirl replied to the topic LTTS Small Messenger - Fabric Requirements? in the forum oliver + s: little things to sew http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/ltts-small-messenger-fabric-requirements/#post-42814 Thu, 12 Feb 2015 19:31:06 -0500 Sorry you have been waiting for a reply, I just now logged on and saw your question. Fabric requirements for the small bag are: 1/2 yard fabric for the outer, 1/2 yard for the lining, 1/2 yard for the straps, 1/2 yard canvas for backing Fabric A (optional), 4 yards 1/2″ wide bias binding.

Hope that helps!

]]> 0 4a9380f8cbd42583042784839656d6d6 vothgirl joined the group Fiber Club! https://oliverands.com/community/activity/p/144901 Sat, 31 Jan 2015 01:01:05 -0500 0 2acf36a981f20c9c121c3e801129d0f6 vothgirl joined the group Cooking and Baking https://oliverands.com/community/activity/p/144900 Sat, 31 Jan 2015 01:00:45 -0500 0 e4be3410dbd77a44a81379d4305a3450 vothgirl replied to the topic What's for Tea Today, Mum? A cooking thread. in the forum Cooking and Baking http://oliverands.com/community/groups/cooking-and-baking/forum/topic/whats-for-tea-today-mum/page/5/#post-42278 Thu, 29 Jan 2015 04:30:16 -0500 I think the texture of the pie crust would be better if it was frozen prior to baking. I use this recipe:
http://thepioneerwoman.com/cooking/2007/12/p-p-p-pie_crust_and_its_p-p-p-perfect/

and it’s fantastic – freezing actually improves the texture and makes it more flaky! I often make a couple extra and freeze them as flattened balls in ziploc…[Read more]

]]> 0 e4be3410dbd77a44a81379d4305a3450 vothgirl replied to the topic What's for Tea Today, Mum? A cooking thread. in the forum Cooking and Baking http://oliverands.com/community/groups/cooking-and-baking/forum/topic/whats-for-tea-today-mum/page/5/#post-42278 Thu, 29 Jan 2015 04:30:16 -0500 I think the texture of the pie crust would be better if it was frozen prior to baking. I use this recipe:
http://thepioneerwoman.com/cooking/2007/12/p-p-p-pie_crust_and_its_p-p-p-perfect/

and it’s fantastic – freezing actually improves the texture and makes it more flaky! I often make a couple extra and freeze them as flattened balls in ziploc…[Read more]

]]> 0 e4be3410dbd77a44a81379d4305a3450 vothgirl replied to the topic What's for Tea Today, Mum? A cooking thread. in the forum Cooking and Baking http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/whats-for-tea-today-mum/page/5/#post-42278 Thu, 29 Jan 2015 04:30:16 -0500 I think the texture of the pie crust would be better if it was frozen prior to baking. I use this recipe:
http://thepioneerwoman.com/cooking/2007/12/p-p-p-pie_crust_and_its_p-p-p-perfect/

and it’s fantastic – freezing actually improves the texture and makes it more flaky! I often make a couple extra and freeze them as flattened balls in ziploc…[Read more]

]]> 0 7ec53644c3e324f14701470006ef485d vothgirl replied to the topic What's for Tea Today, Mum? A cooking thread. in the forum Cooking and Baking http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/whats-for-tea-today-mum/page/5/#post-42278 Thu, 29 Jan 2015 04:30:16 -0500 I think the texture of the pie crust would be better if it was frozen prior to baking. I use this recipe:
http://thepioneerwoman.com/cooking/2007/12/p-p-p-pie_crust_and_its_p-p-p-perfect/

and it’s fantastic – freezing actually improves the texture and makes it more flaky! I often make a couple extra and freeze them as flattened balls in ziploc…[Read more]

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