So I had intended to make an ironing board recover tutorial, but as I started the project, I realized there really is no need to write out step-by-step directions. What I'm going to show here, then, is how I did it in general terms--don't worry, you can recover your own ironing board without the explicit… Continue reading Ironing board recover
Aside from how good it tastes, this dish is incredibly fast and simple to prepare, and I usually have the ingredients in the pantry (well, except the green onions--I rarely just have those just lying around). The recipe is from a magazine called "Clean Eating", so in addition to all of the other reasons to… Continue reading Tilapia with pineapple rice
I finally got around to making another romper! This one fits considerably better, having taken the sides in a little and increased the length. After reading a blog post about using a flatlock (or ladder) stitch, I used my serger to decoratively apply the rib knit along the edges.I love how it looks, but it… Continue reading Romper, part 2
This is what I make if I am uninspired by the contents of my fridge and/ or I'm in a hurry. It always tastes delicious, so there aren't any complaints when I make it. Here's the recipe (such as it is):Pan-Fried Tilapiatilapia filets (one for each person)paprika (to taste)salt (to taste)pepper (to taste)1/2 cup AP… Continue reading Pan-fried tilapia
We all love fish, especially my 6 year old. When I take the weekly poll about what everyone wants for dinner, he usually asks for fish (hotdogs are his unfortunate other request). While other fish might be a tad tastier, I tend toward tilapia because it's mild flavored and fairly firm, making it easy to… Continue reading Tilapia Tuesday!
Jars of jelly and jam, in my beautiful new jars!Olallieberry ice creamThis past weekend, we made the trip back to Swanton Berry Farm in Davenport to pick olallieberries. We went a little wild, picking over 12 pounds (and at $4 a lb!), and it was quite a task to dispatch all those berries before they… Continue reading Overrun by Olallieberries, in a good way
I've fallen in love with the short-sleeved rompers for my littlest man. In the heat of summer, I'd keep him in only a onesie to stay cool, but his cloth diaper hangs out of the legs openings. Not cute! I bought the romper on the left and figured I could ruboff the pattern to make… Continue reading Ruboff romper pattern
Al fresco dining is on my mind these days. Here in Northern California, the weather is phenomenal almost all the time, but the draw to go outside to eat is particularly strong now, with evenings warm and light enough to be out at dinnertime. And it's strange for me, coming from upstate NY, but there… Continue reading Tutorial: Round scalloped edged table cover
As far as highchairs go, the IKEA's Antilop rocks. Its compact, all plastic (yay for easy clean-up!), and slides perfectly right up to our table (without the tray) so baby feels like part of the action. We owned one for our first child and when I didn't think we'd have a second, we gave it… Continue reading Tutorial: Cushioned cover with pocket for Antilop Highchair
I'm starting an online patternmaking class today at Whipstitch and I. Couldn't. Be. More. Excited. Wahoo! To contrast that, I had to drop off my shy little boy at an unfamiliar summer camp this morning. I still have a lump in my stomach. Last night, I made him a pair of dinosaur shorts, mostly to… Continue reading Patternmaking class and dinosaur shorts
Bea & Lucille 