14 October 2015

Two Sashiko Projects

Sashiko and orchids wall hanging quilt, sayagata background quilting. Sashiko and orchids wall hanging quilt. I used a spotted fabric for the lip. Sashiko tote bag, side 1, yokogushi rows and Archimedean spirals. Front 1 of my sashiko tote bag, with traditional sayagata stitch design. Profile of my sashiko tote bag, showing a teeny bit of both sides. I went with Lush fabric for the lining.
Posted by at 2 comments:
Labels: , , ,

Small Quilted Thingamajig Catch-Up Post

I made this for a mini-swap. Not too shabby for my first DWR!
Mug Rug Revival- My first mini DWR block.

I even liked the way the back turned out.
Mug Rug Revival- It's rare that I like the back as much as the front of something I make, but this is one of those times!

This was what I made for the spring pillow swap.
I forgot to take an overall shot.

I had been desperately wanting to do some low volume EPP... The result made me not so happy. But meh. Luckily it is a potholder so it will be covered with sauce anyways.
Finally finished a potholder! It doesn't look exactly how I planned, but it is functional and relatively pretty.

Here is the back with the quilting. I also forgot to change the bobbin thread. Meh, all around on this poor potholder.
Finally finished a potholder! It doesn't look exactly how I planned, but it is functional and relatively pretty.

This was what I came up with for the fall pillow swap...
Finished Fall swap pillow

Back zipper/envelope closure.
Finished Fall swap pillow

Fabric close-up
Finished Fall swap pillow

Then I made a postcard for absolutely no reason whatsoever. Wooo.
Postcards + quilting = happy Sabrina. This one needs a home.

This was what I came up with for the Teal Mini Swap for Ovarian Cancer on Facebook. It is a Lone Starburst.
Teal Mini Swap

I got a little crazy with my new walking foot. Oooops!
Teal Mini Swap

And this is what I'm working on for the winter pillow swap. To be continued...
Is this going in the right direction?
Posted by at 1 comment:
Labels: , ,

Gratuitous Catch-up Food Post

This post will cover all of the new and exciting recipes I have tackled since April. Wow. I am bad at updating. Let's start in the past and work our way to the present...

I got married (June 5th)! We made our own cake! It is a German beesting cake
Beesting cake with Bavarian cream. I cook when my brain won't turn off.

Sourdough rye breads (James Beard recipe)
Saturday Sourdough: James Beard's sourdough rye recipe.

Buttery sourdough paprika rolls
Whole wheat sourdough rolls with paprika butter!

Braised short ribs, our first meal to cook together as a married couple!
Our first meal to cook as a married couple. <3 Braised short ribs, Brussels sprouts, cucumber salad, and rosemary focaccia.

Roasted veggies
I'm not sure what I love most about roasted veggies: their taste, smell, or appearance!

Spaghetti squash with homemade marinara and quinoa sticks
Spaghetti squash, roasted marinara sauce, quinoa cheesy "bread", and spinach salad! Omnomnom.

Pork chops and roasted poblano soup
Nothing like making poblano soup and pork chops during 100 degree weather to take the edge off!

Peach chicken with veggies and mashed cauliflower/sweet potato/red potato
Peach chicken, mashed red potato/sweet potato/cauliflower, with steamed broccoli and carrots.

Mushroom, garlic, salmon, cream cheese, asparagus quiche with standard crust
Nearly everything quiche, with standard quiche

Mushroom, garlic, salmon, cream cheese, asparagus quiche with hashbrown crust Nearly everything quiche, with hashbrown crust
Posted by at 1 comment:
Labels: ,
Subscribe to: Posts (Atom)