As much as I enjoy elaborate sewing projects that take a good bit of time to finish, I love projects that deliver instant gratification. Last week I made lounge pants for hubby and a cape for Miss M from some polar fleece I got at JoAnn's on Black Friday. Today I used some of the same fleece to whip up a pair of pants for little E-man. I haven't been able to take pictures of the lounge pants or cape yet, but I promise I will eventually. You can see matchy-matchy pants for all three of them here.
Ahh! I just realized I haven't blogged our Adventures in U.S. History since Week 26!! What happened?! We've just been plugging away contentedly at our work and are nearing the end of our school year. So, while I go get myself sorted and whip up the rest of our weekly reviews for you, I thought you might like to see our latest project. A Cocoa Krispie Sod House Ingredients: 6 tablespoons butter 6 cups miniature marshmallows 9 cups cocoa krispies 3/4 cup fancy shredded coconut ("fancy" looks more like grass, but any shredded coconut will work) green food coloring extra butter or cooking spray Also needed: large sauce pan (or large microwave safe bowl) wooden spoon jelly roll pan or cookie sheet waxed paper small glass bowl fork knife clean scrap of cardboard popsicle sticks kitchen shears Directions: Melt butter in a large sauce pan over low heat. Don't let the butter brown! When melted, add in the marshmallows and s
[...] tassel cape 2010 January 9 tags: Ottobre, Sewing by Christephi The other day I mentioned the fleece cape I made for Miss M. I used Ottobre 6/2008 #22A “Little [...]
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