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May 24, 2007
Easily Distracted
I had a post in my head last night and then this morning I got distracted. I was cutting into my last loaf of Oatmeal Bread and I realized that bread is probably my favorite food - overall. I love it plain, toasted, with jam or honey, or in a sandwich.
As much as I love the Oatmeal Bread, I think I'm going to try Farmgirl Susan's Farmhouse White this weekend. Having a good white bread recipe seems like a good idea - so we'll see how it is.
Yesterday Carole posted about her lovely felted bag and the lining she made for it. You long time readers probably know where this is going. Talk about easily distracted - I have a great Noni bag that is STILL waiting for a lining. It isn't that I don't want to use the bag and it isn't that I don't have time to sew the lining. I think the problem is that I'm scared I'll screw it up. The bag needs some stiffness because of it's size and that means Timtex is likely the best solution. I think if it didn't need that I'd be less intimidated to try to line it. I'm really going to do my very best to get that done over the weekend (or maybe Monday since I don't have to work).
Jaywalker has seen a little knitting time while I've been waiting for lunch or in line at the bank, but with the DUI class I haven't had a lot of time to knit on Butterfly. Oh, the DWI class! I can't believe I almost forgot to tell you. I learned a lot - cops really do have to know a lot of stuff. I learned how to administer a field sobriety test and then I learned about drug categories and how to tell if someone is impaired due to drugs in addition to or instead of alcohol. I learned what horizontal gaze nystagmus is - it's when your eyes don't tract smoothly when you follow the tip of a pen with your eyes. When you're under the influence of depressants and a couple of other drug categories your eyes jerk when you follow the pen. A good indication of impairment - even if you ace the field sobriety maneuvers. Very cool stuff.
This morning I was surfing around a bit and stopped off at Hello my name is Heather. Now there's another project that I want. Look at these cute pin cushions! And speaking of cute patterns, I know I've said this before, but it's worth saying again. I covet this purse. I wish she'd hurry up and put out the pattern (I know - she's busy, but I'm not a patient person).
Comments
Okay, A) I'm trying to lose five pounds which means no bread for a while and B) will you guys stop posting links to all these great KAL's and projects that I want to do but don't have time for right now?! (Kidding....I just joined Spun Stitches, unless they turn me down because Holiday Headstart is such a disaster that I'm going to close it down in June!)
Posted by: Marcia Cooke at May 24, 2007 7:51 AM
The lining will be a snap - no reason to feel intimidated at all. It's only fabric. ;-)
Posted by: Carole at May 24, 2007 8:13 AM
Heather has such a great esthetic - so pretty! That oatmeal bread (along with the white you are going to try) are on my list. Maybe I'll start one tonight and bake it tomorrow night when I get home....not enough time!!!!
Posted by: stacey at May 24, 2007 8:16 AM
Heather does some great things! Thanks for linking to her (not that I'm going to pick up sewing anytime soon). The oatmeal bread looks fabulous. Our local baker does a farmhouse white and it's the only white bread I'll eat. Have a great weekend.
Posted by: margene at May 24, 2007 8:34 AM
I say, lady, you made a weekender bag! After that, a noni bag lining can't scare you ;-)
Posted by: Steph at May 24, 2007 10:15 AM
Oooo, that bread looks fantastic! And that purse looks great too, but I'm guessing well beyond my meager sewing skills. I'd probably still buy the pattern though for when I could make it :-)
Posted by: Kristi aka Fiber Fool at May 24, 2007 11:03 AM
Oh man, I've totally been coveting that purse. I wish she'd hurry up too.
Posted by: Sundara at May 24, 2007 2:36 PM
Your oatmeal bread looks lovely! I love Norma's bag..I also am addicted to felting..visit my blog and you'll see what I mean! I finally finished the Noni bobbles bag as well-how's yours coming along? I'd definitely recommend it-SOOOO satisfying!
Posted by: liz at May 26, 2007 12:20 AM
Ah, yes, the Carpet Bag! I hope it makes it return soon.
Your oatmeal bread looks really yummy. Bread could easily be my favorite food. I admit it, I am a carb junky.
Posted by: Knittripps at May 27, 2007 7:37 AM
that bread is making me hungry! it looks so good, like it should be photographed for a cookbook or magazine! i bet it was really tasty toasted with some pb on top!
Posted by: kaetlyn at May 29, 2007 1:12 PM
