Log Cabin Afghan Square
Log Cabin Baby Blanket
Knit Bit: Log Cabin Technique

Baking Christmas cookies the day before going totally wheat free? Not the smartest idea you've ever had.

In related news, I have the most self control any person has ever had in the history of the world. Yes. I do.

I tried Nutiva Organic HempShake. It wasn't too bad--blended nicely with the rice milk. However, it's mostly just protein, not a whole lot of nutritive value. Went online today to see what other powders I could find that were dairy- and soy- free. Since most mixes are based on whey or soy protein, I was surprised that I actually found a couple that ( Read more... )

Log Cabin Afghan.

Crusty Roll Recipes

• Crusty French Rolls (bread machine)
• Crusty Rolls

Making Hot Muffuletta later this week, and I'll need rolls. Gonna try making my own crunchy crust rolls.

Too damn cute.

Today is the first day of the Great Backyard Bird Count, and for me, it started off with a bang. First thing this morning, I saw a bird I'd never seen before on my sunflower seed feeder: a House Finch! There was actually one male and 3 females. They didn't stick around long; a house sparrow chased them away, but while they were here, I was so ( Read more... )

Felted wool slipper patterns:

• Fjord Felted Slippers
• Marlena
• Family of Slippers
• Fuzzyfeet

Not felted, but too damned cute:

• Tulip toes

Resources for finding good books to read to the kids:

• Tanglewood
• Ambleside
• Sonlight
• FIAR
• Oak Meadow