Monthly Archive for August, 2008

I Need My Sewing Machine…

Published on August 28, 2008 in inspiration, patterns, sewing and sewing for Iz. 3 Comments Tags: sewing.

We are getting settled at our dear friends house. Our little room downstairs is feeling like home. I bought a little portable closet from Ikea and stashed away our suitcases. Unpacking has made me realize I only brought 1 long sleeve shirt. It’s a bit chilly. The movers took all my cool/cold weather gear, so until we find a house and get our boxes out of storage, I’ll have to make do. Unless, of course, I get sewing. My sewing machines are in storage too, but I betcha I could find one here somewhere…

First, I want to make Iz some clothes. She starts in about a week and a half. (GASP!) I want to avoid the “let’s go get a new wardrobe school is starting” thing for as long as possible (she’s 3, but probably won’t notice until she’s 12? maybe 8? I dunno…). She does need some new clothes, she’s a growing girl. The other day I was catching up on my blog reading and found the pattern for this lovely dress from Sugar City Journal. I ordered it right away! I love reading their blog, I find it so relaxing and inspiring. (The patterns sold out quickly, but there will be more patterns in their shop next week!) Iz only seems to be wearing dresses these days, so I’ll probably make a few more to wear over a t and pants, it’s a bit chillier here, you know with that marine layer and all…

I want to make myself some shoes. No really, I do. I’ve been daydreaming about it for a while, and soon I’ll put pen to paper and sketch out some ideas that have been brewing. It will be a while before that happens, but shoes are definitely on my list.

I’ve thought about making myself another pair of jeans. I’ve lost a few dress sizes since making my first pair and of course, can’t wear them after all the lovely work, but it wasn’t the fit I was looking for. I might head to Nordies for those. (not today, don’t worry Rob)

I need a few more days to think about what to make for myself, I just have Iz dresses and pants on the brain. Regardless, I am ready to start making things again. I looked up fabric shops in Seattle and think I want to visit Stitches. I’ll certainly head to Nancy’s Sewing Basket and Pacific Fabrics and Crafts, as they have been favorites since the last time I lived in Seattle.

The Best Pancakes EVER!!!

Published on August 25, 2008 in about me, family and food. 1 Comment Tags: family, food, pancakes.

I have many food memories growing up. Other than the “you must eat the liver” memory (ugh – do you have one like that too?), probably the next biggest would be our pancakes. Every weekend, Dad would make us pancakes using his mother’s recipe. They were of course, delish, and would come in the shape of the letters of our names. They were so much fun to eat. And, we could make them together. There was ingredient getting, measuring, mixing, pouring, the butter and cooking. Oh, and let’s not forget the eating. YUM! Dad would pile his pancakes up high on his plate, biggest pancake on the bottom to the smallest pancake on top. He’d ever-so-carefully place a small pad of butter on top of each pancake then drizzle maple syrup over the whole stack.

It’s been a long time since I’ve had those pancakes, but lucky me has moved to Seattle and spent a weekend with the family that has kept this little recipe alive. I had forgotten how delicious they really are.

At our house we’ve been eating pancakes with the lovely mix from Trader Joes, and it’s really yummy. But I think I’m going to just make these now….

They are amazingly light (much lighter than the TJ’s mix) and just sweet enough but not sugary.

I didn’t leave the table with that “oh, that pancake just SANK to the bottom of my stomach” feeling. And now, of course, I can’t stop thinking about these pancakes! Thanks Aunt Debbie!