Change is Inedible...

As I was was sorting through my holiday recipes, I discovered a poem that I had copied out of a cooking magazine years ago. To this day, it makes me laugh out loud to read it because it calls to mind every culinary disaster of my domestic life. Enjoy!

Change is Inedible

I didn't have potatoes, so I substituted rice.
I didn't have paprika, so I used another spice.
I didn't have tomato sauce, I used tomato paste;
A whole can, not a 1/2 can-I don't believe in waste.

A friend gave me the recipe;
She said you couldn't beat it.
There must be something wrong with her-
I couldn't even eat it!

-Author Unknown

Vacation...

Since my Etsy shop is closed for the Christmas holiday, I seem to have just slightly too much time on my hands...So I started another blog.

Okay, that's not quite true....

I don't have any extra time on my hands really. Actually, I should be doing the dishes and wrapping presents right now. But I started the other blog anyway and wanted to let you all in on the fun:). I kicked off the latest adventure with a post about one of my favorite Etsy sellers. I'll give you a photo teaser (I know you won't be able to resist) and a link to go find out more....



Look like fun? Find out more at www.sewmelody.blogspot.com.

Handmade Christmas...

It's simply not possible for me to do a 100% handmade Christmas. I don't have all the skills needed and the time required for such an adventure! However, I am doing what I can and having a wonderful time putting heart and soul and muscle to the task of making things for those I love. I can't post them all (just in case anyone ever actually reads my blog!) but I'll share a couple with you today.

The photo above is a skirt made especially for church on Christmas Eve for a little girl in my life. I used the Edith Twirl Skirt pattern from Fabritopia and just love the way it turned out. So pretty and girly with poof and ruffles that just beg for a good twirl!

Another new pattern I tried this year is a sweet stuffed baby dolphin from FantasyCreations. What a fun and easy pattern! And paired with the pink Minky fabric, just perfect for a little fish I know:).



What are you making this year?