McCall’s M7381 is a pullover dress that has a loose-fitting, lined bodice with shoulder pleats, raised front waist, front pleated and elasticized back skirt, narrow hem, and front snap closing. The bodice has a self-fabric lining. I sewed a size 16 of view C, which has short sleeves, front ties, and a knee-length skirt. I […]
Author: Meinhilde
Cherry Clafoutis
I remember reading about cherry clafoutis in one of Susan Branch’s books when I was a kid. At the time, though, I didn’t like fruits in my desserts. Now that I’m older, they’ve grown on me. And what better way to include fruit in a dessert than in a simple baked custard like this French […]
DIY: Knit Garter and Lace Shawl by Julie Turjoman
I knit my first lace shawl, the Garter and Lace Shawl by Julie Turjoman. It’s from the Spring/Summer 2018 issue of Vogue Knitting, and it’s the cover design in a beautiful blue. The shawl is an asymmetrical triangle shape of two types of lace with garter stitch in between. As I’ve only knit hats and […]
Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
Our family likes to have a family dinner on Sundays, and Ryan and I are normally in charge of desserts. A few weeks ago, we made a carrot cake. Ryan and I subscribe to a local CSA (community-supported agriculture) box from Cooper’s Farm. Through the winter we kept getting carrots. Massive carrots! This cake calls […]
DIY: Knit Compass Pullover by Tin Can Knits
As Tomiko and I are heading to Iceland in June, I knew we needed knit sweaters for ourselves. I knit Ar Tresins for myself, and this Compass pullover for her! I used MillaMia Naturally Soft Merino, a sport weight 100% merino yarn. To fit Tomiko, I knit a size Medium using 3.0 mm needles for […]