Our weather is even stranger than usual. In just one week, we’ve had highs in the 80s, followed by cold winds and a rainstorm, and then one night with the lows hitting the freezing point. Now we’re headed back up to the 80s. I’d already put my sweaters away, then I had to pull a couple back out. Now what – put them back?
What else is nuts?
Pie! The Piemaker was in an experimental mood, and the results were two variations on pecan pie.
On the left is a traditional pecan pie, and on the right, the same recipe with a mixture of pecans and walnuts. I was skeptical about mixing them, but the result is fantastic. Of course we’ve had several taste tests to compare the two. I just don’t think I can pick a favorite.
And, the pants pattern project is a little nuts. I finally gave up on ever finding a sailor-style pant pattern I liked, so I reverse-engineered a pair of RTW with a front panel that I thought I could convert to a buttoned version to mimic the sailor front. The muslin is in progress, but now I see that Burda is coming out with a gorgeous pattern of THE EXACT PANTS I WANT in the April issue of BWOF.
Why couldn’t they have put that out BEFORE I did all that work? I haven’t received my copy yet, so hopefully I’ll have recovered from my fit of frustration by the time it arrives. Also, I expect to have a series of finished pants/slacks/trousers for your viewing pleasure next week.
Hope all is well in your corners of the world. Have a wonderful weekend!
Katrina
The weather is crazy here, also. Not as crazy as you are describing, but the temps have been jumping around quite a bit.
ReplyDeleteThose pies look so, so good! I love pecan pie but hardly ever have it, since mister doesn't like it and most restaurants don't offer it except at Thanksgiving time. Now I am really craving it though, so I am going to have to hunt one down somewhere.
I'm looking forward to your series of pants next week!
Have an awesome weekend!
Pecan Pie Perfection - tempting!
ReplyDeleteWell done with the pattern alterations. The sailor front looks great. We have a monthly Burda magazine over here which includes patterns, is BWOF your US version?
Hi Snippa, yes actually Burda World of Fashion is the OLD name for what I see is now called Burda Style, the monthly magazine that contains all the patterns. I guess we all still call it BWOF out of habit.
ReplyDeleteAfter I posted this, my issue finally arrived, and I see that Burda's version of the pants are offered in a petite size. Not too difficult to lengthen them (probably), but I think I'll stick with my own pattern for now.
The pies look so delicious! They make me want to try to make one! The sailor pants are a cute idea! I love nautical looks! Good luck and have a wonderful weekend!
ReplyDeleteBought my copy of Burda Style magazine and saw the pattern you mentioned!
ReplyDeleteI fancy trying the "easy" style trousers featured with the extra instructions (dart front and back zip).