June...

~b

slippers

I finished my knit felt slippers this weekend.

I think they may keep my feet warm during our South Dakota winters.

They are 100% wool.

I have quite a bit of yarn left over 

so I start another pair in a different pattern.

I've discovered I can knit these in bed while watching Netflix.

~b

lettuce make croutons

We eat and enjoy a lot of salads in the summer

 which gives me another excuse to make a loaf of bread 

for homemade croutons.

I make a nice herby loaf of bread in my bread machine using an assortment of herbs...

garlic powder, Italian seasoning, parmesan cheese and more.

I let my loaf sit a few days to dry out before I cut into cubes 

and season again with a good olive oil, more garlic and onion powder,

 sage and  my own dehydrated parsley.

Place on a cookie sheet in a single layer and bake for 6 to 8 minutes 

in a 450 degree oven.

Watch carefully, I don't like burned croutons.

Have a great weekend!

~b

buckets

I've been going through closets throwing a few things

and decided to save my old bucket hat for the granddaughters.

The trouble is they come in twos...the granddaughters I mean.

The first two were twins so everything I made had to be times two.

The other set of grands are sisters so I don't do singles there either.

My conscience got the best of me and I made a second hat

 with a free pattern I found on  Pinterest.

I used grandpa's old jeans for the front of the hat.

I think the bug lining is so cute.

They are pretty easy and could be tempted to make a few more.

~b

binding

It's a beautiful day here so I decided to take my 

red, white and blue quilt outdoors to sew the binding.

I will definitely have it done by July 4.

Maybe it will be chilly enough to wrap up in it while I watch fireworks.

~b

more projects

I slipped into this Carnegie Library with my camera when we were in Deadwood.

My dream home would be a Carnegie Library.

On November 8, 1905, the library was officially dedicated in front of a large crowd of spectators. Deadwood Mayor Edward McDonald delivered a thought provoking speech on the importance of a public library and its benefit on the community. Today Deadwood’s Carnegie Library still continues to serve the Deadwood citizens and visitors in the capacity of a library, archives, and research facility.

I came back  from our trip out west with two projects whirling in my head.

I was surprised to find I have all the fabric I need for a "Teton" quilt.

Maybe Mr. b. will take me back when I get it finished for a picture.

The second project involves a pair of slipper for the camper...

like these.

They are knit with 100% wool to be felted.

I hope mine turn out as well as this pattern picture.

~b

Friday post card

~b