Delicious

 I have some delicious cantaloupe bread that I wanted to share with you all.  I know some of you are thinking, what cantaloupe bread?  It really is wonderful and you must give it a try.  This recipe is perfect for cantaloupe that has gone just a tad too ripe. Here is the recipe for Cantaloupe Bread with Praline Glaze if you'd like to give it a try.

So behind

I feel like I'm so behind.  I've been focusing on my projects for SYTYC and haven't really had a chance to work on much else.  I can't wait to show you what I've been working on, but it will have to remain a secret until it has been voted on. I did get another apron done this weekend.  I can't even tell you how many aprons I have made anymore.  Sad, I know. 

Double Up

Here is a an awesome piece of furniture that doubles as a bench with or without a back. It is made by an Italian company, Sturm und Plastic. You can find more of their furniture here.

Girl's Shirt

I picked up a pattern for a shirt about a month ago and I thought I should probably make it before it is out of season.  This pattern was a little more difficult than I anticipated and I needed to seek expert advice from my mom to figure out what the directions were saying.  I really need directions to spell it out for me! As my mom pointed out I don't exactly read every word.  I'm more of a skimmer.  So, there were a few mistakes while sewing, but overall I think it turned out pretty cute.  My daughter loves it, but that might be because it has hearts all over it. 

Knitted Purse

I've been knitting a purse for my sister using the Emily pattern from Stripes-n-Polka Dots.  It still isn't completely done, but most of the knitting is complete.  Then I will throw it into the washing machine to felt it. Once that is complete I will add the lining and handles. I'm hoping to finish it in the next few weeks.

Nest Chair

The Nest Chair was designed by Nina Bruun.  It definitely looks like more of an art piece than something you would hang out and watch TV in.  She was inspired by the changing of seasons and nature when she designed the nest chair.  Nina Bruun is a designer based out of Copenhagen and is finishing up her design masters at the Danish School of Design.  You can find more of her designs here.

Official SYTYC Crafter

 

My project of the toddler trundle bed got me into the competition and I will be one of the crafters for SYTYC Season 5.  Yay! I'm so excited to start coming up with ideas for the upcoming projects. I'll let you know when the first theme is up and encourage you to go vote for your favorite project.