capelet

So anyway, I decided to make this little capelet from the Korean sewing book I completely adore (read about it here). I have no idea about the sizes in this thing, so I just kind of guess. I wanted to line the capelet, but if I had, the armholes wouldn't have fit. I think this will be handy in the summer for when I need a little somethin' somethin' to throw on, but we'll see how much use I actually get out of it. It was a quick and easy little sewing project.

run away

Be afraid, originally uploaded by super eggplant.

Whenever I go to Rose City Textiles, I get into trouble. Even if I intend to buy NOTHING, I inevitably walk out with about a hundred bucks' worth of fabric. I cannot help myself, and the store manager, Annette, knows it. She hypnotizes me and leads me around the store like a marionette. It is very effective.



So, since I already have a stash of activewear fabric, I decided I should jump in and make something. This stripey fabric I actually got from the Fabric Depot outdoor sale. They had an impressive and enticing selection of activewear fabric over the summer.



Now, I had decided that making my own running tights might not be the best decision, since the industrial machines sew such superior seams, and hey, if I dole out about $50 I can even get a zippered pocket! But, what the heck, I have the fabric, so why not make some shorts-tights (that's what I call these shorts that fit like tights. Duh). They actually turned out quite well in that they are comfortable, and I can run in them and all. Now, I fully realize that the horizontal stripes aren't doing my butt or my big ol' thighs any favors, but perhaps I will be encouraged to run a little faster so I will be more of a blur than an eyesore? Yeah, probably not, but too bad, cuz I'm wearing them!

Mojo Crepes

My crepe from Mojo Crepes, originally uploaded by super eggplant.

Hey, it's been quite some time, so I figured I should just blog about something. I do have a finished capelet thing I will blog about, but it is the dark and gloomy season in Portland, and the window for taking photos is very slim.



Anyway, there is a new Japanese crepe shop in town: Mojo Crepes. It has been open since October, but I only learned of its existence the other day. I was so excited I could barely contain myself. It's a cute little place, and the crepes are quite delicious (I think you really have to get the ice cream in there for maximum deliciousness). So, locals, go check it out!

Hello, 2010

Walking on the beach, originally uploaded by super eggplant.

Oh, hey, so it's a new year yet again. I am not really one to look back upon the decade or year and, you know, assess stuff. I also am not much of a resolution maker, though this year I am going to try to eat more fruit. Oh, and I am going to say "two thousand ten" rather than "twenty ten," or at least that is my decision for today.

hey hay

Hey HAY Haystack Cookies

3 cups crunchy chow mein noodles (do they even HAVE these in China?)
1 cup peanuts (optional)
1 bag semisweet chips
1 bag butterscotch chips (you know I consider these optional. If you skip these, use two bags of semisweet chips total)

In a heavy, large saucepan, slowly and gently melt the chips over low heat, stirring frequently so you don't burn the chocolate. When it's melted, remove the pan from the heat and toss in the noodles and peanuts. Mix together then spoon little clumps onto a waxed paper-lined baking sheet. Let cool or throw in the fridge to speed the process along.