Happy Friday the 13th!
This week seems to have gone by in a flash. Unfortunately I haven’t been wearing anything creative enough to post on the blog. Between a sick husband and having dental work done that required numbing, I haven’t really done much but try to keep up with schoolwork, housework, and try to find time to rest in between.
Earlier in the week I wanted to try out my new stand mixer. I made a yellow cake with raspberry filling and chocolate frosting. Of course the cake turned out amazing, but even more amazing was how well the new mixer works. After having used it once I love it far more than I thought possible. I have used the Kitchen-Aid mixers in the past, and while they work well, they can not compete with my little vintage Sunbeam. I love the two sizes of flat bottomed rotating bowls, and the fact that the mixers actually touch the base of the bowls and incorporate all the ingredients well. I am looking forward to using it this weekend to make cheddar and chive biscuits.
Yesterday before I went in to the dentist I stopped by Joann Fabrics and found that all the Simplicity patterns were on sale for a dollar a piece. I bought five retro patterns. Some of which I don’t think I will wear, but hope to sew for gifts instead. I am most excited about pattern #3673, which I have seen several of the girls over at Sew Retro make. I have some fabric that I picked up about a month ago at a thrift store, and am really hoping I can get the whole dress cut out today.
