A. P. Preserves

Walking in the neighborhood the other day we came across a pear tree dropping a lot of fruit.  I brought a bag just in case we ran into something tasty, so we picked up a few pounds worth.  Also went past the apricot tree and picked up what was left.  Made apricot and pear preserves today.  Named it "A. P." partially in reference to A. P. Carter of the great country pioneer's, the Carter Family.

I'm told we're getting on toward the end of foraging season here in the Southern Appalachians.  That is too bad; I'm only just learning what's out there.  But I did see some wild grapes recently, and we're going to go pick some apples in a few weeks - so there'll be some fermentation going on soon enough.

Weekend Project: Chippewa Hunting - Engineer Boots, pt. 1

Red Card

Duck Cloth Vest, revision

This one's a little bigger in the chest than intended, but I think it'll be okay.  Still having stitching issues though.

Duck Cloth Vest

 I think this is version 5.  Pretty much the same as before, but with some tweaking of the pattern.  Also trying out the vegetable ivory buttons to see how they look.

This vest was supposed to have a 43 1/2" chest, but came out 42 3/4".  I haven't figured out why, but I'll have to make another one today that's the right size.  Stitching issues also occurring.  Only about 4 weeks to get all the samples finished for the Slowboat project.

Weekend Project

 Katie and I did some indigo dyeing a few weekends ago.  It's for a duvet cover; somewhat inspired by the vintage Japanese futon covers.  It's not as dark as we'd like, but it'll still look good once I sew it all together.

Allen, Jack, Neil, Carolyn