Feathers in Our Nest

a blog about faith, family, food, & more written by a wife and stay at home mom of five

Gathered Clutch

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This gathered clutch tutorial has been floating blogs and Pinterest a lot lately (and everyone and their mother added it to their “to make” pinboards), and I have been wanting to make one as well.  Today I finally made a clutch with this tutorial!
the front

the back

The tutorial is very clear and the pictures are very helpful, but I would suggest it for intermediate seamstresses (know basic things like how to use your zipper foot, etc.) because some steps can get a little tricky.  But it is very fun and relatively quick to make! 

inside, it is lined and there are two card pockets

I’m pleased with how it turned out and can’t wait to make another (have plenty of fabric… just need more zippers)!

Linking to:
Tip Junkie handmade projects

jessicaNdesigns

Culinary Bucket List

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Do you have a list of things you want to accomplish before you die?  I do… sort of!  These are things I want to learn how to do in the kitchen!  I really enjoy cooking for my family, and I love learning how to make new things and experiment with different techniques.  It’s not so much about specific recipes as it is about acquiring new skills.

I started this list a while ago, and as you can see, I have crossed a few things off. 

Make fortune cookies
Make yogurt
Learn how to use a chef’s knife like the pros on TV do
Make marshmallows
Learn to cook salmon
Organize spice cabinet
Learn how to make perfect hard boiled eggs
Make bagels
Learn how to make a consistently successful omelet
Make an authentic Caesar salad
Make really good chicken stock
Decorate a cake with fondant
Take a cake decorating class
Make real vanilla extract
Make truffles
Make applesauce
Learn how to can
Make croissants
Make crackers (I did this once but they weren’t great, so I’m going to try again)
Make graham crackers
Buy a candy thermometer
Buy an instant-read thermometer
Make mozzarella cheese
Learn to use a charcoal grill
Make pasta without a machine
Make fried rice
Make an incredible, to-die-for chocolate cheesecake
Try cooking spaghetti squash
Make pita bread
Make authentic gyros with lamb, tzatziki sauce, and homemade pitas
Make mousse
Make hamburger buns
Make some sort of braided bread
Learn to make an excellent white sauce/bechamel
Make alfredo sauce
Make a sourdough starter
Learn how to make good sourdough breads

Of course I will keep adding to this list!

What’s on your culinary bucket list? 

Houndstooth Dress

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As you know, I have a thing for houndstooth.  When I was at Hobby Lobby forever ago picking up materials for this project, I also snagged some awesome houndstooth fabric.  I originally was going to make a paper bag skirt for myself, but I changed my mind and decided to make a dress for Vera.  Here’s how it turned out:

And you’ll have to wait for me to take a picture of her modeling it! She wore it yesterday to my grandfather’s funeral, but I forgot to take a picture of her wearing it. I’ll get one soon!  Update: here’s one!

It was pretty fun to make, though it took me waaaay longer than it should have for something so basic.  I’m hoping to continue to making clothes for Vera as she grows, just like my mom did for me!

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