oldies

found this in the proverbial bottom of the proverbial drawer. i had been weaving for quite some time, but was new to weaving cloth and wearables. this is one of my first scarves.

i used silk doupioni, can't call me timid, which was dyed with natural dyes. as i didn't keep notes i do not remember what i used, but given the color and the period i can guess on either logwood or cochineal. or a combination of the two.the doupioni was scoured until it became a soft, catchy floss with lots of shine.it is drapey and wears very well; looks smashing with black outfits.

the structure is a crepe from davison.  my interest in crepes dates from way back then.

neki desu
 

it's beginning to look

   

well, outside it's christmas. inside in my household it's beginning to look more like it.

some chores, like buying the tree  and stollen are already checked. no decorations or presents yet and i don't think i'll make fruitcake this year.

and what in the world are those photos about, you may ask.

it is an overgrown pasta used as christmas  street decoration .

and why so? 

because it holds a soft spot in catalan hearts as part of their gastronomy christmas tradition: escudella.

no self respecting household goes without this ultra hearty soup on christmas day.it cooks slowly in a pot for 6-10 hours-the slower the better- but it's a couple of separate courses in a pot.

the pasta  called galets is stuffed with minced meat and eaten as a separate course with or without soup, then you have the meats  and vegs and finally the soup

the recipe and the galets floating in the soup dish.

now, don't tell me  the galet is not a cute idea for a christmas decoration!

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downton abbey

 watching lady edith being stood up at the altar. her wedding gown was the only beautiful thing in the scene. here's a tutorial on how to create a cowl neck and shoulder frills in case you want the look.

the groom is another story.

have a great weekend.

neki desu