When you're hungry...

 So... Brian at work was lamenting that he was in a food rut lately... so I suggested Indian.  BUT... did we have anything that would work for an after-work meal?  We did have a big ol' bag of spinach.  Saag paneer?  Perfect!  Uh, no paneer, no garam masala, so... we made it!  Seriously, Paneer is not tough, give it a try.. hot milk + lemon juice and voila!  Garam masala... oh, its a blend of many of the spices we do have... handy (thank you internet!).  Anyhow, in the end, it was awesome, it was pretty and it was yummy!

 Washed down with Brian's Raspberry Wit and Wit beers.  He makes me the raspberry every summer, its nice.  Also doin some sewing... I get a little uncomfortable around finals weeks (summer sessions come quickly) there is a bit of a lul between the time that I put the final together and when I have to give it, THEN I know it will get busy, with grading, the end of the term and gettin gready for the next... So, I sew now.. in that lul.

 I tackled a smaller Figgy Sunki pattern for Grace.

 It's pretty cute on her,

 Zipper, though not as well centered, was better going in this time.

 With the gold toms, shades and the temporary tattoo... the sweet tunic even gets a bit edgy.

Then I put together this gathered top from Polka Drops book..

 It's for Alice's birthday in a few weeks.  It was surprisingly tricky, the arms and figuring out what thy wanted me to do for the gathers, but I think it turned out.  I was even feeling good enough to add a pocket, which looks a bit off kilter in this picture.

Hmmm, anyhow, added a few little pillows to play with in the pocket.  

Celebrity sightings...

Yep, you guessed it... that's me and Phoung Tran!  Great coffee, nice barista!  Brian and I were just discussing how we have friends in LA or NY who always post the big celebs they see around town... Well, we have them too!  Now, just to get pictures with Bob and Billy...  hmmm

Summer sewing gifties

Sunki tunic by Figgy for Kaylee.  It fits Owen okay, though it not too roomy at the 6/7 size, I hope it fits her. This is a bunch of new firsts for me... pleated sleeves, inset pockets and a zipper!

 It took me a bit longer than most dresses, but I really liked doing it, it was like a puzzle.  I made Grace ruffle shirt from Polka drops book, this time in a coral color she picked out last time we were at cool cottons.

Finally, the newborn kimono shirt from purl bee.  These were so fun to work up and I got to highlight some of my recent fabric favorites.

the mini-mike pattern for Max.

and this cute subtle snail for Elsa.