It’s our 50th bonus episode! 🎉🎉 In the past month, Caroline went to a model train show, Helen went to Quadra Island, and both of their gardens started looking like spring. They also discuss whether they will do Me-Made May this year, April pattern releases, and their new love of canasta. ♠️ ♣️
Show notes:
Patterns:
- Zoey Tank & Dress by True Bias – size band 1, size band 2
- Saguaro Set by Friday Pattern Co.
- Borrowdale Trousers by Sew Outdoorsy
- Wallis Dress and Romper by Seamwork
- Rey Belt Bag and Bucket Hat by Seamwork
- Max Tee by Chalk & Notch
- Vintage Dreaming Ebook by Sew Over It
Things We’re Loving:
- Severance
- Slow Cooker Honey-Soy Braised Pork With Lime and Ginger by Sarah DiGregorio in NYT Cooking
- Crockpot Crispy Chicken Tinga Tacos with Avocado Jalapeño Crema by Tieghan Gerard on Half-Baked Harvest
- Orange Baked Ham by Ina Garten on Food Network
- Fish and Chips by Tyler Florence on Food Network (Gluten-Free!)
- “How to Play Canasta” on Instructables
- Turning Red
- Bierocks (German Stuffed Rolls) by Sarah Ozimek on Curious Cuisinière
Tip/Trick/Tool/Technique of the Month:
- Thimble Pads by Colonial Needle
- “How to Choose and Use a Thimble” by Brooks Ann Camper on her blog
Blackbird Mentions: