Knowing full well that the pouches will be added to the pile in need of sewn finish is pushing me to do it now. That pile is large enough. After a load of options and closures, I settled on two.
Fringed flap on front piece that won't interfere with opening.
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Simple drawstring.
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Since I plan to age and stain a little, the construction should be fairly simple and primitive. Adding closure buttons or loops would appear a little too modern or cute to me. This week anyway. Next week may be a button and loop party.
I haven't found a chart for the third pouch, two may be enough. If I do add another, it will be very small and have a leather flap. Sort of like this rosary pouch on Etsy from CLNleathercraft, but I envision an oval shaped bottom. Leather lacing for a strap, maybe just initials and a few motifs. A leather flap will be too heavy and the body needs to be structured enough to hold it. How do I know? I've tried it before and failed.
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We visited with Carole and took food goodies, one was the Tortellini crock pot soup/stew/something. Very easy. Crumbled cooked Italian sausage, 6 or 8 oz bag of fresh spinach chopped, 24 oz low sodium chick broth, two 12 oz cans of petite diced tomatoes with juice (or one 28 oz), an 8 oz brick of cream cheese chopped. Low for four-five hours, stir a few times to blend cheese during cooking time. Half hour before serving, add 19 oz bag of frozen cheese tortellini. Continue cooking until tender, anywhere from 15 minutes to 30. You can use seasoned tomatoes or add Italian seasoning to taste. A few years ago I started to lay a towel over the top of the crock and secure with the lid to catch the liquid. When wet, I slide the towel to the dry end and it works great to keep the meal from getting too watery.
Sunny and warm today. There is a fat hairy spider between the screen and window which will now not be opened all summer.
Enjoy the weekend, be safe.
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7 comments:
I like the fringy version, especially since you're going to age it. I can see that it would take a pretty stiff linen to hold up to a leather flap. Unless it was very light leather, like glove(?) leather. Dress gloves, not grubbing in the yard using a shovel or slinging logs work gloves.
That tortellini looks yummy. And easy. Just my speed any more. I put a towel over the pan when I make chocolate pie, so it doesn't skin over. I never thought about doing that for other things. I'd keep the window closed if there was a big hairy spider as well.
Hmmm, I'm liking both options...but Girl, you are so stinkin' close to done, just DO it!! You've got the hard part done. I have a few things I need to tackle finishing myself. Why can't that be as fun as the stitching/hooking/punching??? Trade ya a fat, hairy, spider for a big, fat, hairless snake?? (Just to clarify - it's not between the window and screen...) ~Robin~
Your pouch is wonderful, I like the fringe idea. I haven't made a tortellini soup since last Fall. Now I know what the soup of the week will be next week. I took your towel idea some time ago and I totally agree. The condensation waters the soup or whatever you have in the crock. Great idea.
That tortellini crockpot stew looks amazing. I like easy and that recipe sounds easy enough. So I definitely had to write it down. I'm so glad Carole is doing well. Sorry about that big, fat, hairy spider between the window and screen. They're harmless enough, but just the sight of one is enough to cause me to freak out. Gross! Hope you're getting weather hot enough to satisfy you.
The tortellini crockpot dish looks incredible and very delicious. Super tip, Marly! The big hairy spider would be history. Sorry, I don't do spiders. I like either version of the pouch.
Another great post - Stitching ideas and a yummy recipe.....a great Sunday and way to start my week. Hope it's a good one for you
Oh, that tortellini dish looks amazing--and definitely is something I can handle :) Love your finish and I know whichever pouch you choose, it will be lovely. No thank you to the spider--we are having our own problem with wasps. Yikes--I'm afraid to even go up into the attic.
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