Posy Slippers

Somehow I just knew there was a little pair of baby slippers patiently waiting to tippy-toe out from my thrifted wool blanket.  And here they be.  Making this the 27th project so far.  Whoa.  I wasn't really counting, but now that I just did, I'm somewhat surprised.  And from the size of the scrap I still have left, I'd say there will be several more things to come before I get to the *grand finale*.   No idea [yet] what it will be.  I'm also wondering what happens after that and whether or not I should put the projects and a few patterns (just the ones I've designed) into a little book.  I'm curious to know if there's any interest out there and would love for you guys to share your thoughts with me about it either in comments or email.   

And...after that last post, here's proof that lazy food can also be both delicious and healthy.  For a late lunch yesterday, the Mister and I had this roasted walnut-encrusted fish fillet with honey-mustard & lemon-dill dressing, and as you can see, I was just about to stick my fork in when I suddenly decided to blog it.  (ha!)  I used fresh Snapper, but you can use any type of fish.  Here's the skinny:  Rinse fish and pat dry with paper towels.  Cover a baking sheet with foil, and drizzle 3 T. olive oil on it.  Coat both sides of the fish with the oil on the pan.  Chop about 1/2 cup walnuts; and toss together with 1 T. flour. Sprinkle a few tablespoons of the nut mixture on the baking sheet and place the fish on top of it;  then add the remaining nuts on the top of the fish pressing them down lightly so they stay put.  Drizzle a little more olive oil over the top.  Bake in a 350 degree oven for 10-12 minutes or until fish is cooked through.  (Don't broil or you'll burn the walnuts.)  Dressing/Sauce:  With a wire whisk blend together 1 T. mustard, 1 tsp. honey, 1/4 cup mayo, juice from 1/2 lemon, 1/2 tsp. dry dill weed, (or 1 T. fresh chopped).  Makes two servings.  I served it up on the side, with a bed of mixed greens, red bell pepper, and a few kalamata olives. 

My only lament right now is, I wish I'd paid closer attention in French Class so I could decipher the recipe for this amazing looking cake tower thingy.  Hey, and that apron is pretty cute too, oui?  Time to get out my embroidery hoop I think.  (More Marie Claire Idees wonderfulness here.)

Comments

[Colleen]

I think it would be great to have your patterns in a book! You come up with such clever ones on your website, why not? Good Luck with it!

[Rosie]

I would definitely be interested in a book with your lovely projects. This was a great inspirational collections of posts. :-) Rosie

[Amy]

The wool book is a wonderful idea. Your photos showing what you've done are so beautiful! I'd love to know how to make the bonnet and slippers!

[pam]

OOOh so yummy!

[Arlene McComas]

Wow TWENTY SEVEN....when you began that project is when I first visited your blog and have enjoyed winding and tiptoeing all the way thru 27 with you. ADORABLE. I am thinking you have a tiny adorable shoe issue, eh?

[Renie]

I would be very interested in a book with your projects. Love the lil shoes, and all the other projects! We have a huge family, and I could see these wee lil shoes on the wee ones...
thanks for sharing!

[Cheryl (Copper's Wife)]

I think a Wool Project Book is a great idea! It's been such fun, and really inspirational, watching these projects appear from one wool blanket.

[Jodie]

I don't what your other projects are but let me just say this. I love wooly felty things. And I could EAT those little shoes. I'd love to know how to make them!! I could delight countless new moms with a pair of them! Think of the joy you'd spread! :) A book like that would be of great interest. At least to me.

[lucykatecrafts]

oh, i love those baby booties, the little flowers are a lovely touch. i love the idea of how many things you're aiming to make from that blanket. have you seen betz white's easter tote tutorial she's just posted, thats all made from thrifted wool thats been felted.

i have a meter of a farmyard print fabric from superbuzzy which, so far, i've made 9 things out of and have still got half a meter left!

[Sharon M.]

I would LOVE to see a book with your projects and the patterns you've designed! Oh yes...please! :) The fish recipe sounds delish--I'll be trying it out on hubby soon--thanks!

[Dawn]

Those little slippers are just the "cutest thang I ever did see" as my mimi used to say.
:o)
A book?
Why not?????

[Judy]

A book with your projects would be wonderful.
I love that Apron BTW.

[Alice]

I adore the little shoes, so sweet and dainty! Wow....27 projects from one piece of wool blanket...that's amazing! You are such a talented person!

[Jude]

Bring on the book!

[Lisa Antolin]

Love your ideas. Lisa

[Patricia]

I'd be pleased to translate the recipe for you -- in fact, the curiosity is killing me. It looks so good, and I think it might be chou pastry. But I won't speculate. And the baby shoes look good enough to eat too...

[Shannon]

A book would be an awesome idea!!! Some of us are idea people (you) and some of us are the work horses (me!)--please share all of your awesome ideas!

[Maria Stahl]

I tried your fish dish for supper, only with swordfish steaks and chopped pecans rather than walnuts. Really, really good. Thanks for sharing it!

[kristin]

I absolutely ADORE your wool blanket project and have actually been scouting around for my own wool blanket to use for a similar type project. Of course I look to your ideas for inspiration and would be among the first to snag up a book about them! I think its a fabulous idea and I really really hope you do make them into a book!!

Also wanted to let you know that I'm having a grand contest over at my blog, so if you get a chance, stop on by! :)

[kristin]

oh!! and there is a FABULOUS easy and healthy recipe for hawaiian chicken on my blog that I just reviewed from one of my reader's submissions... I would really recommend it!

[judy]

Oh, sign me up for an autographed copy.

I found a wool blanket and have made a few things, but if there is a book coming, it will go on my 'must have' list.

[Linda]

Those slippers are so sweet my teeth hurt!

[Terri]

Oh yes! Bring on a book. You make the lovliest things, and the icing on the cake would be a book. For my birthday my husband gave me a thrifted double blanket, it was the best present to get! You inspire so many of us, you will inspire so many more with a book.

[Jenna]

Yes, Yes! I think the book would be a fantastic idea....yes, please do!

[sue]

gasp! Those slippers are soooo cute! Sign me up for one of those books too. Thank you for sharing all of your fabulous ideas!