We interrupt this unintentional blog break with a post. So I had pie for you last week (actually, a tart, all fruity and nice--fruit tart with pastry cream & shortbread crust) and then I cut my finger (a baking boo-boo) trying to remove said treat from its tart pan and it put the kabosh on the pie joy (I couldn't even look at it, much less eat it--my coworkers who snorgled it for breakfast claimed it was good, but I am starting to think they will eat anything). So while I allow my enthusiasm for pie to recharge, let's talk scarves. More specifically, woven scarves. Some of you may be getting sick of the woven scarf-talk. I'm sorry, but I heart them.
So, towards the end of March and beginning of April (yeah, I know, that was a while ago), I took a weaving class at Webs. I don't really live near Webs, but as often as I go there, you'd think it was around the corner; but, as I was saying, I took I weaving class. The backstory on this class and my registration for it offer countless illustrations of stupidity on my part--kind of funny now (I thought it was one weekend, it was two; I thought it was for rigid heddle loom instruction, it was for a floor loom, etc...), but it was all very exciting. I learned a lot about floor looms. I think my foray in rigid heddle weaving allowed me to understand a lot of basic concepts and gave me a base of knowledge to work from. At the end of the class, I had a scarf. Details in the gallery o' goodness.
My plan was to give it to Special K for hanging out with our kid for four whole days, thus allowing me time to drive to and from, and attend the day long class meetings. This is why I chose the colors that I did. His response: "nice scarf but it's kind of long. I think I like short scarves." So now I have a nice new long scarf. And a passion for weaving. The royal trifecta of gift-giving that is the month of May (for me-birthday, Mother's Day, anniversary, you might have to make your own arrangements--if you have two days and need a third, I would offer the addition of St. Insert-your-name-here Day, it could work) served as a good excuse for Special K to prove himself worthy of the "Special" in his moniker; he ordered me a floor loom. It will arrive next month. I am very excited about it. Till then, I will have to content myself with pie.
Last week's was the fruit tart as previously mentioned. Look at it, all innocent and sweet.
This week was blueberry pie. And I think it's going to be the last until fall, you know, when the show that started all of this is back on the air. Both pies were made possible with pie crust recipes from the Joy of Cooking (the 1972 reprint) and a lot of improvisation for the fillings and layout on my part (and the fact that I can be improvisational when it comes to food is a shock to anyone who knows me and my over-reliance on recipes). And in case anyone else besides me thought that making pie when it's 100 degrees outside is good idea, it's not. Those hearts on the blueberry pie aren't me being cute, they are evidence of me not be able to do anything else with the dough in the heatwave that swept the northeast for the last three days.
The other thing I am filling my time with is knitting. I may actually have something one might describe as a "finished object" when I come back. Maybe.
I will never get enough of the woven scarves. LOVE! Neosporin on that cut and it'll just be a memory soon.
Posted by: Mintyfresh | June 11, 2008 at 11:55 PM
Dude, you have got to stop with the woven scarves. Not because I mind seeing them, but because they are so friggin' *gorgeous* that they make me want to weave and I MUST RESIST THE URGE. Arrrgggggghhhhh
Posted by: Shaina | June 12, 2008 at 03:20 AM
I've been thinking about weaving for a while now. I think this post just tipped me over the edge - in a good way.
Posted by: Nora | June 12, 2008 at 06:11 AM
I love the woven scarf! Lucky you that he likes short ones!!
Posted by: stacey | June 12, 2008 at 08:11 AM
don't stop talking about woven scarves on my account!! I Love them!! Makes me want to buy a loom... hee hee ;-) And your pies... um, YUM!
Posted by: margaux | June 12, 2008 at 08:30 AM
I see that I'm not alone in wanting a loom. Please show as much woven stuff as you've got :)
Posted by: Kristy | June 12, 2008 at 10:00 AM
I like long scarves! ;~D
I'm thanking my lucky stars I don't have the floor space for a loom! This knitting addiction is bad enough. BTW, I'm going to Art Fibers next week; need anything??
Those pies are fantastic. Making them in 100 degree weather... no so much. Thanks for all the eye candy... until next fall!
Posted by: kathy | June 12, 2008 at 11:16 AM
They look absolutely delicious. Too bad about your finger, especially when you want to knit!
Posted by: AJ | June 12, 2008 at 12:56 PM
those pies looks so yummy! Has it cooled off over there yet? it is beautiful in maine today.
Can't wait to see the FO!
Posted by: katie | June 12, 2008 at 01:15 PM
Will never tired of your woven scarves...bring those beauties on! And might I say...wow, you do have a special husband!
Posted by: Rachel | June 12, 2008 at 03:58 PM
A loom for your birthday?? Awesome. The scarf is too cool wish I could take up another craft but life is too busy right now. Yum, to the pies.
Posted by: Senja | June 12, 2008 at 04:51 PM
Ooh! A floor loom! How exciting! And a knitting FO? Even more exciting!
Posted by: Opal | June 12, 2008 at 09:57 PM
love the woven scarf. and lucky for you it was too long! :)
and a pie with hearts. that will make any finger feel better!!
Posted by: leslie | June 14, 2008 at 08:31 AM
You learned you wanted a floorloom!!! I already knew that was the next step! Your weaving is great and pies and knitting and photography!
Posted by: Diana | June 14, 2008 at 01:19 PM
Woven scarf, yummy pies, knitting, spongebob bandaids - this post is filled with goodness!
Posted by: tiennie | June 15, 2008 at 02:54 AM
Wow Nova! Woven scarves. You just floor me.
Posted by: Kwana | June 18, 2008 at 02:06 PM
I love your woven scarves. In fact, it's making me want to leanr to weave. You know, cause I don't have enough hobbies or anything.
The blueberry pie looks heavenly.
Posted by: Oiyi | June 19, 2008 at 11:34 AM