Yes, I know there was a spelling error in the title. That was just to get your attention.
Old sweaters recycled into pillows
I know, this is nothing new...people have been doing this since the beginning of time (aka the DIY, go green, recycling era) but I just thought I would post my own version of the recycled pillow. I made these in December-but didn't do them as a pillowcase, just simply sewed the little hole closed after the pillow form was inside. So, in order to wash them I guess I will have to either throw the whole pillow in the washer or take them apart. I was in too much of a hurry when I was making them I guess.
Grinding your own flour
This is something I have absolutely no experience with...but I was hoping someone out there would! I've always kind of scoffed people who bought wheat berries (is that the correct term?) and ground it themselves-it just seemed a little over-the-top for me. I mean, you can buy whole wheat flour at the store, right? So why go to the bother. But, maybe, just maybe, I am missing out on something. I grind coffee beans, and my coffee definately tastes better so maybe the same philosophy is true with wheat berries? And I have always wanted to make a GOOD 100% whole wheat bread, but so far the recipe has illuded me. Now I think I have found it (the recipe that is)-but I think I may also have to try making my own whole wheat flour if this bread actually works. Any tips, suggestions, ideas or recipes you care to share?
Yes, same thing with flour as with coffee. Exactly.
ReplyDeletewell, I can't use my coffee grinder for wheat, can I?
ReplyDelete^^^ I was just wondering the same thing. Travis's mom can make 100% whole wheat bread that is just marvelous. You should post your recipe. I am still looking for the "perfect" recipe too.
ReplyDeleteI like your sweater pillows. My current sweater projects are a dress for the baby and a diaper bag.
-Wendy
I doubt it, Janine. I think it would take some doin'. The Whisper Mill works great. You can order them online. JoEllen Weaver is a dealer, I think. She used to be anyway. Good luck.
ReplyDeleteI love the pillows! How do you find the time? And HOW did you make that charming little giraffe canvas? So cute! Keep up the DIY'ing, if I never get around to it, it's at least nice to look at other people's projects.:)
ReplyDeleteThanks Shelley! Honestly for the canvas it is simply cloth wrapped tight around the picture frame and yarn glued on it to make a giraffe! Doesn't get any easier than that! :)
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