Sassy Priscilla's Craft and Life Journal

Muddy Daffodil

Ever have one of those periods in your life where you know you are trying to blossom, to be beautiful and perfect but you still wind up with dirt all over yourself? Ever feel like a muddy daffodil?

Once again I am in one of those funks. When I saw this creature in the yard, I knew I had to have a picture as I felt a kindred spirit.

I have been enjoying so much - baking, gardening, yoga, spring. But I'm kind of over the Internet. I don't feel like emailing, blogging, or reading blogs. I guess I don't feel like sharing. But here I am sharing...

So I am kind of non-posting posting here on my blog. I would rather be planting some overdue marigold seeds so that is what I am off to do.

How to Perfectly Hard Boil an Egg *

Are your hard-boiled egg yolks too green? Well, they are overcooked. How about a dark yellow? Then they are undercooked. Want to do it perfect? It is perfectly easy.

I'm pretty sure I learned this from Southern Living so don't be thinking I'm all genius.

How to Perfectly Hard Boil an Egg*
*My apologies to Scott in case you are a vegan

1. Put your eggs in a pan that you have a cover for. Cover eggs with water an inch over the tops of the eggs.
2. Put your burner on high. When the water begins to boil, remove eggs from heat, and cover with the pan's lid. Set your timer for 12 minutes
3. Now pay attention - this is where perfection comes in. When your timer goes off, empty the water from the pan, put cold water on top and let eggs soak in the cold water for a few minutes.
4. Crack and peel your eggs starting at the large end. Eat.

Happy Easter from Wool Flower Daniel Craig Daniel

Meet Wool Flower Heart Daniel Craig Daniel. To be fair, I did not name him. Also, so you don't think my Daniel Craig love has gone too far--Aidan's middle names are Daniel Craig after uncles and his grandfather. AND I never heard of the stud actor Daniel Craig until years after Aidan was born. So there.

I made this little guy using a pattern from Melly and Me. I got the idea from Stacy. I bought the pattern from my new favorite shop - Pink Chalk Fabrics.

You may notice a few things different about Wool Flower Heart Daniel Craig Daniel. First of all, his head is on upside down. I sewed his vintage button eyes on before placing his head on his body (button eyes are a change from the pattern). I did this twice and removed them once only to do it again. I didn't notice the second time until the cockeyed ears were on so I just left it. And you know what? I love it. He looks a little more sheep to me than cow.

What killed me about his pattern was that his coat is removable (it has a zipper) so that you can shear the sheep. Once I found that out, I had to have the pattern. Wool Flower Heart Daniel Craig Daniel's coat is made from chenille and so is his head. I'm not sure about the name of his body and hoof fabric but I got it at Patched Works in Elm Grove.

The best part of the experience (outside of the name) was just how thrilled Aidan was with him. He loves him so much. I love sewing for him. It is one of the best things in my life.

Happy Easter!