by flourishandknot | Apr 8, 2015 | Food & Recipes
In celebration of Outlander’s return to the airwaves, I thought I ought to do a post with a bit of a Scottish theme. Monday was also Tartan Day, so the whole thing is pretty timely! (I haven’t yet watched the first episode, because I’m one of those...
by flourishandknot | Jan 18, 2015 | DIY & Crafts
I went into Wal-mart looking for a picture frame (I know, I know: Wal-mart is horrible, but I was just scoping out options). I came out clutching knitting needles and three skeins of soft grey wool. To be honest, I’m not even sure how that happened. There I was,...
by flourishandknot | Nov 29, 2014 | Food & Recipes
I know what you’re thinking… Cake isn’t a craft, Sarah! But believe me when I say that this particular cake is a craft. An art, even. Yes, friends, I have found the perfect holiday dessert. But not ANY old chocolate porter cake with whiskey frosting:...
by flourishandknot | Oct 31, 2014 | DIY & Crafts, Sewing
Let me preface this post with a story which I think encapsulates the entire project. Last Monday, I asked one of my students what they planned to be for Hallowen. “A nerd,” they replied happily, “what about you?” I thought for a moment…...
by flourishandknot | Sep 20, 2014 | DIY & Crafts
Oh Outlander. How I love thee. Let it be known that I have loved Diana Gabaldon’s books for at least a decade – in other words, my fandom predates the Starz series – and I’ve been following JAMMF* and Claire’s adventures with the sort of...
