I'm still listening to this podcast by CyberSutra for Burning Man 2009. I didnt find it until a few months after bm, but wish i had it for the trip to the desert. It does remind me of dancing out on the playa.
Friday, April 9, 2010
Welcome to Moonrock's Music Link Compilation
Inspired by Josh's post to the list, I've created a place for us to share cool music in an easy to browse format (I hope), and without having to get side-tracked by interesting non-music posts. Anyone can post here by sending an email to posterous@moonrock.posterous.com.
I hope you'll all share your music finds here, and come here when you're looking for music reccommeded by fellow moonrockers.
-the Thermburglar (Erin)
Monday, March 8, 2010
LED eyes for a toy rat
This squeaky rat obviously needed laser eyes, and I was happy to oblige. I cut out his old eyes, and wired two LEDs in series to a 3.6v lithium battery. It's hard wired, but should last a good while. The tinyish battery even fit inside the face, making everything tidy looking.
Friday, March 5, 2010
(24-Thing-2502) Knit Cuff Application
Revisiting that darned onesie just one more time, post-pajama party. Knit cuffs to make it easier to push the sleeves up and keep them out of a syrupy breakfast. Actually pretty easy, now that I've gotten the hang of working with stretching the knit to match it to the woven material. Cut a piece of knit twice as tall as you want it to be on the sleeve, making sure the ribbing runs perpendicular to the sleeve edge. Sew it into a tube, fold it in half wrong sides together, and press. Turn the cuff upside down and place around the outside of the sleeve (garment should be right side out). Sew or serge along the seams, stretching the knit as you go, making sure to sew through both thicknesses of the knit cuff. fold the cuff right side up and you're done! It helps if you line up the seams of the cuff and the sleeve and sew that part first, or they will never come close to lining up.
(23-Thing-2402) Sewing Table Lamp Repair
There are 2 industrial sewing machines at my craft-space, both with lamps that didnt work. Using some spare electrical cords, a soldering iron, wire strippers and a screw driver, I was able to replace the wiring in the lamps and make them work. This is very good for when the sun goes down and I want to see just how close my fingers get to the serger blade.
Thursday, February 25, 2010
(21-Thing-2202) Rag Soup
yummy rag soup! My dad makes this every Easter, filled with homemade mini meatballs. It can be made with chicken broth and beef, or with vegetable broth and meatless meatballs.Rag Soup
2 boxes broth (chicken or veggie)
1 package mini meatballs (or meatless meatballs)
1 lb broccoli raab or okra or spinach
4 or 5 eggs
Parmesan cheese
Italian seasoning
cayenne pepper
salt
black pepperPut broth in medium pot, add a handful of italian seasoning (rub it between your hands to crush it as its going in the pot), some cayenne pepper, and boil.
Brown meatballs (meatless meatballs) in a pan, set aside.
Add whatever greens you're putting in your soup to the broth. Cover and cook til done.
Add meatballs to soup, cover and simmer.
Beat eggs in a small bowl. Add to soup while stirring. It'll make strings of cooked eggs, like rags (hence name of soup). Ladle into bowls. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Eat. The leftovers are great for lunch throughout the week.
2 boxes broth (chicken or veggie)
1 package mini meatballs (or meatless meatballs)
1 lb broccoli raab or okra or spinach
4 or 5 eggs
Parmesan cheese
Italian seasoning
cayenne pepper
salt
black pepperPut broth in medium pot, add a handful of italian seasoning (rub it between your hands to crush it as its going in the pot), some cayenne pepper, and boil.
Brown meatballs (meatless meatballs) in a pan, set aside.
Add whatever greens you're putting in your soup to the broth. Cover and cook til done.
Add meatballs to soup, cover and simmer.
Beat eggs in a small bowl. Add to soup while stirring. It'll make strings of cooked eggs, like rags (hence name of soup). Ladle into bowls. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Eat. The leftovers are great for lunch throughout the week.
(17-Thing-1702)through (20-Thing-2002) Flannel One-piece Pajama
In celebration of my completing my Master's Degree, I wanted to have a pajama party. So of course I wanted to have new schmancy pjs to host my party in! That didnt happen because I'm a slacker and was only able to complete one set of jammies, for Mint Hoagie of course! He picked out the fabric, and to town i went! He's a bit longer in the legs n torso than regular patterns, so I made it up in muslin first, figured out how to alter the pattern, and then cut it and made it again. I tried to draft a pattern for making a footie in the pajama, but in the end, I didnt put feet on these pjs. This garment also marks my first zipper insertion! Its nice and straight, and super duper for being my first zipper. The pattern is from McCall's 5956 for Halloween costumes. It's worked out pretty well in flannel instead of fake fur. Here's a list and photos of my "things" for each day, starting Wednesday and finishing up Saturday before the party. Wednesday: Footie pattern
Thursday: My first zipper!
Friday: Finished arms and leg hems
Saturday: Knit collar addition
Thursday: My first zipper!
Friday: Finished arms and leg hems
Saturday: Knit collar addition
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