Description: I found this wonderful DIY Tye Dyed Lace Strap Tunic at one of my favorite sites, Studs And Pearls.  Believe it or not, this top originally started out as a plain white, tank top! Detailed instructions and photos are included so that you can duplicate this fabulous project for your own wardrobe.

Craft Link : DIY Tye Dyed Lace Strap Tunic

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There are a lot of things you can do with this versatile sauce. It can be served with omelets or scrambled eggs, poured over rice, mixed with peas, and spooned onto cooked potatoes.

Ingredients

14 oz crushed tomatoes
3 oz tomato paste
1 cup water
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp chili powder
1 tsp turmeric
salt to taste

Directions

Combine all ingredients but salt, in a large pot. Bring sauce to boil,  lower flame, and cook, stirring occasionally till until desired thickness is reached. Add additional water if needed. When sauce is finished, add salt to taste.

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Source: Anthropologie

I took a long, hard look at my bookmark files this week, and I realized it’s time for a collection of Free Summer Top Patterns.

This collection  is quite a mix. Some of the Free Summer Top Patterns are completely pattern-free. Others, give instructions so that you can draft your own pattern. None require you to make a purchase.

Important: I’ve avoided tops that I’ve linked to in previous posts, so you’ll find a completely new selection of tops here.

Time to get started!

20 Free Summer Top Patterns

• Fabulous Anthro-Inspired Shirt
• Cute Blue Smock Top
• Crop Top DIY
• Long Sleeve Shirt Refashion
• My Favorite Top Tutorial
• Color Block Tunic Pattern
• T-Shirt Refashion
• How To: Top From A Pillowcase
• Drawstring Cami Tutorial
• A Touch Of Crochet Blouse
• DIY Loose Top With Fringe
• DIY White Lace Cami Top
• DIY Rug Bustier Top Tutorial
• DIY Collared Midriff Top
• Leopard Print Shoulderless Shirt
• Rae’s Spring Top Tutorial
• Cowl Neck Tee Refashion
• The Easy Peasy Shirt Tutorial
• Mama’s New Top
• DIY No Sew T-Shirt Reconstruction

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I first read about this cookbook in The Complete Tightwad Gazette, my bible for frugal living. Amy Dacyczyn touted the More-With-Less Cookbook as a guilt-free splurge. And, oh boy, is she right!

Doris Janzen Longacre is a Mennonite, and the More With Less Cookbook, was commissioned by the Central Committee to help “Christians respond in a caring-sharing way in a world with limited food resources”.  As a result, every recipe in the book is either meat-free or utilizes only small amounts of animal protein.

The first recipe I tried is called Old-Fashioned Bread Omelet. I stayed close to the original ingredients for this dish, only exchanging the tablespoon of margarine for a 1/2 teaspoon olive oil and adding a little pepper. However, I did change the cooking instructions, since they call for a oven-safe pan, which I don’t own.

Ingredients

1 cup bread cubes

1/2 cup milk

4 eggs, beaten

1/4 cup grated cheese

1/2 teaspoon salt

pinch of pepper

1/2 teaspoon oil

Directions

Combine the bread cubes with the milk, and allow to soak for five minutes. Add the eggs, cheese, salt, and pepper to the bread/milk mixture. Stir well. Spread the 1/2 teaspoon oil onto a high quality non-stick pan (if your pan isn’t non-stick you will need more oil) and turn flame to medium. Pour 1/6 of the mixture onto the hot oil, and cook till the underside is medium brown. Flip, using a spatula, and allow the omelet to continue cooking for another minute. Remove from pan immediately.

The result?

Both my son and I believe this recipe can use a little “something” to give it more flavor. My son suggested cinnamon, but I think I will go in the direction of salsa. Since the flavor is so low key,  and these omelets are rather sturdy (like pancakes),  they would probably work well as small wraps if they aren’t overstuffed. I will definitely make the Old-Fashioned Bread Omelets again, but probably as a side dish or in place of a tortilla, instead of  the main dish.

Get your own copy of  More-With-Less Cookbook (World Community Cookbook) at Amazon.

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Description: The Pattern-Free Sundress Tutorial from iCandy is actually a combination of three tutorials Jen found on the internet.

Besides being a gorgeous garment, what really strikes me about this dress, is how Jen used the web to stretch her own creative bounderies.  I have been reading a lot lately of how the internet is a wonderful vehicle for collaboration, and this tutorial really exemplifies the whole concept. Go Jen!

Craft Link : Pattern-Free Sundress Tutorial

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Description : There are soooo many things I love about this Embroidered Spring Button Flowers wall hanging…. the simple design, the use of wonderful vintage looking buttons, and even the embroidery hoop frame. What a delightful project!

Craft Link : Embroidered Spring Button Flowers

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Description: This Twisted Strap Maxi Dress Tutorial, from Made By Lex, shows how to turn a few geometric pieces of fabric into a fabulous garment. The dress is a little too revealing for me to wear out of the house, but with some soft and stretchy fabric, it might make a wonderful summer nightgown.

Craft Link : Twisted Strap Maxi Dress Tutorial

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