What was made today?

I thought I'd show you what was made in our house today.

First up - a teacup pouch.  This is my first effort and now I can see where I need to make improvements. 

1.  Line everything up better so the seams match all the way round.

2. Cut the material for the handle on the bias - thought I could get away with it as I had a strip of fabric but, no, it needs to be bias cut.

3. Better free motion embroidery. 

4. Make sure material isn't wonky when I attach the zip.

5. Go slower - it is not a race!

Other than that (!) I'm quite pleased with it as the pattern was 4 out of 5 star difficulty rating and I consider myself to be a novice.

The pattern is from the supremely talented Laurraine Yuyrama at Patchwork Pottery. 

Next up is some apple, date and cinnamon bread, made by the husband.  Smells divine and I shall be having a slice for breakfast tomorrow.

And finally, pizza for tea.  Dough made by me (recipe below), toppings of salami and chicken satay.

Recipe for pizza dough that I use (for 3 bases):

• 3 cups plain flour
• 3 tsps sugar
• 1 and half tsps salt
• 2 tsps yeast
• good sprinkling of herbs

Mix all this together in a bowl with about 1 and half cups of water until dough is formed.  Leave to rise in a lightly oiled bowl for about an hour.  Then split into three bits and press into pizza tins.

Much nicer and cheaper than shop bought!