A little failure, a little progress

So apparently yeast has a shelf-life. Which, I feel like I've heard before but didn't commit to memory. Last night I tried to make cinnamon rolls for the first time. Epic failure. I ended up with something sort of like cinnamon crackers but with a very flour-y taste. Eww. When I checked the date on the package it told me I should have used that yeast prior to November 2008. Oops. Lesson learned.



The picture doesn't nearly do justice to these. They almost look normal but let me assure you... the dough never rose.

I finally found my DSLR battery charger. And then after another long search, the USB cable as well. And so... without further ado, crafty pictures! They aren't great, the lighting was terrible but here's my progress with cutting out quilt pieces...

I think these colors will be pretty all together. Maybe with a brown polka dot and blue gingham border.

And as for the failed quilt block...


Looks beautiful, in all its un-ironed glory, until I realized that the white pieces are where the brown pieces should be. And vice versa. Wine and quilting. Another lesson learned.

And let's not forget about Francis and her nearly one full sleeved self. My first sweater. I'm proud. And afraid to try it on.