Episode 129: Peaches and Paisley
This episode contains the following segments: The Back Porch, Ever-expanding Skill Set, and Sew Forth. The weather service informs us that we’re trapped beneath a heat dome, so I’ve been focusing a lot of my attention on hydration this week, drinking switchel (also known as haymaker’s punch). I’ve also started a batch of snaps, using market-fresh peaches, pineapple sage and whiskey. Two long-term projects are complete and I’m working on more sewing. This episode includes a thorough review of the Endless Summer Tunic pattern and Creativebug tutorial.
The Back Porch
![Agatha socks: pattern by Claire of NH Knits; Gynx yarn BFL sock in the sea salt ice cream colorway](https://www.yarnsatyinhoo.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/ep129.1.jpg)
![599 yards handspun: Three Waters Farm wool/silk blend in June greens colorway](https://www.yarnsatyinhoo.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/ep129.2.jpg)
Ever-expanding Skill Set
![Snaps is an unsweetened alcohol infusion. The term comes from a general term from Sweden / Denmark. It's important to keep produce submerged beneath the level of alcohol. I used a small mouth jar lid to weigh down the contents. The flavors of the infusion can take hold within a few days, but it can take several weeks or even months to develop. The typical ration is 1 cup produce : 1 cup alcohol.](https://www.yarnsatyinhoo.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/ep129.3.jpg)
- snaps article by Michele Graham in Taproot Issue 18: Preserve
- Why You Should Be Making Switchel article from Bon Appétit
And Sew Forth
- Endless Summer Tunic pattern
- Endless Summer Tunic tutorial on Creativebug
- Dritz Ezy Hem pressing template
![I store sewing supplies in these clever boxes that look like books. I have one for thread and bobbins, one for sewing notions, and one for zippers and bias tape.](https://www.yarnsatyinhoo.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/ep127.9.jpg)
![Self-drafted tank in Liberty fabric. The back is black linen.](https://www.yarnsatyinhoo.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/ep129.4.jpg)
![Self-drafted skirt in plum-colored linen.](https://www.yarnsatyinhoo.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/ep129.5.jpg)
![Kiomi dress in double gauze.](https://www.yarnsatyinhoo.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/ep129.6.jpg)
![Endless summer tunic in lightweight denim chambray.](https://www.yarnsatyinhoo.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/ep129.11.jpg)