I’ve been very busy with sewing masks for health care workers.  I’m using the pattern from Craft Passion. The outside fabric is scrap cotton; the lining is 100% cotton flannel, and the elastic is 1/4″. These masks are going the LVHN Pocono, my local hospital. So far, the feedback has been enthusiastic.

This week, I added the Scalloway Tam to my collection of knits from Marie Wallin’s SHETLAND.  I’ve also been busy with a new sewing project for Spring.  This month we’re discussing sheet pan cooking. I give a number of resources in the episode, but I forgot to mention that this topic features in Issue 37: Spark of Taproot magazine. Look for more on that in the next episode, along with your comments and suggestions.

This month, I’m thinking about fruit in savory dishes.  This is a favorite combination in winter, because I can use pantry ingredients like dried fruits and preserves.  Fruits can balance spicy flavors and prevent dishes from drying out.  They can also lend a wonderful richness to slow-cooked dishes like tagines.

In this episode I share the details of two finished projects and my recent visit to Vogue Knitting Live in NYC.