Don’t you hate it when you don’t take your own advice? How many times have I said – to myself and to others – either the color or the weave structure/pattern can be the star. They can’t both be the star. They’ll just fight with each other when they try. But look what I did.
I have this lovely Tencel I handpainted back in October, and I loved the way it looked as I was beaming it, and then I picked a weave structure that’s WAY too complex! Fortunately when I lean back on my stool and take the shot you can see that pattern, so I don’t totally hate it, but I’m just shaking my head at myself. DOH!
Other news: I made some sourdough bagels.
They have exactly the right texture for bagels, but look – they lost their holes.
That’s not a big deal, but look at this!
I’ve never had parchment stick to anything I baked before. It must be because the bagels have to be boiled before they are baked. I guess I shouldn’t have put them back on parchment, but the recipe didn’t tell me that. I know I made regular yeasted bagels before and simply don’t remember about when/where I used parchment. Oh well.
The question I ask myself is this: were the sourdough bagels better texture or taste than the regular yeasted bagels? I honestly don’t have a clue. I baked the regular bagels a long time ago. And I’m not making another batch of either right now.
Last note for the day…I am SO PROUD of my son-in-law! He’s signed up to be part of the clinical trial for the Johnson & Johnson vaccine. I consider this to be a great service to humanity. Way to go!
Congratulations on the trial!
Did your bagels become bialys?
I really like the subtlety of the weaving. You’re very hard on yourself!
Interesting question. I’m not sure I know exactly what a bialy is, but in my mind it has a different texture than a bagel. I could be totally wrong about that. I really only want to weave things I like, especially if I went to the trouble to dye the warp. It’s okay, but just okay.
Wow! Big commitment for R.A. No wonder you’re so proud of him!!!
I’ve bought bagels before that look like yours with hardly any holes. They were yummy and I bet yours are too.
Love seeing you on Etsy again…
ps…. always so very proud of you!
That IS a big commitment. I’m VERY proud of him. And grateful for his service, even if I don’t personally benefit from it. My bagels had a wonderful chew and texture, so that’s the most important thing, in my opinion. Better than a local bagel shop that I used to love. I say this about Michael’s bagels, too. We can make them better than the pros. I really want to sell the things I’ve already woven and Etsy seems to be as good a shot as anywhere. I just need to figure out the photography of the wearables.
Thanks for the delicious bagel! It was scrumptious!
I didn’t like that seed/herb topping I made. Tried to make my own za’atar. Not successful. Oh well.
This is beautiful. I think it’s OK you didn’t take your own advice.
I think you’re wrong, but as long as I don’t hate it, it’s okay with me.
I love your weaving, but maybe the contrast between the blue of the weft and the warp are not big enough.
I completely agree, Marlene. Just one more mistake I made.