first bag

this is my first real bag! even though its not perfect and might not get a lot of use, it was great practice. since i am terrible at following patterns, i like to do things freehand. i also did my first button hole, i feel so accomplished!





i also just made some fresh pesto...so good and easy! the basil in our garden is huge, we've just had so much that i've been making batches of pesto and freezing them. i make mine based on taste not measurements. just blend basil leaves, olive oil, garlic, salt and parmesean cheese. i put the pesto into ice cube trays and freeze them. when i need them, i can just grab out a cube at a time. i found this nifty idea on my friend's sisters blog.