September 2018 – Eve's Handiwork

Lemon Grass

Since I planted Lemon-grass on my back patio, I have not noticed any gnat or mosquito hovering over me when I’m outside.

How To Make A Short Blouse Longer

I have this blouse that I like so well, but I wish that it is longer, so I decided to add a lace trimming at the hem. See photo below. I found a lace fabric at Walmart and decided to use the scallop selvedge as the new hem. Like this. See photo below. Step 1:Continue reading “How To Make A Short Blouse Longer”

The Tragic Lullaby

Woke up one night to your soft voice, singing an old Filipino Bicol Lullaby “ *Sa Diklom Nin Bangui….”. Why is my brother crying and restless? Mama, you are singing to keep him still and calm….. Oh mama, mama didn’t you you see? My brother is gasping for lack of air! If I know thenContinue reading “The Tragic Lullaby”

Thoughts Brought On By The First Rain In September, 2018

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Thoughts Brought On By The First Rain In September, 2018

Rush…..rush….rush…..hurry…..hurry…..hurry, the swooshing flood still say, when every passing storm sends rain and flood the river to this day!

Crochet UFO Invaders!

In Knitting or Crochet linggo, UFO refers to unfinished object. Most corners of my room hide a UFO or group of them. Hiding in traveling cases, shopping bags, plastic boxes etcetera. They come in different shape: rectangle, circle, hexagon and also in different colors. It’s time to get rid of them one by oneContinue reading “Crochet UFO Invaders!”

Pork Stuffed Bitter Melon

I remember a vietnamese friend of mine who made a pork stuffed Bitter Melon Soup. I love the taste of that soup so I have the craving to make some, specially that my Bitter Melon plant had produced enough fruits due for harvesting. Warning: If you are pregnant or planning to get pregnant, or breastContinue reading “Pork Stuffed Bitter Melon”