Archive for show and tell
Twin beanies
We have friends who are expecting twin girls soon, which gave me the perfect excuse to try out some incredibly soft yarn I’d had my eye on. It’s called Latte, it’s made by Ella Rae, and you won’t believe what one of the ingredients is: Milk! Working in a yarn shop is teaching me that [...]
continue reading "Twin beanies"Itty bitty sweater
I’m feeling less grumpy at the moment – it’s not too hot yet, and the humidity isn’t particularly oppressive, so I’m taking advantage of the ability to be outside. It’s nice. So, why don’t we go with this good mood while it lasts, and talk lightheartedly about sweaters? Sweaters, you ask? Really? It’s been so [...]
continue reading "Itty bitty sweater"Tote bag makeover
So I wanted a sturdy but decent-looking tote with pockets that would allow me to carry around all of my Summer junk – camera, various gadgets, and the usual purse stuff. I had a pile of these Polka Dot Creations tote bags in the basement, and I didn’t like using them because they had an [...]
continue reading "Tote bag makeover"Summer Studio
Heather at Beauty That Moves is hosting a little series wherein participants share glimpses of their works in progress during these Summer days. It sounded like a nice idea to me, particularly since nothing is actually getting completed around here lately… This is what I’m doing in my spare time: A baby sweater. Making the [...]
continue reading "Summer Studio"On the needles
A slow day at work recently saw me flipping through the knitting books that were out on the table. I do that often, looking for projects to daydream about. I have my eye on a few, most notably the lacy skirt from Knitting in the Sun, but even with my shop discount, I still have [...]
continue reading "On the needles"Setting the table, part three
I had an opportunity today to try out many of your suggestions for improving my craft show display. The day was exceptionally windy and keeping everything on the table was quite a challenge, but we found a small measure of success with a roll of masking tape and a pile of rocks. When the rain [...]
continue reading "Setting the table, part three"That dress
Do you remember that dress? The one I made when reviewing Built By Wendy Dresses? The one where I screwed up the top portion so badly that I didn’t even model it for you? The one that has been languishing in a pile on a chair since February? Yes, that one. Well, I remembered it [...]
continue reading "That dress"Speaking of playing with cameras
I got an early birthday present this week! Isn’t it pretty? First thing I did (aside from take a boatload of pictures) was rip apart the Canon-branded strap it came with and replace it with a new one. I made this patchwork strap from scraps that were leftover when I made my beach blanket last [...]
continue reading "Speaking of playing with cameras"Yarny things
So this weekend is the Maryland Sheep & Wool Festival, and I’m heading down there with the yarn shop on their annual bus trip. This is the first time I’ve gone (on their bus or otherwise) so it should be interesting! One of the activities planned on the bus is an “outrageous earring contest” and [...]
continue reading "Yarny things"Scratching that itch
The sewing machine has been liberated from it’s basement prison, and I am scratching that itch. What did I choose to make? Something that wasn’t even on my list… I’m making a nice little pile of skirts in vintage fabrics. They’re (mostly) not for me, though. They’re destined for the shop, in fact. I’ve been [...]
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