progress on t-shirt corset
I got all my t-shirt corset pieces cut out, using the pattern from this lovely book, and an old t-shirt of hubby’s: After cutting them, I hand-stitched them together. Had a little trouble following...
View Articlebefore and after: dining room night-light
BEFORE: We keep a night-light on in our dining room, for the cats. Question: What’s even sillier than having a night-light for your cats? Answer: Having one that doesn’t really put out any light, and...
View Articlebaby you’re a firework
If you’re looking for something festive to wear on ye old Independence Day, here are the few poppy pins remaining in my shop. I ship within 24 hours.
View Articlepicnic totes for the 4th
Planning a picnic or barbecue on the 4th? You’ll need some totes to carry goodies. How about totes in RED… WHITE… and BLUE? The bundle of three is on sale in my shop, $9.99 is a fabulous deal, and I...
View Articlegiant popsicle
On our foodie tour, I saw this giant popsicle sculpture in Belltown. For some reason, I’m having a popsicle craving…
View Articlesummer pajama shorts, just in time for autumn
This is a story about pajama shorts that look like Christmas, were meant for summer, and didn’t get finished until autumn. I made them from an old pair of GAP Christmas pajama pants. They’re basically...
View Articlebeautiful people
I met this beautiful woman at the EtsyRain Craft Show. She was selling teas, alongside a gentleman wearing a steampunk hat. What I love about her look: 1. Her hair! I wondered if it was all her real...
View Articlecould somebody make this for me?
This dress almost makes me want to learn to knit. Almost. I love the bell-like/medieval sleeves, and the broad neckline. The whole thing makes me want to go on a bird-watching hike in the snow. Thank...
View Articlevalentine’s ruffle collar
It’s a little late to be posting a Valentine’s project, but I detached this collar from a hand-me-down tank top that was too big for me. I loved the collar too much to let it go!
View Articleburano
From Venice we took a half-day trip to the nearby island of Burano, known for its lace and colorful homes. It did not disappoint–I’ll post soon about an amazing woman I met who makes Burano lace. But...
View Articlea tangle of calico
Working on another CUP & PENNY braided calico bracelet, made from strips of Liberty of London. Mulberries?Filed under: the quarter-inch press
View Articlelike pulled taffy
I bought this for my sister, who knits, for Christmas, and only just now could I bear to send it off to her. What if it wasn’t meant, after all, to be knitted into something? What if it was meant to...
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