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My First Do-it-Yourself!
My heart jumps any time I see the letters DIY. Being a “do it yourself: enthusiast, I am constantly trying to find things I can make at home with unique and vintage materials. I was at the home of a friend and fellow artist, Michal Strawbridge, and I saw a chandelier she had created using mason jars. Inspired, I took the idea and made it my own. I have never written a DIY before unless you count knitting patterns. I thought I take a stab at it and would share the process so someone else could do it themselves! 1. Swag Chain Lamp Kit 2. Brass Colored Push Through Socket…
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One Year Anniversary
One year ago I posted my first pattern on Etsy and Ravelry. I am so thankful to all those who have helped me along the way. My husband who encourages me, keeps me technically current, and takes amazing photos. My wonderful Tech Editor Jules, who has to deal with all my spelling and grammar errrrrrrrors. Fellow designers Amanda Keeys, and Sivia Harding who encourage me and help me along the road of pattern designing. There are many more of you who have emailed me corrections (thank you!), tested patterns, and sent me thoughtful comments and compliments. I am so thankful to you all! Thanks for helping make the last year so wonderfully…
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Make it to 1,000 in One Year!
I have been watching the likes on my Flower Headband Pattern on Ravelry. I am only 5 away from having 1,000 people who like my pattern. My goal is to have it up by tomorrow. If any of you are on Ravelry and like the pattern click on the picture to link to the page on Ravelry. Thank you all who have already “heart-ed” it. This has been such a rewarding year. More tomorrow… I have been playing with textures from Amanda Keeys’ Spring Set. I am having so much fun aging my photos. I fall more and more in love with Photoshop every day! Have a splendid day and…
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Favorite
I thought I would share my favorite shirt. This was a Christmas gift from my sister a few years ago. I wish I had ten more in different colors. It has beautiful denim and white stripes and fabulous wooden buttons. It always brings in compliments and you can see why. I am so blessed to have a sister with such a fashion sense. Also I LOVE this antique scroll watch necklace. My sister found it in Australia at a fair. It is wonderful. I added the authentic vintage key on a second chain. Anyway, just wanted to share these photos because I love what they picture and I love how…
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Sneak Peek…
So I have been working on an e-book that will feature several spring/fall head wraps. These patterns are for a lighter airier head wrap for chilly spring evenings or crisp fall mornings. I am experimenting with color-work. The patterns are ideal for someone who does not have color-work experience because the patterns are simple yet trendy. Along with the head wraps the e-book will also include this spring cowl/hat pattern. All of the patterns will also be sold separately. Here is a sneak peek…
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Parisian Twist Headband Ear Warmer
Introducing my latest pattern. The Parisian Twist!
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PALM
I have many sources for inspiration. As many of you have noticed Japanese Fashion is one of the main sources. When my sister recently returned from a year of leaving in Japan she brought back with her a Japanese Fashion magazine/book. It was titled PALM and I was instantly in love. You may remember “the girl in the terrarium” photo, that was the cover of the latest PALM issue. I have been trying to get my hands on the latest issue but the website is in Japanese so I couldn’t figure out how to purchase it. I went out on a limb and contacted the magazine directly and they are…
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Earring Merge
So while I am testing patterns there is a bit of a lull. So, I decided to take two pairs of earrings and merge them into one. I took a 3.00 pair of earrings from Walmart and a 5.00 pair of peacock feather earrings from Forever 21. I kept the findings from the peacock earrings and combined brass loops and feathers for this result. I will get pictures of them in action soon. $8.00 total I am so in love with these!
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Happy Valentines!
So today for Valentines Day I stayed home with my three sick children. Only to discover that I am also sick. However it allowed me some time to get started on GLOVES! I am using Frog and Toad Sock yarn from SKEIN yarns this color-way is called “Ginko” It is definitely my favorite so far but I am a sucker for dark green and dark turquoise. I hope your day was lovely!
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One More SKEIN
Well five more really. I am working on some designs for spring/summer some lighter head wraps more along the lines of the Lacy Head Wrap. I have been loving my yarns from SKEIN. Here are some pictures. I will be posting pictures of the head wraps as soon as they are ready for testing. Also, due to the snow, I have been needing more green things around the house. I usually buy more plants this time of year just to help me keep my sanity. I bought several beautiful mint plants. My favorite is Chocolate Mint and yes it does smell like chocolate! I made a terrarium for the center…
