I finished the hand of the first of the new mittens I started. I did a really simple black design on them. Only issue is they are just a row or two short. So, I’ll rip back to the beginning of t... Aug 25, 2010 - No Comments
Challenge 4: Hats Off To You Challenge: Create an outfit inspired by & to be worn with a Philip Treacy hat. Remember “Matching is old hat.”Here’s the hat I chose.Feel free to sh... Aug 25, 2010 - 2 Comments
Working on this week’s outfit. Reveal tomorrow! Handmade 365 2010- My goal is to spend time everyday working on something handmade for a year & photograph it. If you are not reading this po... Aug 23, 2010 - No Comments
Started another pair of mittens this weekend, this time with a gorgeous ecru wool. I think these will have an intarsia design in black across the middle of the hand…that or I may sew some pretty... Aug 22, 2010 - No Comments
For this next challenge we have to create a dress to go with a Philip Treacy hat. Susi & I thought it might be interesting to try making the hat we chose as well. Mine turned out a little more Wi... Aug 20, 2010 - 2 Comments
Worked through the two rows with the large squares in them & now just three rows to go & this quilt top is done! Handmade 365 2010- My goal is to spend time everyday working on something han... Aug 20, 2010 - 1 Comment
Challenge 3: It’s a Party Challenge: Create an outfit & accessory using items from a party store. You can spend $100. The judges do not respond well to items that correspond to fabric (i.e.... Aug 18, 2010 - 9 Comments
Just a snippet of what I’m working on for Wednesday’s runway. Let’s just say Tim would be very worried about whether I can finish on time. Handmade 365 2010- My goal is to spend time... Aug 16, 2010 - 3 Comments
For challenge 3 we have to create an outfit using only items from a party store. I had some ideas I was excited about so I headed off to Party City today.The designers had $100 to spend so I thought $... Aug 13, 2010 - 1 Comment
Finished my red mittens & the Hamm’s embroidery. Plus I sewed three strips on to my sister’s quilt. Very productive! Handmade 365 2010- My goal is to spend time everyday working on so... Aug 12, 2010 - No Comments
