wool, yarn, and contemporary craft

once again, i have a bunch of things to talk about here today, i’ve let it build up again… so first of all, my second craftstylish post went up yesterday – tutorial for a blanket made with felted sweater blocks: and i did a felted sweater wool projects roundup on threadbanger to kind of goContinue reading “wool, yarn, and contemporary craft”

blogging news and hair and food!

my first Craftstylish post is up!!  the secret’s out!  i’m doing a series of holiday gift project posts, every week from now through december, starting with the ones that will take months to complete, working up to the quicky last-minute gifts.  i wanted to start with something knit sweater related since that’s the most classicContinue reading “blogging news and hair and food!”

sheep and goats and a kitten, of course!

hey there! it’s been a busy few days! i’ve been completely one-track-minded about a deadline i had today, and before that i went to the oregon flock and fiber festival on saturday, so i wanted to show you some photos from there!  cute cute fiber-filled animals!!       ok that was a lot, itContinue reading “sheep and goats and a kitten, of course!”

kittyhead!

hey look! i can’t write much, as i’m a bit preoccupied at the moment with this adorable little ball of fluff, but i just wanted to show everyone who we’ve just added to our family today… lots more photos here! she doesn’t have a name yet… we’re still thinking…. she is darn perfect.

how to make freezer paper stencil prints with scissors!

first, thank you everybody for all the supernice comments on my last post and my engagement flickr picture and stuff! in case anyone else is curious, yes i probably will make my wedding dress, or at least recon a vintage dress in some way. it will be a crafty occasion i’m sure! so, remember theContinue reading “how to make freezer paper stencil prints with scissors!”

stitch markers and fun personal news…

a couple things… i am now making my recycled paperclip beaded stitch markers in 2 sizes: for size US17 and smaller needles, and size US10 and smaller. and, i have these photos with labels on each marker, so you can order a specific stitch marker! so if you want a specific marker, just order fromContinue reading “stitch markers and fun personal news…”