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!”

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.

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…”

recycley skirt how-to part 3: simple sweatshirt skirts!

oookay this one has been on hold for awhile, so i’m happy to finally bring you the sweatshirt edition of my recycled skirts series! and to make up for the pause between projects, this one is actually 2 different designs! if you have a blank sweatshirt (or you don’t mind the image being upside down)Continue reading “recycley skirt how-to part 3: simple sweatshirt skirts!”

portland 1 year anniversary and zine symposium!

oh man, sorry the blog has been slow going, i’ve had my third skirt tutorial almost-ready for days now, but haven’t had time to finish and post. hey guess what, today was our 1yr in portland anniversary day, yeah! but before i get to that, i have something important to tell all my portland readers:Continue reading “portland 1 year anniversary and zine symposium!”

i’m gonna make it after aaall

well well well it’s official! i am now a self-employed freelancing small business owner with no day job!! i don’t really feel like writing anything about the old day job – i am definitely happy to be leaving it behind – but i did spend almost 3 years with that job (6+ different locations), whichContinue reading “i’m gonna make it after aaall”