ok so there’s this project i’ve been working on all day, and on and off for the last week+, and it’s almost done and ready to post, but i wanted to do this separate halloween post first real quick! look what we were! i was my ravelry profile, with my ski mask project page onContinue reading “halloween!”
Category Archives: personal
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!”
starting to get caught up
you know how it’s hard to get back into work mode when you’ve been away for a few days? well it’s a heck of a lot harder when you’ve got an adorable (sneaky, mischievous) kitten in your workplace! my parents came into town monday afternoon and left thursday night so while they were here aContinue reading “starting to get caught up”
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!”
blog improvement!
ok so here’s the thing. i know my blog has been not-so-awesome for awhile now; i have not been living up to my “do stuff!” goals of making this blog an inspiring collection of project ideas, causing everyone who comes across it to want to go out and, you know, do stuff! because of everythingContinue reading “blog improvement!”
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”