I like to have some sort of handwork around, in a basket, next to my sofa. It's nice to have, especially at night, when I'm relaxed, the TV on and a little something to work on. It can be buttons to sew on, or a hem, a kimono to take apart, or the slow process of...
It's total focus on new work as I get ready for the Baltimore Craft Show. It's only a few weeks away! I've been juggling lots of new projects, pieced, appliquéd and beaded. Below, a new jacket, here in mid-piecing. And this view, closer to becoming an actual jacket....
For the last several weeks, I've been bouncing around with various projects. Here's a couple that are finished and ready for their debut. This green shawl collar coat uses two amazing shibori silks. [you remember shibori, Japanese tie dye?] Beautiful greens that just...
I'm in the middle of two new coats. The best part? Enough time to really dig in and take my time. Before I left on my trip, I laid out my schedule so I would have the luxury to spend time working on new pieces. Which turned out to be a very good idea! I've been deep...
Clothes come alive with someone in them. Hanging on a dress form or displayed on a wall is all fine and good. It's definitely an excellent way to see the details. But the magic really happens when they're on a person and you can see them in motion. Good photographs...
I knew I wanted to start a piecing project. But what exactly? I wasn't sure. Sometimes I'll know precisely. I'll plan it out and make diagrams and drawings. Other times, I jump right in and hope for the best. This one was most definitely the latter. I had no plans. I...
I am in the midst of an appliqué blitz. Some of my special fabrics have been whispering to me, 'use me, use me.' Because they're unique, I wanted to keep them as is and not cut them apart. Appliqué is perfect for this because I can add extra elements, lines and shapes...
We are stuck in a heat wave. It's way, way, way too hot. Too hot for this splooting squirrel spread out on the front porch trying to cool down. Reminding me of this bookmark lizard my friend crocheted for me. Why is it that even if the house is reasonably cool, I...
If it snows here in Portland I don't think, 'The snow is so beautiful!.' Instead I think, 'Oh No!! Ice is coming!!!' More often than not, if it does snow, it warms up just enough during the day to melt a bit, then freezes overnight. Then, the temperature hovers a...
