Thimble Time
So one of the things I hate is poking myself with any sort of pins or needles. Not ideal as a seamstress but alas here I am. I am normally careful and use fewer pins than I need. Prior to Continue reading Thimble Time
Category Archives: A&S
Week 3 & 4 Calontir Clothing Challenge
So I am a week behind on my original time line. But to be fair I had to wait for books and at the last minute my kid decided no I don’t want to wear my old costume I want Continue reading Week 3 & 4 Calontir Clothing Challenge
A Cheesy Side Adventure
When your sister shows up with just a touch over 7 cups of fresh raw goats milk, you do the only logical thing and make cheese. **The big disclaimer** If you live in the US you should per the FDA Continue reading A Cheesy Side Adventure
Calontir Clothing Challenge 2020
To start for those who want some live narration of my journey in to this Challenge head on over to Youtube and check out the vlog I plan to keep there. For more frequent updates or if reading is more Continue reading Calontir Clothing Challenge 2020
New Skill- Calligraphy
For those who know me, well calligraphy is just not my thing. I have horrific handwriting to start with. Not just messy but inconsistent, letters flex and it gets worse as I try and spell anything. (This blog is a Continue reading New Skill- Calligraphy
New Loom!
For Mothers Day I had asked for a new Inkle loom. As much as I love my tablet loom it isn’t something I can do with kiddo. I get lost in the card turns, and it gets worse if I Continue reading New Loom!
Painting with all my Own Paint
So these past few weeks I have been using Marion Forester’s hand out for making pigments. I have three made up thus far and have been learning a lot! The first was Daffodil, red tulips, and finally Iris. I am Continue reading Painting with all my Own Paint
Pandemic Slowdown
I realized the last event I had made it too was 12th Night. Slightly depressing. These last 3 months have felt like a year. I have been jobless since we returned and am slightly thankful as I don’t have to Continue reading Pandemic Slowdown
From Dye to Pigment
I need to start by saying that THL Marion Forester is probably the best enabler there is. She was kind enough to post her hand out for Pigments in her blog recently, and with my things to dye stash dwindling Continue reading From Dye to Pigment
How to Dye with Sumac
So one of the things I haven’t been able to do much of as of late is dye. Without a dedicated workspace, I have to wait for good weather so I can work outdoors. However this last week the weather Continue reading How to Dye with Sumac