Lurch From The Addams Family Knitting
Tedd Cassidy played Lurch, the butler, on The Addams Family, he died at the age of 46. He was 6’9″ tall and also starred in Star Trek and I Dream of Jeannie. He was not only a knitter in the TV show but also a harpsichord player. In real life he was an accomplished organist. […]
Stitches West 2016
The yarn for this shawl was purchased at Stitches West 2015. The shawl was supposed to be completed for a family wedding last summer. Obviously I did not finish it, now my goal is to have it done in time for Stitches West 2016. Here is a recap of my trip last year if you are […]
Better Bags Are Hand Sewn
I have been working at improving my bag making skills. This is the basic bag from The Better Bag Maker by Nicole Mallalieu. She suggests you start here to learn the fundamentals. I found her directions a little hard to follow. The mastery of the bag was figuring out how to coordinate between the bag body, lining, interfacing and facings. Sorting the pattern […]
Sonoma County Fibertrails Spinners Day
Spinning and knitting are somewhat amalgamous you can’t have one without the other. Spinners seem to be another breed from knitters. Most spinners I have met tell me they love spinning more than knitting and that it is somewhat Zen like. Most spinners also knit, obviously they knit what they spin. I have always found spinning […]
Linen Skirt with Painted Wrought Iron Planter
Linen Skirt – Burda Pattern Finally, I have completed a cut and sew garment I am happy with. Figuring out my pattern size has been difficult. First I made a muslin which was well worth the extra time and cuts down on the frustration level. I look at it the same as making a swatch […]
Chalk Paint – Painting Furniture
This is my first adventure painting furniture. I used chalk paint, two coats, sanding to add the distressed worn look and then waxing at the very end. Now I want to paint everything. The chair on the left is the original. (more…)
Spincycle Yarn – Fingerless Gloves
These little gloves went with me to Charleston this year to be photographed. (more…)
Cut and Sew Linen Like Prototype Dress
This is the first garment with my new Bernina Sewing Machine. I purchased discounted fabric to make a sample of the pattern first. The fabric is ok, I think it is a polyester but I am pretty happy with the pattern. It is a bit tent like but has a nice drape, with detailing on […]
Arbutus Cowl
Best part about this cowl I completed it while sitting on Napili Beach, Maui.
