"It's not where you take things from, it's where you take them to." ----Godard
Thursday, May 31, 2012
Recon for future project
I went out with artists, Royden Card and Deb Durban to an area called the Honeycomb Rocks. We had a really fun day exploring an area previously unknown to us.
Wednesday, May 30, 2012
Knowing Knitting
Monday, May 28, 2012
Saturday, May 26, 2012
Lavender Sachets
Friday, May 25, 2012
Thursday, May 24, 2012
Monday, May 21, 2012
Saturday, May 19, 2012
Lush Landscape
Thursday, May 17, 2012
Wednesday, May 16, 2012
Blue Chandelier
I've been working through this project for a few weeks. I purchased the ugly, old brass thing in Tucson in March. I spray painted it and started working on the crystal design aspect. I went through several iterations, and finally had the idea to eliminate the strands and just hang cut crystal from the rings. I like the old stuff better than the new things available on the market. I have to say hanging it by myself was the most difficult part. Randy's voice was sitting on my shoulder reminding me, for instance, to shut off the electricity at the fuse box before I wired it. He also suggested from that same place on my shoulder to test the light before I screwed it all together. And he thinks I don't listen!
Tuesday, May 15, 2012
Monday, May 14, 2012
Flamenco Flower
Sunday, May 13, 2012
Slow Period
It's kind of a slow day...I made another cake for Randy who came home for a day and leaves again tomorrow. I'm just thankful to have him home so projects take the back seat.
I covered this box with wrapping paper and then the extra paper from my pattern cut outs, applying glue liberally to the layers. Even gardening is on hold except early mornings to avoid the cedar gnats, which are really vicious this year.
I covered this box with wrapping paper and then the extra paper from my pattern cut outs, applying glue liberally to the layers. Even gardening is on hold except early mornings to avoid the cedar gnats, which are really vicious this year.
Saturday, May 12, 2012
Thursday, May 10, 2012
Wednesday, May 9, 2012
Tuesday, May 8, 2012
Silver Woven Bag
I found this idea in the new Martha Stewart magazine. I did have this woven bag from a trip to Africa and the print had faded from the sun. It was the perfect solution to give it a new life. I sewed up the ends with twine and wrapped the handles also to make everything sturdy and new.
All you need is a can of spray paint.
All you need is a can of spray paint.
Sunday, May 6, 2012
Frederick
Friday, May 4, 2012
Gray Linen Ensemble
The first successful pants I've made! I did make several adjustments to the pattern, too. This idea started with the satin ruffle running down the front of the shirt. I bought it at Bri-tex in San Francisco and was looking for a project to use it in. I do love linen.
Thursday, May 3, 2012
Cutwork Finale
Tuesday, May 1, 2012
Dessert Stands
I must admit that I saw these in a couple of places like magazines and a blog in the last couple months and thought it was a great idea if you just had this stuff hanging around. I don't but when I went to the thrift store for t-shirts there were several of these pretty aperitif glasses and china plates just asking to be taken home and loved.
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