Tuesday, December 13, 2011

Wednesday, October 12, 2011

Hand Spun


A little happy batch of hand spun yarn, loose and the colour of passing summer on the beach.
A little apprehensive to begin a project with such a precious thing.


Doily made by unicorn witches!

Wednesday, August 3, 2011

A positive quote about hand knits from Jim Drain

"Knitting is a living tradition - it's physical knowledge as a culture.
Knowledge as language dies so quickly. It is awesome to find a sweater and look at the language of it- to see how it's made, what yarn was used and how problems were solved.
A sweater is a form of consciouseness."

p.52 of Knit Knit, profiles and projects from knittings new wave

I've been away from my computer for most of the summer, but not away from my arts and crafts..

Much to come!!

Sunday, May 29, 2011

new embroidery doodle.

While being busy adapting to a new job I've kept my head in the right place with a little craft...

Tuesday, March 29, 2011

Want to Learn to Knit one of these?

I am excited to announce to you all that this coming weekend,
Saturday April 2, from 4pm-7pm I am offering a beginners knitting workshop at The Make Den in Toronto. 1207 Bloor Street West.
C'mon out and lean a craft that is so simple and versatile!! (it is also good at reducing stress!)

Come early and you can shop through the goods on the main floor at the fabulous 69 Vintage.


Monday, March 28, 2011

Smoking in nice dresses.

Noticing something is one thing, commenting on it is another.

Friday, March 18, 2011

Alchemy

This one is part of a larger collection of perfumes being funny. I'll share more of that later.

Tuesday, March 15, 2011

Pinwheel Wizard.



Embroidery is as addictive as drawing and knitting. Beware.

Tuesday, March 8, 2011

tiny circle quilt


Thinking about making this one into a wall paper polka dot.

Friday, March 4, 2011

Paint the Make Up, Not the Face.

The Other Day.

I took a workshop on embroidery at The Make Den,
and now I'm hooked on developing this craft.
Such a satisfying way to draw.
Stay posted for more of this.

For more Awesome Make It Yourself Fashion, Life, etc. visit The Make Den here:
http://themakeden.blogspot.com/

Or go there in the real.
1207 Bloor St.West, Toronto.
Worth it!


Tuesday, February 22, 2011

Ever google yourself?

Well I did just to make sure my digital record was nice and pretty. And it was.

I found an article I was mentioned in. just a little mention but still.

this was from a show I was a part of last year, the director of Gallery 1313 was interviewed by another gallery.

http://blog.xpace.info/2010/02/12/february-hotness/

Wednesday, February 2, 2011

Knob Cozy.


I live in a small apartment with many doors. More doors than I have lived with for a while.
I live with two cats, who have fallen in love with slamming these doors. These doors, when slammed, make loud noises and leave marks on the walls.
To quiet down this nonsense I made these simple little door knob cozy's.
It has worked tremendously.
Just another instance of the value of resourcefulness and craftiness.

Monday, January 24, 2011

it is winter.


-20 today. Made me want to share this.

Wednesday, January 19, 2011

Monday, January 17, 2011

Wednesday, January 12, 2011