Crafting for a Cause

The LINC handbag auction was last night and not only was it a fundraising success but a fabulous time as well.
Dawn Anderson of Lark Studio posing with her awesome recycled vinyl sign carry-all bag.

You know you are famous when a bidder is wearing a dress that you made. Go erin taylor go!!!

Wow, I look REALLY happy here and I swear that is water in my hand, it must be the bids on my bag that are making me smile.

Modern June, Nicole Lee Designs, Lookability, and Artwork by Andrea also represented and I'm proud to say all of us indie craft chicas had great bids and did our part in crafting for a cause.

Photos not of Dawn Anderson are by Dawn Anderson

why YES, my purple hair IS natural.

Aside from this picture being atrocious, I'm pretty satisfied with my new purple chunks. I'm actually surprised at how natural they look on me. My in-laws didn't even notice, or maybe they just thought it was for Halloween. It really blends in nice when my hair is curly in it's Flapper bob style too.

I don't go to the salon often, for many reasons, but when I do I go Aveda. And because I go natural it makes it really hard to dye hair an unnatural color. So, I'm happy for as long as it lasts, however long that my be.

Fiberama Photos

From the moment I finish one issue I look forward to the arrival of the next Fiberarts in my mailbox. Like any favorite magazine of ones trade it leaves me feeling excited, inspired, and full of hope for my fiber future.

The November/December issue arrived early this week bearing an extra special treat: pgs 28-29, How to Photograph Your Fiber Art.

This is a very timely article. I recently set up a small photo space for shooting in my studio on a dress form. I love my model but I would need to actually pay her to be available all of the times I need her.

Since my indoor photography could use a little help I immediately read the article and got prepping. My photos are improving already with just a couple of easy tips and camera setting adjustments. I may need to rearrange the studio again but it's a small price to pay for good photos.

Thank you so much craft goddesses and thank you Fiberarts!!!

I Call them Scarflettes

I am such a sucker for Jane Austen.

I say sucker because she has a way of getting into my subconscious and effecting my work.
Case in point, my latest scarflette design, or what some would call a cravat.

Scarflette made of recycled jersey from various t-shirts and tank top, also includes a piece of scrap lace and a velvet covered button closure.

cravat [kruh vat] - n. 1. necktie. 2. a cloth, often made of or trimmed with lace, worn about the neck by men esp. in the 17th century.

Just last week I was reading Mr. Darcy, Vampyre by Amanda Grange, a continuation of Austen's Pride and Prejudice in where Mr. Darcy is found out to be a vampire. In this same week I abruptly decided that I hated all ten scarfs I had previously made and hence went on to rework them all into this cravat style with which I am so in love that I had to make one for myself.

It is actually a thrilling revelation that Jane Austen, like any general exposure, is infiltrating my design aesthetic. Now if I'm having a creative block I'll only have to go as far as the bookcase for inspiration.

loose ends

Rock & Shop Market is Saturday in Durham! This being my first show of the Fall season I am spending my week tying up loose ends.

Loose ends include; finishing up garments, restocking promos, and sewing in new labels. Promos were Friday, labels are today, all the other details will just have to fall into place.

And of course I couldn't resist reworking a jacket today that seemed lack-luster next to the others. I will never learn to leave well enough alone.

So much to do, I better get back to it!

Photo by Kelly McCants

Columbus Day Camping

First camping trip with my brother ever! YAY!!!

The Wooly Bears were out in force.


My bro and his g-friend were so much more imressed with

the mountain they had climbed once they saw it from the bottom.

Cooking steak over the open fire after a long day of hiking, delicious.

Brothers-in-law, partners-in-crime, same difference.

Green is the New Black

Best bridal shower prize...ever!!! I am a little bit partial though since it was a bridal shower for me. I didn't think I got to win a prize with all of the gifts coming my way, but my MOH, erin, thought otherwise. Hooray for Erin!!!

With all of the books on my plate, or nightstand rather, I finally got around to reading Green is the New Black. Fabulous, really.

After reading it I have a totally new shopping mindset. That is, of course, if I ever actually buy anything new again. It is a definite must read for anyone who suspects they are only wearing 20% of their closet, like me.