28 October 2009

We gladly feast upon those who would consume us.


Yo. I "made" this crop top by cutting off the neckline and cuffs of a little boy's shirt...easiest reconstruction ever!


I found some Noro (esque?) at tha thrift!! What a sick find; I love color-changin' yarn.



A necklace/collar I made a while ago. All materials from my fabric scrap stash; some pieces are handdyed.

26 October 2009

Photos from Carrboro Artisan Market!

I love doing craft shows in the winter!
People are so much more inclined toward my knits:



MASTER OF T-SHIRTS/Tommy Long Legs, aka Sir Bozzington, aka Thomas Dean of Lost Woods Print:

(in the center)

Thomas is an elusive printmaster; his creations are difficult to buy on the internet so I recommend tracking him down in person. Start a petition HERE for a Lost Woods etsy shop!

Allyson and Jeremy, who not only do amazingly detailed and thoughtful work, but are also genuinely sweet people. I love seeing their friendly faces at craft shows (NC-VA connexxion!).
You can see the rest of the photos here:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/carrboroartisanmarket/

(This market was sponsored by Roulette Vintage in Carrboro, NC...awesome ladies!
If you're in the area, you must pay them a visit.)

19 October 2009

Cain't nobody do it quiiiiiite like this

Margo and I took a bunch of photos today; I thought a few accidentally came out really nice. Got2go; Stefano's taking me to get late-night (fake) ice cream!

16 October 2009

Ice age

I always listen to this song to get pumped to venture out into the world:



I was looking at old posts randomly and discovered that I was sick last year on the EXACT same dates I was sick this year! Eerie.


New lovelies on etsy every day! Don't miss!


13 October 2009

Platinum plus

Look at me, featured on Etsy Trends! Dang!

They featured my cloud cowl:





I can make this cowl any color, by the way.

01 October 2009

UNRAVEL YOUR SWEATERS TO MAKE NEW CLOTHES

Do it! One of the best tutorials is at neauveau fiber arts.



Here's another tutorial from craft. Her advice is mostly the same as I would give, except I don't avoid intarsia sweaters; they take longer but actually yield more yarn in the end!


(images from Craft.)

Then, use your "new" yarn to make a cowl to keep you warm!

Some free patterns from 'THE INTERNET':

Chunky knit cowl
XO UO cowl (longer)

Cashmere (ribbed) cowl

Crochet chunky cowl

30 September 2009

The one that got away

Alas, I never got to take proper photos of this amazing dress before it sold...I'll just have to knit more.

Margo got cold so I let her wear some winter warmers!

Knitting machine madness:

I have so much stuff to show you; do you ever feel like there aren't enough hours?

14 September 2009

agosto - ispirazione

A tattoo idea??

I live in a Treehouse (of horror).




Best nails!
There goes Stefano tryna take me to the prom on his motorcycle.

(unicorn hair)




07 September 2009

Modern Magic Vintage

One of my very best friends just listed a bunch of fantastic vintage treasures on her etsy; I just wanted to share them!


A Morticia Addams dress!

Some amazing slips and nightgowns (to be worn as dresses, of course):


02 September 2009

I am pumped; how about you

!!!Energizing fall!!!

Dying and drying things on the back porch!


Clockwise spiral:
Our globe collection, Frances Mananses, the Tarot, obsidian arrowheads.


Our friend Jim is visiting. He says, "JUST GIMME THE LIGHT"