A long-awaited finish, and a new start

by | Feb 23, 2010 | Miscellany

Sunday and today were very productive.  On Sunday, the Barony hosted a sewing day, at which I managed to cut and piece together the first of many new late-15th C. Spanish gowns and cut out the DH’s new doublet for rapier fighting.I also managed today...

Owl Things

by | Dec 29, 2009 | Miscellany, Personal Projects

So after creating a little owl cup cozy, I’m a little obsessed with owl cables.  I’ve decided to make myself a set of owl accessories for winter, starting with Owlings.  I’ve finished the left, and I’m starting the right. ...

A few holiday WIPs

by | Dec 29, 2009 | Miscellany

Yes, it’s after Christmas.  But I don’t have to be in VA for another day or two, and since my gifts are hand-delivered, I have wiggle room.  Just finished a set of armwarmers for my mother-in-law:And I’m still working on a felt tea set...

Urban Threads, I love you!

by | Dec 29, 2009 | Featured, Miscellany

In my continuing saga of holiday stitching, I have to profess my love for Urban Threads.  I’ve been making Buttercup bags for the holidays, in a huge array of prints for various people.  But for Nycole, I had some trouble getting edgy...

New Beginnings

by | Dec 29, 2009 | Miscellany

I’ve decided I need a new blog, to keep my stitching lives separated.  So, from now on, all the random personal projects I’ve got going will be here.  Thanks to E–, I’ve taken up knitting.  I’m still learning, but I’m...