by ysabel | Mar 19, 2010 | Miscellany
Here’s how the goals are going:Etsy: 1 made / 1 projectedKnitting: 668 / 800 knit stitches. I’ve done 3 rows of tiny sweater (192), and 8 rows of dishtowel (392) since my last post (84).Sewing: 3 / 4 items complete. The...
by ysabel | Mar 8, 2010 | Miscellany
So, I replaced the dress with 2 dresses!My goals are:1 completed item for Etsy each month (single pieces or outfits)800 knit stitches per month. My current project is an itsy-bitsy sweater, and that equates to 3-4 rows per week.4 completed items for...
by ysabel | Mar 8, 2010 | Miscellany
I was going to make Olivia an easter dress. I put it together in a couple of hours, and somehow, along the way, it got stained. It was a sort of orangy rust -type stain. And, I’m one of those ridiculous people who iron as I go, so before I knew...
by ysabel | 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...
by ysabel | 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. ...
by ysabel | 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...
by ysabel | 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...
by ysabel | 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...
by ysabel | Jan 22, 2009 | Miscellany
There have been many small disasters in my work life lately, nearly all of them resulting in increased duties and paid time to work. I have had a bit of a windfall, though. This morning, I’ll be accepting a full-time position with my current employer. This is...
by ysabel | Jan 19, 2009 | Miscellany
Italian Renaissance gown is underway–the patern’s draped and getting ready to be stitched up. Here are some progress shots: Also, changed my mind on the fabrics–I think these are more elegant (burgundy velvet, mauve polished cotton lining, gold...
