More apocalypse, less angst
First the dreaming. Then the learning. Here is my first stencil – cut and inked three times on some hemp-rayon jersey that arrived in the mail today. It’s my practice fabric but I’m hoping I can do some stencil layers and turn this into… Continue Reading “First fabric stencil…..”
I’ve been wanting to do a big-ole house brag all week, but because of the weather it hasn’t been optimal for photographing. Here is a photo from last weekend’s painting job – which is getting itsfinishing touches today. We’re quite pleased with these colours… Continue Reading “A charming little house isn’t it?”
After a number of months of very little sewing – and no garment sewing at all – I’ve recently found myself a bit obsessed with the books of Natalie Chanin, founder and main designer for Alabama Chanin. For the first time in my life… Continue Reading “A little excitement about embellishment.”
I think the prospect of growing lemons of my own has turned my attention in the direction of lemon and lime recipes lately. Just tonight I put up a batch of these “Glamorous Preserved Lemons” and I’m plotting to find some time this weekend… Continue Reading “Lemon-crazy”