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Category: Textiles
Post #3112: Long-promised pants
I’ve been writing about making pants for months now – and have managed to overthink it to the point where I became paralyzed, then got over-complicated, then tried to simplify – and finally! Have arrived at a finished product. Though I have made pants… Continue Reading “Post #3112: Long-promised pants”
Post #3110: Bringing on the warmer weather
I’ve been posting the above hammock photo all over the place – as it is endlessly pleasing to me. On the weekend Brian got the side-yard re-mulched and installed hardware for the hammock in this spot (it was previously elsewhere but we have other… Continue Reading “Post #3110: Bringing on the warmer weather”
Post #3108: A smidge of colour theory on a cloudy day
It is so grey outside; let’s think about colour! I came across this vintage colour wheel in the gift shop at the National Gallery in Ottawa last month – and immediately went online to see if I could find a version to print out… Continue Reading “Post #3108: A smidge of colour theory on a cloudy day”
Post # 3105: A roundup of makes from March!
When I moved (almost) two years ago, I moved a number of unfinished projects with me. Like the quilt in this photo. I’ve been carrying the squares and the backing fabric around for about five years – both of which I purchased for next… Continue Reading “Post # 3105: A roundup of makes from March!”
Post #3103: Making marks on fabric
Where other people are highly artistic, I feel I am a pretty technical maker. That is, I’m inspired by learning process and technique – not to mention finished usable product – more than expressing a vision or making a statement. Perhaps that isn’t the… Continue Reading “Post #3103: Making marks on fabric”
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