Sharpie dyed inkle project
When Wood and I went on a trip recently, one of our stops was Solvang, California. It’s a cute town with a history of Danish settlers,...
Defining success
The last while my “day job” has kept me busy. That “day job” is actually a misnomer, as it is all contract work in my professional field....
Setting the reed
As mentioned previously, I was living in Switzerland when I learned how to weave. (Learning to Weave and, no, I don’t receive anything...
Traveling with hobbies
If you like to make things, when you go on a trip you have several decisions to make. First, is your hobby compatible with traveling? If...
Dyeing baskets
Some time ago I mentioned that I had done some dyeing for a class sample for one of the big box craft stores (see link). It turned out...
Does the briefcase suit?
As I mentioned last week, I developed a new briefcase pattern, and made one out of denim. Of course, that was the prototype. I wanted to...
The making of a briefcase and its pattern
A while ago I decided I would make a pattern for a briefcase. I browsed the internet looking at different styles of briefcases, saving...
Experimenting with huge yarn
When I go to my local big box craft store I often go through the yarn section to see what new yarns have arrived. Sometimes I don’t...
Making a suit bag
Some time ago, while browsing Pinterest, I realized that men’s suits could be a good source of interesting fabric. So I bought some old...
How do you get the thread you want?
Quite some time ago a fabric store near me discontinued their supply of a certain manufacturer’s thread. I had previously found the...
A traveling ma'am
Today I’m taking a break from talking about the things I do, and what I create. Recently I had reason to travel to and around Texas. It’s...
Analyzing time? 5 things to remember
Okay, you’ve made an item, now how do you price it? That is a challenge that faces many craftpreneurs. Today I will go through a part of...
