Category Archives: crafts

fashion illustration class update

It’s getting near the end of my drawing class, but here’s a few of my favorites so far. These drawings are from inspiration I’ve found in magazines or on Pinterest, or from our model in class. My main goal from this class is to better be able to communicate my ideas visually–for fashion and home designContinue reading “fashion illustration class update”

a selfmade dress and what i wore

I have been thinking a long time about sewing a dress or outfit but it took me a long time to pull the trigger. It sounded intimidating–I have sewn a little bit but not really any clothes. Patterns and fabric seemed expensive and difficult to try out if I wasn’t sure it would turn out.Continue reading “a selfmade dress and what i wore”

authority (embroidery no. 22)

Earlier this year, I read Jeff VanderMeer’s creepy and haunting Annihilation, about an expedition into a terrifying and mysterious wilderness known as Area X. Authority (kindle here) continues the story, but from the perspective of Control, a government official recently transferred to clean up the mess at the Southern Reach after the expedition in Annihilation. ControlContinue reading “authority (embroidery no. 22)”

fashion illustration class

I am taking a drawing class. A fashion illustration class, if you want to be specific. I’m really enjoying it! I feel like drawing is a great way to communicate, especially when I’m thinking of clothes people could wear or rooms they could live in. I’m really excited to get some classes in and practice, practice, practice. WeContinue reading “fashion illustration class”

easy project friday: spray-painted mirror

I have this mirror that I really like. It’s from Ikea–you’ve probably seen it before. I love that the frame is sort of ornate, but it’s small and different enough that it seems modern and fun. I like the black and I had it on my wall in black in my old apartment. In this new place,Continue reading “easy project friday: spray-painted mirror”

the start of a sewing space

Remember that rack I bought for my jewelry? I also got one for my thread. I saw this idea on Sublime Stitching and thought it was really great. So one day as part of my tiny projects, I got some embroidery floss and sewing thread on my rack. But it still needed some work. IContinue reading “the start of a sewing space”

easy project friday: painted canisters

This easy project takes a little bit of paint in whatever colors you like, a paintbrush, and some painters tape. I found these canisters at Goodwill and snagged them for just a few bucks. After a solid scrubbing I was ready to use them in my kitchen. I love the look of white and wood,Continue reading “easy project friday: painted canisters”

easy project friday: using decorative paper

Sometimes all it takes to brighten up your life is a small change. This easy project takes just a few minutes and is very inexpensive–you just need some pretty paper or fabric, a ruler, scissors, and tape. I love a glass cabinet but I’m not the most organized person. And if you’re going to be showingContinue reading “easy project friday: using decorative paper”

annihilation (embroidery no. 21)

I know we just had St. Patrick’s day, but in my house, it might as well be Halloween. Everything I watch or read lately has been super creepy, and Annihilation by Jeff VanderMeer (Kindle here) is near the top of the creepy list. Annihilation is the diary of a woman, known only as the biologist, as sheContinue reading “annihilation (embroidery no. 21)”