Replacement Lamps

Between now & Christmas, I'll be posting pictures of things I've been archiving.

Christmas Thrift

Just a cutie.

I really never see these anymore for my price (.50 or less, although I'd go a little higher now). Three shapes. The tallest stack are the nicest ones.

Several bells & this (German?) little girl; who had a flag or something stuck into her abdomen. If I get a Lego-mindstorm, I might make her a little "Fun is always in style" flag. heh!

completed slippers for CecilyInk

100% wool, cashmere lining.

In progress for CecilyInk

I was asked to create a pair of slippers using CecilyInk's 'Flourish' design. She makes beautiful Letterpress cards & stationery. Here they are so far...

CecilyInk's paper design ~

New in my shop & sold.

I think this sweater was predominately Angora; very soft.

I am using almost entirely vintage & 'reclaimed' materials

in my holiday gift-wrap.

*glassine paper; shiny & semi-transparent

*vintage rayon ribbon in ivory

*tiny vintage glass ornaments represent holly berries

*a scrap of (felted sweater) wool makes a holly leaf.

*gift tag (new materials)

New in my shop.

Lilac angora & wool felted knit fabric, hand-dyed.

Pom poms are made with an assortment of special yarns; angora, silk, shetland wool, mohair, & shiny rayon thread.

Unabashed Thanksgiving Revelry

Featured Buyer: Shopping through the Lens of American Craft Council with Monica & Andrew

On the 21st I had a thrill - I came home & opened Etsy only to find my slippers on the front page. Nice! But that was not all ... this particular treasury was extra-special. 'In the spirit of Thanksgiving & looking back at American History', the Etsy Featured Buyers were Monica Hampton, Director of Education and Andrew Wagner, Editor-in-Chief, American Craft Magazine, American Craft Council. The Storque article which accompanied the treasury included comments on each item included.

I'm still enjoying this.

Deep Indigo

I think these are clever & well-done.

Hand Embroidered Zipper

Deep Indigo on Etsy.

$6-8

These would look great on the outside of a garment.

A Star For My Hero Medal

L is for Lion Jacket

~ Thanks Giving ~

Wishful crochet ~

I love cardigan sweaters & this one is especially unique & appealing. It's from Teva Durham's Loop-d-Loop Crochet. It has the vintage + modern thing happening. I really like the motifs, the open fan-like scallops; but wonder whether the finished fabric would get caught on things like knobs or pencils or other things I encounter when I move about? Would the fabric be heavy? I wonder whether the jacket would have to be carefully arranged on my body - draped & realigned often? It's made using a huge hook (J). I really hope to give it a try.

Crochet is a mood - thing for me; I get in the mood. Then the hunt begins for a likable pattern; far more challenging than locating a great knitting pattern. This book has new applications & interesting ideas & I think it succeeds in translating the author's unique design aesthetic into 'crochet'.

I miss lace knitting ~

Blocking lace is the Christmas morning of knitting.

1. Shetland Triangle 2, 2. Feather and Fan Comfort Shawl, 3. SIENA Cowl/Scarflette, 4. Mohair_Shawl, 5. POTW 1, 6. per Ashley and Maryse's instructions, 7. tweedy aran cardigan, 8. Swallowtail Shawl, 9. Cloud bolero, 10. Beehive Hat and Shetland Triangle Shawl, 11. Adamas Wing Span Barn, 12. Kiri, 13. flower basket shawl, 14. Swallowtail 5, 15. Truncated swallowtail, 16. Swallowtail Shawl, 17. Swallowtail Shawl, 18. Flower Basket Shawl, 19. swallowtail blocking, 20. Shetland Triangle detail, 21. Shetland Triangle, 22. Heartland Lace Shawl, 23. swallowtail shawl 5, 24. Close-up of Flower Basket Motif, 25. swallowtail edges

FELT

I sure like these. They're made by Lusitania in Madrid. Cheery.

Fun to make...

I really enjoy making these; lately I've been adding charms to most of them. Most also have at least one vintage component. No Haiku today.

New today; 'vintage Japan' cards

This spun cotton peacock is my #1 favorite 'vintage Japan' christmas item. I bought it several years ago & it has its own story. In order to best express my emotions about this bird, I've written a Haiku.

brisk morning thrifting

a peacock sans rationale;

he waited for me

Custom Slipper Project...

I had fun making these pom poms today with pink angora, some silk & wool laceweight, a bit of shetland, & some shiny rayon...

The slipper fabric was a dove grey, now its a muted lilac. It's a super soft angora & wool blend. All set.

pirilamporiscado*

*Felt = many possibilities.

Portugese jewelry designer Vania Barbosa; whose work with felt especially intrigues me.

These are cozy.

And complete. The cashmere lining really works .

I'm still developing patterns in various sizes. Thanks to SadieLouWho, I can fit a 10.