Cushion for the Pushin’

That’s what I wanted to call my now defunct pincushion Etsy shop. But, I haven’t given up the dream. Here’s what I’ve been working on for the upcoming Mafia-themed show: jewel/ring-inspired finger pincushions:

mafia show headbands.

Well, I’m two pieces down for our upcoming June mafia-themed show with the Indy Craft Mafia. I have a couple of finger pincushions left to design and make, as well as a possible fabric-collage-style wall hanging (which, Miss Elissa, I may use the one I’m starting on for you to use as my non-mafia-themed piece, [...]

Hug me.

I’m a big fan of bizarro crafts. Even if it skews a wee bit creepy. But, while I was looking for inspiration for a hug-based logo I’m working on, I came across this:

It might be the creepiest thing I’ve seen in quite some time. And, it kind of makes me feel a little better about [...]

Busy lil’ crafter.

This weekend, I spent most of my time finishing up three pieces for this Friday’s gallery opening at the Harrison Center for the Arts. I was approached last week to see if I’d be interested in putting a few pieces in the show and, since I had a few drinks in my system at the [...]

The Craft ‘zine dress.

This is the dress (under a cardi for that not-so-springy-quite yet weather we’re having). The fabric has little white horseshoes all over it.
It seriously took me less than an hour and a half to make it, which is perfect for my sewing ADD. I’m kind of dying to make more…some with little straps.
Now, if I [...]

Craftuesday Wrapup: Don’t have a cowl, man.

Oh, I crack me up. Whew!
Well, I finished my Spring Mill/Obama Congress Speech cowl last night. I have a slight addiction to the simplicity and overall zen quality of knitting in the round. And, it seems like making cowls may be my knitted calling. I enjoy it more than any other knitted good…so far. (I’m [...]

Indy Craft Mafia: Our Chair-ity Affair Entry

I’m super happy to announce that our Indy Craft Mafia chair was completed for the Care for Kids Foundation’s silent auction last week. Our idea was to convert an old Papasan chair into a bird’s nest theme. I think it turned out quite lovely:

One of the best features of the chair is the removable, over-sized [...]

Knitta, Please!

Being that it is snowing again and the temperature has dropped (AGAIN!), I have visions of warm layered clothes dancing through my head. Preferably of the knitted variety. And, since I can’t yet knit a sweater, I guess I’ll just have to pull one of the massively produced ones out of my closet.

But, I can [...]

Learning to KNiiTT…Wii-style.

I bought Matthew/us a Wii for Christmas and we’re in the midst of trying to beef up our sad little game library. Other than the Wii Fit, I have no future gaming purchases that truly excite me. Until now…

Matthew just sent me a link to this. At first I thought it was a total joke [...]

Martha meets Amy in a cluttered Midwestern Michael’s aisle.

During my month off, I spent a lot of time at Michael’s. I had been working on my self-promo/client thank yous, and had made several trips due to my lack of thorough list making. Due to an extended cell phone conversation during one particular trip (I hate being on the phone while I’m checking. It’s [...]