Wednesday, July 29, 2009
Hahahahahahah
http://www.nataliedee.com/archives/2009/Jul/?#495
Very very cute. Husband sent this to me, saying that it is my kind of humor...
Monday, July 27, 2009
Sunday, July 26, 2009
Recycle LACMA Project - Part II
Usually I just post links and then let people make comments about what they think .... but as I read through the Recycle LACMA blog, I was a little upset by some of the recycle choices the artist made ... I mean, deconstructing a Claire McCardell dress into two witches hats; are you serious? The Bolivian blanket into potholders?
I know, I know, the artist makes it clear that many items were sold for merely their opening bid, and that these weren't exactly sought after items. I think what tweaks me is that many of these items were wearable, or pretty amazing on their own, and then they were turned into items that are kinda ordinary or commonplace.
I guess we"ll see what happens when he is finished with the project. Whatever the end result, I do enjoy the idea of the before and after, and will check in periodically to see how it all unfolds.
I know, I know, the artist makes it clear that many items were sold for merely their opening bid, and that these weren't exactly sought after items. I think what tweaks me is that many of these items were wearable, or pretty amazing on their own, and then they were turned into items that are kinda ordinary or commonplace.
I guess we"ll see what happens when he is finished with the project. Whatever the end result, I do enjoy the idea of the before and after, and will check in periodically to see how it all unfolds.
The Recycle LACMA Project
http://recyclelacma.blogspot.com/
From the site:
On January 14th, 2009 the Los Angeles County Museum of Art announced that it was deaccessioning more than 100 items from its costumes and textiles collection. Once carefully collected, catalogued, and cared for, these items have now been cast back out in to the world. What will happen to them? Like any other useless item, they will need to be recycled or disposed of.
Recycle LACMA is a project of Los Angeles-based artist Robert Fontenot. At three separate auctions he purchased over 50 items deaccessioned by LACMA and is now trying to find new uses for these otherwise unwanted items.
From the site:
On January 14th, 2009 the Los Angeles County Museum of Art announced that it was deaccessioning more than 100 items from its costumes and textiles collection. Once carefully collected, catalogued, and cared for, these items have now been cast back out in to the world. What will happen to them? Like any other useless item, they will need to be recycled or disposed of.
Recycle LACMA is a project of Los Angeles-based artist Robert Fontenot. At three separate auctions he purchased over 50 items deaccessioned by LACMA and is now trying to find new uses for these otherwise unwanted items.
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
Taking Nominations for Next Craft Day Craft
After running into Anna today on the Purple line, I started thinking about another Craft Day. We mentioned yarn dyeing ... and I also ran across this great tutorial for a floral fascinator.
Anyone else?
If the work furloughs go through (the unions are fighting, but they only have until the end of June to negotiate this issue) then I will have every second and fourth Friday free, so pub time/craft time would be a nice pick-me up!
Anyone else?
If the work furloughs go through (the unions are fighting, but they only have until the end of June to negotiate this issue) then I will have every second and fourth Friday free, so pub time/craft time would be a nice pick-me up!
Saturday, May 23, 2009
Whoa Nelly
I just discovered Patternfish. It is in Beta now, but it is pretty cool. I don't know how it compares to Etsy or Ravelry, but I do like that you can buy out-of-print patterns from several really cool designers. The search/navigation bar is pretty fun too.
Wednesday, May 20, 2009
Fine, I'll Just Cut Up My Credit Cards!
Stumbling upon this article in the NYTimes explained what has been happening recently, but it doesn't make it any better!
For the first time ever, I got slapped with a late fee on my credit card, and it wasn't small either! We usually pay our bills electronically, and have never had a problem. On my bill it said that I didn't make the payment on time, because instead of the three days it usually takes for an electronic payment to clear, you must now allot SEVEN days for the payment to clear. So, even though I paid my bill before it was due, I didn't pay it seven days before the due date.
However, not to worry, assures the credit card company, if I am worried about not paying on time, I can submit an electronic payment that clears INSTANTLY, but you will have to pay a FEE.
Seriously, this is crazy pants.
For the first time ever, I got slapped with a late fee on my credit card, and it wasn't small either! We usually pay our bills electronically, and have never had a problem. On my bill it said that I didn't make the payment on time, because instead of the three days it usually takes for an electronic payment to clear, you must now allot SEVEN days for the payment to clear. So, even though I paid my bill before it was due, I didn't pay it seven days before the due date.
However, not to worry, assures the credit card company, if I am worried about not paying on time, I can submit an electronic payment that clears INSTANTLY, but you will have to pay a FEE.
Seriously, this is crazy pants.
Friday, April 3, 2009
800 dollar cardigan
Looking at this makes me think several things.
1. Reminds me of a Todd Oldham project in a craft magazine from a couple of years ago. I can't remember the name of the mag, but I can see it in my mind. It is something hip and diy. Basically take a bunch of thrift store sweaters, cut them up, and assemble them into a cool multi-colored pullover.
2. This would be super fun to knit with lots of random balls of yarn. You could basically take this pattern and tweak it for the perfect lookalike.
3. Both of these projects would not cost you 800 dollars.
I think the cardigan is super cool, and not just because Michelle Obama wore it yesterday on a state visit to the U.K. I would totally do that strip of sequins, just because.
1. Reminds me of a Todd Oldham project in a craft magazine from a couple of years ago. I can't remember the name of the mag, but I can see it in my mind. It is something hip and diy. Basically take a bunch of thrift store sweaters, cut them up, and assemble them into a cool multi-colored pullover.
2. This would be super fun to knit with lots of random balls of yarn. You could basically take this pattern and tweak it for the perfect lookalike.
3. Both of these projects would not cost you 800 dollars.
I think the cardigan is super cool, and not just because Michelle Obama wore it yesterday on a state visit to the U.K. I would totally do that strip of sequins, just because.
Monday, March 30, 2009
Quilts
I've always wanted to quilt, but once I tried to make my own clothes and basically failed (well, ok, I did make one complete dress, which I wore to husband's brother's wedding) but the experience was pretty off-putting. My MIL likes to make t-shirt quilts, and when she came to visit three weeks ago, she finished them by knotting through the three layers, which made me start to think that maybe I wouldn't have to do all those crazy finishing stitches.
Then, I saw this post.
I'm thinking maybe I should start organizing my fabric stash and see what I have color-wise.
And, today, I somehow managed to go out and buy a rotary cutter and mat.
We"ll see what happens.
Then, I saw this post.
I'm thinking maybe I should start organizing my fabric stash and see what I have color-wise.
And, today, I somehow managed to go out and buy a rotary cutter and mat.
We"ll see what happens.
Sunday, March 1, 2009
Thursday, February 12, 2009
Knitting Update
Jillian Lewis from Project Runway has released a collection, which is cable and knit heavy.
Spring 2009 Interweave Knits Preview.
I'm mildly obsessed with this whole line of legwarmers. I say "mildly" because I don't think I could get away with wearing them, but I have this fantasy of a little bit of knit/crochet popping above my boots.
And I think this Halogen sweater looks a lot like the Holly Jacket.
I'm trying very hard to not buy yarn, because, lets face it, I have enough. I've purposely not gone to either to either of the two yarn shops that are 10-15 minutes from my work. I think I deserve a reward...
Spring 2009 Interweave Knits Preview.
I'm mildly obsessed with this whole line of legwarmers. I say "mildly" because I don't think I could get away with wearing them, but I have this fantasy of a little bit of knit/crochet popping above my boots.
And I think this Halogen sweater looks a lot like the Holly Jacket.
I'm trying very hard to not buy yarn, because, lets face it, I have enough. I've purposely not gone to either to either of the two yarn shops that are 10-15 minutes from my work. I think I deserve a reward...
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