So this wonderful “Toast” colored thread is really pretty in person… but very hard to properly light when photographing to get accurate color representation. I’m still not sure I succeeded, but it shows off the pattern design well enough. The pattern is along the same lines as the Celtic Knot and Eternal Loop […]more…
WIP- “Tartan Redux” Pattern
A lot of patterns eventually get a couple variations and the Tartan Pattern is no different. I might end up keeping the name “Tartan Redux” but only as a last recourse. This green is really beautiful without feeling like the color is over saturated so expect to see more of this thread in the […]more…
WIP – Rose Trellis Pattern
I fell in love with this dusty red fabric and designed this pattern specifically to be paired with it. I have almost three yards of this fabric so expect to see it appear again.more…
WIP – Starflower Pattern
Working through the backlog of projects that stalled at the sewing stage; should have it completed in a day or two time permitting. more…
Pillow Display – Dogwood & Tartan Patterns
Today I spent a good bit of time getting my studio organized. It will be nice to finally take advantage of the fact I have this dedicated space so expect more of these types of photos in the future. Dogwood Pattern Information :: Tartan Pattern Informationmore…
WIP – Tartan Pattern
Finally got around to going through the fabric stash and decided that this pale pink fabric was best under the magenta thread square.more…
WIP – Crane Pattern
The thread color is called “Toast” but upon receiving the thread yesterday I noticed that it was just about the same shade as my coffee. I figured before I got busy I would document my observation.more…
Lazy Friday – The Naming of Patterns
For me the hardest part of designing a new pattern is giving it a name. This is the start of the second square of a new pattern and even now I have no idea what it will be called. I had been using my “good china” as a prop for photographing a friend’s jewelry […]more…