Pattern Review: Kimono

Pattern Review: Kimono

A while ago a friend gave me a really beautiful piece of silky material.  I am guessing it is a polyester blend, but it flows like silk! I held onto it for a while, trying to decide what to make: a skirt? a chemise? pants?  I ended up deciding to try out one of the...
Foil Moon

Foil Moon

I was gifted a really neat pack of foil scratch paper a little while back and finally “etched” out some time to try it out (get it? “Etched?”). I found a mandala moon pattern I really liked on Pinterest.  Below you can see my take on it using...
When the Fox Cries

When the Fox Cries

I am a big proponent of always learning to stay sharp, engaged and creative. There are so many learning opportunities online, either structured or self-guided. I discovered Coursera.org a few years ago and occasionally take a class, just because. Recently, I have been...
Painting: A Flight that Unites

Painting: A Flight that Unites

It has been a while since I have done a painting, but after seeing the “Glass” trilogy (Unbreakable, Split, and Glass) I became a bit anamoured by the logo for Blinding Edge Pictures. The logo really struck a chord with me, reminding me a lot of Dargenhara...
Pattern Review: Red Heart Llama No Drama

Pattern Review: Red Heart Llama No Drama

This is not so much a tutorial as it is sharing a pattern I followed, the results and a few comments on it. I found this pattern for a stuffed Llama on Redheart and fell in love instantly. I shared it with my buddy and she also became enamoured. She asked me to make...