Last week I accidentally splattered oil from a new jar of almond butter on this shirt. It’s been a favorite of mine for about 2 years (bought on sale at Anthropologie). I tried all the tricks I’d learned in my college Textile Science classes, but it still had a slight yellow tinge across the front. Not easily visible in this photo, but it’s there.READ MORE
I am inspired by so many things, I decided that every Friday, I will highlight a favorite person, thing, or idea. Maybe you will be inspired too! See all past Friday Favorites here.
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Today I am excited to have Betz White here on the blog. Betz has been a friend for years. Funny coincidence, but we figured out that she may have been working at a company during the time I did fabric presentations there, during our former lives in the apparel world (PB/pre-blog). Betz is creative, innovative, and clever. I have always loved her twist on the world of handmade and have wanted to interview her for ages. Enjoy!READ MORE
I am thoroughly enjoying the opportunity to revisit some of the projects from my first book, like these crocheted disks. It seems like every time I completed a book project, I immediately had to put it aside to move on to the next one. Just when I was super inspired to keep going!
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This past week was Spring Break for the kids, and the four of us headed to Vancouver, BC.READ MORE
Another little “just because” project I indulged myself in last week.READ MORE
Thank you all for your kind words on my New Day Northwest appearance!
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I am inspired by so many things, I decided that every Friday, I will highlight a favorite person, thing, or idea. Maybe you will be inspired too! See all past Friday Favorites here.
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I was looking online at Anthropologie recently and came across the beautiful work of Carola van Dyke. She has a selection of pillows for sale through them, and when I looked further into what she does, I fell deep into the rabbit hole of uniquely beautiful textile taxidermy, ceramics, and cushions.
That wasn’t at all as as scary as I thought it would be. (Well, first I didn’t think it would be scary, then I did, and then I didn’t, and then I did, and then it was time to film.) The producers, Margaret Larson, and everyone on the set of New Day Northwest made it an easy morning when I was there taping my segment yesterday.
Next stops:
University Place Library in Tacoma- Thursday evening, April 3, from 7-8:00pm.
Elliot Bay Book Company– Saturday, April 5 from 2-3:00pm
Third Place Books (Lake Forest Park)- Thursday, April 10, from 6-7:00.
I am going to be on tv today, and it’s not even an April Fool prank. 11:00 am PST, Seattle’s own King 5 New Day Northwest.READ MORE
Faux Bois Pillow and photo by Katie of 