Welcome to anyone visiting because of Natalie’s lovely post on the Craft Blog. Craftis such a great resource for all things indie and diy, and I was so honored to participate in the Craft portion of Maker Faire!
Now, what I’ve been up to. First of all, Simplicity 3835, round two. Round one was the Mrs Roper Gone Wrong dress, round two, in cheery retro fabric, is much better
It is a well-constructed pattern and I will wear the dress happily(if you’re going to make one, this is the “long” length, since I’ve heard the mini is more like a shirt). I’ve loved the versions I’ve seen on Flickr and elsewhere in solid grey or black, with contrast pockets, neckline and sleeve-ties, but I’m not sure I need another of exactly this dress, even in a different color. Plus I’m a fickle crafter and always ready to move on to something new and untried!
I’ve also been happily playing with the wool sampler I got at the Bazaar Bizarre from Mary Jane’s Attic. Jamie’s Needle Felting demo at the Maker Faire was mobbed with eager crafters so I had to stand well back. I may not have gotten the benefit of her needle felting expertise close up, but I did get inspired!
Yay for tiny needle felted softies. I still have quite a bit of practicing to do with shaping and felting enough before putting pieces together (I am very impatient), but these sweet little fluffy shapes are so satisfying to make! I can see more cute needle felty things in my future…I love those tiny bottle-cap pin cushions- if you know of a good tutorial on how to make one of those, please share!
Finally I’ve been working on the next mini-collection for etsy and will have it up early next week. Here is a bitty sneak preview
Any guesses at the theme?
Happy weekend to all of you! Yay for a long one here in the USA! Hope the weather is great where you are so you get to bbq and soak up a little summer sun.