Oooo…look what I found. Clicky clicky….
Wow, where the heck have I been?? This looks like so much fun and I had no idea it was even happening - I’ll be there tomorrow night with bells on!
In other news, I’m getting back into this blogging thing. I have tons of fun planned. So much fun, I made a list.
- Review of Ginghers Dressmaker’s Shears and Pinking Shears (Is it, like, really worth all that $$?)
- Ginghers GIVEAWAY - Brand new, unused Dressmakers and Pinking shears yours FREE! (Oh, YES. Stay tuned for more details…)
- Update on my old review of the Husqvarna Viking Emerald 116 (1 year into sewing machine ownership = new joys, new beefs!)
- Gripping interview with the lovely clothing designer/all-around diva rock-star Gillian Smithline of Indigo Inspired (It’s gonna be GOOD…this lady is a genius!) I mean, seriously, look at this romper:
I want it SO BAD!!!
Sew on! ~ Erin
Many of you know that I live in a housebus that my girlfriend, Julia, and I built from scratch. (That’s a whole ‘nother blog…) At 7.5′ by 30′ it’s a small space. I had my sewing space set up in there (of course) and that’s where I made all of the stuff I currently have for sale in my Etsy shop. However, right now the bus is parked at my mom’s house in Santa Rosa. I’ve been taking advantage of her guest room and using the opportunity to get really messy with my sewing……
What’s going on in there?? Well, I’ve been working on a skirt for Stitch Magazine but I can’t really tell you any more details than that. (Sorry guys!) Ok, ok, I can tell you that these materials are involved:
Secret Skirt Materials - light purple linen, pretty new calico print, thread. Like it so far? Me too.
My new Husqvarna was involved, too, of course.
Isn’t she pretty? I’m still so glad I didn’t go for those new-fangled computerized machines. I bought her last fall after crying over my broke-a$$ Riccar too many times. She may be made in China but she’s Swedish *designed* gosh-darn-it!
Oh yes, I digress. Why are we still in Santa Rosa?
Well, here’s why: I’ve been having a weird feeling in my throat (like a mouthful of mashed potatoes got stuck half-way down) since before Christmas and I thought it was time to get it checked out. Rather than go on to Santa Cruz, I decided to stay in one place to figure out what was going on. I thought it would take a week.
About a month (and 7 or 8 doctor’s appointments, 6 tests and $600+ dollars) later, we *finally* know what my problem is! No, it’s not heart burn, its not cancer, it’s not hyperthyroidism, it’s…….globus hystericus. The doc says it’ll go away by itself if I just chill the heck out and give it time. LOL. Thank God!
While I was waiting for the results of all these bizarre tests and awkward appointments, I rediscovered crochet as the fidgity, comforting little self-care activity that it is. (What can I say? Not knowing what the heck is going on with your neck/throat is kinda freaky!) We’ve been renting the Tudors
and watching it for hours every night. The results? 1.5 scarves and 1 hat:
Woot. Scarf. This yarn has been in my stash for ages. Too ugly to use, too DIY to throw away…Both the pepto-bismal yarn and the dark browny-grey yarn were recycled from thrift store sweaters that I unknitted. Heck, I even dyed the pepto-bismal cotton yarn that lovely pepto-bismal color all by myself using the power of kool-aid. I think it looks…ok.
Another shot of my pepto bismal scarf in action. It’s all just straight double crochet.
Crocheted hat. I was going for a cloche look. I’m not sure I really nailed it. I like the bobbly on the side, though. I used a vintage button and a bunch of rescued braided satin frog closures. (Editor’s note: I had to crop this because I looked too stupid for words in this pic….better to leave it to your imagination.)
Scarf .5? Well, it’s still in the works. It’s knitted, not crocheted and that takes me a good bit longer to do. I’m a slow knitter.
Tags: crochet, crocheted hat, crocheted scarf, globus hystericus, husqvarna viking, knitting, recycled yarn, Sewing, skirt, stitch magazine, Thrift Scores
