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Category Archives: 2021
Addi Express Circular Loom
Years ago, Mr. Noile and I saw a demonstration of a vintage circular sock loom at a crafts exhibit, and we kind of fell in love with the idea of using an ancient device to make something at once so … Continue reading
Posted in 2021, Addi Express, Machines
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Cat Backpack
So a really talented artist in Japan has made a bunch of incredible cat backpacks. Her name is Pico Miho, also known as nekoseisaku pico, and you can see her phenomenal work here, on Bored Panda. Her cats are handcrafted, … Continue reading
Posted in 2021, Accessories, Bags
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Waxed Canvas Totes
Mr. Noile had a favorite waxed canvas coat for a long time, and I bought a more rarefied waxed canvas coat myself a few years ago. I’d never sewn with the fabric, though, so making these bags was a new … Continue reading
Posted in 2021, Bags, Gifts
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Weighted Dolls: Part Three
Once I had proof-of-concept for the body pattern for my weighted dolls, and (possibly even more importantly) proof-of concept (and proof of execution) for the faces, it was time to make the actual dolls. The first step was to choose … Continue reading
Posted in 2021, Gifts
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Weighted Dolls: Part Two
The path to my doll’s faces was not a simple one, but in the end I found some kind of resolution. The machine I intended to use to make them ended up in repair — specialist repair, far away — … Continue reading
Posted in 2021, Gifts, Other
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Weighted Dolls: Part One
For the past few years, I’ve donated goods, of one kind or another, to a county nursing home. Last year I made tactile/fidget quilts, but this year decided to do something different. Originally I thought I’d make bears, but soon … Continue reading
Posted in 2021, Gifts, Other
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Nifty Threader
I ran across this little gadget at Red Stone Glen. Annie, who helpfully watches the shop, enthused about it. Though Annie’s advice is always excellent, I had my doubts. My sewing room is littered with useless needle threaders.
Posted in 2021, Tools
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More Masks
More masks, acknowledging the arrival of Covid Delta, and recognizing that we’ll be wearing them for quite a while yet. Both of these masks are Mr. Noile’s, and both are the Marfy free pattern.
Burda 6765 — Linen Top
This project turned out to be more “blouse” than the woven “tee” I’m always searching for. But I’m really happy with it! Perhaps predictably, I did change things up a fair bit from the pattern.
Posted in 2021, Burda, Covid, Tops
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I AM Pan – Second Version
I’ve previously panned (heh, heh) this pattern in this post, but have attempted another version. It’s I AM Pan, from the French company I AM. The allure of a woven tee was apparently too much to resist. But I’ve changed … Continue reading
Posted in 2021, Covid, Tops
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