MMM’13: Week 2
May 11, 2013
Me Made May Week 2: In which I wear mostly blue, green, and brown and resort to costumes when I run out of “new” me-made clothes. … More MMM’13: Week 2
Author: Meris - The Fabric Alchemist
I geek out over sewing, history/archaeology, the environment, D&D character development, and much sci-fi & fantasy stuff.
A *Shiny* Jewelry Organizer
May 7, 2013
A year-long quest to organize my jewelry is complete…for now. … More A *Shiny* Jewelry Organizer
What can be made, can also be unmade
May 6, 2013
A year ago I started knitting my first sweater, finished it, and realized it was too big. I took it apart and restarted with a smaller size. It was passable, but the lower half of it still was too loose for my liking.
MMM’13: Week 1
May 5, 2013
As if on cue for Me May May, brilliant sunshine poured into Seattle for this first week of the month. This makes wearing my handmade clothes much easier, as most of it tends to be suited for semi-warm weather.
Me Made May 2013
May 1, 2013
It’s back! The sewing challenge that I most associate with the sewing blogger community. Last year I tried to wear two handmade garments each week. At the time I was employed as an archaeologist, so I had to contend with field work interrupting my wardrobe plans. I also did not have a large amount of … More Me Made May 2013
Goodwill Friday Find
April 20, 2013
Pondering the stories of donated clothing, and celebrating an awesome Goodwill find. … More Goodwill Friday Find
Is anyone else suffering from stash envy?
April 16, 2013
I love looking at all the creations for the Stashbusting Challenge. I even like looking at other people’s stashes. It is comforting to know that I am not alone in housing chaotic piles of fabric. I also like to see what fabrics people are drawn to. Sometimes it inspires me to try a new color, … More Is anyone else suffering from stash envy?
Creativity roadblocks
April 13, 2013
My creativity is buried somewhere over there…. This clutter has gotten out of control. Not only is my crafting space physically inaccessible, the general chaotic state of my crafting loft prevents me from achieving creative nirvana. I just can’t focus. Before any stash-busting can continue, there will be a reckoning. (I find that a glass … More Creativity roadblocks
A Song of Ice & Fire (& Yarn)
March 31, 2013
I am super excited, but also apprehensive about the return of Game of Thrones. … More A Song of Ice & Fire (& Yarn)
Stashbusting with Korra & Amon
March 26, 2013
Did my Emerald City Comic Con costumes align with my Stashbusting pledge? … More Stashbusting with Korra & Amon
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