tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30405815471019660892024-03-13T18:58:52.963-07:00ScribbleartsIncoherent ramblings about dangerous implementsscribbleartshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06955153224668992923noreply@blogger.comBlogger54125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3040581547101966089.post-23493164254050070682010-06-26T16:31:00.001-07:002010-06-26T16:32:43.363-07:00Cheap and easy: I like it.<iframe src="http://www.cutoutandkeep.net/projects/diy_light_box/embed" width="350" height="280" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe><br/><a href="http://www.cutoutandkeep.net">See DIY Light Box and 1000's of others - or share your own on Cut Out + Keep</a>scribbleartshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06955153224668992923noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3040581547101966089.post-83238733973711754372010-01-24T17:14:00.000-08:002010-01-24T23:53:40.614-08:00SummerlinsPattern: <a href="http://kathrynivy.com/patterns/free/summerlin/">Summerlin</a> by <a href="http://kathrynivy.com/blog/">Alice Schnebly</a>, dress option<br />Yarn: Lion Brand Cotton-Ease<br />Needles: US 6<br />Size: 12 months<br />Fabric: unknown (a cotton lawn from my mum's stash)<br /><a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/scribblearts/summerlin">Raveled</a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_9DZD8TujpaU/S1zy22Y59WI/AAAAAAAAAYA/2o_YjBrAfPc/s1600-h/Picture+25.png"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 296px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_9DZD8TujpaU/S1zy22Y59WI/AAAAAAAAAYA/2o_YjBrAfPc/s400/Picture+25.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5430482274828809570" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_9DZD8TujpaU/S1zyU7OaMoI/AAAAAAAAAX4/L0YrcyA7NVo/s1600-h/Picture+54.png"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 286px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_9DZD8TujpaU/S1zyU7OaMoI/AAAAAAAAAX4/L0YrcyA7NVo/s400/Picture+54.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5430481692011410050" border="0" /></a>My gauge was a bit off but I decided to see what would happen. Finished band measurement was 17 inches. My guess is that this one would suit most 6-month-old babies, although it might work for 9-month-olds, too. The knitting went so quickly. As I eased the gathered skirt in place, I noticed there was some play in the knit top. I was easily able to encourage the top to be a bit bigger than the relaxed measurement. Upshot: It fit the recipient (a smallish 13-month-old at the time) perfectly.<br /><br />Pattern: <a href="http://kathrynivy.com/patterns/free/summerlin/">Summerlin</a> by <a href="http://kathrynivy.com/blog/">Alice Schnebly</a>, top option<br />Yarn: Cascade Yarns Cotton Rich, color 3417 (orange)<br />Needles: US 7<br />Size: 2 years<br />Fabric: Cotton print from Freshcut line by Heather Bailey<br /><a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/scribblearts/summerlin-2">Raveled</a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_9DZD8TujpaU/S1zz1aC5JgI/AAAAAAAAAYI/vHgxKHiQLGY/s1600-h/2755380238_5379d3719e.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_9DZD8TujpaU/S1zz1aC5JgI/AAAAAAAAAYI/vHgxKHiQLGY/s400/2755380238_5379d3719e.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5430483349552047618" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_9DZD8TujpaU/S1zz1-lZnZI/AAAAAAAAAYQ/XNWtXavn4VI/s1600-h/2755380780_e0fff28d5c.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_9DZD8TujpaU/S1zz1-lZnZI/AAAAAAAAAYQ/XNWtXavn4VI/s400/2755380780_e0fff28d5c.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5430483359360458130" border="0" /></a>This is a heavier yarn than I used for my first Summerlin--probably <span style="font-style: italic;">too</span> heavy for a warm-weather garment. After washing the bodice, I concluded that I should’ve gone up yet another needle size to get the fabric I was after. Maybe I should have tried the Cotton Rich DK instead?<div class="notes markdown"> </div>scribbleartshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06955153224668992923noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3040581547101966089.post-7141355053698226872010-01-24T16:54:00.000-08:002010-01-24T17:13:33.687-08:00Where was I, again?Many new projects to post about. First, though, a little retrospective:<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://scribblearts.blogspot.com/2007/04/relief.html">Mid-century Adeline</a>, in action<br /></div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_9DZD8TujpaU/S1zvGx8c_ZI/AAAAAAAAAXo/bWxk4YNAGRY/s1600-h/P1010119_1.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 362px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_9DZD8TujpaU/S1zvGx8c_ZI/AAAAAAAAAXo/bWxk4YNAGRY/s400/P1010119_1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5430478150467124626" border="0" /></a>scribbleartshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06955153224668992923noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3040581547101966089.post-11270345972077513062009-08-23T20:45:00.001-07:002009-08-23T20:50:30.439-07:00Music meets chalk<object width="640" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/6gvOVWKKxmo&hl=en&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/6gvOVWKKxmo&hl=en&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="640" height="385"></embed></object><br />Thanks to Pip Lincolne over at <a href="http://meetmeatmikes.blogspot.com/">Meet Me at Mikes!</a> for blogging about this.scribbleartshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06955153224668992923noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3040581547101966089.post-30761688170884233432009-08-22T13:12:00.000-07:002009-08-22T13:18:46.704-07:00Blogrolls RefreshedCheck out my mad blogrolls (in the column at right). I'd let my lists go to seed there for a while, but now all is tidy.<br /><br />Yes, yes, I do try to visit everybody as often as possible. Yum!scribbleartshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06955153224668992923noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3040581547101966089.post-67441490491524519702009-08-19T17:17:00.000-07:002009-08-19T17:45:41.663-07:00Yet another reason why I love Portland<object width="400" height="219"><param name="allowfullscreen" value="true" /><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always" /><param name="movie" value="http://vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=4496272&server=vimeo.com&show_title=1&show_byline=1&show_portrait=0&color=&fullscreen=1" /><embed src="http://vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=4496272&server=vimeo.com&show_title=1&show_byline=1&show_portrait=0&color=&fullscreen=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" allowscriptaccess="always" width="400" height="219"></embed></object><p><a href="http://vimeo.com/4496272">Egg Press Letterpress Video</a> from <a href="http://vimeo.com/user1706921">Pressing Letters</a> on <a href="http://vimeo.com">Vimeo</a>.</p><br />A little homegrown goodness. Makes me feel all crafty, you know?scribbleartshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06955153224668992923noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3040581547101966089.post-74678847310977083682008-12-31T20:26:00.000-08:002008-12-31T21:08:30.723-08:00NeedledOffspring the Younger has been exploring needle felting and was interested in getting some instruction. I understand only the basic principles. Clearly, a class was in order.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.thenakedsheepknitshop.com/theteam.htm#elaine">Elaine Marcus</a> periodically <a href="http://www.thenakedsheepknitshop.com/class_sched.htm#alllevels">teaches needle felting</a> at our LYS, the <a href="http://www.thenakedsheepknitshop.com/">Naked Sheep Knit Shop</a>. The multitalented Elaine (who is also a doctor, which I suppose might come in handy when dealing with these wicked barbs) did not disappoint. (Please, do not judge her by my halting first attempts. I suck at 3D design.) OTY and I highly recommend her class, which was packed with information and liberally seasoned with wit. Seriously, if you are anywhere near Portland, check it out!<br /><br />Mutant leaf:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/scribblearts/2458546494/" title="5.1.2008 013 by scribblearts, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2392/2458546494_267204fa43.jpg" width="500" height="434" alt="5.1.2008 013" /></a><br /><br />Ornament? At any rate, an easy project that is build over a styrofoam ball:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/scribblearts/2458526134/" title="5.1.2008 015 by scribblearts, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3283/2458526134_422dbf5981.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="5.1.2008 015" /></a><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/scribblearts/2458525030/" title="5.1.2008 014 by scribblearts, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2288/2458525030_209ecb5126.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="5.1.2008 014" /></a><br /><br />Other students, also novices, turned out jaw-droppingly gorgeous creations, including an incredibly realistic strawberry and voluptuous blossoms. OTY fashioned an adorable polar bear, for which I have no photographic evidence. Apologies!scribbleartshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06955153224668992923noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3040581547101966089.post-39139978768870129682008-12-31T18:57:00.000-08:002008-12-31T20:24:40.402-08:00Bagmania<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/scribblearts/2399074973/" title="4.8.08 015 by scribblearts, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3234/2399074973_1f9dda4028.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="4.8.08 015" /></a><br /><br />Offspring the Younger, inspired by a <a href="http://www.pineneedlequiltshop.com/prodinfo.asp?number=P-SRSB&variation=&aitem=34&mitem=81">pattern</a> and fabrics we found at the <a href="http://www.pineneedlequiltshop.com/">Pine Needle</a>, commissioned me to put together two reversible sling bags and a little zipped pouch.<br /><br />Here's the reverse side of the polka dot bag.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/scribblearts/2399905134/" title="4.8.08 013 by scribblearts, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3064/2399905134_d3d59743a1.jpg" width="375" height="500" alt="4.8.08 013" /></a><br /><br />And here's the second bag and the little pouch.<br /> <br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/scribblearts/2399065487/" title="4.8.08 005 by scribblearts, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2204/2399065487_6eab35ba4e.jpg" width="375" height="500" alt="4.8.08 005" /></a><br /><br />I love this pattern. Can't you imagine all sorts of great possibilities?scribbleartshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06955153224668992923noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3040581547101966089.post-2451597436716468792008-12-31T18:18:00.000-08:002008-12-31T18:50:44.861-08:00Baby bunny<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/scribblearts/2659842363/" title="HPIM1712 by scribblearts, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2240/2659842363_5d2bd9ac76.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="HPIM1712" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Pattern:</span> Knitted Bunny<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Designer:</span> Jackie Erickson-Schweitzer<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Made for:</span> coworker's baby shower<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Needles:</span> US 5<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Yarn:</span> a very lovely single left over from spouse’s first knitting project. I believe it was a German blend of silk and merino.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Started:</span> July 10, 2008<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Completed:</span> July 10, 2008<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/scribblearts/2660669542/" title="HPIM1709 by scribblearts, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3276/2660669542_40426208c6.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="HPIM1709" /></a><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/scribblearts/2660671122/" title="HPIM1715 by scribblearts, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3066/2660671122_896dc7d71c.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="HPIM1715" /></a><br />He has a most excellent little tail, if I do say so myself.scribbleartshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06955153224668992923noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3040581547101966089.post-31677039124545188482008-12-30T23:45:00.000-08:002008-12-31T18:54:20.858-08:00Cold comfort<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/scribblearts/2290061026/" title="2.24.08 019 by scribblearts, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2359/2290061026_e0194362a9.jpg" width="375" height="500" alt="2.24.08 019" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/scribblearts/2290059364/" title="2.24.08 018 by scribblearts, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2295/2290059364_bfd28f6660.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="2.24.08 018" /></a><br /><br />Before blocking...<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/scribblearts/2290052928/" title="2.24.08 014 by scribblearts, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3217/2290052928_5844611048.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="2.24.08 014" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/scribblearts/3153273606/" title="Cold Comfort hang tag by scribblearts, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3109/3153273606_1b6f067856.jpg" width="500" height="385" alt="Cold Comfort hang tag" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Pattern:</span> Entrelac Stole (with modifications)<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Designer:</span> Nancie M. Wiseman<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Made for:</span> donation to school auction<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Needles:</span> US 5 Brittany birch straights<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Yarn:</span> Grignasco Top Print<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Content:</span> 100% alpaca (with not a few guard hairs, more's the pity)<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Colorway:</span> 408 olive/brown/gray<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Started:</span> March 2005<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Completed:</span> February 24, 2008<br /><br />A real back-burner project, but great fun to knit. Ravelry'd <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/scribblearts/entrelac-stole">here</a>.scribbleartshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06955153224668992923noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3040581547101966089.post-83532038099306713442008-12-30T23:19:00.000-08:002008-12-30T23:41:42.007-08:00Fresh from the ovenCan you tell I was anxious to get these to dry?<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/scribblearts/2568971375/" title="6.10.08 020 by scribblearts, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3039/2568971375_b32e0cc389.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="6.10.08 020" /></a><br /><br />Just in the nick of time for Offspring the Younger to give to her teacher at the end of the school year.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/scribblearts/2569800732/" title="6.10.08 023 by scribblearts, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3006/2569800732_1d4fb941a6.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="6.10.08 023" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Pattern:</span> Garter Rib by Charlene Schurch<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Size:</span> Men's 9<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Yarn:</span> Abundant Yarn & Dyeworks Naturally Dyed Sock Yarn<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Colorway:</span> Donovan Should Wear Red<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Amount:</span> about 400 yards<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Needles:</span> US 1 dpns<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Started:</span> April 7, 2008<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Completed:</span> June 10, 2008<br /><br />Ravelry'd <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/scribblearts/garter-rib">here</a>.scribbleartshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06955153224668992923noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3040581547101966089.post-21963300779668326802008-12-30T22:56:00.000-08:002008-12-30T23:18:28.091-08:00Documenting the yearWell, I haven't been so good at keeping up this here blog in 2008. Perhaps there's still time to address that shortcoming...<br /><br />This is the first of my long-done projects just now seeing light on the internet:<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Emma's patchwork-y pillow</span><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/scribblearts/2568953827/" title="6.10.08 003 by scribblearts, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3172/2568953827_96d60c00dd.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="6.10.08 003" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/scribblearts/2569785974/" title="6.10.08 008 by scribblearts, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3142/2569785974_2e359e1f65.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="6.10.08 008" /></a><br /><br />A birthday gift from one of the offspring to a cherished friend. Did you know you can find quite cheap pillow inserts at IKEA?scribbleartshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06955153224668992923noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3040581547101966089.post-11654427033079142412008-10-19T13:52:00.001-07:002008-10-19T14:35:09.330-07:00Keep those birthday party invitations coming<style type="text/css">.flickr-photo { border: solid 2px #000000; }.flickr-yourcomment { }.flickr-frame { text-align: left; padding: 3px; }.flickr-caption { font-size: 0.8em; margin-top: 0px; }</style><div class="flickr-frame"> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/scribblearts/2955938622/" title="photo sharing"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3197/2955938622_2db76571b3.jpg" class="flickr-photo" alt="" /></a><br /> <span class="flickr-caption"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/scribblearts/2955938622/">HPIM1794</a>, originally uploaded by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/scribblearts/">scribblearts</a>.</span></div> <p class="flickr-yourcomment"> I love having opportunities to try out new projects. Here's my first attempt at <a href="http://ayumills.blogspot.com/">Pink Penguin</a>'s patchwork fabric basket, made for one of Offspring the Younger's friends. Great <a href="http://ayumills.blogspot.com/2008/05/tutorial-fabric-basket.html">tutorial</a>, and one I highly recommend. Plus, the results are just so dang cute!<br /><br />We popped in a few small containers of fun bath products, and this:</p><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_9DZD8TujpaU/SPufACAOy_I/AAAAAAAAAVk/wfmRpJTdNeY/s1600-h/HPIM1796.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_9DZD8TujpaU/SPufACAOy_I/AAAAAAAAAVk/wfmRpJTdNeY/s400/HPIM1796.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5258971812771843058" /></a><br />a reversible headband. You can find a <a href="http://thelongthread.com/?p=669">tutorial for this project</a> at <a href="http://thelongthread.com/">The Long Thread</a>. With practice, maybe I can make my edges at neat as Ellen's...but I'm still very happy with my results. And can I just say, free tutorials rock! Thanks so much, generous crafters!scribbleartshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06955153224668992923noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3040581547101966089.post-72428584709006423602008-09-06T15:31:00.000-07:002008-09-06T16:01:23.523-07:00In a dark place no longerAlthough I haven't been documenting it well here, I <span style="font-style:italic;">have</span> been busy making stuff these last few months. I also managed to finish off a UFO that had been hanging around forlornly. The Iris Mermaid scarf is now at home with my husband's stepmother, who lives in a warm climate and celebrated a birthday this summer.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_9DZD8TujpaU/SMMG6Ou8FYI/AAAAAAAAAPk/xQosgKYDuBw/s1600-h/2647391263_9eb7bb0051.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_9DZD8TujpaU/SMMG6Ou8FYI/AAAAAAAAAPk/xQosgKYDuBw/s400/2647391263_9eb7bb0051.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5243041988646540674" /></a><br /><br />Just the fishtail lace pattern, knit up in Brilla. I was disappointed when I came to the last of my yarn and saw how short the scarf still was, but it blocked much better than expected. I have to say that I like the back almost as much as I like the front.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_9DZD8TujpaU/SMMIayMovVI/AAAAAAAAAPs/9wr7hM7D6zE/s1600-h/2648227328_c0fe3b370c.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_9DZD8TujpaU/SMMIayMovVI/AAAAAAAAAPs/9wr7hM7D6zE/s400/2648227328_c0fe3b370c.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5243043647433784658" /></a><br /><br />More details on <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/scribblearts/iris-mermaid">Ravelry</a>.scribbleartshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06955153224668992923noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3040581547101966089.post-25317145837841670292008-08-30T22:52:00.000-07:002008-08-30T23:16:23.774-07:00Look, a helicopter<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_9DZD8TujpaU/SLozOrsl1HI/AAAAAAAAAO8/qAuUp1pno4c/s1600-h/2736589135_25eafbb328.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_9DZD8TujpaU/SLozOrsl1HI/AAAAAAAAAO8/qAuUp1pno4c/s400/2736589135_25eafbb328.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5240557443739931762" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_9DZD8TujpaU/SLo0U2oVu3I/AAAAAAAAAPc/0M9T01WsLvo/s1600-h/2737427754_a7868b3ab7_m.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_9DZD8TujpaU/SLo0U2oVu3I/AAAAAAAAAPc/0M9T01WsLvo/s400/2737427754_a7868b3ab7_m.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5240558649265732466" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_9DZD8TujpaU/SLo0M_GZ8JI/AAAAAAAAAPM/4znKBjMr3qM/s1600-h/2737421790_c90cdefa47_m.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_9DZD8TujpaU/SLo0M_GZ8JI/AAAAAAAAAPM/4znKBjMr3qM/s400/2737421790_c90cdefa47_m.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5240558514100367506" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_9DZD8TujpaU/SLo0JGLQzJI/AAAAAAAAAPE/a-l96mog_-I/s1600-h/2736589819_cd6d1ac90d_m.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_9DZD8TujpaU/SLo0JGLQzJI/AAAAAAAAAPE/a-l96mog_-I/s400/2736589819_cd6d1ac90d_m.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5240558447280311442" /></a><br /><br />My life is full of distractions. I try to make the most of them.<br /><br />This is a birthday gift for the August sibling, based on the great <a href="http://vintagericrac.blogspot.com/2008/01/1-hour-bag-tutorial.html">1-hour bag tutorial</a> by Jodie at Ric Rac. Took me perhaps five times as long as it took her, but that's--oh, look, a helicopter.scribbleartshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06955153224668992923noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3040581547101966089.post-24152615335565275442008-04-19T13:38:00.000-07:002008-04-19T14:03:38.557-07:00Giving Portland a bad nameHey, <a href="http://www.alittleredhen.com/a_little_red_hen/2008/02/they-sent-it-ba.html">what gives</a>, Yarn Garden? Get with the program, already. Dang.<br /><br />Dear <a href="http://www.alittleredhen.com/">A Little Red Hen</a>:<br /><br />I'm sorry you met with such a frustrating response from a business in my hometown. Please know it does not reflect the views and behavior of most of Portland's citizens. And by the way...you are my hero. <br /><br />Keep fighting the good fight.<br /><br />Sincerely,<br />Scribbleartsscribbleartshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06955153224668992923noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3040581547101966089.post-33058117830237863842008-03-13T23:42:00.001-07:002008-03-13T23:46:26.335-07:00You rang?<a href="http://www.marriedtothesea.com/"><img alt="Married To The Sea" src="http://www.marriedtothesea.com/030807/dictionary.gif" width="525" height="444" border=0></a><br /><a href="http://www.marriedtothesea.com/">marriedtothesea.com</a>scribbleartshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06955153224668992923noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3040581547101966089.post-90204879802469662422008-03-08T14:48:00.000-08:002008-03-08T15:01:46.145-08:00So, what have you done for me lately?Owls. Many, many owls.<br /><br />It is the season of birthdays at our house, and in a moment of weakness I agreed to do slumber parties for each of the offspring. Compounding the damage, I also suggested we make these little dudes as party favors.<br /><br />My prototype:<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/scribblearts/2290049564/" title="2.24.08 012 by scribblearts, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2033/2290049564_64182e2724.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="2.24.08 012" /></a><br /><br />Members of the parliament:<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/scribblearts/2289248219/" title="2.24.08 005 by scribblearts, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2184/2289248219_40eeb1740d.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="2.24.08 005" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/scribblearts/2317957298/" title="3.7.08 001 by scribblearts, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2111/2317957298_71d0e4dba0.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="3.7.08 001" /></a><br />(Sorry about the dark photos.)<br /><br />I've made 16 so far. That was enough for the parties, but not enough to satisfy the unexpected demand from adults. These are fun, but a bit fiddly. Hardest part? Finding buttons that work well as eyes.scribbleartshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06955153224668992923noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3040581547101966089.post-47981462347942864112007-12-30T21:50:00.001-08:002008-03-08T14:37:58.522-08:00"It almost looks like an A."<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/scribblearts/2136918991/" title="12.25.07 040 by scribblearts, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2312/2136918991_d1999e0ffa.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="12.25.07 040" /></a><br />-- My mother, when she caught sight of this ornament on her gift bag</span><br /><br />Um, yeah, Mum...that would be because it <span style="font-style:italic;">is</span> an A.<br /><br />Or my best attempt at one in wire and beads. Must practice, apparently.</p>scribbleartshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06955153224668992923noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3040581547101966089.post-83276577059361762422007-12-30T20:02:00.000-08:002008-03-08T14:32:41.818-08:00True to formI suspected when I started this blog that it would fall victim to my nature--in other words, it would become wildly inconsistent.<br /><br />Tah dah.<br /><br />I can't even blame the advent of Ravelry. I've had this affliction for a <span style="font-style:italic;">long</span> time.<br /><br />Catching up on some of this year's projects (in no particular order):<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/scribblearts/2151117636/" title="12.26.07 001 cropped by scribblearts, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2315/2151117636_ecb0c15b22.jpg" width="409" height="500" alt="12.26.07 001 cropped" /></a><br />A Christmas gift for Mum. Colors are her choice and suit her perfectly. She also chose the lining fabric, a Kaffe Fassett print.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/scribblearts/2139759359/" title="12.26.07 003 by scribblearts, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2373/2139759359_bc35e70b5a.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="12.26.07 003" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Pattern:</span> The Bag<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Designer:</span> Wendy Wonnacott<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Yarn:</span> Elsebeth Lavold Cotton Frappe, approx. 2 skeins (318 yards) in 012 Field Mix and 1 skein (159 yards) in 001 White (cream, really)<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Needles:</span> US 4/3.5 mm Addi Turbo, 24" circular<br /><br />I didn't think much of the garterstitch straps called for in the pattern, so I cranked out about 10 feet of I-cord. I'm very happy with that mod.<br /><br />If I recall correctly, my row gauge didn't match that specified by the pattern, so my finished bag was squatter. I remedied this by making a shallower gusset (about 1" as opposed to 3"). Another happy mod.<br /><br />One source of great frustration: Even though the Field Mix colorway was not intense it bled like crazy all over the cream when I washed and blocked the main piece. The effect grew uglier as the bag dried. (The knitting looked like I'd used it to rub down a rusty car.) In desperation, I threw the bag into the washing machine on hot with color-safe bleach and some Cheer. That did the trick!<br /><br />This little project entails quite a bit of finishing work. Nice--but I don't think I'll make another one.scribbleartshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06955153224668992923noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3040581547101966089.post-20996984269922974122007-11-03T23:33:00.001-07:002008-03-08T14:39:41.279-08:00From the archives<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/scribblearts/1461586594/" title="maddy mitts by scribblearts, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1061/1461586594_d184be1027.jpg" width="500" height="371" alt="maddy mitts" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Pattern:</span> Maddy's Mitts<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Designer:</span> me<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Yarn:</span> Royal Fiber Spinnery Royal Platinum Alpaca, 100% baby alpaca, double stranded<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Needles:</span> US 6 dpns<br /><br />Offspring the Younger and I picked out this yarn at the Oregon Flock and Fiber Festival in September to make a birthday gift for OTY's friend. OTY is primarily responsible for the design. This yarn is <span style="font-style:italic;">so</span> soft and fuzzy, and the color had people drooling. The finished project met with a very favorable response.scribbleartshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06955153224668992923noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3040581547101966089.post-62280678671515730042007-11-01T20:24:00.000-07:002007-11-01T20:32:37.786-07:00On deck for this winter solstice* The Bag (pattern by Wendy Wonnacott) for Mum<br />* Knit slipper socks for Gram<br />* Polar fleece slipper socks for Gram<br />* Baby Alligator scarf (kit from Morehouse Farm) for Mr. W<br />* Sewn gift bags<br />* Something special for Gram's 90th birthday (December 24)--You go, Gram!scribbleartshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06955153224668992923noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3040581547101966089.post-3679568590629933082007-10-21T22:57:00.001-07:002007-10-21T22:58:15.297-07:00Am I too late......to get a Gocco? Would that I had listened to my mother years ago and invested in one when I could.scribbleartshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06955153224668992923noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3040581547101966089.post-39174749560295030702007-09-11T20:42:00.001-07:002008-03-08T14:42:11.695-08:00Weasels in suitsThe (Work)Place That Shall Not Be Named has just gotten a lot worse. (And no, I don't work at IKEA!) I'm alternately piping-hot mad or limp with despair. Bloody hell.<br /><br />But I digress from the <span style="font-style:italic;">really</span> important stuff: fun creations!<br /><br />As part of efforts to mark the August Sibling's birthday (Happy 30th! Hah! You can't get me!)...er...I made this cuff in a hurry:<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/scribblearts/1045053096/" title="8.7.07 016 by scribblearts, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1113/1045053096_dab846fbbc.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="8.7.07 016" /></a><br />Yeah, it's a little different, but so is the sibling. I used Leigh Radford's Herringbone Leather Cuff pattern from <span style="font-style:italic;">AlterKNITS</span>. (Go <a href="http://www.hnabooks.com/page/stc_craft_errata_ak">here</a> for corrections.) It would have been better had I gone with her suggestion of using round leather lacing--the cuff doesn't have much body, for one thing, when made out of the ribbon yarn I used--but I'm still reasonably happy with it.scribbleartshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06955153224668992923noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3040581547101966089.post-57901450003962473302007-09-10T18:10:00.000-07:002008-03-08T14:46:15.816-08:00See? It wasn't a fluke.Here I am <span style="font-style:italic;">again</span>. I know you'll want to stop the presses.<br /><br />I'm going to do my best to reconstruct the more interesting bits of my summer. There was at least one sewing project--a tote bag for my aunt--that flew by before I could document it. Otherwise, I was pretty good about hanging on to their tail feathers long enough to snap a parting photo.<br /><br />These were for my mum's birthday at the beginning of August:<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/scribblearts/991233036/" title="8.2.07 008 by scribblearts, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1184/991233036_c33fe8b5ba.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="8.2.07 008" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/scribblearts/991238442/" title="8.2.07 009 by scribblearts, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1071/991238442_e73860f9b6.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="8.2.07 009" /></a><br />The color is truer in the second photo.<br /><br />This project was such a pleasure, even though the schedule was crazy. The pattern, of course, is Cookie A.'s famous <a href="http://www.knitty.com/issuewinter06/PATTmonkey.html">Monkey</a>. Really, it's as good as everyone says. I had fun substituting an eye of partridge heel (my first) and I used a smaller needle size than called for on the heel and foot (so it wouldn't wear out too quickly), but I made no other changes. The yarn is <a href="http://www.fearlessfibers.blogspot.com/">Fearless Fibers'</a> 100% Superwash Merino Wool. I'd wanted to order some for such a long time. I certainly wasn't disappointed. The shading is exquisite and the hand is soft, but lively, too. Go get yourself some!scribbleartshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06955153224668992923noreply@blogger.com1