"le super chouette"- exterior flap pockets, fabric covered buttons, funnel neckline, brightly colored plaid, super soft stretch jersey lining. Mix of repurposed and new fabrics. A fun jumper for all seasons.

la matrice de grille

"la matrice de grille" (grid array) is a one-of a kind. The front of the scoop neck bodice and cap sleeves are made from a vintage printed silk scarf that i found at "the bins" (the goodwill of goodwills) in Portland. The back of the bodice is fine, navy blue, sheer, silk chiffon, and has a full zip. The waist trim and fabric covered buttons are a charteuse silk dupioni. ( i love that stuff, it's like cutting through butter). The pleated skirt is a medium/heavy weight grey heather wool. Very warm and it adds substantial weight to the silk and chiffon bodice. The bodice is fully lined in a soft cream felt. I shed a little tear when this one was sold.

"La Reine des Ceours" dress. One of my favorite designs that can transition nicely from a late summer staple to a fun fall frock. Just pair it with a longsleeve shirt and warm knit leggings underneath.

work that yarn

I just finished knitting a pair of custom fingerless gloves with a pull over mitten closure for a friend and am wishing i had more time to knit for myself with this cold blast of snow that we just received this holiday season. Here are some of my favorite knitted finds though....

rosetung


Yokoo


i love these super oversized cowls from Spratters and Jayne, especially the one with the button closings.

new stuff

I feel like this has been a long time coming. new designs by Aiguille et Fil...for more info and pictures visit etsy.

SAVE THE DATE

...for the Sunday Best Holiday Sale! I as well as 16 other talented and creative minds will be participating in a wonderful holiday sale the Sunday after Thanksgiving at the Cleaners on SW 10th and Stark in lovely Portland, Oregon.
Don't miss this opportunity to do a little holiday gift hunting and perhaps a little shopping for yourself on the side.
The sale will be from 11-5 Sunday the 30th.
take a look at some of the artists' goods
Keegan Meegan Press and Bindery
Hinged Strung Stitched
Old School Stationers
Studio Olivine
Satsuma Press
Honey and Milk Jewelry

all hallows eve

all of my favorite halloween costume ideas are for male characters. uhg!

Tim Roth in "Four Rooms"...lovely

Jughead Jones...a loveable classic

David Bowie in "The Labyrinth" just cause it's unmistakable,... although i don't know if i could pull off that much spandex quite as gracefully as he.

Dennis Hopper in "Apocalyse Now"

and although i've seen it a halloween parties in the past...pulling a few friends together to create the insane crew from Kubrick's "A Clockwork Orange" would be splendid if done well.