On the Bookshelves
To Be Read:
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AntiCraft: Knitting, Beading and Stitching for the Slightly Sinister by Renee Rigdon
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The Encyclopedia of Origami Techniques by Nick Robinson
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Fashion by David Kunzle
Reading:
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Nineteenth-Century Fashion in Detail by Lucy Johnston
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Couture Sewing Techniques by Claire B. Shaeffer
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The Knitter’s Year by Debbie Bliss
Just Finished:
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DomiKNITrix: Whip Your Knitting Into Shape by Jennifer Stafford
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Sewing Lingerie by Linda Neubauer
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The Encyclopedia of Beading Techniques by Sara Withers
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Easy Crocheted Accessories by Carol Meldrum
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Monthly Archives: September 2010
Fabric
Bought some nice fabric from ebay last week, some at auction and some at a set price. I don’t really go much for auctions, too much hassle and then you end up not getting it anyway, so I prefer the … Continue reading
Fabric Stash
Bought some nice fabric from ebay last week, some at auction and some at a set price. I don’t really go much for auctions, too much hassle and then you end up not getting it anyway, so I prefer the … Continue reading
Posted in Arts, Crafts & Design, General Ramblings
Tagged ebay, fabric stash, lining, velvet, wool
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World Vegetarian Day 1st October 2010
Click the following link for the full size (readable) version http://www.worldvegetarianday.org/docs/WVD_Poster.pdf I put these both together because of the similarity and also because they are so close together on the calendar – Vegetarian October and Vegan November. World Vegetarian Day … Continue reading
Leopard is the new black #1
I did manage to get to make something at the weekend. Apparently leopard is the new black so I made myself a handbag: I like a bit of room in a bag, not keen on the small ones as I … Continue reading
Posted in Arts, Crafts & Design
Tagged empire of the cat, eotc, fall 2010 season, fur, handbag, leopard, leopard skin, purse
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Course books
My Environmental Studies course books also arrived and they are more than a little daunting too, and very big and very scientifically dense looking and “dry” oh God I really wanted them early so I could get started early but so … Continue reading
Knitting machine – do they still exist?
Has anyone ever used a knitting machine or have one? I’m just curious as I used to have one. Years ago I saw one in a second hand shop so I bought it. I was just so excited to see … Continue reading
Posted in Arts, Crafts & Design, Knitting and Crochet
Tagged knitting, knitting machine
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There was a guy on Project Runway Australia who made his entire collection out of upholstery fabrics. It looked amazing. I just googled and it’s on youtube if you’re interested… Leigh Buchanan – Project Runway Aus Finale Collection Small | Large … Continue reading
