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Tag Archives: Summer 2012
Thinking About Thick and Thin Yarns
I’ve had thick and thin yarns on my mind lately — the yarns that alternate thread-like segments with tufty segments that, when knit, turn into a fabric that is highly textured and dimensional. My second knit project — way back … Continue reading
A Cool Top for Summer
The Vogue pattern I wrote about in a prior post turned into a really cool top for summer. The pattern is a design by Issey Miyake, a ground-breaking Japanese fashion designer known for intricate and technically unique designs. I used an … Continue reading
Design Friday: Batik-y Print
In keeping with the tropical theme, my inspiration for today is this beautiful batik-y print. I love batik-y prints. They are so cheerful and inevitably come in the brightest and boldest colors. I’ve had this print for a while now … Continue reading
A New Dress Too
Three yards of fabric turned into two garments — love it! In addition to the skirt, here’s a maxi dress I made with the remaining two yards of that pretty butterfly print fabric. I modified a Burda pattern from May … Continue reading
A Little Pink Butterfly Skirt
Remember that pink butterfly print? Well, one yard of it turned into this little skirt! It’s a knit skirt, so it is easy and comfortable to wear — perfect for the summer. The main design feature are the pleats in … Continue reading
Design Friday: Cool Top for Summer
This Vogue pattern is one popular style in sewing blogland! It looks easy to sew, but challenging to figure out how to put the pieces in the correct places. I’m tempted to try it out in a summer-appropriate linen.
A Pink Skirt!
I just received this beautiful silk-blend fabric from one of my favorite on-line fabric resources — EmmaOneSock. It is bright and very pink — but in a grown-up sort of way, I think. It has a very cool raised texture … Continue reading
Kilauea Cardi: Another Peek
I am really excited about my new design for Summer 2012 — the Kilauea Cardi. It looks fantastic, if I do say so myself. I love it. Unfortunately, I haven’t finished everything it takes to publish the pattern yet, so I can’t … Continue reading
Sneak Peek: Kilauea Cardi
Here’s a peek at what’s on my knitting needles: I’m using Schaefer Yarn’s Laurel, which is a 100 percent cotton yarn. I’ve posted about it here, in case you’re interested in more details about this fabulous yarn. Why “kilauea”? It’s … Continue reading
