All posts from Susi

  • Project: Evil Queen Dress

    I was commissioned to make a the Evil Queen costume for the school’s upcoming production of Snow White. You can see the cape post here. Now, let’s talk about the dress. I am so proud of h... Jun 19, 2014 - No Comments

  • Iron Craft ’14 Challenge #12 – Father’s Day Donuts

    Recently Kat shared her dounut recipe with us. (So I blame her for this. ) I went out got the pan and have been waiting for an occasion (so that I would not have donuts in the house). Father’s ... Jun 17, 2014 - 3 Comments

  • A Year Ago: Project Runway

    It was a year ago that I made my video. (June 16) and sent it off. The bravery that took and the feeling of exhilaration has not dulled, I have to say. In hindsight, it is easy to say, “Well of ... Jun 16, 2014 - 7 Comments

  • Project: Evil Queen Cape

    I was commissioned to make a costume for an upcoming school production. Let’s stop and let that triumph soak in for a moment. What a great victory! I made the Snow White Evil Queen! Oh Yes! Thi... Jun 12, 2014 - 3 Comments

  • Project: Lightning Fast Waterproof Picnic Blanket

    For the end of the year BBQ and raffle at the school, we are each responsible for bringing something that corresponds to a theme. For our room, the theme is “sports” so our basket is all o... Jun 05, 2014 - No Comments

  • Diagonal Scarf Pattern Notes

    Recently I finished the Multi Directional Diagonal Scarf. It is a great pattern for a beginner because it does not involve the purl stitch, only the knit stitch. There are some increases and decreases... May 30, 2014 - 9 Comments

  • A visit to France, in Sonoma California

    There is a French Antique store in Sonoma. Over the holiday weekend they were hosting a very special flea market in the lot next door. The had French music wafting out, and the well heeled tourists, ... May 27, 2014 - No Comments

  • Happy Memorial Day

    Kathy and I are wishing all of you a happy Memorial Day. Thanks to all of our service personnel. (This flag art is by British artist Ann Carringdon) Enjoy your long crafting weekend! If you are not r... May 26, 2014 - No Comments

  • Iron Craft Round Up Challenge 10 part 2

    This challenge was all about the Letter B. Here are some more projects. Marquette did a Burlap Brand Baby Room sign. The story and tutorial are on her blog here. Michelle at Falafel and the Bee made... May 22, 2014 - No Comments

  • Hidden Mickey

    We just returned from Disneyland. What a PLACE! I knew my daughter would love it. And it lived up to our every expectation, and more. I had heard about the “hidden Mickies” everywhere, so ... May 22, 2014 - 1 Comment