I’m in the middle of making 8 new totes. It takes a long time. Why do I do it? Hmm…although many things I o because I enjoy the process, the majority of the steps involved in making these bags is sheer tedium: First I dye several large pieces of cotton duck (very similar to canvas).… Continue Reading
Monthly Archives: July 2008
Marvelous Max & his family tree!
It’s up, and looks like he likes it. Yay! Continue Reading
Marvelous Max & his family tree!
It’s up, and looks like he likes it. Yay! Continue Reading
Art for Max
So, my step-sister Pam had a baby recently, a real cutie named Max. Talking to her on the phone shortly after he was born, she could tell I was hinting around at what I should make him and she asked for something to put on his wall. I know she likes the kind of stuff… Continue Reading
Brad & Nicholle’s Baby Shower
I threw a baby shower for good friends at the beginning of June. I had a lot of fun making presents for them, but as they were surprises, it was quite stressful. I always get worried that they recipient won’t like what I’m making, but have to say they like it because I made it…does… Continue Reading
Brad & Nicholle's Baby Shower
I threw a baby shower for good friends at the beginning of June. I had a lot of fun making presents for them, but as they were surprises, it was quite stressful. I always get worried that they recipient won’t like what I’m making, but have to say they like it because I made it…does… Continue Reading
My New Sewing Table
So, the upside of my little business is that I have made enough money to completely cover all my material expenses, plus I’ve been able to purchase a new camera (a Nikon D40) and a new Sewing Machine – a Juki TL-98Q. Yay! But now I needed a table that could fit both machines at… Continue Reading
My Little Business
I live in a city of ~70,000 in Southern California – Redlands. One of the neat things about it is that it feels like a small town, but it’s not! There are several “Art Fairs” each year where one can very inexpensively set up a table for a day or two, and hopefully sell some!… Continue Reading