Food this lovely and company this delightful deserves the Bunnykins plates.
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Thank God for tea! What would the
world do without tea?
How did it exist?
I am glad I was not born before tea.
~ Sydney Smith, 1855
Thursday, August 29, 2013
Annie makes French Toast
My awesome friend Annie came over yesterday and made French Toast. It was perfect.
She scraped a vanilla bean in to the egg mixture and then did the toast in cocoanut oil. She also brought maple infused balsamic vinegar which went well with the raspberries.
Coffee, cranberry juice, tea... practically perfect in every way.
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Wednesday, August 7, 2013
Handmade Pens for sale!
The Wonderhub has been making a lot of beautiful things on the lathe this summer. They are really lovely and feel good in your hand when you use them.
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iPad Stylus
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iPad stylus made out of Black Limba = $ 30 plus five dollars shipping in the US
| Options! |
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Corian Ballpoint Pen and Pencil
Ballpoint Pen made out of Corian = $ 30 plus five dollars shipping in the US
Matching Corian Pencil = $30
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Seam Ripper
Open
Closed
Lovely Seam ripper = $ 35 plus five dollars shipping in the US
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Cuban Pens
"Cuban" Ballpoint Pen made out of Spalted Cherry = $ 40 plus five dollars shipping in the US
"Cuban" Ballpoint Pen made out of Tortoiseshell Acrylic = $ 40 plus five dollars shipping in the US
"Cuban" Ballpoint Pen made out of African Blackwood = $ 40 plus five dollars shipping in the US
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Coronado Pens
"Coronado" Ballpoint Pen made out of Maple Burl = $ 40 plus five dollars shipping in the US = SOLD
"Coronado" Ballpoint Pen made out of Spalted Maple = $ 40 plus five dollars shipping in the US
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Carefully packed and shipped from Casa Del Aguas in California. Let me know if I can answer any questions.
Marilyn.
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In an age like ours, which is not given
to letter-writing, we forget what an important part it used to play in people's
lives. ~ Anatole Broyard
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Tuesday, August 6, 2013
Lavender Tote Bag
Yesterday I slipped over to the Dorell Fabric Outlet and picked up this bit of lovely... for free.
http://dorellfabricoutlet.com/
They have two big bins filled with free fabric remnants. The first one is free, others are two bucks a piece. I also bought a piece of fake suede.
I was inspired by this pattern on "Weekend Designer" an awesome blog with all kinds of free lovely patterns and advice. Go check it out. I'll wait. (Though it may take you an hour or two, there is so much glorious stuff there.)
http://wkdesigner.wordpress.com/2008/08/27/soho-slouch-tote-2/
Once I got home I started cutting and we were off to the races...
The bag came out okay. The overall shape is a little big and boxy, great for carrying books or art supplies but incongruous for such a feminine fabric. I may add a few outside pockets for cell phones and pens and sew on some foofy bits like lace or something. I don't know. What I was most experimenting with was how the thick and thin fabrics worked together.
In Seattle you haven't had enough coffee until you can thread a sewing machine while it's running. ~Jeff Bezos
http://dorellfabricoutlet.com/
They have two big bins filled with free fabric remnants. The first one is free, others are two bucks a piece. I also bought a piece of fake suede.
I was inspired by this pattern on "Weekend Designer" an awesome blog with all kinds of free lovely patterns and advice. Go check it out. I'll wait. (Though it may take you an hour or two, there is so much glorious stuff there.)
http://wkdesigner.wordpress.com/2008/08/27/soho-slouch-tote-2/
Once I got home I started cutting and we were off to the races...
The fabric was a lovely light purple, the color Arwen might wear.
The bag came out okay. The overall shape is a little big and boxy, great for carrying books or art supplies but incongruous for such a feminine fabric. I may add a few outside pockets for cell phones and pens and sew on some foofy bits like lace or something. I don't know. What I was most experimenting with was how the thick and thin fabrics worked together.
I did the lining in matching plum colored linen.
Dorell also had a remnant of this strange fabric that I really liked for five dollars. I just don't know what I'd do with it. I may go back a snag it if I can think of something. There was about a yard and a half. Suggestions, anyone?
Sewing mania continues. What's next? Time will tell.... Marilyn
In Seattle you haven't had enough coffee until you can thread a sewing machine while it's running. ~Jeff Bezos
Monday, August 5, 2013
M&L Fabric Superstore
Thread is flying in the Toymaker's Workshop. I'm working on my first sewn toy pattern, something simple for kids to make.
Yesterday I went to M&L fabric warehouse in Anaheim. It's a supermaket of fabric.
I thought this strange bird fabric was cool but didn't buy it because I couldn't think of anything to make with it. Maybe the lining of a jacket? What do you think? Suggestions?
I also liked this teal print too, but again, wasn't sure what to make with it so I put it back.
I made this yesterday, a long knit lightweight jacket in cranberry with plum voile trim. Snazzy! Bring on the cold weather.
May your seams be straight!
Marilyn.
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I cannot count my day complete
'Til needle, thread and fabric meet.
~ Unknown
Yesterday I went to M&L fabric warehouse in Anaheim. It's a supermaket of fabric.
I could have gone crazy but I like to have a pattern in mind before I start loading up on material.
I thought this strange bird fabric was cool but didn't buy it because I couldn't think of anything to make with it. Maybe the lining of a jacket? What do you think? Suggestions?
I also liked this teal print too, but again, wasn't sure what to make with it so I put it back.
These are the three fabrics that I ended up buying teal knit for a top, pink satin to make my mom a pillowcase and a yard of paprika colored lace to use for trim.
I made this yesterday, a long knit lightweight jacket in cranberry with plum voile trim. Snazzy! Bring on the cold weather.
May your seams be straight!
Marilyn.
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I cannot count my day complete
'Til needle, thread and fabric meet.
~ Unknown
Thursday, August 1, 2013
The Curvy Closet Sewing Club.
We are all about the manias here at Casa Del Aguas. The boy is out in the garage working on a giant orc axe. The Wonderhub has been practicing surf guitar and building ukuleles. I've been learning to sew clothes.
Burda patterns are kind of cryptic but worth the extra effort. The ones that I've done have nice quirky touches that make it worth sorting through the scattered instructions and lack of little triangles to match pieces up. http://www.burdastyle.com
I know this is monochromatic. I'd normally pair the grey top with a bright scarf and jewelry. And the pants are just flannel PJs that I'll wear with a teeshirt.
I have ten to twelve more yards of this purple color in linen and cotton. I'm not sure what I'll do with it all yet. And below is some of the things that I'm working on. The scoop neck top is don. I'm going to try the knit pants next.
Here's a page listening what fabric I have left. I have tons of patterns that I get on sale for a buck or two. I've found that Simplicity patterns live up to their names. I've also been hacking each pattern a little bit to adjust the fit. The peasant top that I made was voluminous so I sewed a stretch of elastic in the back to nip in a waist. The thing that I would like to learn is what makes larger size clothing look good. I'm on a mission!
Do you sew? Anyone have any tips? Is there a trick to folding patterns back up? To me they seem like the devil. Anyone have a really fancy machine that they love? Tell me your story.
Sew on! Marilyn.
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I know this is monochromatic. I'd normally pair the grey top with a bright scarf and jewelry. And the pants are just flannel PJs that I'll wear with a teeshirt.
I have ten to twelve more yards of this purple color in linen and cotton. I'm not sure what I'll do with it all yet. And below is some of the things that I'm working on. The scoop neck top is don. I'm going to try the knit pants next.
Here's a page listening what fabric I have left. I have tons of patterns that I get on sale for a buck or two. I've found that Simplicity patterns live up to their names. I've also been hacking each pattern a little bit to adjust the fit. The peasant top that I made was voluminous so I sewed a stretch of elastic in the back to nip in a waist. The thing that I would like to learn is what makes larger size clothing look good. I'm on a mission!
Do you sew? Anyone have any tips? Is there a trick to folding patterns back up? To me they seem like the devil. Anyone have a really fancy machine that they love? Tell me your story.
Sew on! Marilyn.
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"One day I decided that I was beautiful, and so I carried out my
life as if I was a beautiful girl. I wear colors that I really like, I wear
makeup that makes me feel pretty, and it really helps. It doesn’t
have anything to do with how the world perceives you. What matters is what
you see. Your body is your temple, it’s your home, and you must decorate
it." ~ Gabourey Sidibe
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