Frogging is a word that's used in two of the mediums I work with, quilting and knitting. In both cases it means the same thing, although the technique is different, it means to "rip it out" ( rippit, ripppit). I have done my fair share of frogging in quilting over the years, but not so … Continue reading Frogging
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Adjustments for Reality
I spent my morning tea time today making adjustments to my dress mannequin. I bought the size range mannequin that “fit” me a couple years back and haven’t used it much. But with a renewed interest in making garments, I started using it. Every time I would fit the garment to the mannequin, and then … Continue reading Adjustments for Reality
A little cleanup
My fabric stash has gotten out of control, not in terms of volume, but in terms of organization. My most used fabrics, batiks, were in closed bins where I couldn't see them. My commercial cottons were on the shelves, almost falling off. This morning, when I got into the studio, I decided I just couldn't … Continue reading A little cleanup