It’s been a long time since I’ve created a new dog breed so here is a Beagle Bartender! Beagles are part of the hound family so I gave him a houndstooth vest. They were originally bread to hunt small game so he’s serving up Wild Hare Ale. While researching Beagles I couldn’t help but notice how darn cute they are! Prints are available on Ebay.
A Zippered Pencil Bag
My first try at sewing a zipper. It’s came out a little wonky, but I love my new hand woven pencil bag!
Hand Woven Fabric
My fabric! 140 inches worth!
New Fabric Sneak Peek
My new fabric off the loom. I am planning on making a messenger bag.
Weaving a Piano Keyboard
I had a few failed attempts, but I think I have a pattern for a piano keyboard scarf.
Hummingbird Print
My Thrift Store Loom
I’ve been having lots of fun weaving on the loom I bought from the thrift store. I have a new love!
Loteria Sketchbook Journal
I have a weird thing about brand new sketchbooks or journals – I get a shiny new one and I’m afraid I’ll mess it up. It then sits in my studio collecting dust until I feel guilty. That’s why I’ve decided to make my own sketchbook! Why not make your own too?
Materials needed: something for the cover – I used Mexican loteria cards, decorative paper for the inside covers – optional, drawing paper for the inside pages, an exacto knife, ruler, glue and a sewing machine.
First trim the cover to your desired size, if you are using decorative paper for the inside trim it to the same size and glue the two together. Trim your inside pages so they are about 1/8 of an inch smaller than the cover. I wanted a simple sketchbook that wasn’t intimidating so I only used four pieces of paper which gives me 16 pages.
Center and stack the pages on top of the cover; then clamp, paperclip or tape it all together; measure down the middle and draw a line.
Set your thread tension so it’s very light, then carefully sew down the line your drew. Don’t break your needle! This sketchbook was very light so there were no issues.
Fold that baby in half and sketch, paint or write with reckless abandon!
Bottle Cap Ukulele Pins
Introducing bottle cap ukulele pins! I have a variety to choose from in my Etsy shop including Lucky Buddha Beer, Jolt Cherry Bomb Soda and more so go check them out!
Sushi Fabric and Wallpaper Now Available
I got my sushi test swatch printed and the fabric looks real nice! It’s available on Spoonflower.