knitty's Quant

Here is my first FO from knitty.com's winter issue, Quant. It's a panta (knitted head warmer) done in an entreloc pattern. I used a %100 peruvian wool hand-dyed by a craftster named xladyluckx.
I didn't block my Quant because I liked the texture. I hope the person I'm giving this to loves it. I'm making another one for me. Thanks for looking!

I'm a Spinster!

I just started spinning and i must say I'm hooked! Creating luscious yarn with my own fingertips and the flick of my wrist is incredible to watch. I first started out with some orange hand dyed wool roving I received from an Etsy swap. As you can see in the picture below, it came out pretty thick. I used a bottom whorl drop spindle. It was kind of uncomfortable at first, but then I got used to it. The second ball of yarn I spun was out of natural honey colored Tussah silk fiber that I purchased from Paradise Fibers. This fiber was difficult for a beginner to work with because it kept separating. It was very delicate and hard to keep together, but oh so soft. The third ball of yarn, also from Paradise Fibers, was bamboo. You can tell my technique was getting better at this point. The thickness of the yarn was more consistent. I loved working with bamboo because it felt like butter between my fingertips. It was so easy to spin and connect. If your budget allows, I definitely recommend spinning bamboo.

I saved the best for last. I purchased this beautiful hand painted and carded batt on Etsy.com from
Loop. It's gold, teal, green, blue, and a little yellow. It spun into a gorgeous thread that looks like it would be at least $40 a skein to purchase. It shimmers differently depending on the light. The colors all flow together as if looking at a midnight tropical ocean. My pictures don't do this any justice. I used a top drop spindle and no leader thread. Now I just have to find a project worthy enough to knit with this yarn.
I still don't know how to use a leader thread correctly. I always get it tangled. So, if anyone has any suggestions or helpful hints, please contact me.

Lolita, My Love

Introducing: Lolita, My Love

This is my new line of Generation sake` accessories. They are everyday headbands and chokers inspired by Gothic Lolita and Elegant Gothic Lolita (EGL) styles. The Headbands are easy to wear (unlike the traditional head dresses which require pins and tying), yet still have the same look as designer Lolita hair accessories. Each Headband and choker is one of a kind and will not be duplicated. They range in color and personality.

mmm...sculpey

I've started working with polymer clay, because I wanted to start making my own 3-d charms. At first I thought I was hopeless being that my best work with playdoh is a snake. But here are the little cuties I made:

some cupcakes



lollipops


sushi and ice cream


a pumpkin


and my favorite...Poop!

Goth kids Swap

Is it disturbing that it was fun to create creepy gothic stuff for a toddler? Is it more disturbing that Devil's Rejects was a 4 year old's favorite movie? Hell yeah! That's why I joined this swap! Here's what I made for a cute 4 year old girl who loves koi fish, Disney princesses, zombies, and the Devil's Rejects. It was a bedtime themed package.

Group Shot:


Gothic Tinkerbell slippers:


Zombie Girl pillow:


voodoo doll (complete with noose):


a creepy ass sleep shirt that reads "captain spaulding for president":


and a punky koi fish neckalace handmade by me with sharpies and shrink plastic:

David Lynch Swap

I recently organized a David Lynch swap.
Here is what I sent:


Eraserhead T-Shirt & Lady in the Radiator pin:


Black Lodge themed kitchen towel:


Wild at Heart tote ("This is a snakeskin jacket...")
-my first sewn project!
& Wild at Heart Magnets:


Twin Peaks Owl Stitch markers:


Owl ring & goldstone necklace:



And Laura Palmer & Agent Cooper keychains that I didn't take pictures of.


Here is what I got:


Awesome stenciled Eraserhead & Audrey (Sherilyn Fenn) shirts:


cute owl purse:


wild at heart candle vase


Hella magnets and Mulholland Drive Winkies badges!


and I saved the best for last:

"Whats behind the curtain," you ask?

This awesome painting!

Rusted Root

I finished this last month, and am just now coming around to posting it. I'm really dissapointed because it's too small. I love the pattern. I love the yarn. I love it it would've fit on me. I will definitely be making another as soon as I can.



Pattern: Rusted Root
Source: Zephyr Style
Yarn: Brown Sheep Cotton Fleece - Olive
Needles: Addi Turbo US 6

Rockabilly Swap!!!

I really lucked out! My partner for this swap was a fashion design teacher, so of course I got clothes! Not only did I get a rockin' new outfit, but I also got a new apron, ring and wrist pin cushions, a makeup bag with matching coin purse, some glitzy barrettes, makeup brushes, magnets, pedi clippers, headband, and pinup girl compact and tin.

here are some pics of the small-ish stuff:








here I am in the apron and headband (rawr!)


here are the clothes off me:
top

inside of pencil skirt

waist cincher


here are the clothes on me


I couldn't resist doing up the rockabilly makeup. I would've sported bigger hair if I had the right kind of pomade.


Here's what I sent to my partner:

Reverend Horton Heat fabric patches


ipod cozy


stitch markers


rosary


coasters


pin, phone charm and key chain


sketchbook

inside of sketchbook


personalized stationary set:
box-

bottom of box

inside box


note cards

notepaper


knitted drawstring bag


the black and red bandanna fabric was also included in the package