State of the Workshop 3

 

State of the Workshop 3

 

Goodness, it has been a busy summer!

 

I made sure to take pictures, but the writing got put on the back burner. There are a couple of bigger projects that are getting their own posts. Actually, did have a bit of time for crafting, though it needed to be travel compatible. Work has sent me to six towns for multiple days, and as I start to write this I am preparing for a seventh.

 

Early spring started with a bang! Or rather a leak. We had to go into emergency mode. Open up the wall between the master bedroom and the garage (both heated). Then cut and solder pipe. After came drywall, paint, and flooring. All took much longer than anticipated, especially with us both of us working full time, and frequently out of town.

Figure 1: Ripping into the wall to find the leak.

Figure 2: Hmmmm... Wonder why it leaked...

Figure 3: Knitting a shawl, inspired from the TV series Outlander.

Figure 4: First attempt at a beret. Turned out to be too small.

Figure 5: Subtle paint to add to a hat feather.

Figure 6: Start of an antler salt cellar.

Figure 7: Aquascaped the "Bachelor pad.”

Figure 8: Ezabi ensuring quality control as I sew on trim.

Figure 9: Partially completed.

Figure 10: Ezabi modeling the completed front panel for my FAFO outfit. This purchased trim was perfect for it.

Figure 11: So many rainbows! I adore my FAFO Garb Challenge outfit.

Figure 12: Advancing my warp while demoing. While weaving the loom faces the other way.

Figure 13: Guppy Bachelor tank is doing well. Added a bunch of shrimp.

Figure 14: Fun A&S evening making pendants.

Figure 15: My finished pendants.

Figure 16: Some decor finally came in for the guppy bachelor tank.

Figure 17: Nero helping with the bedroom remodel.

Figure 18: Ezabi being pretty in the middle of the bedroom remodel chaos.

Figure 19: Double your kitties, double your fun.

Figure 20: Ezabi supervising my putting trim on a tunic.

Figure 21: Intentionally went as the wrong franchise for the May The Fourth event.

Figure 22: Two of my dear friends during an event. There were a few stringed instruments to plink around with.

Figure 23: Trying out soaked antler carving. Still pretty hard.

Figure 24: Office tank needing a re-scape. The mixed sand just doesn't do it for me.

Figure 25: Getting there. Sand got replaced, on to filling and planting.

Figure 25: Getting there. Sand got replaced, on to filling and planting.

Figure 27: Overdress for the Baronial Spring Offensive garb contest. Stripes, spots, zigzags, gold lame. Super fun competition, the entries were amazing.

Figure 28: Needle case got an upgrade. New bead and cord! Support other artists. Yay Beads!

Figure 29: Working on a hat commission.

Figure 30: Had someone asking about my old tablet loom, vs my new. Still absolutely in love with the new.

Figure 31: Nettles! Bit late in the season, but I have nettles!

Figure 32: Trying out the York stitch for the first time. Beret ended up being entered in a contest. My handspun, using some purchased alpaca/silk blend.

Figure 33: Decreases.

Figure 34: It's getting there.

Figure 35: Random hyperfocus while on a work field trip, Balearic slings. Had paracord available, so decided to give that a try.

Figure 36: Good progress on the sling.

Figure 37: Took me forever to get the decorative knot right.

Figure 38: Finally!

Figure 39: Finished sling.

Figure 40: Doubles as a super chunky bracelet.

Figure 41: Working on a hat commission. Yarn spun and dyed by a dear friend.

Figure 42: Coffee, new stickers, watching the ocean, and nalbinding. Not a bad way to spend down time on a work field trip.

Figure 43: Second Balearic sling, following a tutorial. Linen.

Figure 44: Finished second sling. Linen and braided fishing line.

Figure 45: Nettles are growing!

Figure 46: Nettle row is a little short, but I also got them late in the season.

Figure 47: Nero inspecting some Tibetan slings I purchased.

Figure 48: Ezabi being extremely helpful with casting off.

Figure 49: Finished knit shawl. Inspired by the show Outlander.

Figure 50: They seem happy, if short.

Figure 51: I'm even more happy, I have nettles to play with!

Figure 52: Trying out kumihimo.

Figure 53: Skirt based on 18th century petticoat.

Figure 54: The side joins make slits for tie on pockets!

Figure 55: Same style, different color.

Figure 56: Pocket slits!

Figure 57: Doodle made at lunch.

Figure 58: Made a name tag for a bag.

Figure 59: Trying out a "mending loom". It's actually pretty fun, and quick.

Figure 60: Nero is not sure why I am so excited about patches.

 

In other news:

 I finished documentation for an upcoming art contest tonight. Unfortunately, I will need to purchase printer ink in the morning. Post will be up after the contest.

Two super-secret painting projects are in the works. Making sure to take photos during progress. Will share my documentation after they go to their intended destinations.

Seven towns was a blast over the summer! Got to see friends, explore old places and new, and meet some awesome people.