July 7, 2008 ·by crystal
somehow the month of June just slipped through my fingers. I know that we were very busy, but i couldn’t tell you with what exactly. I’m sure it had to do with creating, gardening, or the shop because we haven’t done much else so far this summer. so much for all that camping we had wanted to do.
although, we did acquire an embroidery machine last month. that required rearranging the whole studio (i.e. our house). and there is learning how to operate this new machine and its design software. oh, yeah. there was that. we haven’t gotten very far in creating much with it yet. Brett has done a couple test hats and I did this tank. I’m actually excited about this project. I woke up on Friday and wanted to created a flower on this red tank. not anything I’d been contemplating. we had the screen, so we had a make shift printing session with a piece of wood for a platen and my hands for the press (all to avoid interrupting the creativity to pack everything up and go to the screen print studio) after quickly drawing up the embroidery design and some trial and error with the machine. Viole!
we don’t have this shirt listed in the Etsy shop yet, but we will have it at Fancy Tiger on Friday. Hopefully, we’ll get it listed in the shop over the weekend.
filed under newness, project contemplation
June 28, 2008 ·by brett
Vital will be at Fancy Tiger’s trunk show, Denver made, on July 11. Stop by to check Fancy Tiger’s cool shop. Oh! and we will be featuring new items sewn by us (or mostly Crystal) including dresses, bags, and wallets.
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June 5, 2008 ·by crystal
Brett pieced and designed the top and I hand quilted and finished this quilt. It is our first, but it is something we intent on continuing. There is a connection you feel to past generations while working on a quilt. We also enjoy taking the well worn craft of quilt making and updating to our sensibilities. Brett and I have different perspectives that draw us to quilts, but it is something we can both appreciate and collaborate on. Because everyone knows a quilt needs collaboration.
filed under products, project contemplation
May 30, 2008 ·by vital
looking for something to do tomorrow? stop by Sweet William market at Founder’s Green in Stapleton. The market runs 9-2 and it should be a beautiful day! oh! and Vital will be there, so stop and say hi!
if you can’t make it tomorrow, we will also be at the July 26 and Aug 30 markets! click below for more info (their website is under construction).
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May 26, 2008 ·by crystal
After months of sitting on my dress form half completed, I have finally finished this cute summer dress. Well, almost finished… the slip still needs to be hemmed, but let’s forget about that for now. I still haven’t quite decided if I’m keeping it for myself or offering it for sale. Enjoy.
click on the photo below for more images.
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May 15, 2008 ·by brett
Brett
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May 5, 2008 ·by crystal
I read this article in I.D. magazine the other day. Since then I have been on the lookout for microfiber cloths to give it a try. Well, I found some a whole foods. Cleaning has never been so enjoyable. Things come clean with hardly any effort and no chemicals. The stainless appliances have never looked so good. Everyone should have one. And I want multiple. Mine are from Casabella. The ones pictured below are from Method. Find some.
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