tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-40966689467467962712024-03-05T10:59:44.817-05:00Sink or Swim StitchingA little blog about sewing, knitting and maybe a dog photo every once in awhile.Jaceyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01271939278837783931noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4096668946746796271.post-84334285746457415572013-03-04T16:15:00.003-05:002013-03-04T16:15:37.943-05:00Twitter and Facebook and Pinterest, oh my!<br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">As I've been researching all of the things one needs to do to start up a successful business, especially one based online, is to take advantage of all the social media outlets out there. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Now, I haven't been living under a rock. I'm a gal in her 30s after all and I know that Facebook and Twitter are all really powerful ways to get your product out there, but whoa, where to start? Or maybe the real question is: where to stop? At what point does maintaining a Facebook page or Twitter account become more work than it's "worth"? </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Twitter I can probably do -- I like the character limit and the fact that I can do it from my phone quickly while, I don't know, I'm on the toilet or something. But Facebook is a different beast entirely. I used to have a personal Facebook page, but I found that it just succeeded in sucking up my time and, more often than not, I ended up feeling bad about myself because I couldn't help but compare my life with the "lives" posted by my friends. I know, I know, Facebook users more often than not post the good things going on and not the shit, so it's totally biased, but it is what is. Anyhoo, I decided there would be no more Facebook and haven't looked back since -- nor have I missed it at all. But now I'm faced with the prospect of a Facebook </span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">business</span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"> page.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Pinterest, I absolutely cannot do. I have no willpower to resist all of the fantastic crafts and ideas that look so awesome I MUST DO THEM RIGHT AWAY. The last thing I need is another hobby or project. My goal is to master the skill sets I already have. And finish the projects I've already started ;)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Phew...okay, back on topic. What are your thoughts on this? Is it really worthwhile? Do you maintain a Facebook page? A Twitter account? Anything I must do to increase traffic and, ultimately, sales? I watched <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dE5Ox3CfAIg" target="_blank">this set of YouTube video</a>s recently on getting your Etsy shop more traffic and found it really useful. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><br /></span>Jaceyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01271939278837783931noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4096668946746796271.post-89717725175012091812013-02-26T21:42:00.004-05:002013-02-26T21:42:39.099-05:00Firsts!<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I made my first Etsy sale at the beginning of the month -- I was ecstatic!! Without giving too much away, here they are: </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Sigh, I took this picture in the backyard of our condo in Florida while I was on vacation......</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Anyhoo, back to reality. These are the Human Keep version and are customized with names (not shown) and royal blue lining. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I've been working away at more customized bags for my friend who is in the process of developing a game and that's been lots of fun. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Outside of dice bags, design class has been very busy (we're in the process of finalizing our skirt blocks) and I'm in the process of moving the blog over to wordpress, which is taking a little longer than anticipated. Usually, I try to work on posts and blog material during my lunch at work but wordpress is blocked, which leaves me the evenings when I don't have other commitments or before bed. I'm hoping this weekend I'll be able to make the full move. So, if it looks a little wonky in this space, be patient - I'm on it!</span><br />
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<br />Jaceyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01271939278837783931noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4096668946746796271.post-79354361704327785352013-02-24T17:36:00.001-05:002013-02-24T17:36:33.649-05:00It's sweater love<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I cast on for <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/letstry/nanook" target="_blank">Nanook</a> (Rav link) on Boxing Day and wore it for the first time this week -- I love it! The fit is great and the yarn so soft and drapey.
I used <a href="http://cephalopodyarns.com/products/traveller">Cephalopod Yarns</a> in their Traveller Base in the Stranger's Home, AK colourway. A little tidbit about me -- I love purple. It's the first colour I reach for in a yarn store, so at Rhinebeck when I saw this colour in the Cephalopod booth, I knew I had to have it. There was only one skein, but one of the workers in the booth was awesome and managed to track down another 3 for me. This colour has lots of depth, with areas that are almost black and then pops of blue every once in awhile. I alternated skeins to make sure there was no obvious colour transition and to reduce pooling. Really, I can't say enough good things about this yarn -- it will be on my list again for Rhinebeck next year too.<br />
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The <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/nanook" target="_blank">pattern</a> itself is equally as fantastic. I love that Heidi (the designer) has you do the sleeves immediately after the yoke -- it helps to prevent second sleeve syndrome. The only modification I made was to make the sweater significantly longer. I have a long torso, so as a rule of thumb always add a minimum 1" to patterns, but in this case I also wanted to make sure to use all of my pretty yarn:) <br />
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Thanks Cephalopod and Heidi!!! Jaceyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01271939278837783931noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4096668946746796271.post-3538266385399132232013-02-20T10:54:00.000-05:002013-02-20T10:54:06.466-05:00Halfling Burrow<br />
The last in the line of Sink or Swim dice bags are now available in the <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/sinkorswimstitching" target="_blank">etsy shop</a>! This is the smallest bag, with a maximum capacity of 50 dice. Shown here as a token bag. The dimensions are 2.5 in x 2.5 in at the base and 4.5 in high. They stand up on their own.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The Halfling is made and lined using the same velvet that lines the Human Keep and Dragon's Hoard. The colours available are the same as the lining options for the Human Keep and Dragon's Hoard. However, unlike the larger bags, this bag does not come with a carabiner. </div>
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The thing I like the most is that this bag nests nicely in the Dragon's Hoard so that you can keep your tokens together and separate from your dice and there's still plenty of space for pencils, papers, etc.<br />
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Jaceyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01271939278837783931noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4096668946746796271.post-66928017189706157322013-02-15T15:52:00.001-05:002013-02-15T16:12:31.931-05:00Yarn dyeing<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">A couple of weeks ago, my LYS had a class on yarn dyeing. I've always been intrigued by dyeing yarn and have a particular affinity for self-striping sock yarn, so I jumped at the chance to take it....bad move because I'm HOOKED!! It was so much fun to pick colours and combine them and then to watch them set. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">We did handpainting and were shown how to kettle dye. I loved the unstructuredness of it. No worrying about fit or stitch quality. No need to cut and measure and calculate. Just pure fun and messiness. I love a good mess. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I had a really hard time trying to decide what to do, I pretty much love every colour out there. In the end I chose to do a deep bottle green, fuschia and "carribean" blue. I'm quite happy with how it turned out!! The colourway name is "Where I'd rather be" in honour of the tropical blues and greens and how they remind me of my recent vacation south. I'll definitely be doing more of this -- I stocked up on supplies while we were waiting for our yarn to steam:) This weekend I'm going to try my hand at kettle dyeing a skein of sock yarn and then, if I have time (ha!) dyeing a skein of self striping. I can't wait!!! </span><br />
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<br />Jaceyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01271939278837783931noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4096668946746796271.post-33100950459282143802013-02-08T22:47:00.000-05:002013-02-09T21:17:16.999-05:00Refashioning a Mink Coat: Part 2<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">If you remember before the holidays, a client contacted me about <a href="http://sinkorswimstitching.blogspot.com/2013/01/fun-with-fur.html" target="_blank">making a muff </a>as a Christmas gift out of her mother's mink coat that was languishing in a closet. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">As a follow up gift, she then commissioned me to make a stole out of the remaining coat. I used many of the same techniques as I did for the muff -- I drafted the paper pattern first and then hand sewed twill tape to all raw edges using a catch stitch. I had to make creative use of the coat to ensure the stole would be long enough, so it's made of 5 panels - a centre panel, 2 "body" panels and 2 side or edge panels.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Unlike the first project, I sewed it together using my machine. To mimic the whipstitch, I used a zigzag stitch and made sure that the right swing of the needle fell off the edge of the seam allowance. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">This is the largest of the set of 3 dice bags from Sink or Swim Stitching. Call this the deluxe version if you will:) Like the Human Keep, the outer fabric is waterproof nylon and the lining fabric is velvet. Dragon's Hoard can also be customized with your name or favourite handle.</span></div>
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Jaceyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01271939278837783931noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4096668946746796271.post-76916608162196434552013-01-28T15:04:00.000-05:002013-02-10T17:46:53.459-05:00Burrow, Keep, Hoard<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">For anyone who likes to "roll the bones", this is for you.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Meausring 11 cm x 8 cm (4.4 in x 3.2 in) at the base and 13 cm (5.2 in) high, the bag comfortably holds a full set of dice and other tokens. The outer material is 100% nylon and waterproof while the inner lining is a luscious velvet. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">The carabiner allows you to attach the bag to your belt loop or bag so you can have your hands free and ensure that your die are always accessible.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Each bag is available with optional, customizable embroidery. Do you have a handle or quote you're particularly fond of? Or perhaps you just want everyone to know it's your bag? You choose what you want it to say and what you want to say to those around you. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Spark RPG is a game my friend (and my source of inspiration for these bags), Jason, is currently developing. Check him out at <a href="http://www.genesisoflegend.com/">www.genesisoflegend.com</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">All dice bags will be available in <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/sinkorswimstitching" target="_blank">my Etsy shop</a> starting this weekend (Feb 2nd). Instead of offering premade bags, I'll be offering them as pre-orders that will allow you to customize your own bag according to your preferred outer fabric colour, lining colour and lettering you want to appear. </span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">the Halfling's Borrow - simple drawstring bag for nesting and separating your die and tokens in the larger bags</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">the Dragon's Hoard - bigger, smarter, reversible, for serious gaming</span></li>
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Jaceyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01271939278837783931noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4096668946746796271.post-55919090864370320682013-01-24T11:30:00.003-05:002013-01-25T10:05:42.760-05:00She's coming home tonight...<br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I finally bit the bullet -- I'm getting an industrial machine. Picking it up tonight in fact:) Two years ago, when I was thinking of upgrading from my basic Kenmore, I was encouraged to look at an industrial machine by my instructor. I won't lie, I was hesitant -- I love to sew knits and I didn't have a decent serger at the time that could handle them, so a machine with zig zag was really kind of important (these industrials are straight stitch only). I did, however, vow to get a good, heavy mechanical machine at the very least. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I came out with the most beefed up, modern, computerized quilting machine I could afford. Complete. Let. Down. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">In the first couple of months, I tried to sew snap tape onto my nephew'</span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">s christening outfit, only to have the machine completely refuse to feed the fabric. I ended up pulling out my $100 Kenmore and, <b>bam</b>, done in no time. Let's just say, that incident set the tone for the rest of my relationship with this high-tech machine -- I would ask it to do something a little out of the ordinary, it crapped out, I fought with it for 1/2 hour trying to get it to work until, finally, in tears, I'd pull out my Kenmore and 5 minutes later it would be done. I wanted to throw that machine out the window. My dealer was absolutely no help so I ended up selling the machine (for a significant loss) a year later to someone who will be able to enjoy and <b>use </b>all of the fantastic features it did have. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Since then I've been using my trusty Kenmore. Don't get me wrong -- it's a great little machine. I'd tell anyone who's just starting to sew to go to Sears and grab a basic Kenmore. They're affordable, sew decently and can tolerate beginner abuse. But it doesn't have the power nor stitch quality I'm looking for -- it's my back up and not really meant to be my main machine. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Say hello to Juki...or Judy as I will call her. She's all metal, all heft and all speed. Purrrrr... I hope I'm not jinxing it by gushing about it before I even get it in the house, but I'm just so excited! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Oh, and for those knit garments? Well, I still have my trusty Kenmore...and a new serger (more on her later):)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I recently had the pleasure of refashioning a mink coat for a client into a muff as a Christmas gift for her SIL. Honestly? I had so much fun with this project. I love to work with fur and leather and ripping things apart to see how they've been put together. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Often when opening up a fur coat, you will find sawdust that has settled into the hem or facings. Not to worry!! It's just a product of how the skins are cleaned. Mind you, it can sometimes be a little alarming nonetheless:)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">When cutting fur, it is very important not to cut the hairs, so scissors are out of the question. I use a very sharp exacto knife to carefully cut the hide and then separate the fur with my fingers. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Once I had my pattern cut out, I stitched twill tape (both new and that salvedged from the coat) to the seam allowances and whip stitched my pieces together by hand. My first iteration had the muff lined with some kasia and the coat lining, but when I tried it on to admire it, it didn't feel very warm and cozy. So I took it out and lined it with fur. Ahhhh, much better. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I added a ribbon to go around the wearer's neck, accessorized it with a little mink pompom and voila! A muff. </span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">(</span><i style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">please ignore the errant thread in the pic below!</i><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">)</span><br />
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Jaceyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01271939278837783931noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4096668946746796271.post-66421247413928562212013-01-09T15:18:00.003-05:002013-01-09T15:25:55.078-05:00A New Year<h2 style="text-align: center;">
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and forth on whether or not to write a post about my resolutions for this year
or what I hope to accomplish. Then I
thought, what the hell, maybe by putting them out there I just might be more
inspired to follow through!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I have a bunch of
resolutions on a personal level that I won’t delve into here, suffice to say
that I want to make the most out of every day, to live true to myself and to
step out of my comfort zone every once in awhile. All of this leads to one resolution that
crosses the creative/personal/professional boundaries – better time
management. And by this I mean, spending
just a little bit of time everyday to: <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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– clutter f*cks with my creativity. I have a hard time getting into a groove
when there’s stuff piled around me…which might explain my loss of sewing mojo
the last month or so cause I’ve been living in pile o’ crap.</span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; text-indent: -18pt;"> </span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 7pt; text-indent: -18pt;"> </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; text-indent: -18pt;"><i>Sew</i> – I think
I’m going to follow <a href="http://www.tillyandthebuttons.com/2012/11/sewing-for-15-minutes.html#comment-form" target="_blank">Tilly’s</a> 15 minutes a day plan.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; text-indent: -18pt;"><i>Knit</i> –
knitting’s my zen, nuff said. I have no
problems sneaking in knitting time.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; text-indent: -18pt;"><i>Read</i> – my
back log of books is calling my name. I
recently went on a binge and have a stack of new fiction I can’t wait to dig
into. I’m on goodreads <a href="http://www.goodreads.com/user/show/11499444-jacey" target="_blank">here </a></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; text-indent: -18pt;"><i>Maggie</i> –
Mags is getting to the age where she’s needs little bit of extra primping and
prodding to keep her at her healthiest.
She’s been good to me, this wonderful, itchy old gal, and I want her
around as long as possible. </span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">From a business standpoint, I want to keep up my commission work and get
more comfortable charging what I believe is fair (I habitually underestimate my
time) instead of worrying that it will chase customers off. If it does, so be it. And, I’ve got a bunch of projects up my
sleeve I want to get finished and out in the world to see how they’re
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shiny. More on these to come…<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">It worked up beautifully in this poly/wool blend. It's lined with a kasia satin and has a chamois panel in the back. Since this is a 36" bust and I'm a 34", I had to bring in the princess seams by quite a bit, but otherwise the only alteration for size was to lengthen it from what is shown in the picture (it is meant to be a winter coat after all!!). </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"> </span>Jaceyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01271939278837783931noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4096668946746796271.post-72858623737346734472012-12-30T15:44:00.000-05:002012-12-30T15:44:00.461-05:00Christmas Stitching: A Tie for Dad<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I've titled this post as Christmas stitching, but really, this is a really, really, really late gift for my dad for Father's Day. Sorry Dad! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">These are my medium wedge bags. The bag is fully lined, interfaced with fleece and has a handle for easy portability. My mom loved it! As you can see, it fits 2 cakes of Madelinetosh Tosh Merino light comfortably. I also have small and medium box bags and large wedge bags suitable for a sweater's quantity. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Here we are at <a href="http://www.thewoolhousetoronto.com/" target="_blank">The Wool House</a>, where I got some delicious mustard yellow wool crepe. It will be a simple A-line or pencil skirt. My initial pick was some sort of soft and gorgeous rare cashmere that cost upwards of $200/m (and made the owner laugh when I picked it up and exclaimed "I found it!"). Sh*t I have expensive taste. </span><br />
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<br />Jaceyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01271939278837783931noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4096668946746796271.post-16340215113228700332012-12-05T14:49:00.002-05:002012-12-18T15:22:14.507-05:00Knitting in Strange Places<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Do you knit in strange places? Well, strange to non-knitters anyways? How do you <span style="font-size: small;">approach </span>it? How do you deal with others<span style="font-size: small;"> rea<span style="font-size: small;">ctions? </span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">A couple of weeks ago, I went to the Vanier Cup and brought my knitting with me. </span>I don't watch or follow football by any means, but it was something different to do and I really liked the atmosphere. AND it was the perfect place to pull out my knitting -- I wasn't really paying attention, I was sitting still and there was great lighting and beer! All conform to a great knitting opportunity. But, I'll admit, I was very hesitant to pull it out. I was with a group of people I had just met and I was worried about how they would react (they are much more keen on football than I). My boyfriend encouraged me to take it out and, well, the reaction was mixed. Everyone commented on it and some, I don't think, were too pleased. No one was rude, but I felt very awkward. I almost put it away but was encouraged to keep going...so I did. I mean, if I was going to be hanging out with this group, they had better get used to seeing me knit, right?! But, still, how would you deal? I'm shy by nature and, yes, probably overly sensitive to other peoples reactions. I'm also definitely not the type to confront anyone, especially this group as it was important for me to make a good impression. Does anyone have any tips or suggestions on how to deal? Do I just keep doing it until it's no longer "strange" or until I am able to filter out the people around me? </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">On the upside, I managed to complete a couple of rows of my <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/secret-of-change" target="_blank">Secret of Change</a> shawl! It's out of <a href="http://spacecadetcreations.com/" target="_blank">Space Cadet</a> Lucina fingering in the silver colourway that I got from Rhinebeck. I'm loving it:) </span><br />
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<br />Jaceyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01271939278837783931noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4096668946746796271.post-90362691885438548672012-11-14T10:51:00.000-05:002012-12-05T11:29:39.772-05:00Blogging is a lot of work!My original goal for blogging was to post, on average, 3 posts a week. I am failing miserably:( It's really the picture taking that's doing me in. Without a proper camera, it's next to impossible to get a photo of myself in anything...well, except for the mirror shots. Any suggestions from other bloggers out there? Any tips for make blogging more of a routine or easier to incorporate into my schedule? Anyhoo, no excuses. Just saying that I've been making lots of progress and am going to try to get better at getting my arse in gear. <br /><br />In the meantime, some neighbourhood graffiti has been inspiring me. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDTctnU3LpEdU1BWlkT3MEMqwRRIVcSEWfVNW-cqA1e8EzMaU42fGrSzeTrFjdo9ZufCWheD8CtHXZ-Cd8RtNfhWu0hlyU2A4m1_R3u69XnVWIAquUPqigo3rPJkakK74z2sLWT4SensSY/s1600/Nov14+photo.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDTctnU3LpEdU1BWlkT3MEMqwRRIVcSEWfVNW-cqA1e8EzMaU42fGrSzeTrFjdo9ZufCWheD8CtHXZ-Cd8RtNfhWu0hlyU2A4m1_R3u69XnVWIAquUPqigo3rPJkakK74z2sLWT4SensSY/s320/Nov14+photo.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a 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QFormat="true" Name="Subtle Reference"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="32" SemiHidden="false" UnhideWhenUsed="false" QFormat="true" Name="Intense Reference"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="33" SemiHidden="false" UnhideWhenUsed="false" QFormat="true" Name="Book Title"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="37" Name="Bibliography"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="39" QFormat="true" Name="TOC Heading"/> </w:LatentStyles></xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 10]><style> /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-priority:99; mso-style-qformat:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0cm; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:11.0pt; font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-fareast; mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;} </style><![endif]--> <br /><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-CA;">I take a course every semester with a local designer and some great seamstresses in fashion design. I LOVE it.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> We chat, we learn, we make stuff. Every class I have an "aha" moment and it's like my world is being turned upside down.</span></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-CA;">Last semester we focused on pants and blouses.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>For my blouse, I chose to make Simplicity 2246, which is a Lisette pattern from the designer of Olive S & Co. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I made view A, so instead of a blouse, it’s actually a shirt dress.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" id="sim842996" src="http://www.simplicity.com/images/product/medium/2246.jpg" /> </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">(image from: www.simplicity.com)</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-CA;"> Modifications: in order to meet the requirements for class, I drafted a sleeve placket and cuff and also a proper stand collar (in lieu of the faux stand collar included with the pattern). I used a size 10 and graded to the 12 at the waist and hips. </span></span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnxSyoW6OPqx8S_iuZypcA1gxE2XOT-CHta1AlCGXOXASWiusEUDfWiiJdtyxXI8Re89t4dm9ffGx9JlFcrjdMeO6iH6MTbP9f2-HGG7oMgVvz6dW7sQgBOkDfiAf8ySZSOZaUioVWHWJG/s1600/Simplicity+2246.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnxSyoW6OPqx8S_iuZypcA1gxE2XOT-CHta1AlCGXOXASWiusEUDfWiiJdtyxXI8Re89t4dm9ffGx9JlFcrjdMeO6iH6MTbP9f2-HGG7oMgVvz6dW7sQgBOkDfiAf8ySZSOZaUioVWHWJG/s320/Simplicity+2246.jpeg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-CA;">The material is fine wale navy blue corduroy that attracts lint like no one’s business.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I decided not to line the dress as I will likely wear a slip with it and finished the seams with a serger. </span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-CA;">Overall, I’m very happy with how this turned out. The final version is a little looser than my muslin (I think the corduroy has a bit of stretch in it), but I’m used to wearing more fitted clothing, so I think it will just take some getting used to.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I wore it to work the other day thinking that I would wear tights for the walk in and then take them off and just wear it with ballet flats…Um, yeah, summer’s over Jacey.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I had my tights off for ½ hour before I got too cold and had to put them back on.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Then my dress clung to them all day like a small child not wanting to let go of its mother.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Next on my sewing list is a slip!!</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-tNc8_G-nc6SuE-POeoNNV6I5Q_4AedaRPxqS2Vvjom1zeYRG3wRVCcoRdnXjcXlKjVdmjqvdD7jqrdL3YvDYfZ4MZFkiQlLuZTW2VBFUKM509L8SVRKjYSU753JNeAwKLbmvLkI1CNWq/s1600/Simplicity+2246+(2).jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-tNc8_G-nc6SuE-POeoNNV6I5Q_4AedaRPxqS2Vvjom1zeYRG3wRVCcoRdnXjcXlKjVdmjqvdD7jqrdL3YvDYfZ4MZFkiQlLuZTW2VBFUKM509L8SVRKjYSU753JNeAwKLbmvLkI1CNWq/s320/Simplicity+2246+(2).jpeg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-CA;">Oh, and I looked down while I was sitting at my desk when I wore it to work and found that perhaps the buttons are spaced a little too far apart as I had skin showing around my stomach.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Another reason I really need to make a slip!</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-CA;">My pants from the class are the ever popular Jalie jeans and are still waiting for belt loops and waistband. I won't lie, I'm nervous about them. They didn't fit well out of the gate and I'm afraid they're going to look a little "becky home-ecky". So, I'll either have a pair of great jeans to show you soon, or we can all have a giggle at my new "painting jeans":)</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-CA;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><i>(sorry about the crappy pics -- I'm relying on my iPhone right now as my other camera recently decided everything should be pink. I'm shopping around for cameras, so hopefully it won't be for too much longer!) </i></span></span></div>Jaceyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01271939278837783931noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4096668946746796271.post-33760650121412894122012-10-24T18:18:00.000-04:002012-12-05T11:29:39.769-05:00RhinebeckThis was my first time ever going to Rhinebeck and it certainly won't be the last! It was everything I hoped it would be and I can't begin to describe how wonderful it feels to hang out with people who are as passionate and interested in your craft as you are. I really felt "at home". We hit every Target we could find on the way down (Targets, although on their way, aren't in Canada yet) and I got some great flannel from JoAnn's for pj pants. <br /><br />We only went on the Saturday, but it was plenty and we were all pooped by the time we left at 5:00. <br /><br />We were there at 8am and first in line!!! Which means we were able to score a Jenni The Potter Rhinebeck mug, woo hoo!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh44LDtu46_Zm7MsZQo4zQ1dAWyzIoenWNm9RgnhzXhvUfM8q1y7dGKVU6Go6P6Wc2jTOVpOU2Dg2VJV_0Myxc4Jgubw6cZHQPR55OXNlt0Hof1l80Kg4yH1H6NvzOLJJ4EGZ53lTFX4Tat/s1600/image-1.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh44LDtu46_Zm7MsZQo4zQ1dAWyzIoenWNm9RgnhzXhvUfM8q1y7dGKVU6Go6P6Wc2jTOVpOU2Dg2VJV_0Myxc4Jgubw6cZHQPR55OXNlt0Hof1l80Kg4yH1H6NvzOLJJ4EGZ53lTFX4Tat/s320/image-1.jpeg" width="240" /></a></div>Some of the line ups were crazy, like this one at Miss Babs. But, we were warned, and really spending time in line admiring everyone's selections? There are worse ways to spend my time.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixd5mA5Z26i4L16T0UTue4oagzILSoMQFJcoB-syEzBDS4_qUC_XIMNf8cvHvKyooOMrHpwzIuMpjlyymaXh2KrVqSJeivaHH59RrikGUGSF7VWmMmLcID7NyRv1gZecw1sHRPjHbon9kZ/s1600/image-2.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixd5mA5Z26i4L16T0UTue4oagzILSoMQFJcoB-syEzBDS4_qUC_XIMNf8cvHvKyooOMrHpwzIuMpjlyymaXh2KrVqSJeivaHH59RrikGUGSF7VWmMmLcID7NyRv1gZecw1sHRPjHbon9kZ/s320/image-2.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><br />We met some podcasters as well. Pamela and I went to the podcaster meet up where we met <a href="http://www.theknitgirllls.com/wordpress/" target="_blank">TheKnitGirllls</a>, Diane from <a href="http://knitabullspodcast.blogspot.ca/" target="_blank">Knitabulls,</a> and Aimee and Darren from <a href="http://knittingincirclespodcast.blogspot.ca/" target="_blank">Knitting In Circles</a>. Oh, and <a href="http://ysolda.com/" target="_blank">Ysolda Teague</a>! Earlier in the day, I ran into Lisa of <a href="http://fibernymph.com/" target="_blank">Fibernymph</a> (she also does the 90% Knitting podcast) and she was handing out samples of some of her yarn. This is me with Bashful:)<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8GViir3g49X8Lege_5odWIuG84Y5HTSzWcDm9iC-rymSef5KWazgfkzm_NsdKUTT4mCXXiuboO17cB-QNT8yRZ9ge5QfYNfctX8FEul2X5rFQigCrAs_RnQVZuVkx3O91r8FNl8IUavbd/s1600/photo-1.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8GViir3g49X8Lege_5odWIuG84Y5HTSzWcDm9iC-rymSef5KWazgfkzm_NsdKUTT4mCXXiuboO17cB-QNT8yRZ9ge5QfYNfctX8FEul2X5rFQigCrAs_RnQVZuVkx3O91r8FNl8IUavbd/s320/photo-1.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br />And of course, there was knitting, lots and lots of knitting. <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhMR_8OuZlu0AOwHM1cd8UTZ5ID0NL4H3CWoyQhpAWTdIZ4n5WBE_k4DlRcTgALdEYTZdXGAfQ4Q2CLExQhAXl2CmwTqeYR8G19cok6vrsexIdB08Ego9gggQ4hLOl57xtrLo-BIt-w_uq/s1600/image-5.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhMR_8OuZlu0AOwHM1cd8UTZ5ID0NL4H3CWoyQhpAWTdIZ4n5WBE_k4DlRcTgALdEYTZdXGAfQ4Q2CLExQhAXl2CmwTqeYR8G19cok6vrsexIdB08Ego9gggQ4hLOl57xtrLo-BIt-w_uq/s320/image-5.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div> I can't wait for next year!!!<br /><br /><br />Jaceyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01271939278837783931noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4096668946746796271.post-48583686495175472162012-10-18T23:09:00.000-04:002012-12-05T11:29:39.771-05:00Rhinebeck Bound<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></div><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" height="200" src="http://www.sheepandwool.com/userfiles/image/history/OriginalArtwork2.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="167" /></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">www.sheepandwool.com//general-information/festival-history.asp</td></tr></tbody></table>Myself and four fantastic women from stitch n'bitch are hitting the road tomorrow to the <a href="http://www.sheepandwool.com/" target="_blank">New York State Sheep and Wool Festival</a> (aka Rhinebeck) - woo hoo! I'm so excited. Hopefully I'll have lots of new stash to share next week...and some sewing too!<br /><br />Unfortunately, I didn't get a sweater done specifically for Rhinebeck, but I will be wearing my Quintet cardi, which I love. It's Berroco Ultra Alpaca and oh so soft. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://images4.ravelrycache.com/uploads/letstry/94864989/039_medium2.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" class="photo_image" height="320" id="photo_image_22348470" src="http://images4.ravelrycache.com/uploads/letstry/94864989/039_medium2.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>Jaceyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01271939278837783931noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4096668946746796271.post-26204752754570657122012-10-12T11:09:00.000-04:002012-12-05T11:29:39.768-05:00Simply Claire<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:WordDocument> <w:View>Normal</w:View> <w:Zoom>0</w:Zoom> <w:TrackMoves/> <w:TrackFormatting/> <w:PunctuationKerning/> <w:ValidateAgainstSchemas/> <w:SaveIfXMLInvalid>false</w:SaveIfXMLInvalid> <w:IgnoreMixedContent>false</w:IgnoreMixedContent> 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mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;} </style><![endif]--> <br /><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt;">Hello!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Welcome to my blog!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt;">I’m very excited to begin this blog.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In this first, inaugural post, I want to introduce a new sweater pattern I just released named “Simply Claire”.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I often wonder how people come up with names for their patterns.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Is it random?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Are they inspired by something in particular?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>For this pattern, I was inspired by my grandma, Claire.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>She turned 80 on the day I finished writing the pattern and so I thought it apt that the two coincided.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt;">I’ll give a little more information on me and this blog in my next post.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>But for now, check it out!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Available on <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/simply-claire" target="_blank">Ravelry</a> or <a href="http://www.craftsy.com/patterns/search?category=All&patternSearchText=claire" target="_blank">Craftsy</a>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>My sister, Gillian, is the model and I have to say, she look hot in this sweater!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Apparently she wore it to the grocery store last week and got all sorts of compliments on it.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I don’t know what pleases me more – that she got compliments on something I designed or that she’s actually wearing it!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You knitters out there know how frustrating it can be when you put your time and energy into a project only to it go unappreciated by the recipient.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I know Gillian appreciates the effort (she loves hand knit socks!) but to have her wear it out and about is just fantastic.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-E_K_MDuJnYXVSeTxxM99VyPjfSsizRhCtdptYPhn_xHcHJdC3b7jQkwd1pDs7TUPBzQq7ZthxYRcRh8PxUSqxfHlFN_zn17CboKkbLvQYsB9BU5rf_0VnHtoKt4tjHwqG6dS-Td4mGil/s1600/Claire.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-E_K_MDuJnYXVSeTxxM99VyPjfSsizRhCtdptYPhn_xHcHJdC3b7jQkwd1pDs7TUPBzQq7ZthxYRcRh8PxUSqxfHlFN_zn17CboKkbLvQYsB9BU5rf_0VnHtoKt4tjHwqG6dS-Td4mGil/s320/Claire.JPG" width="207" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt;">Simply Claire </span></span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt;">This sweater was inspired by the desire for something I could wear to the office with a skirt or work pants instead of a blazer or jacket. In keeping with this desire, Simply Claire was designed with clean lines, set-in sleeves and shaping to hug your curves in all the right places without creating bulk. At the same time, because it is knit in a worsted weight yarn, it knits up relatively quick. <br /><br />As it happens, not only does this simple little cardi look great paired with a skirt, it's also perfect for a Saturday afternoon in jeans! <br /><br />Simply Claire is designed to be worn with 1" to 2" of negative ease and would look fabulous on a woman with curves.</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><b><span style="color: black;">Sizes</span></b></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="color: black; font-size: 11pt;">For women's garments: XS [S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL]</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><b><span style="color: black;">Finished Measurements</span></b></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="color: black; font-size: 11pt;">Chest: 30 [34, 38, 42, 46, 50, 54] inches</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="color: black; font-size: 11pt;">Length: 23.5 [24.5, 25, 25.5, 26, 26.5, 27] inches</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><b><span style="color: black;">Gauge</span></b></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="color: black; font-size: 11pt;">20 sts / 25 rows = 4" x 4” in stockinette stitch</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><b><span style="color: black;">Materials</span></b></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="color: black; font-size: 11pt;">Cascade Yarns 220 [100% Wool; 220yds/200m per 100g skein]; color: 890; 5 [5, 6, 7, 8, 8, 9] skeins</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="color: black; font-size: 11pt;">1 set 4.5mm (US#7) double-point needles</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="color: black; font-size: 11pt;">1 40” 4.5mm (US#7) circular needle</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="color: black; font-size: 11pt;">Tapestry Needle</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="color: black; font-size: 11pt;">1” buttons – 7 [7, 7, 7, 8, 8, 8]</span></span></div>Jaceyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01271939278837783931noreply@blogger.com0