Sunday Snapshot: Pixel the Yarn Cat

Sunday Snapshot: Pixel the Yarn Cat | The Zen of Making

Due to the unscheduled post-trip death of my beloved laptop—and the subsequent acquisition of the MASSIVE 27" iMac desktop and iPad Mini that replaced it—my studio space is currently undergoing an expansion and complete reorganization. Yesterday, I tackled my out-of-control yarn stash. (Read: I wound everything and I emptied all of the bags that I … Continue reading

Monday Snapshot: Handmade Ceramics

Sunday Snapshot: Handmade Ceramics | The Zen of Making

Hello from lovely (somewhat damp) Portland, Oregon! While we’re here, Jeremy and I are staying with our pals Elsa and Tyler from Always with Honor. Since they’re both designers, their home is filled with beautiful handmade items, and these ceramic bowls that Elsa made are some of my favorites. They definitely make me want to … Continue reading

Sunday Snapshot: In Search of the Perfect A-Line Skirt Pattern

Sunday Snapshot: In Search of the Perfect A-Line Skirt Pattern | The Zen of Making

It’s a dreary, rainy Sunday here in Brooklyn, and the only thing I want to do is sew. More specifically, I want to sew a-line skirts. Alas, I’m not satisfied with any of the a-line skirt patterns I’ve already made, so I’m digging through my book collection in search of something better. (All I want … Continue reading