sort

my obsessive compulsive tendencies are tingling.

from kontor kontur.

xo. r

workspace

i don't often share pictures of my workspace, a tricky stolen space under the eaves of the attic.
it's a bit dark, it's more than a bit cluttered and i haven't been able to get a satisfactory shot that captures what i love about it... the fact that when i really get settled in, it feels like nothing so much as a big bird's nest. scatters of fabric and thread just an arm's length away. tools and fluff and lace bits all over.

but as much as i love tucking in and stitching away up there, sometimes it gets too hot. or too cold. or i need to spread out. and for those purposes, i've invented a traveling workspace.

it's a two tray system that keeps me somewhat organized, and mobile. and has reduced the number of times i've used my own clothes or quilts for pincushions, later forgetting about the needle or pin and stabbing the bejeezus out of myself. (new mantra: pins! go! in! the! pin! cushion!)

one narrow wood tray that holds three vintage pincushions (really working on that mantra) and an array of hemostats (best stuffing & turning tool ever), scissors and other assorted "tools". and a big old round tray that gathers bits of thread, a vintage gravy boat as a makeshift place to toss sewing detritus... bits of thread or small snips of fabric. the little bird bowls hold short pins and long pins, thimbles and extra needles. and there's always room for a hot cup of tea!

it's a system that's worked well for me, keeping the pieces and different color threads handy for each project. and making sure that moving from attic to dining room table only takes one trip, not a dozen. more sewing, less searching!

someday, there will be a more permanent place for me. a more ideal space. but for now, welcome to my office.

xo. r



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for those of you who sew at a table, have you found an ideal height or set up? is it a low table like a traditional dining room table. or a more counter height table and a high stool? i do like sewing on a couch, using my knees to prop up a little fox so i can support his body safely while i sew. but i think there may be advantages to a more traditional workspace as well. thoughts?

tag

feeling a bit giddy about this new paper line from muji.
wallets & folders made from the same material as the tag on your jeans.
(okay, i'm not sure any of my jeans have those tags anymore,
but the levi tag is an american icon.. so you know exactly what i mean.)

meant to crinkle and wrinkle and look better with age,
the hallmark of a great material.

i think they're perfect.
but that could just be my love of all things plain and paper.


xo. r

( new )

here

you may be noticing a few bloggy updates.

for some reason, that was a much more important than going to bed last night.

i'm feeling quite chuffed with the changes.

aren't you?

you'll notice a new selection of tabs across the top...

it's just like a new binder. you know how i love to be organized.

i'm working on adding a handmade portfolio of sorts.

it's nice to see all the little foxes and birds and llamas and assorted creatures in one place.

a little everyeskimo menagarie.

hope you like the changes.

i feel nice and refreshed.

also, hungry...

xo. r

( 2012 )

 

 yes. yes i am already stalking 2012 calendars.

 these are two of my favorites.

( 1 ) printed on linen by bookhou at home

( 2 ) flashcard inspired by whisker graphics

i have yet to hunt down a version that includes space

for notes, schedules & plans. never fear, my love of organizing

shall certainly lead to many more calendar crushes.

xo. r