I have a pictorial update to the fabric I am making for the little jacket...
Lovely fiber feels great!
Janet
Showing posts with label Montana. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Montana. Show all posts
Monday, January 23, 2012
Good Evening,
I have a pictorial update to the fabric I am making for the little jacket...
Crosspatch Creations is made by Joan W. Contraman in Corvallis, Montana. You can reach her at 406-961-4473 or joan@spinningfiber.net. To view her products go to http://www.spinningfiber.net/.
Lovely fiber feels great!
Janet
I have a pictorial update to the fabric I am making for the little jacket...
Lovely fiber feels great!
Janet
Thursday, November 24, 2011
The other day I got all bundled up in my wonderful Alpaca scarf and hat, boots, winter coat and mittens and headed out with the dog for a walk. On returning I noticed how the snow on our roof had been sculpted by the winds from the night before and marveled at my luck on not having it all drop on me as I went out. It was a lovely morning and the snow was beginning to fall again so I ran in to get my husband to take a snap or two of me in the snow!
But, oh how quickly the snow can go! We have had a Chinook wind for the past couple of days and all the lovely white blissful snow has now been melted away. On the positive side of things though, we might be able to squeeze in a bit more yard clean-up and some holiday decorating before the next snowfall begins!
I remember a year long ago when a Chinook wind came in February and caused great damage to things because of the super fast snow melt. Rivers and streams flooded all over the area. And of course we hadn't seen the last of Mr. Winter so after all the snow melted - of course confusing the plants and animals of which season it was - why here came a giant of a snowstorm to blast us back into the reality of winters in Montana. Weird what things you remember sometimes!
Anyway...thinking of those long ago days and my family seems appropriate with the biggest 'family gathering' day just a few hours away. We will be joining my older sister, her husband and his family, plus our Mom for dinner tomorrow...more memories to make...and here's hoping you and your loved ones have happy memories from tomorrow as well!
Janet
But, oh how quickly the snow can go! We have had a Chinook wind for the past couple of days and all the lovely white blissful snow has now been melted away. On the positive side of things though, we might be able to squeeze in a bit more yard clean-up and some holiday decorating before the next snowfall begins!
I remember a year long ago when a Chinook wind came in February and caused great damage to things because of the super fast snow melt. Rivers and streams flooded all over the area. And of course we hadn't seen the last of Mr. Winter so after all the snow melted - of course confusing the plants and animals of which season it was - why here came a giant of a snowstorm to blast us back into the reality of winters in Montana. Weird what things you remember sometimes!
Anyway...thinking of those long ago days and my family seems appropriate with the biggest 'family gathering' day just a few hours away. We will be joining my older sister, her husband and his family, plus our Mom for dinner tomorrow...more memories to make...and here's hoping you and your loved ones have happy memories from tomorrow as well!
Janet
Tuesday, November 22, 2011
Olde America Antiques Quilt/Art Blocks
Hello!
The handbags I am going to show you tonight are not felt work of mine, but rather some sewing I did before I even knew how to felt. I have been sorting out my stock in order to prepare for our Holiday Farmer's Market on December 3rd. I came across these and it was just so satisfying to see them! They are very well done...even if it me saying so. I have a non-Christmas one in this design that I use as my knitting bag. I often get asked about the print I used on that one. I have used it daily for nearly two years and it has held up very well!
The prints used on these two bags are vintage (1910) postcard reproductions created by a company out of my hometown, Bozeman, Montana. I didn't learn this fact until I had already purchased from them and had my bags made. They have their office down the street from my sister's old place! Anyway they helped pioneer the process of using Giclee (zhee-CLAY) on cotton. In fact, I think they worked hand-in-hand with Epson to develop the printer used for this process. It is a great place to browse as all the vintage prints are wonderful...Check them out at:
http://oldeamericaantiques.com/catalog/index.php
My holiday bags will be available at the December market but you get a sneak preview!
Enjoy!
Janet
The handbags I am going to show you tonight are not felt work of mine, but rather some sewing I did before I even knew how to felt. I have been sorting out my stock in order to prepare for our Holiday Farmer's Market on December 3rd. I came across these and it was just so satisfying to see them! They are very well done...even if it me saying so. I have a non-Christmas one in this design that I use as my knitting bag. I often get asked about the print I used on that one. I have used it daily for nearly two years and it has held up very well!
The prints used on these two bags are vintage (1910) postcard reproductions created by a company out of my hometown, Bozeman, Montana. I didn't learn this fact until I had already purchased from them and had my bags made. They have their office down the street from my sister's old place! Anyway they helped pioneer the process of using Giclee (zhee-CLAY) on cotton. In fact, I think they worked hand-in-hand with Epson to develop the printer used for this process. It is a great place to browse as all the vintage prints are wonderful...Check them out at:
http://oldeamericaantiques.com/catalog/index.php
My holiday bags will be available at the December market but you get a sneak preview!
Enjoy!
Janet
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