update!! axis: bold as love blanket

whoa, far out dude. get hip to this new orange groove. can you dig it?

for the birds

here are the fabrics currently undergoing transformation. they are super fantastic!

well i'll be doggone

one lucky canine will soon be cloaked in camo...the sweater is finished and on it's way up to charm city! i won't yet reveal the recipient as i'd like it to be a special holiday surprise. i'm crossing my paws in the hopes that it fits. it has a delightful ribbed collar that folds down for fashion forward four-legged friends. and the same ribbing will help keep the "sleeves" snug against a dog's front legs. a smaller version is in the works for another little buddy of mine. these camouflage creations should keep the critters warm and help them to effortlessly blend into the terrain of the mean streets they patrol. it's a jungle out there!

i never promised you a rose garden

hooray for productivity! i'm pleased to introduce you to this lush garden gem.

she's super sturdy thanks to home decor-weight cotton construction. master and amateur gardeners alike will marvel at the 17" x 13" measurement. that's plenty of potting soil. plus, the front pockets have room for all sorts of tools, there are even small slip pockets perfect for pens and pencils. keep special seed packets safe and secure in the inside zip pocket (and check out the cool embroidery too).

your thumbs might turn green with envy when they find out that this beauty is a special order.

someone to watch over me

my friend lyla recently gave me a special gift, my very own cotton monster! this cute little guy was hand crafted by baltimore fiber artist jennifer strunge. her construction is amazing and her creativity seems limitless. it is such an inspirational and thoughtful present. pretty sweet gift sense especially considering that lyla is less than a year old. she's quite a baby.

my new friend has found a happy home amid the bobbins and threads of the sewing area. he'll join the neighboring squirrel figurines and smurfs as part of my good luck totem. i've not yet settled on a name but i'm thinking rockwell (as in somebody's watching me)

bustle in your hedgerow

work has commenced on a new commissioned bag! this fantastic fabric is snipped and ready to be sewn. it is from amy butler's nigella line and reminds me of a proper english garden. i'll be sipping tea and making double sure not to get my crumpet crumbs mixed up in the bits and bobs. cheerio.

man's best dressed friend

it has been a quiet week here at chickadee central. our friend bernie the bernette 65 is still down for the count. she's resting comfortably at the sewing machine hospital, awaiting surgery sometime next week. the whir of her miniature motor is dearly missed but there is comfort to be found in the constant clickety-clack of knitting needles.

when a little baltimore birdie informed me that one of my charm city canine friends was in need of a winter warmer, i picked up my knit-sticks and some cool camouflage yarn and got to work. (perhaps you remember my fondness for dogs in sweaters) here's a little snippet of the work in progress:

update! axis: bold as love blanket

i am pleased to report that progress has been made. one full color panel is complete! that's one down and four to go. it is coming along rather nicely and i enjoy working with the yarn (shine worsted from knit picks). it has a very smooth texture and nice weight. this blanket is going to be quite a snuggle bunny. check out the first panel and a detail of the scalloped edge:

thank you baltimore!

the first annual baltimore trunk show is history! it was a a great success as fun was had by our visitors and the vendors themselves. special thanks to dandelion blu for hosting the event in her palace on the lake. more thanks to my fellow vendors (kelly and tj, cara ober, elena volkova, and michael palaia) who displayed such dazzling treasures and showed off their tremendous creative talents. and of course, there is a special place in my heart for the friends of this chickadee who stopped by to show their support. i also enjoyed meeting and talking with some new friends of the chickadee and i look forward to hearing from you in the future.

oh happy day

the day of the much anticipated holiday trunk show has arrived! please stop by and say hello.