Ta-Dah! Finished Knits

I'm really happy to finally post a picture of these lovely legwarmers I just finished knitting for my friend, Laura's birthday (even though they're a bit late)! She still lives in NYC, and for those of you who don't know, it gets mighty damn cold there in the winter. I used a pattern that I found on Glampyre Knits designed by the lovely Stefanie. I was a bit nervous as this was the first wearable project I've ever knitted and it was the first time I had ever followed a "pattern." Here are some photos of Stefanie's handiwork from her website.

Witchy Witch

This pumpkin did take a while to carve, but the result was well worth it. Although I'd love to take credit for the design, I actually based mine off a pattern I found at Martha Stewart Living. I traced the basic outline onto the pumpkin in pencil, and then simplified the details a bit.

Since we moved back home, all of my ceramics tools are still packed away in boxes, so I had to use some of my dad's tools-- an all, a few different types of screwdrivers and even some cool vintage safety glasses.




And here's the close up:



Me in my hot-ass safety glasses:

New Content...Finally!

I've added a few new sections to Non-Nameable Wood. God, it feels like the setup of a site is a never-ending project. It's all structure and settings and the content is slow going. This week I've managed to upload a bunch more recipes (with pictures to come) and there's a new writing section (my own personal drivel) as well as a "where to buy" guide called craft supplies. It's kind of a loose term. I've listed tons of websites for yarn and needle supplies as well as knitting accessories. (I won't use the word "notion" because I really hate that word-- it gives knitting a bad name.)

Here you'll also find some of my favorite Indie designers, many of whom are members of the Austin Craft Mafia. Those girls are truly an awesome bunch. They came to the Renegade Craft Fair held in Williamsburg Brooklyn this past summer. Their booths were quite awesome. I recently ordered this vintage gauze scarf from amet and sasha and I have only good things to say about jesse's craftsmanship and service. Really cute packaging to boot!

So check out some of these sites. They are some of my fav's.