SO I FINAALLLLY finished the sushi scarf sample for my pattern book. It took forever because (A) it takes forever anyway, lots of pieces, lots of sewing, lots of weaving-in-ends! but also (B) I tweaked the pattern a bit so that it would read a bit more cleanly and logically. I prefer the final look when I use a more complicated and less logical technique, but the result is still pretty decent with the simplified instructions. I normally am not a fan of shortcuts, but I still want the patterns to be understandable and executable!

While re-vamping my pattern for the EBI/shrimp, I ended up with a couple leftovers. It seems sad to just toss them, but I don’t know that anyone would want to wear them in the form of like a brooch or a hair clip!!! It’s kinda weird!

So, tonight, I will keep cleaning up the text of the sushi pattern and also fix some of the instructional graphics, and then I need to hustle and make the next project on my list. I have no idea how much or how little we can speak about this project, so here is just a teeeeny tiny peeksy…. ****EDIT**** Okay, I just got an email asking us not to post photos of designs, even though mine was really not a full-on sketch, but on the safe side, I deleted it! I’ll make a post about the event, though, tomorrow!

Hey gang!

Just wanted to let you know that there will be 3 giveaways at the Pink de Ville blog this weekend in celebration of Onjoli’s bday! Happy bday! Two have already been posted, and you can still enter to win!

Giveaway #1 is a $20 gift certificate to her store, and Giveaway #2 is Robot Kit!

Good luck!

p.s. so far this weekend I’ve had dinner at Sushi Sam’s in San Mateo with my bro, Jaci, and his coworker and wife, and also Soul-ey Vegan (vegan soul food) in Oakland with Elysse and Kyle. My tum tum is on num num overload!!! DEELISH!!!! Tomorrow I have to have a can of soup for dinner to make up for it!

If you’ve been reading along with me for a bit, you’ll know that I am clueless about hats. I think it’s mostly because I don’t wear them, so I don’t know how they are supposed to fit, how big they are supposed to be, etc.

I made a hat that fit me, and then when Manda put it on, it was waaay too big, and I think her head is more the average size than mine. Hairy’s is too big, too, for a ladies’ hat. I need a head mold of Manda’s noggin!!!!

Anyway, a friend of one of my former co-workers emailed me looking for a nice gift for a young 11 year old friend of hers getting chemotherapy. I had my work schedule mapped out down to the day until October 13th to get my book and samples done, but I could just NOT say no!!!

The hat is pretty simple, but I think it turned out pretty sweet. I just hope it fits!!! I found a different hat pattern that suggested an 18 inch circumference for younger girls, so that is what I went with. Fingers crossed!!!

Hoping to finally finish this sushi scarf tonight!!! EEEP!!! I’m 2 days and one full project behind schedule!!!

Here’s a really random video clip for you. It’s not even funny. I need to be stopped.

Yesterday we were notified about being accepted to Bazaar Bizarre, so mark your calendars if you are in the Bay Area!!! More infos HERE!

I haven’t fully decided yet (still concentrating on delivering my book + pattern samples!) but I might focus on sweets-related items only for this craft fair. Twinkie Chan’s Sweet Shoppe! We’ll see!

I also got this email re: the Bust Craftacular, so if you are on the East Coast and you are a craftacular individual, check it out!

CALLING ALL CRAFTERS!

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Vendor applications due November 2nd!
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Happening at:
THE METROPOLITAN PAVILLION
(125 West 18th street, NYC)

BUST Magazine’s Holiday Craftacular is set for Sunday, December 6th in NYC and is set to be our biggest yet!

BUST Magazine will be hand-picking over 200 of the most unique and talented crafters from across the country to stuff your holiday stockings with the very best in indie-designed and handmade wares! Take care of your entire shopping list while browsing thousands of ware that will include knitwears, jewelry, beauty products, ornaments, vamped up vintage clothing, silk-screened apparel, gourmet sweets, handbags, chic and original iPod cases, funky home décor, books, sassy soaps (for the naughty and the nice!), cards, the best gear for babies and more. Then take a break from shopping as the BUST DJs jingle your bells on the Craftacular dance floor.

Independently owned and operated, BUST Magazine has been a leader in the crafting movement since 1993. Now in its 16th year, BUST continues to support and influence the handmade revolution though constant editorial coverage, sponsorships, and events such as the Holiday Craftacular. Always on the cutting-edge, BUST is a revered and trusted authority in the DIY and crafting community.

The Metropolitan is located at 125 West 18th Street Seventh Avenue, between 6th and 7th Avenues. Subway to Manhattan: 1, 2, or 3 to 18th Street, or F, V to 23rd street.

BUST Magazine’s Holiday Craftacular will take place 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM on December 6th. Your entry ticket also gives you a shot at winning a BUST-load of booty in the Craftacular Raffle!

1. Fill out our online vendor applications today!

Apply here:
http://www.bust.com/craftacular/apply.html

2. Pay the required non-refundable $10 application and processing fee that is payable at the time you submit your application. Checks and money orders should be made payable to BUST Magazine (78 Fifth Avenue, 5th Floor, New York, NY 10011, Attention: BUST Craftacular 2009) and must be postmarked by November 5th, 2009 for your application to be considered. We will notify all applicants of their status on Friday November 6th, 2009 for NYC and November 18th, 2009 for L.A. and London. If you are accepted as a vendor, your deposit will go towards the full booth fee of $250 due by November 27, 2009. All application and processing fees are non-refundable.

For a list of frequently asked questions, go to
http://www.bust.com/Craftacular/FAQ-NYC.html

Got questions? E-mail us at craftacular@bust.com.

Be a sweetheart and jingle-tell your crafty pals about BUST’ Magazine’s 2009 Holiday Craftacular by forwarding this news widely!

See you under the mistletoe,

BUST Magazine