dido ([info]selkie_dido) wrote,
@ 2006-02-26 10:01:00
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a finished project? yes!
Well, this week I blazed on wrapping up some of my unfinished business. As I was saying in an earlier post, I am a bit overdue on some swappy stuff. I made a big fat list, hung it on my wall, and am crossing items off as they go out.

I did finish a scarf for my pal Heidie.



It turned out...okay, IMO. Interesting to make.

I got a mention on art for housewives! I had to get over to five gallon bucket and at least change the blurb-y bit on the front page. It was still sitting there with references to last September. sigh.
And I was totally thrilled to find this great clothing shop out the Netherlands, flobberdewotsky. Amazing, go check it out.
And have you all seen whipup.net yet? This site promises to be a number one resource for online craft inspiration.

After pondering a bit about how to step up my crafty business production, I have set a goal for myself to try to work 3 hours a day on saleables. I can commit this much to my less-than-rewarding job for money, so why not my craft, eh? We'll see how it goes. Apart from wanting to be a vendor at the Summer Arts Fair, I would like to go sell at the Crafty Wonderland in Portland. They only have room for 40 vendors, and I'm not sure I will be ready for the first one, but it is something to aim for. I am sure it is achieveable.

I am excited about my warm season color palette.

It is a bit bright! I can't help myself. These are the colors that call to me from the rack! Maybe I am taking my desire to be "like a rainbow" too seriously. :) (Although those aren't really rainbow colors, they are more tropical...)

Okay, just a few scant minutes before today's "craft shift" begins. I am working on a dreamy (and very bright) skirt. It is going to stop traffic when it is done. You'll see...


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Kate
(Anonymous)
2006-02-26 06:42 pm UTC (link)
The fabric that you made the fantastic button bag with would be great for a skirt!

You ARE like a rainbow. "She comes in colors everywhere..."

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[info]selkie_dido
2006-02-26 06:49 pm UTC (link)
Actually, that fabric did come from a skirt, of Opal's. It was a little pilly so snip snip.
I have to say, walking down the street, singing that song with you, in harmony, was one of the high points of our visit for me. I so love to sing! I have been thinking about doing it publicly...

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[info]blot
2006-02-26 08:43 pm UTC (link)
Love the scarf! The pastel yellow, burnt orange and brown combo part is very striking.

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[info]yardenxanthe
2006-02-27 05:14 am UTC (link)
I applied for crafty wonderland!

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[info]selkie_dido
2006-02-27 04:01 pm UTC (link)
maybe I'll see you then, if I get my act together in time!

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[info]selkie_b
2006-02-27 02:16 pm UTC (link)
Love those colors all together!

and that cd you sent? Wow - made me think of Jean Ritchi, Shirley Collins and Licorice of the Incredible Stringband all rolled into one! I haven't heard stuff like that in years! Thanks - I think I've been enjoying it, she does grow on you doesn't she? :)

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[info]selkie_dido
2006-02-27 04:00 pm UTC (link)
she does. it took me a little while, but not very long.
have you heard *the pentangle?* I once organized the record collection of a thirty year old intentional community in the woods. I saw several albums by the aforementioned, but only got to listen for about 1/2 of a side.

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[info]selkie_b
2006-02-27 04:09 pm UTC (link)
The Pentangle we have LOTS of! :) Also a few John Renbourne Group albums as well (The Lady and the Unicorn springs to mind) Have you heard Incredible String Band? If not, it *WILL* be heading your way. Is there any Eno you are missing that you want? Or any Roxy Music?

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[info]selkie_dido
2006-02-28 05:35 am UTC (link)
I have heard Incredible String Band, but never in my leisure time, so please yes! Pentangle, yes, too, and maybe some atmospheric Eno? I only have 'warm jets.'
I have to decline the Roxy Music, though! There is a story behind my refusal, involving a room with no doors in a house with children, a half gallon of cheap vodka, a turntable with the 'repeat' option, and three sexy young women, of whom I was one. I would probably blush and laugh at the same time if I heard them again!

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[info]selkie_b
2006-02-28 02:34 pm UTC (link)
there is indeed something about Roxy... Yep, been there too *GRIN* only it was as one of the women dancers at a bachelor party! We kept our clothes on, such as they were... but... sadly - it was a non booze one and I sure could have used it!

The rest will come to you in probably about a month when the tree out back has performed it's annual duties!

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