Senior Semester

Fashion design class is almost over. I have thoroughly enjoyed these classes, but like any student, I am looking forward to "graduating". Of course, "graduate school" is tempting me. Jamileh is offering draping classes this fall -- on a weeknight, not a Saturday -- so I'm considering it.

Here's what I've made so far:
gray wool suit - Chanel jacket and pencil skirt
lined black skirt
silk dress
two short-sleeved silk tops
white shirt
long-sleeved silk top
wool cape
greenish tweedy wool jacket
natural cotton/silk blend short-sleeved sweater with silk ribbing in oyster
with mother-of pearl buttons


The patterns I want to draft in my last two weeks are a sleeveless sheath and a tank top. Those are already staples in my wardrobe and I can't see that changing.

I love wearing things I've made myself. Going back to school this fall ought to be lots of fun!

Snowbound

Apparently, the best way for kids to get snow days is for the State of Arkansas to declare that all school districts will build 5 inclement weather days into their school calendars. We have used 4 of our 5 and we're only mid-way through February.

I don't venture off Ball Hill Road and I certainly don't attempt to cross the Cadron when there is ice and snow on the ground. I parked the car Sunday and didn't get into it again until Wednesday afternoon when I made a careful trip to the grocery store for, you guessed it, bread and milk.

Snow Days Projects:
Finished Evan's sweater except for the zipper - Austin's needs the zipper, too
Down to 1/2 a sleeve left on the February Lady Sweater
Worked 1 and 1/2 socks in a fun fiesta stripe
Started Terry a pair of socks in worsted weight
Started a lace scarf in a sunny yellow/orange handspun yarn
Spun a bit myself
Cut out a black skirt and lined the kick pleat on it
Bought beads for the First Shawl
Finished the purple dress for Michelle

New Year's Resolutions

I like New Year's Resolutions. They help me stay focused and mindful. Most don't last long, but every year I try, and sometimes that's the best I can hope for. These are specific to my art/hobbies/craft.

1. Check the stash before buying new materials for a project.
2. Finish these projects:
Evan & Elijah's sweaters
Twilight-style mittens
February Lady sweater
at least one pair of socks
at least one lace shawl
the queen-sized quilt
3. Improve and become more purposeful in spinning and bead making
4. Write more - at least once a week on one of the blogs and in the journal
5. No new magazines!
6. Stay off amazon.com! The library is NOT that far out of your way, for crying out loud!

Those are good enough for now. I'm looking forward to recording how long these last and what gets done.