Wow. Just Wow. There was an epic amount of patience shown by the quilters in their work at the show. All those itsy bitsy pieces of fabric of all types, sewn into the most amazing scenes and designs just blew me away. Each of them had to have taken months, or even years to complete!Continue reading “International Quilt Show in Yokohama”
Author Archives: Studio Deanna
Just needs a face…
Almost done! My first Amigarumi; an Octopus in the colors I want and a design I like :) As a prototype, it will get a few improvements as each one is made but this is basically it. The final design pattern will go in my Tako Life octopus cookbook. Coinciding with NaNoWriMo, is National Non-FictionContinue reading “Just needs a face…”
Work in Progress: My first Amigarumi
An octopus! The need to bring my own design and colors together is creating a challenge but I know the final piece will be worth the effort:
Sketchbook Look
Working on drawing Octopi this month to document my Tako Life cookbook project. Using my Evernote Moleskine, I am now getting a better idea of how I would like my pages and designs to look. Even the best colors to use. While 2D work is not my forte I do enjoy it just to colorContinue reading “Sketchbook Look”
2nd Most Important Item in our Japan Life: Local Calendar
Just purchased our Japanese 2014 Wall Calendar! After my Japanese/English electronic dictionary app, the local calendar hanging on our wall is the most important item for us living here in Japan. Most holidays are so different or so subtle in their observance that I don’t even know it is a holiday until I’m at theContinue reading “2nd Most Important Item in our Japan Life: Local Calendar”
Color Scheme for my Cookbook
Who knew I’d need a color scheme for my Tako Life Cookbook? Fun Tako sketch and colors jotted down in my trusty Evernote Moleskin: Burgundy/Dk Pink, Burnt Sienna, Mustard and warm yellow. Now back to NaNonFiWriMo…
Solar Flair Fibres-My New Favorite Yarn Shop
Just received my first order from the Australian-based yarn dyer, Solar Flair Fibres. Love. It! I’ve been looking for the perfect skein of blues to make a scarf for my MIL and it simply showed up at my door this afternoon :) It’s not just the yummy yarn, it’s not just the perfect colour IContinue reading “Solar Flair Fibres-My New Favorite Yarn Shop”