Posted in inspiration, shoes, shopping on Dec 27th, 2008
Paul gave this book to me for Christmas. It is simultaneously both the best and the worst book that I have ever owned!
Handmade Shoes for Men tells you pretty much everything you need to know about making men’s shoes by hand. The only automated part of the process is the carving of individually-tailored lasts. Every other [...]
I’ve been a bit quiet around here lately, mostly because all the things I’m making are for other people’s Christmas presents, so I can’t show you any pictures for another couple of weeks!
It’s also been absolutely pouring with rain for days and days. This is the second day in a row where it doesn’t seem [...]
For anybody looking for the knitting patterns - they’ve moved!
I’ve been working with a shopping cart plugin here on Wordpress, but it couldn’t accomplish everything I needed from it, so back I go to good old Etsy, with a new account.
The shop is looking a little bit empty at the moment. This is because I [...]
This weekend I finally got around to sewing the zip into my green cardigan, and I spent several hours yesterday putting the finishing touches to the knitting pattern for it. It’s available in sizes from 30″ to 54″ chest, and you can make it from any chunky yarn that you fancy.
I’ve added the pattern to [...]
Posted in inspiration, shoes, shopping on May 12th, 2008
I really must get a move-on and work out how to make little canvas shoes.
The Nice Man Who Knows About Feet told me that I shouldn’t be wearing Converse any more, so I sold my yellow pair with daisies and ladybirds to . I still have a pinstripe pair that didn’t sell, and I keep [...]
I’ve just bought a lovely new pair of shoes.
Aren’t they nice?
The reason I thought they were worth mentioning is that El Naturalista go to great lengths to make their shoes as eco-friendly as possible. In their eco-policy they explain how they use recycled rubber for the soles; a product which would normally be classed as [...]
This morning I received an email from Ananse Village. They’re a company based in California, who have a Fair Trade agreement with craftspeople in Africa. They sell clothing, musical instruments, jewellery, masks, baskets… all sorts of things.
They contacted me specifically to draw my attention to the fabrics, which I have to say are absolutely amazing.
The [...]
Posted in inspiration, shopping on Mar 20th, 2008
Know what?
I might possibly be persuaded to have more than two driving lessons, if I thought I’d ever be able to drive around in one of these:
It’s a Morgan LifeCar. It’s a prototype at the moment, but it’s designed to run on hydrogen fuel cells, which produce zero harmful emissions. Just water, I believe.
Posted in inspiration, shopping on Mar 5th, 2008
I need these light fittings.
Immediately.
They’re designed specifically to be used with energy-saving lightbulbs, particularly the curly compact fluorescents, which are often described as looking like an ice cream. Perfect!
Ice cream light fittings not your style?
How about a skull called Dave?
Awesome.
