Month: October 2012

Cold Process Oven Process Soap

Cold Process Oven Process Soap

Steve is so amazing – he loves to research and always is in the development of something new.  Recently we read about a way of processing soap that speeds the cure time.  Typically soap that is made in the cold process manner (Lye solution is 

Art and Economy

Art and Economy

Oh, give me a break – everyone today has something to say about the economy.  Some of us even say “What economy”.  Truthfully i decided to really ponder through something I have been noticing with our art shows.  It is a bold statement – but 

Preparing for Textile Art Alliance

Preparing for Textile Art Alliance

There are a few events in our art business calendar that are special, unique and favorites.  Textile Art Alliance Boutique is one of those rare and special events. About Textile Art Alliance:  This is an arm of the Cleveland Museum of Art, supporting the textile 

Cosmic Bobbins returns

Cosmic Bobbins returns

IF you have been following us you may remember that last year we were fortunate to be part of a pop up shop in Tremont (literally in the storefront of the Community Development Corp) and it was an awesome partnership.  Yes, we love Shari Renee 

Burton Ox-toberfest is this weekend

Burton Ox-toberfest is this weekend

Picture this… Indian Summer, Leaves in peak color, a crisp cool breeze, and the smell of a wood fire… whafts of applebutter cooking down, and lines of people waiting to sink their teeth into an ox sandwich.  (Ok, probably roast beef, but still better than 

Special Order- Silver and Pearl Bracelet

Special Order- Silver and Pearl Bracelet

Open crochet beaded bracelets are how i got my start with wire crochet.  So when i was asked to duplicate something found on etsy i pulled out the crochet hook, pearls and wire.  Here is the outcome.  Two different bracelets.  To finish them off i 

Pinned and Pined Show Entries

Pinned and Pined Show Entries

I have been working hard to produce a series of pins and fall bracelets for the Pinned and Pined Show at the Dovecote Studios in Lakewood.  As I promised, I have finally had a moment to photograph a few of the entries… Can you believe