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 …