Lego?

What a creative idea. A few items from Chocolate Mint Crafts on etsy. Enjoy.

Ahead small-medium

Ahead hat small-medium.

Pattern: Ahead (coming soon)
Yarn: Madelinetosh light in Celadon
Needles: US 7 and 8

Winter

My Winter sweater is done, and I love it.

Pattern: mine
Yarn: Queensland Collection Kathmandu Aran in Ecru
Needles: US 7 ; 4.5 mm

Banana bread

Very good banana bread recipe. I use only 3/4 cup sugar instead of 1 cup, and usually divide the the mixture between 2 loaf pans and bake for 40 minutes.

Found while walking

Rediscovering drawing again, what a joy.

Taking photos

Uri loves to take photos to remind us how beautiful the world is. You can view his new book.

Silk printing

I went to a great silk printing class at the Blue Rooster Atwater Studio in Los Angeles. If you're interested in hands on experience on how to burn your own silk screen, using the sun, and non toxic materials, you should try it.

Ahead XS is done

If you would like to test knit Ahead, please send me a message.

Knobby

There is an amazing knobby tree up the street.

I'm thinking

New idea, new screen, new big pouches. Work in progress.

Ahead

New hat design, to compliment Forward cowl. Can be worn together or not.

My new adventure

New designs for a new idea. I got the fabric, the inks (per Lena's recommendation), a squeegee, and I'm almost ready to start. Now, I just need to find the time. Maybe it will be my first item in my new store.

Best meatballs ; 2 color job

Best meatballs I've ever made, if you don't eat pork, you can substitute for beef or veal. I chose to use organic quinoa instead of pasta, it's much healthier, I love the combo. For the quinoa, I just followed the instructions on the bag. If you want to give the quinoa a little kick, follow the instructions, put aside. Sauté some cut fennel and zucchini in olive oil. Use what ever spices you like, I used Baharat. Baharat is a north Africa spice mix, you can get it at any middle eastern food store, or make it yourself. When ready, add the quinoa and mix well. ; When working with only 2 colors on the inside of this UCLA brochure, my challenge was to make it look like there are more.

Helen Dardik

I had to share this colorful, amazing, oh, so great creations by Helen Dardik. Check her blog, it will make you feel so good. ; I'm on a hunt for fabric printers in Los Angeles.

Geometric geographics

We went to an amazing exhibition last night, called Moshé Elimelech: Geometric Geographics. All water colors represent landscape and/or cityscape in the most beautiful, delicate, and unique way. Moshé is an extremely talented artist, his exhibitions are very enjoyable and inspiring.

Thank you ; Excess

A huge thank you to Amy for your friendship, and the time you spend reading and fixing all my patterns. My English, the instructions, and all the small details I miss so many times. I couldn't do it without you. ; Excess was born to show the simplicity of stockinette and garter stitches together. It is a classic take on the modern slouchy hat. Excess is knit with fingering yarn, making it comfortable, lightweight hat that is perfect accessory for transitional weather, or for everyday wear in milder climates. Thank you to the talented Karen for letting me use her gorgeous pictures. Karen was one of Excess test knitters, in her red hat instead of hammed brim, she used garter brim. I love them both. By clicking the button you can get this pattern for free.

Forward pattern

Design inspiration can strike at any time. After seeing an everyday road sign, the Forward cowl was born. Arrows of stockinette and reverse stockinette were all that was needed, to create the clean, simple, bas-relief that will make Forward a wardrobe staple. You can get the pattern via Ravelry.

Plan B ; Sepia

Remember this sneak peek? I sent it to the vendor to get a sample, and didn't like the results. I'm working on plan B. ; For Marlborough school brochure, they wanted to include old style, sepia pictures. The whole brochure is inspired by that idea, and the fact that it's an only girls school.

Angry bird ; Rocks

Birds of Santa Monica beach. ; A start of a new collection.