tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-122883252024-03-07T21:28:33.387-05:00SaunShineShedding some light on a crafty situation.
My adventures in fashion design -sewing, knitting, and everything in betweenSaunhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03029890881250613278noreply@blogger.comBlogger363125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12288325.post-76127050510552347792010-02-19T12:05:00.001-05:002010-02-19T12:06:11.561-05:00The Blog Has MovedThis is just an FYI that I've moved my blog to <a href="http://sauniellnicole.com/saunshine">http://sauniellnicole.com/saunshine</a>.Saunhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03029890881250613278noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12288325.post-7481966630513207372009-09-01T17:57:00.002-05:002009-09-01T18:04:50.229-05:00Joy of Sox (Never say never)I have learned to never say never.....<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZL1ZjHmKk-nTPoRkLCCofwEp1Qa_6Sode2CiF74mhaOYvk5UZQKPL9dAFCk5O4Bn626IU3Np5BK0A1rHeb-lDHvg1bzgHAKTKxnhphzJjdLqMVBZkebKUn92LAlwp11_KSPcnbQ/s1600-h/joysox.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZL1ZjHmKk-nTPoRkLCCofwEp1Qa_6Sode2CiF74mhaOYvk5UZQKPL9dAFCk5O4Bn626IU3Np5BK0A1rHeb-lDHvg1bzgHAKTKxnhphzJjdLqMVBZkebKUn92LAlwp11_KSPcnbQ/s320/joysox.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5376637223179975890" /></a><br /><br />Now we know that I'm not big on making intricate socks but when I got an email last summer accepting submissions for this book I decided to give it a go. I was more intrigued by the concept of the book and it got my designer wheels turning. Rarely does the call go out for sexy themed knits. Of course socks keeps it from getting too risque but it pushes the mind to be creative. I came up with some "lace corset" socks. <br /><br /> I got my copy today but I don't think it will be in stores until October. If you're into socks, check it out.Saunhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03029890881250613278noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12288325.post-52492712796540849832009-08-21T19:45:00.003-05:002009-08-21T20:30:43.717-05:00I'm putting out a hit on top-down raglan sweatersThere.....I've said it!<br /><br />I've been holding out, trying to be nice but I've had ENOUGH! This Zimmerman thing has gotten out of hand. I've haven't had the time to follow hand-knits as much over the past 2 years but now that I've started paying attention again I'm thoroughly disappointed. Top-down raglan knitting, like a virus, has taken over the hand-knits and it's ridiculous. <br /><br />Don't get me wrong. Every style has it's place but I'll be damned (excuse my potty mouth) if every sweater you make is suited to be a raglan. There are set-in, dolman, drop sleeves, etc. As a knitter if every sweater you make has raglan sleeves because you don't like making sleeves or sewing seams that is your preference because maybe you like every sweater you own to look the same or just like the act of knitting. As a designer I take real issue. If all you are doing is taking an Elizabeth Zimmerman recipe and throwing in a different stitch pattern.....well let me say it like this... it's like the difference between chefs and cooks. And now we have whole publications chock full of top-down raglan-sleeved sweaters that in no way cater to people, like me, that don't want increase holes in my raglan line or better yet think raglans make me look like I have shoulders like a football player. If it's really raglan sleeves that you like then try designing a sweater where the raglan sleeves need to be sewn in. <br /><br />So from this day forward, tell your mothers, friends, sisters, brothers, and cousins.....I'm issuing a challenge and I'm putting out a hit out on top-down raglan sweaters. I want to kill this trend before it gets any worse.Saunhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03029890881250613278noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12288325.post-89649601849650564202009-08-12T13:02:00.004-05:002009-08-12T13:32:08.248-05:00Isabel Toledo & the Inauguration DressYesterday, <a href="http://www.digitaltammi.com"> Tammi</a> and I got a chance to go to the <strong>Isabel Toledo</strong> exhibit at the FIT museum. <br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-A9P4hl86PVobXXww82TlAPwmdh92UQPRfotQtuM_YhMc5QyVk5PAaDX78rOei6ACKgn4V972wxUXK01fPFs7DjYYl1JizpEevUikw37dK08ndFxV_6144zxx45N1pPgPiPFN4A/s1600-h/toledo+dress"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-A9P4hl86PVobXXww82TlAPwmdh92UQPRfotQtuM_YhMc5QyVk5PAaDX78rOei6ACKgn4V972wxUXK01fPFs7DjYYl1JizpEevUikw37dK08ndFxV_6144zxx45N1pPgPiPFN4A/s200/toledo+dress" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5369144478655772178" /></a><br /><br />The biggest draw to this exhibit is the chance to see the dress that Michelle Obama wore the day of the Inauguration along with many dresses from her collection over the years. When I saw Mrs.O in the dress I was very impressed with it. The simplistic and elegant style appealed to me along with the non-traditional color choice and the way it seemed to shine. <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLtObdDYBR_2tUM48xARl27tAypO54dhdcAP29DirGHvSQcnSq-TN_lr9SwLv5TIh3uoTTuksL2YrJwhLSi0OMUTl5Q9BpFoRAXN9TJi5VHHs-OuZafpgjrwPAKZr2YwnDfArBCA/s1600-h/isabelle_toledo_0120.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 169px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLtObdDYBR_2tUM48xARl27tAypO54dhdcAP29DirGHvSQcnSq-TN_lr9SwLv5TIh3uoTTuksL2YrJwhLSi0OMUTl5Q9BpFoRAXN9TJi5VHHs-OuZafpgjrwPAKZr2YwnDfArBCA/s200/isabelle_toledo_0120.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5369144470747448530" /></a><br /><br />Getting the chance to see it up close and in museum lighting I must say that I wouldn't have thought it was the same dress. The museum lighting is meant to preserve and not fade the fabric but it doesn't show off what is one of the best aspects of the dress. It is made of a yellow couture lace which is very matte in color. The genius of the dress is in the lining. The white wool lining not only provides warmth but it also what gave the dress it's sense of "shine" in the January sunlight. <br /><br />The rest of the exhibit was very interesting to see. You can view the online exhibition <a href="http://www3.fitnyc.edu/museum/Isabel_toledo/overview.htm">here</a>. Mrs. Toledo is the essence of a couture designer. She is driven by the art and the structure which translates to creative and expensive garment construction. Much of her work is based on the concepts of origami in fabric. If you get a chance to stop by the exhibit (which is free and on display until Sept. 26th) you should try and see it.Saunhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03029890881250613278noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12288325.post-72418328766841859902009-07-17T08:30:00.003-05:002009-07-17T08:37:01.494-05:00What are you willing to spend?So I've been pondering something I figured I'd come to internets for the opinions of the people.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">In these penny-pinching economic times, when it comes to fashion what are you willing to spend on clothing? How article of clothing are you willing to splurge on and what's your price limit?</span><br /><br /><br />I designed a dress that I wore to a 4th of July cookout and received many complements. I considered making a few and selling them online through etsy. After calculating my costs and labor I'd have to charge over $100 for what is essentially a simple cotton dress? I don't really shop the stores so are people still willing to spend that much for clothing these days?Saunhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03029890881250613278noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12288325.post-53899881610179284152009-07-11T22:52:00.006-05:002009-07-11T23:18:16.450-05:00New Pattern:: Castle CardiganThis has been a long time coming but it's finally here.......<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBd2lYAi-5HAO2Czp-5pxrcC7MEr7P0f7h0zWf7dqOubECFVgXfxoT9A0IkvD3-rJBgho8rc7NW6luS8locV9XTxlgvXdosVbPAdyyk8CprS7R078hzhIsXzlZEp97Rqb14boaYw/s1600-h/front_logo.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 206px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBd2lYAi-5HAO2Czp-5pxrcC7MEr7P0f7h0zWf7dqOubECFVgXfxoT9A0IkvD3-rJBgho8rc7NW6luS8locV9XTxlgvXdosVbPAdyyk8CprS7R078hzhIsXzlZEp97Rqb14boaYw/s320/front_logo.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5357420844484161730" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Castle Cardigan<br /></span><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Sizes:</span> XS [S, M, L, 1X, 2X]<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Finished Bust :</span> 32[34, 38,40, 46, 50]<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Yarn:</span> Louet Gems Worsted, 100% Merino Wool<br />10gr/175 yds, 7[8, 9, 9, 10, 10] skeins<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Yarn Substitutions:</span> Any worsted weight yarn with gauge 18sts/26rows per 4in in st-st<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Needles:</span> <br />US 7 (4.5 mm) circular needles, 24-32 in. long<br />US 6 (4.0 mm) circular needles, 16-24 in. long<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;"><br />Skill Level:</span> Experienced<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Shown:</span> Size Medium in Sandalwood<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;"><br />Price:</span> $6.00<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://www.e-junkie.com/ecom/gb.php?i=SS-CC&c=single&cl=36767" target="ejejcsingle"><img src="http://www.e-junkie.com/ej/x-click-butcc.gif" alt="Buy Now" border="0" /></a><br /><br />You will receive an email from E-Junkie with a link to the PDF file.Saunhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03029890881250613278noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12288325.post-91465320588051342242009-07-08T09:17:00.001-05:002009-07-08T09:18:56.953-05:00My design for VK FallYou can check out my design for the upcoming VK issue shown in the TNNA fashion show.<br /><br /><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/WzSBdt2t36A&hl=en&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/WzSBdt2t36A&hl=en&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object>Saunhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03029890881250613278noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12288325.post-28575872983942855952009-06-30T15:56:00.004-05:002009-06-30T16:15:33.202-05:00Where to go from hereHowdy doo everybody!<br /><br />It's been ages since I've really blogged. I am happy to say that I am a graduate of the Fashion Institute of Technology with an Associates Degree in Fashion Design. It's a goal that I'm am happy to have accomplished (even if the economy isn't being so kind to the fashion & entertainment industries at the moment)<br /><br />School was tough. A lot of time and hard work. After it was all over I took a 4-week fashion-free break. No fashion news or magazines. No sewing, no knitting. I slept, I ate, I read books and I did a little travel. It was time off that I needed to reflect and relax.<br /><br />Now I'm back and I'm trying to decide where I am going to go from here with this blog. I don't want to pick up where I left off. I really want to try and incorporate the things I have learned and my life changes over the past two years. Everything is not decided yet but I know that I want to go forward with a more fashion-forward approach to this whole thing. I want to focus on the fashion world, the design process, the details, etc. I want to design a collection of knitwear as well as regular clothing. I want to explore different techniques. And I want to use this space to keep track as well as share with whoever chooses to read. <br /><br />I know I promised some patterns way back in January and I'm going to work on getting those out. I've got some new ideas going and I have a free knitting pattern in the works too. I also plan to move this blog to a more permanent space in the internet world and redesign it.<br /><br />As a way to try a new technique and get myself re-acquainted with the simple joys of making something because "I choose to" and not because "I have to", I decide to try my hand at a crochet pattern. I want to understand how this whole thing really works because I want to add crochet designs to my arsenal.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNFKs6Cv-JKbD6fz7T1rom99mTVekVJjEaYWuqAoZmWIRC24cBpsjPlyTXkjJF1dFt724CjPxh_kXj4RvJjDp0KutVB4TJNbjJ5R-XDgeLBbV8ZFgr2SueZMOmLi9KMkkfXYTZSA/s1600-h/IMG_1835.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNFKs6Cv-JKbD6fz7T1rom99mTVekVJjEaYWuqAoZmWIRC24cBpsjPlyTXkjJF1dFt724CjPxh_kXj4RvJjDp0KutVB4TJNbjJ5R-XDgeLBbV8ZFgr2SueZMOmLi9KMkkfXYTZSA/s320/IMG_1835.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5353230173436394594" /></a><br /><br />This is the "Walking After Midnight" skirt from the book "Amazing Crochet Lace" by Doris Chin<br /><br />I used Sonata cotton from Elann and worked it up in about a week and a half. <br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFiqtp2Pkbkaw0DOb9V1cdKtTOFn2AakNvY1CkSjcdLUTjhBbPb0LYyZ_wC6qEGUJupaH4JHeu5CkAEwGIJpM-oWjYptzem-F_t_7nwsG14oCn8eflEC9IPVcJzWbuiS-GPZgOpA/s1600-h/IMG_1834.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFiqtp2Pkbkaw0DOb9V1cdKtTOFn2AakNvY1CkSjcdLUTjhBbPb0LYyZ_wC6qEGUJupaH4JHeu5CkAEwGIJpM-oWjYptzem-F_t_7nwsG14oCn8eflEC9IPVcJzWbuiS-GPZgOpA/s320/IMG_1834.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5353230165520431906" /></a><br /><br />I like the yarn and the pattern was pretty straight forward. I've wanted to do this skirt ever since <a href="http://www.superstarra.blogspot.com/">Christie</a> did it a few years ago. I'm glad I did. I think crochet doesn't always translate into truly fashionable items but this skirt makes the cut.Saunhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03029890881250613278noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12288325.post-8089508561417972752009-06-25T19:14:00.000-05:002009-06-25T19:15:04.602-05:00i'm still aroundnew post coming soon. just thinking about what to write.Saunhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03029890881250613278noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12288325.post-24584108098231975072009-05-11T00:15:00.001-05:002009-05-11T00:17:35.631-05:00pics from the final project<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_XiS0HTF7bhEF75uQ6JCQNNA_2PzkqC9HZfsMaaPUr2xLFl3CgRkiB0tPOXMNHmYBfvJm5Kat6BXYLXGceWPKul138g7l2U-ibUF_rp6TGMUySz0Xq-xyRQPO7NoJ5SYLjxnjSQ/s1600-h/IMG_1814.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_XiS0HTF7bhEF75uQ6JCQNNA_2PzkqC9HZfsMaaPUr2xLFl3CgRkiB0tPOXMNHmYBfvJm5Kat6BXYLXGceWPKul138g7l2U-ibUF_rp6TGMUySz0Xq-xyRQPO7NoJ5SYLjxnjSQ/s320/IMG_1814.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5334431170967083522" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNiq30XIpzL4A0XJjeHrU0-OGTEJhmPmXPcjgG50AAkP-DpUow69cHgUISQG45zv3K9DdYdxC6VzFysRYIknUVb5jmGkC3_MfMPIeFdsps1IBtPjGaZ3ALpAPrmfbGtU4q5-35Ww/s1600-h/IMG_1813.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNiq30XIpzL4A0XJjeHrU0-OGTEJhmPmXPcjgG50AAkP-DpUow69cHgUISQG45zv3K9DdYdxC6VzFysRYIknUVb5jmGkC3_MfMPIeFdsps1IBtPjGaZ3ALpAPrmfbGtU4q5-35Ww/s320/IMG_1813.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5334431167364790194" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZLmWjDBAr2ip-w6pjG31ECE72mdEfgT8LrGMwCqiBhX6HapLqeHb76XM7Uqvve2xGObWk5NvF9RmG_MOkFdG5GOHdGVtGZa174YcZJtoTXS8a0xl3Cz46PKkRiLnMJs6d2yx-VA/s1600-h/IMG_1812.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZLmWjDBAr2ip-w6pjG31ECE72mdEfgT8LrGMwCqiBhX6HapLqeHb76XM7Uqvve2xGObWk5NvF9RmG_MOkFdG5GOHdGVtGZa174YcZJtoTXS8a0xl3Cz46PKkRiLnMJs6d2yx-VA/s320/IMG_1812.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5334431163234150530" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj07M1wlE6BxhbaqucuLmeNtAJDkjLIDQhuSflIcIr3CyhSV_YDhPDcgSgqMcCHMtu1tkB-dEsySOXWtwksJ3aUKkoDiYL2j9FnM86zCL7tx4N3atygvZbtoYBFykdoKvUb2Hn8QQ/s1600-h/IMG_1811.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj07M1wlE6BxhbaqucuLmeNtAJDkjLIDQhuSflIcIr3CyhSV_YDhPDcgSgqMcCHMtu1tkB-dEsySOXWtwksJ3aUKkoDiYL2j9FnM86zCL7tx4N3atygvZbtoYBFykdoKvUb2Hn8QQ/s320/IMG_1811.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5334431163306094946" /></a>Saunhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03029890881250613278noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12288325.post-71935927284409405732009-03-20T19:45:00.003-05:002009-03-20T19:51:10.370-05:00I'll be back soon.Blogging has taken a backseat to:<br /><br />3 full days of classes :: were I am knitting a sweater for my term project<br />2 full days of interning<br />2 evenings at regular work<br />1 VK pattern for the Fall issue (Yeah!)<br />1 short film project doing wardrobe<br />1 very creative job search<br />and the need to do my taxes before April 15<br /><br />(* you didn't see anything about eating, sleeping, or a social life did you ???)<br /><br />I'll be back soon. New patterns will be up when I get a chance to proof them. I swear. I mean it. I really do. <br /><br />And maybe I'll post pics for my machine knitting class.<br /><br />Ta-Ta For Now!Saunhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03029890881250613278noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12288325.post-15721316362032618532009-02-01T11:50:00.003-05:002009-02-01T12:14:23.478-05:00Free pattern fix and other stuffHey folks!<br /><br />I'm finally getting my act together with the free patterns. I finally caved and paid for some server space. The free patterns are now available directly from this site. No more hassle (crosses finger, toes, and eyes after saying that.)<br /><br />I'm still working getting the cabled sweater pattern published. I had every intention of doing it over my break but was sidetracked by work, interning, inauguration excitement, and fact that the school gave us a major project to do during out winter break. Not cool but it had to be done. <br /><br />For fourth semester we have to design a collection of designs based on Gianni Versace's style. A critic from the industry comes in and picks the one design they like best from each student. We then make it for a juried show. My class' critic is going to be Daniel V from the second season of Project Runway.<br /><br />I realized I don't post as much because I haven't been taking many pictures. What's a blog post without pics? I've been working on small projects lately. Handwarmers, neckwarmers, scarves, etc. Nothing to major.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibkTSJvcEUfvTytEj6stVUIrCOCwuZudtjPQioDdaJFsST-fPZg3ywZQ7MpYy3T8e9geKjDJrhWyYi_lWipYmLcKK6qPDmmAw8qOedTAAv0Y8cXYHTs9jxTjvhQG0872hzlJGUMw/s1600-h/IMG_1779.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibkTSJvcEUfvTytEj6stVUIrCOCwuZudtjPQioDdaJFsST-fPZg3ywZQ7MpYy3T8e9geKjDJrhWyYi_lWipYmLcKK6qPDmmAw8qOedTAAv0Y8cXYHTs9jxTjvhQG0872hzlJGUMw/s320/IMG_1779.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5297877121907686610" /></a><br /><br />Here is a sweater vest I started last night. On the side is some Cotton Bamboo from Lion Brand. I had a chance to go to the <a href="http://www.lionbrandyarnstudio.com/"> Lion Brand Studio</a> in Manhattan. I was pleasantly surprised by the space and the selection. They have also developed their own 'higher' end line of "Collection"<a href="http://www.lionbrandyarnstudio.com/yarns.html"> yarns</a>. A first glance they look nice although I can't speak to their long term quality. I'lll keep you updated on how the Cotton Bamboo works up.Saunhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03029890881250613278noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12288325.post-16801383395979221682009-01-24T16:20:00.000-05:002010-01-24T20:15:30.878-05:00On The MoveMy blog now has a new home <br> <a href="http://www.sauniellnicole.com/saunshine"> www.sauniellnicole.com/saunshine </a><br /><br><br><br /><br />Come and visit me.Saunhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03029890881250613278noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12288325.post-70880310925249002602009-01-12T19:50:00.002-05:002009-01-12T19:54:14.684-05:00Temporary Free Pattern Download FixUntil such time as I can find a better way to host files the free pattern links have been updated to a "free" host site called FileFactory. There are a few steps to get to the file but right now it's all I can offer. If you have a hard time with the downloads just email me directly and I'll send them to you. saunshine AT gmail DOT com.Saunhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03029890881250613278noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12288325.post-3420216825334420052009-01-06T23:42:00.002-05:002009-01-06T23:44:44.983-05:00Free Patterns unavailable for a little whileAs it turns out, my web host decided to "upgrade" and it seems I can't store the Free Pattern pdf files like I used to. Until I can figure out an alternative, the patterns will be unavailable. I'll work it out within the week hopefully.<br /><br />Sorry for the inconvenience.Saunhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03029890881250613278noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12288325.post-46636891357912484672009-01-04T14:18:00.004-05:002009-01-04T14:37:32.642-05:00Happy New YearIt's a brand new year and I'm sure everyone has new plans & resolutions. We all know I'm not big on resolutions but I do forsee myself making the most of this new year. How about you?<br /><br />Now that I have the time I'll show you some of what I was working on last semester. <br /><br />This is my term project from draping class. The original concept was "Sound". A classmate proposed that we design outfits based on listening to a song and interpreting how the sound...frequency, tone, resonance, etc...made you feel and put that into a design. The other part you would pick a color and design a monochromatic outfit with that color. I was really excited.......and then came the professors opinion. She imposed these rules...we had to use only 3 colors and only certain hues of that color. There were more "rules" which pretty much killed the joy of the project. I finished and I'm okay with it for the most part but it's not my original vision. It was based on an old Outkast song- Player's Ball Remix Instrumental. The bass drum and guitar in the song really spoke to me.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHLUZNmStqA3v7HDmNx0V_AnCWDueY2E7WTlg_Mz4AFZVoFh1Uz0b4Ezc2RQy4URkQJthyphenhyphenvMGPqscHB3aaLxYQdP2nUapPDUFiZr88w7umtCIOV8HGktHJ9OJy5vN3AYNMuzkuKg/s1600-h/IMG_1664.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHLUZNmStqA3v7HDmNx0V_AnCWDueY2E7WTlg_Mz4AFZVoFh1Uz0b4Ezc2RQy4URkQJthyphenhyphenvMGPqscHB3aaLxYQdP2nUapPDUFiZr88w7umtCIOV8HGktHJ9OJy5vN3AYNMuzkuKg/s320/IMG_1664.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5287521925227955442" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioTqjpBe33CAPHUMltsu4KTvLQaL9yLPL_Fw_roiv-2ucz3EJn1FzFYOErU6EcWBRzorddp_fKGyVFTFbdyAg9JiSwd2ZIrKaSc8xrdIcCPsFXoWW8un8oG_jXINbNz_WZ1vjZWQ/s1600-h/IMG_1665.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioTqjpBe33CAPHUMltsu4KTvLQaL9yLPL_Fw_roiv-2ucz3EJn1FzFYOErU6EcWBRzorddp_fKGyVFTFbdyAg9JiSwd2ZIrKaSc8xrdIcCPsFXoWW8un8oG_jXINbNz_WZ1vjZWQ/s320/IMG_1665.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5287521913721236610" /></a><br /><br />This is one of my projects from Fashion Art class. This one was based on Armani Prive's haute couture collection and flowers in winter. Volume and and icy color palette. <br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUqof9QLt5-weBAf9cVeykfUT8XVc72AyAcmnfYUhmZriVGGqsmLqMM_frYuCaOcwIQ7VD8VFQcPbfc8zxhcoyrb0tPMQ6XbAxxkFEY3mOCnb3kCillvx0nHpqvq_xfkO1wr6Ukg/s1600-h/armani_prive4.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 250px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUqof9QLt5-weBAf9cVeykfUT8XVc72AyAcmnfYUhmZriVGGqsmLqMM_frYuCaOcwIQ7VD8VFQcPbfc8zxhcoyrb0tPMQ6XbAxxkFEY3mOCnb3kCillvx0nHpqvq_xfkO1wr6Ukg/s320/armani_prive4.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5287521556035781106" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKbP1cwAgrrATLQG90Q6xYzc8MeCKVeJkZNWvKKM43SKSK6CI-QgPw1Oc-q5D4Dn23kdfSK2u7UsbQkZY9UJPgJGYO-QIfI0O4J5CtP-AereS9YGuV5ikiO_PmgYx4d0UFTNLqSQ/s1600-h/armani_prive3.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 249px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKbP1cwAgrrATLQG90Q6xYzc8MeCKVeJkZNWvKKM43SKSK6CI-QgPw1Oc-q5D4Dn23kdfSK2u7UsbQkZY9UJPgJGYO-QIfI0O4J5CtP-AereS9YGuV5ikiO_PmgYx4d0UFTNLqSQ/s320/armani_prive3.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5287521545198388658" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBs2xbJscA3lrReik4LdzJ_mvyy8s3xw2S2kjt7h7i9ks8sV8z3jcSNYKJEaIS_GYlq_rsRb5GqUorWcHU2SPiNTLDeVNFNO2kqaO3elgFlP-IKF2EygPs8FZ-6esH1B-ruWK3Ow/s1600-h/armani_prive2.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 251px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBs2xbJscA3lrReik4LdzJ_mvyy8s3xw2S2kjt7h7i9ks8sV8z3jcSNYKJEaIS_GYlq_rsRb5GqUorWcHU2SPiNTLDeVNFNO2kqaO3elgFlP-IKF2EygPs8FZ-6esH1B-ruWK3Ow/s320/armani_prive2.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5287521539713046210" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCCrZIHBmRbeIdsLklkluEx8iH2hl6tjQUyn4CqikkV26_KVIdjAp9nysVZDAKO8U_6zvoUYE0ElirwbQRzR6UhlO54_oDQn1BEAAlrXiJGJ-uLnZMTF9Aa2M_QXIO85uorc9dbw/s1600-h/armani_prive1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 251px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCCrZIHBmRbeIdsLklkluEx8iH2hl6tjQUyn4CqikkV26_KVIdjAp9nysVZDAKO8U_6zvoUYE0ElirwbQRzR6UhlO54_oDQn1BEAAlrXiJGJ-uLnZMTF9Aa2M_QXIO85uorc9dbw/s320/armani_prive1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5287521536357262114" /></a><br /><br /><br />Now that I'm on break I'm going to get in some knitting and sewing time. I'm also going to play with my new toy. Mamacita lent me her knitting machine to play with. I'm not big on the machine knits but I think it's a good thing to learn in terms of the fashion industry. I'll keep you posted on my progress.Saunhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03029890881250613278noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12288325.post-45030847249764044532008-12-03T23:42:00.003-05:002008-12-03T23:48:19.782-05:00it's only been a month...do people still read blogs anymore? i wouldn't know... i never have the time and i wish i did. <br /><br />i'm working on final projects for the semester. i'll put pictures up soon. <br /><br />in the meantime, check out what i have done in the past month. i helped <a href="http://www.digitaltammi.com">tammi</a> make pom-poms for her wedding.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9cqFGVn7DaxPE0-oAsmLXIYjNS0NqhunvnmjJPd-XlTAse1NEKBGyEWmqblJT00gfoS7nH3taSIG9HW9Uj2kJjEQtDABoigEkflHGs2RSoiIJQ0RKpwpPp-W9TLdGlQHVZPN4aA/s1600-h/IMG_1585.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9cqFGVn7DaxPE0-oAsmLXIYjNS0NqhunvnmjJPd-XlTAse1NEKBGyEWmqblJT00gfoS7nH3taSIG9HW9Uj2kJjEQtDABoigEkflHGs2RSoiIJQ0RKpwpPp-W9TLdGlQHVZPN4aA/s320/IMG_1585.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5275791654565680434" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzGYtJ71bbHmgdJowZFMbu5Mz-52HeSze-ZqFC3wrXB54pe-Q3zCfV9nRtDG30b8fd2BUIWjFetFlrSGd4hDy5fY7fZCzyEZ8QdBhACv-p0HQn4cyN3e1YKPxJ7-l0TLGSrMNrPw/s1600-h/IMG_1586.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzGYtJ71bbHmgdJowZFMbu5Mz-52HeSze-ZqFC3wrXB54pe-Q3zCfV9nRtDG30b8fd2BUIWjFetFlrSGd4hDy5fY7fZCzyEZ8QdBhACv-p0HQn4cyN3e1YKPxJ7-l0TLGSrMNrPw/s320/IMG_1586.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5275791649287316258" /></a><br /><br />630+ pom-pom instead of rice. good times!Saunhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03029890881250613278noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12288325.post-43948808103383700972008-11-03T01:00:00.001-05:002008-11-03T01:02:12.408-05:00For ProjRun viewers: Have you heard of Christopher Kane?If you haven't you should check out his spring show <a href="http://www.style.com/fashionshows/complete/S2009RTW-CKANE">here</a>.<br /><br />It looks an awful lot like Leanne's winning collection.Saunhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03029890881250613278noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12288325.post-90469884081802047602008-10-23T20:54:00.003-05:002008-10-23T20:56:44.443-05:00Ain't no sunshine...I'd like to dedicate Bill Withers' "Ain't No Sunshine" to my lost mojo. I'm burnt out and I'm not quite sure how to get back into the groove. I'm sure it has something to do with the turn in weather but there's no hope for that until Spring.<br /><br />Everything I'm working on is lackluster so I'm going to do some major ripping and hopefully things will turn around soon.Saunhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03029890881250613278noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12288325.post-64216809589904066542008-09-28T17:00:00.002-05:002008-09-28T17:08:44.968-05:00Summer project finally finishedThis is probably my most major project from the summer. Working out the pattern took me about 2 weeks of swatching and writing. And then the knitting started. I'm contemplating selling the pattern. It would seem that people don't favor the complex patterns. Never the less, I wanted to challenge myself to make a more cable heavy sweater. <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOGTD-lslG_NQB3NFKwk2J336mBEQGBkKZzm1vs_H38rMqAXDnrVxdHcUPHLgkYOpgoyClhDmzDBo1rNZb7yUtWr29hl4OQye2d6-1kJPPY5lpcd8O92Wo7-W7ol7LyitderL5jg/s1600-h/IMG_1521.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOGTD-lslG_NQB3NFKwk2J336mBEQGBkKZzm1vs_H38rMqAXDnrVxdHcUPHLgkYOpgoyClhDmzDBo1rNZb7yUtWr29hl4OQye2d6-1kJPPY5lpcd8O92Wo7-W7ol7LyitderL5jg/s320/IMG_1521.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5251197257229995826" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivOi4OYJqDF3dSRfO_WfJ6hvyx6dO7DFKxK5tgC9qJUgQ8aA0wXBpRdcvK0APgTWxKPvZ413xSOpDuHSXfvm1n2bCdTvRxZyRrYM8Qz02QxLVUEW4E6qnvPZuxG-GAoqOBHOkF4g/s1600-h/IMG_1522.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivOi4OYJqDF3dSRfO_WfJ6hvyx6dO7DFKxK5tgC9qJUgQ8aA0wXBpRdcvK0APgTWxKPvZ413xSOpDuHSXfvm1n2bCdTvRxZyRrYM8Qz02QxLVUEW4E6qnvPZuxG-GAoqOBHOkF4g/s320/IMG_1522.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5251197258926459954" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj38xvY5o7GImriVSKkkrfdw17t_CCRwbo2O-zH6YrMxRBm_nYPa5RIUx-7NrHDDbyCxn1QwpEFHDKQD-QR8zLU1dcYkE4y4oGXOGIYZbrYOYQqJOvwiZF_uukmXCIMLCGvpzt0DA/s1600-h/IMG_1523.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj38xvY5o7GImriVSKkkrfdw17t_CCRwbo2O-zH6YrMxRBm_nYPa5RIUx-7NrHDDbyCxn1QwpEFHDKQD-QR8zLU1dcYkE4y4oGXOGIYZbrYOYQqJOvwiZF_uukmXCIMLCGvpzt0DA/s320/IMG_1523.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5251197263527187506" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br />Now I'm moving onto some neckwarmer designs. Smaller projects are good when you want to feel that sense of accomplishment sooner rather than later.Saunhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03029890881250613278noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12288325.post-42139495107641521612008-09-14T08:45:00.003-05:002008-09-14T09:40:20.393-05:00Fashion WeekThis past week, I had a chance to attend my first Fashion Week show. I'm interning at <a href="http://www.millyny.com/">Milly</a> as the knitwear intern. Milly is a smaller company which is great for me because I get to see everything that goes on in a fashion house, not just the design side. Getting a line to show is a very involved process and I got to see everything from the sample making to fittings to the marketing, etc.<br /><br />I was able to snap a few pics behind the scenes and during the show.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigrEa95uDHZjocIvqNLWs242QfBDx42w8hyrPYS-w80qHge3W-uWokYNBgL2nHt287LGE43LjDhhcb0lwVlML-rqbVgnF-VQnoLt5niQQQEI-PC8QByXiUpMc_PZ333ccmN1Q-NA/s1600-h/IMG_1486.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigrEa95uDHZjocIvqNLWs242QfBDx42w8hyrPYS-w80qHge3W-uWokYNBgL2nHt287LGE43LjDhhcb0lwVlML-rqbVgnF-VQnoLt5niQQQEI-PC8QByXiUpMc_PZ333ccmN1Q-NA/s320/IMG_1486.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5245873750365227090" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRYuNrAOsGRKQW0WmuPxcNW1Tmnltz2so1L4KsVDpEA7vCT6t71zA7URKQvbMwDiZrxn9DPWpMoHpUKNXvQ8xrliIISUxh0YYWj5ftew2VHuKvoSvlDhSFVdxVsixA-lIeydV65Q/s1600-h/IMG_1487.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRYuNrAOsGRKQW0WmuPxcNW1Tmnltz2so1L4KsVDpEA7vCT6t71zA7URKQvbMwDiZrxn9DPWpMoHpUKNXvQ8xrliIISUxh0YYWj5ftew2VHuKvoSvlDhSFVdxVsixA-lIeydV65Q/s320/IMG_1487.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5245873753754611906" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPTCKdK1NwuBK3LGJALICimRSdTSjNUk6PiEz0-yGRusMDdKtxQv7GoNCDiqH3zgcFACxlz0-uUUIQFOx1xFid3QU9_ddcWEZtLMyoIF82iiZ_uKUGRleOrcilS6ODLZJDiLkFjA/s1600-h/IMG_1506.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPTCKdK1NwuBK3LGJALICimRSdTSjNUk6PiEz0-yGRusMDdKtxQv7GoNCDiqH3zgcFACxlz0-uUUIQFOx1xFid3QU9_ddcWEZtLMyoIF82iiZ_uKUGRleOrcilS6ODLZJDiLkFjA/s320/IMG_1506.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5245873754287518626" border="0" /></a><br />For the most part, my shots of the show are blurring but if you look at this pic on the<br />end of the first row (right) is Fern Mallis of IMG. She was a judge on Project Runway a few weeks ago. 2nd from the left is one of the supporting actresses from Gossip Girl.<br /><br />Gavin DeGraw was also there although it took us about 10 mins to figure out who he was. He's not as distinct looking in person. One of the Olympic swimmers was there too. I can't remember his name but I know he was the blond one that was the only one to have a chance to beat Michael Phelps.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLue56duSUZkdL2urxnx5h8XuCsQ8bh4Xq1mauGfd6Ja6gEKktcQ2romvae5zWtv4kSry5Q_G3yEC-nqKVTM92gjm3nQtu_aQXganGTuEn1-OhXN7KOEfSZYB5ZKzN6tNjmXgfIQ/s1600-h/IMG_1510.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLue56duSUZkdL2urxnx5h8XuCsQ8bh4Xq1mauGfd6Ja6gEKktcQ2romvae5zWtv4kSry5Q_G3yEC-nqKVTM92gjm3nQtu_aQXganGTuEn1-OhXN7KOEfSZYB5ZKzN6tNjmXgfIQ/s320/IMG_1510.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5245873758102568690" border="0" /></a><br />The show was good although in reality you only get to see about 30-40 pieces of a collection that is about 80 pieces.<br /><br />Fashion week is always a great time to see what your favorite designers are creating next. Check out <a href="http://www.style.com">Style.com</a> to see all the collections. Michael Kors, Donna Karan, and Doo.Ri were a few of my favs. <br /><br />Who are your favorite designers?Saunhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03029890881250613278noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12288325.post-83067588121219907402008-09-02T18:28:00.004-05:002008-09-02T18:53:16.735-05:00I don't wear big logosJust a random thought.....<br /><br />This is the reason I don't wear clothing with big logos......<br /><br />Companies pay millions of dollars for a 30 sec advertisement during the Super Bowl.<br />Casinos pay boxers hundreds of thousands of dollars to write the casino's name on their bodies during a boxing match.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBcSb47qt-V1_sAlZXvR2YdipYtpdep9wRkI_8Hq-Cn5PCYgyMIjAzB-aJpIoncrk3-XZMGYM2LCAbXpMqE-iZLi2PYBLed4PnFoeHwmxZEYPrmnoHp1t3h4kyHiJmrsbBNtAxbQ/s1600-h/V275074_496.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBcSb47qt-V1_sAlZXvR2YdipYtpdep9wRkI_8Hq-Cn5PCYgyMIjAzB-aJpIoncrk3-XZMGYM2LCAbXpMqE-iZLi2PYBLed4PnFoeHwmxZEYPrmnoHp1t3h4kyHiJmrsbBNtAxbQ/s320/V275074_496.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5241572664741482226" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYVt_n-1g7_iL7d7svOvjXJqn9cbTi5HAXaYIuHyd6eLuL23M6Px2Ack6RZcdh5C1WO-fOmB1WE_C5gNNjYr_olRXpARR77S0xHs7o3PA5y3WCSUaIo5u7l5EuNAL0VcujPY5FvA/s1600-h/10280-725950-d.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYVt_n-1g7_iL7d7svOvjXJqn9cbTi5HAXaYIuHyd6eLuL23M6Px2Ack6RZcdh5C1WO-fOmB1WE_C5gNNjYr_olRXpARR77S0xHs7o3PA5y3WCSUaIo5u7l5EuNAL0VcujPY5FvA/s320/10280-725950-d.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5241572672148725650" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br />How much does <a color="FF0066" href="http://www.vspink.com/"><strong>Pink</strong></a><br />or <a color="#FFFFFF" href="http://www.edhardyshop.com/">Christian Audigier</a> pay you to wear their names on your body and be a walking billboard? <br /><br /><br />NOTHING! <br />In fact you pay them for the privilege.<br />Makes so much since doesn't it?Saunhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03029890881250613278noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12288325.post-59528141537669329002008-08-26T20:13:00.001-05:002008-08-26T20:14:09.583-05:00School's InClasses have started and I'm starting my internship this week too! Yippee. I'll be back soon with updates on the not-so-Olympic sweater and my other projects.Saunhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03029890881250613278noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12288325.post-86022749558949901012008-08-14T22:22:00.002-05:002008-08-14T22:25:06.442-05:00Olympic update & Invested pattern availableHi All!<br /><br />The Invested pattern that was once posted on Magknits is now available in the sidebar --><br /><br />How are you enjoying the Olympics? That Michael Phelps is something isn't he? <br /><br />I'm working on my knitting olympics sweater design. I'm a bit behind and not sure if I'll finish in time but I do plan to finish. How's everyone else doing?Saunhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03029890881250613278noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12288325.post-70433829610323872332008-07-24T20:06:00.003-05:002008-12-09T02:46:42.710-05:00Olympic trainingFor those that don't know, <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/">Ravelry</a> is putting on the Ravelympics to coincide with the Summer Olympics. You pick a personally challenging project and you can cast on during the Opening Ceremonies and you try to finish by the end of the Closing Ceremonies. There are teams and events.<br /><br />I haven't joined a team but I have picked my event..... the Designer Discus.<br /><br />In preparation working on some current and old designs....<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh79x581XnIRXDgiiU5xrFFJXKXzmK44M2cCOZReYcLXteYRLFuwvfpvdcIaTYTsKSS_u8MkHdyoIGp1qOiEPHAHxfZayd5O0PC2DHjiW1O7DJkOowdybpUizjFByYLCHxxeVrrOA/s1600-h/IMG_1443.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh79x581XnIRXDgiiU5xrFFJXKXzmK44M2cCOZReYcLXteYRLFuwvfpvdcIaTYTsKSS_u8MkHdyoIGp1qOiEPHAHxfZayd5O0PC2DHjiW1O7DJkOowdybpUizjFByYLCHxxeVrrOA/s320/IMG_1443.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5226753427120371810" border="0" /></a><br /><br />The Habu Jacket I started last summer, a habu scarf, and a cabled cardigan.<br /><br /><br />For the event I'm going to attempt to design and knit the 2 sweaters using these fibers.....<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYlMDcDpcKnrkW8iXbgnNV9tyeY0iK7LWrIQP3wjMfw1osIhuk6-hEh1_8D09PILRK-HiaBQONmIH_mA447cb9YvaEDLubur0hQ609MKw2h6zsZMo2ptB3EvlATIDEISaN71d43w/s1600-h/IMG_1445.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYlMDcDpcKnrkW8iXbgnNV9tyeY0iK7LWrIQP3wjMfw1osIhuk6-hEh1_8D09PILRK-HiaBQONmIH_mA447cb9YvaEDLubur0hQ609MKw2h6zsZMo2ptB3EvlATIDEISaN71d43w/s320/IMG_1445.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5226753429044911746" border="0" /></a><br /><br />some Habu soft wool and Koigu KPPPM.<br /><br />The hope is that after the Olympics are over I will have my official Fall Collection done and ready for the public. It's a bit crazy and ambitious but wish me luck anyway.<br /><br />And as a side note, the KPPPM is something I bought at my new <a href="http://www.stringyarns.com">job</a>. Well, it's not so new because I've been there since the start of the summer. I'm doing some web design but if you're ever in during the week you may see me around. The owner is planning a massive in-store sale to coincide with the Olympics/Ravelympics. I'll keep you updated. Those that live in NYC won't want to miss out.Saunhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03029890881250613278noreply@blogger.com0