Rambling Bits of Arting and Crafting

Crochet Blanket and Gigantic Tote Wedding Gift

caitlinchan — Fri, 06 Aug 2010 23:10:35 +0000

One of my good friends got married last weekend, and I decided since she is a crafty lady and I am a poor college student (graduate now) I would make her an awesome wedding gift.

Thus came the crochet blanket, made out a variety of free and otherwise projectless yarns I have. I used a simple block pattern and just kept expanding it till I ran out of yarn, putting a little scalloped border on it.

I wrapped it in a gigantic tote I made out of some swatches of tapestries that I found in Erda. I also put in a few pockets at the top of the bag so that little things might have a chance to survive the depth of it. I did not want to use wrapping paper, trying to be conscious and responsible and make a complete multifunctional gift.

I am very happy to see the two together and I wish them all the best.

The Result of that Green Dress

caitlinchan — Wed, 04 Aug 2010 01:26:33 +0000

This is the end result of the green dress I was working on. It was used for the Farie Festival at FLAG, I was Lady Flora, the gentleman with me was Lord Fauna. Great fun!

Living in Maine

caitlinchan — Wed, 04 Aug 2010 01:17:02 +0000

So I am living in Maine this summer working for a handbag (etc) company Erda. Maine has been a wonderful experience with lots of exciting things to learn and many bags to design.

This is my little corner which I have taken over with a monstrous amount of recycled fabrics. Will try to accumulate a set of photos of things I have made and things I have designed.

So long since last posted

caitlinchan — Wed, 04 Aug 2010 01:03:56 +0000

Well, it has been a long time since I have popped up anything so a few consecutive overloading posts.

This dress I made for a LARP character named Marion, A lich elf. She is crazy. The dress was totally pattern free with lots of sparkle on it. Very happy with the costume and makeup!

Marion's Costume

larp stuff

caitlinchan — Wed, 05 May 2010 03:35:10 +0000

Two staple costuming bits for flag. so easy so comfortable.

Mystery Box

caitlinchan — Wed, 05 May 2010 03:31:15 +0000

I received a package last week filled with polyfill pellets, that I will use to make a weighted blanket. The polyfill is commonly used for stuffed animals.

The package is normal but the postage is ample.

also here is some tasty tasty fruit leather from left over strawberries

new blouse in action at Boston Comic Con

caitlinchan — Thu, 15 Apr 2010 04:04:29 +0000

Just a quick photo of the new purple blouse in action at the boston comic con 2010. So much fun!

Super Fast 3 hour Dress

caitlinchan — Thu, 15 Apr 2010 03:34:44 +0000

This is a super fast, unlined, unboned, dress I beasted out last night. Probably should a have put boning in the back for the lacing, but oh well. I am reasonably satisfied with the outcome. Will probably add some finishing and trim on it but otherwise a nice quick project.

The Hedgehog in the Fog Silkscreen

caitlinchan — Sun, 11 Apr 2010 05:08:06 +0000

This is a print inspired by the yuri noristein animation “Hedgehog in the Fog.” The experiment didn’t quite work out that great but whatever, now I know more for my final series of prints.

Quick Blouse

caitlinchan — Sun, 11 Apr 2010 04:57:14 +0000

Quick blouse I made up tonight. Had some trouble with the collar/sleeves, but it turned out pretty nice.