Tag: Samarra Khaja

  • Sprucing Up a Chair

    I’m much better about making things and getting projects done for other people. Somehow if it’s for myself, it takes ages, even when it’s a simple thing. For a few months now I’ve been perching on the seat of my studio chair which consisted of an unattractive slab of egg crate foam loosely skating around…

  • Road Trip America!

    I went completely overboard on a recent design. The task? Illustrating the theme of of “Highways and Byways”. My solution was to research and depict at least one roadside attraction or monument for each state in the contiguous USA.  And that slowly ballooned into a giant task. I was off and running with my research…

  • Bye Sweet Chai

    Known him since he was merely days old and now today, we said goodbye to our sweet cat, Chai. On the left is a portrait I took of him as a baby and on the right is another from his heyday. He was truly one of the most gentle and best mannered cats I’ve ever…

  • Multiple Versions

    When I’m thinking about a theme to morph into a textile pattern, I usually stick with my first idea. That’s often best because I can all too easily come up with multiple concepts or styles to illustrate a subject (a good and a bad thing sometimes). Although only one of those ideas will typically see…

  • Tutorial: Note Tote!

    Want a fun little project to make this weekend?  I know, I totally read your mind.  Welllllll, what are you waiting for? Head on over to Tmeless Treasures to see my brand new Note Tote tutorial! YAY!!!

  • Scale is Comedy Gold

    Here’s another random amusing thing that caught my eye recently… I’d like to think that just like jumbo oversized foam checks, there also exist giant oversized tickets.  I’ll keep my eyes peeled to see if I can spot one in real life. You’ll do the same, ok? Ok! Go team, go! Let the hunt begin!

  • Splendors of Otomi

    Yes, I know, I know, I post quite a bit about my Mexico Springtime design, but you know, sometimes I can’t resist.  Here’s another one of those times. Surprise! But really, folks, check this out…. I’m very happy to announce that Mexico Springtime can now be found in the latest collection by Ann Mashburn!  Care…

  • Print & Pattern Blog Mention!

    Ooooh, nice little shout-out on the wonderful Print & Pattern blog this morning… …but then again, if you’re here, you might have already known that by way of navigation. All things come full circle. Woohoo! Thanks P&P! xo

  • Taking Breaks

    When you’re busy working on projects and need a break, what do you do? If you’re me, you’ll consider eating chocolate like it’s a qualifying round for the next Olympics, possibly take a nap because the baby needs one and you need to keep him warm (even if it’s summertime), or do more work, but…

  • What’s Messier: My Studio or My Mind?

    I think it’s a tie. Nope, nope, actually, I think SK Brain wins for Most Messiest Possession. I have so much going on at the moment that I can’t think straight. Designs and projects and emails and whatever else I need to keep up with. My studio isn’t in top shape yet either. *Collective gasp.*…