Posted in July 2010

The 4th of July (a new afghan, sparklers & an animation)

So, I started another granny square afghan a few weeks ago (on Independence day).  Well, sort-of.  I’m frogging an earlier almost-complete project to start on a new afghan.  The previous one just wasn’t turning out how I had envisioned it (honestly it just wasn’t cute enough!).  Unraveling…. zzzzziiiiiiiiiipp!  Weeee! A few more photos from the … Continue reading »

(edit) Final week at the Brooks

Next week is the final week for the Memphis Scene exhibition at the Brooks Museum of Art.  It was so amazing to be a part of the exhibit this summer and to have friends and family drive from all over the south to come and see my work on display.  I am still so amazed … Continue reading »

Hand-embroidered pillowcases

I love embroidered items and I love embroidering (probably because it’s a blend of drawing and sewing).  I’ve wanted to embroider some of our pillowcases for a while now, and I finally got around to it the other day.  (I also embroidered a little on the red duvet shown above, too).  This super-easy project took … Continue reading »

New photo series: Diana Mini (May 2010)

New photo series on kandicook.com :: Diana Mini (May 2010). These are the results from my very first roll of film from my very new Diana Mini, I scanned them myself.   Square format!  Heavy vignetting!  Light leaks!  What’s not to love?

Knitters & Crocheters, are you on Ravelry?

A friend introduced me to Ravelry.com a few months ago and I’m hooked (no pun intended).  I’ve been posting my knit and crochet projects on there (you can add details on everything from needle/hook size and who you’re making it for, to what type of yarn, dye lot info, how much it costs and where … Continue reading »

Found Photographs (13/13)

BIG thanks to finder Brady DeStefanis for scanning all of these photographs and letting me share them with you here.  It’s so incredible to me to be able to look into a time before I was born that took place in a city I have never been to.  That’s why photography is so magical to … Continue reading »