Wild Purple

Journal will be on closed for awhile

Sun, 14 Aug 2005 12:37:58 GMT

I have been battling depression and things have been going way wrong for the past few months and it is threatening to overtake me. I am going to be pulling back from the journaling so there will be no new entries for awhile while I try to resolve some weighty issues pressing in on me in my life.

I thank you all for visiting my journal, for giving me your comments, encouragements and even the criticisms, all of which help me to be that much better of a crafter.

Until then, take the time to let the sun shine on your face.

Stephanie

Tie One On " Pink Lemonade " July Apron Contribution

Fri, 22 Jul 2005 17:15:11 GMT

Hey Y'all!

This is my July entry for Tie One On the theme is " Pink Lemonade "

It is made with vintage textiles, lined in off-white batiste. I created this "organically" by starting wth the central pink triangle and pulled fabrics strips out of my stash as I went along. The side yellow pieces and waistband were cut to fit.

I really like the way this turned out!!

Industrial Straight Stitch machine

Mon, 11 Jul 2005 18:47:59 GMT

Greetings All!

I have been home sewing for years and am starting to get freelance jobs for interior decor sewing and big production type jobs. I am currently working on a Brother XL-3022 which is a few years old. I can clearly see that it has neither the horsepower nor the speed to efficiently do these mass projects.

I know that I can do the jobs but will need an industrial machine. Right now I am not doing clothing, more along the lines of quilts, duvets covers, curtains and now a new project making tabards for a sports group.

I need a professional industrial strength straight stitch and overlock. I want something that is reasonably priced. I think that as my business increases then I will step up with a more expensive machine.

Any suggestions on brand, horsepower or types of machines I should be looking for?

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UPDATE:
I found this...I like it because it has the faster motor, higher foot pressure AND I can quilt on it. Not too bad on the price either.
Juki TL-98Q

Thanks!!

Fabulous Dollie I want

Thu, 07 Jul 2005 17:41:04 GMT

I came across this site...AK Traditions. I simply must have a doll and all the accessories. It is so great to be an adult and be able to indulge your girlhood dollie fantasies by buying a doll and ALL of her goodies, plus they have patterns so you can make your own goodies. LOL!!

I really like this doll in particular because they use natural fibers and a simple body/face design. The clothes and the doll design just work together to make a really great doll experience(and this is just from looking at the pictures, I can only imagine how great it will be to hold one in my arms!!)

No more hoping to get a special doll and her clothes for your birthday or Christmas....I can get it NOOOOOWWWWWWWWW!!!! HAHHAHAHA!!!! <---maniacal laugh!!

anyone ever stuff a doll with sawdust?

Wed, 06 Jul 2005 12:29:18 GMT

I want to make some art dolls and stuff them with sawdust or something similar so that they will be stiff. I want to make life sized ones so they need to have some stability. Probably seated dolls to begin with, I thought maybe sand in the "buttocks" of the doll so it would sit.

Anyone have any experience with something other than poly/wool fiberfill?

2 Log Cabin Quilt Block Kits for sale!

Sun, 03 Jul 2005 14:59:30 GMT

If you have always wanted to make a quilt but don't know where to start or if you dread cutting out all those pieces(I do too!!) then I have a simple solution for you.

I have put together 2 very easy to do quilt block kits, in the super simple log cabin quilt block pattern. I provide detailed assembly instructions, with pictures.

With this you can hone your skills with matching pieces, pressing seams and accurately sewing 1/4" seams.

I am offering my entire fabric stash for sale: yardage and blocks!

It's all listed on my etsy shop. If, you haven't joined I encourage you to try it(I don't receive any compensation for recommending it, I just think that it is a neat idea)

Click here!------>Wild Purple shop of Etsy, quilt block kits

Homeless for 3 months - My True Story - My 1st Zine

Wed, 29 Jun 2005 18:30:01 GMT

Greetings All!

I have finally finished transcribing my handwritten journal into a zine about me being homeless in the Fall of 2003. It's all the good, the bad, and the ugly as it happened. 120+ pages, 1/4 size. Signed

See it/Buy it here----->"Homeless for 3 months" Zine, My story

Excerpt:

...I see that being homeless, being dirty, not having proper bathroom facilities, not having a warm secure place to sleep…it is very dehumanizing. I felt ashamed and prayed that I wouldn’t run into anyone I knew. I had no desire to smile or be friendly, like I normally am. It is a very lonely, isolating experience. You feel like you have no dignity and that you are less than human. If this could happen to me, and I will get out of this....Imagine what the people, with no employable skills, who have been homeless for months or years....Imagine what life is like for them?..."

I now have a need/desire/want to help others with my crafting. To that end, $3 of every zine sale will go to sponsoring one woman for a year at this organization, Women for Women International.

I will post on my journal the progress of sponsorship and will post any letters I send her or she sends me.

See it/Buy it here----->"Homeless for 3 months" Zine, My story

New shop on Etsy.com

Tue, 28 Jun 2005 23:10:09 GMT

corduroysgirl brought this site Etsy to my attention as an avenue for selling our crafty wares. I made a "shop" on there and listed my quilt blocks.

I think I might use this instead of selling directly thru my journal...just until I can get my oscommerce shop together. <---getting a headache thinking about it...LOL!!

Click to Check it out!!

Quilt Top for sale. Add your personal touch and make it your own!!

Sun, 26 Jun 2005 03:21:18 GMT

Star Quilt Top

SHIPPING WITH DELIVERY CONFIRMATION AND INSURANCE IS INCLUDED!

$65

I was experimenting with using super lightweight knit fusible interfacing as a foundation for each quilt block. It turned out really well. Each piece was individually fused and then I used the zigzag stitch to cover where the pieces met.

It measures 33" square and features high quality cottons and muslin. Ready for you to machine or hand quilt.

This would make a very cool background for an embellished wall quilt!!

$65

Log Cabin Quilt Blocks for SALE! Help me clean out my stash!

Sun, 26 Jun 2005 00:44:52 GMT

JUNE 28TH: NEW ITEMS ADDED!!

I am taking my crafting in a different direction and I want to sell ALL of my current fabric stash. I am going to be making quilt blocks and quilt tops as well as selling some of the fabric outright.

It is all good quality cottons and silkies, rayon and blends. Perfect for your crafting needs/wants. LOL!!

You are going to get some great deals here! Check back daily because I will be adding more posts several times a day, EVERYDAY for the next 7 DAYS!!

SHIPPING is included!!(Priority Mail with tracking number)

" Confection "

24 Log Cabin Blocks in 100 % cotton, A crisp white cotton combined with vibrant reds with a rectangular chimney

Each block measures 10" X 11 3/4",
rotary cut, 1/4" seams.

As shown, 24 blocks will make a quilt, finished size - 60" x 47" or 70 1/2" x 40" depending on the orientation.
Add your own borders to increase size

$25.85

" Festive Party "

36 Log Cabin Blocks in 100 % cotton, A off-center log cabin in festive prints with golden highlights. Would make the pefect center piece for a medallion quilt. Or a focal piece for a table runner/wall hanging.

Each block measures 8 3/8" X 8 3/8",
rotary cut, 1/4" seams.

As shown, 36 blocks will make a quilt, finished size - 50 1/4" x 50 1/4"
Add your own borders to increase size

$35.78

" Indian Plain "

24 Log Cabin Blocks in 100 % cotton, Make a quilt reminiscent of indian blankets of the southwest. or a table runner/wall hanging. Perfect for echo quilting.

Each block measures 10 1/4" X 10 1/4",
rotary cut, 1/4" seams.

As shown, 24 blocks will make a quilt, finished size - 61 1/2" x 41"
Add your own borders to increase size

$23.85

" Pink is In!! "

24 Log Cabin Blocks in 100 % cotton, Pinks galore!!Sparklies and prints combine to make a funky fresh pink square.

Each block measures 10 1/4" X 10 1/4",
rotary cut, 1/4" seams.

As shown, 24 blocks will make a quilt, finished size - 61 1/2" x 41"
Add your own borders to increase size

$23.85

" Rustic "

24 Log Cabin Blocks in 100 % cotton, A delicate pink and white pinstripe
offsets the two pink prints with a splashy turquoise chimney

Each block measures 6 1/2" X 6 1/2",
rotary cut, 1/4" seams.

As shown, 24 blocks will make a quilt, finished size - 39" x 39"
Add your own borders to increase size

$13.85

" Pinky Pink "

24 Log Cabin Blocks in 100 % cotton, A delicate pink and white pinstripe
offsets the two pink prints with a splashy turquoise chimney

Each block measures 10 1/2" X 10 1/2",
rotary cut, 1/4" seams.

As shown, 24 blocks will make a quilt, finished size - 60 1/2" x 40 1/2"
Add your own borders to increase size

$23.85

" Purple Gold "

24 Log Cabin Blocks in 100 % cotton,
Purple prints with golden accents and delicate lavender flowers

Each block measures 10 1/4" X 10 1/4"
rotary cut, 1/4" seams.

As shown, 24 blocks will make a quilt,
finished size - 59" x 39 1/2"
Add your own borders to increase size

$23.85

" Red Glitter "

24 Log Cabin Blocks in 100 % cotton,
Tiny Gold Stars accent the white fabric
while flecks of gold glitter
are scattered in the red heart fabric.
The chimney is a deep red
with a complimentary red and white plaid.

Each block measures 10 1/2" X 10 1/2",
rotary cut, 1/4" seams.

24 blocks will make a quilt,
finished size - 60 1/2" x 40 1/2"
Add your own borders to increase size

$23.85

I need 40lbs of plastic doll pellets

Mon, 20 Jun 2005 20:38:55 GMT

Does anyone know where I can get 40 lbs of plastic doll pellets at a reasonable price? So far, the best I have found is a 2 lb package for $4.50 at CreateForLess

Any suggestions are gladly accepted and appreciated!

Transfering pics to my server space

Wed, 18 May 2005 16:33:55 GMT

Greetings All!

Pardon the lack of pictures..not to fret. I am transferring my pics from a pic hosting site to my own server space. I will have them back up by this evening with a few additional photos of some goodies for sale via auctions!

Stay tuned!

Working 2 jobs and trying to catch up...

Fri, 13 May 2005 06:43:04 GMT

Greetings to All!

I apologize if I have been absentia. I am now working two full time jobs and am still trying to balance everything else. The jobs are a blessing but my crafting has suffered. If I owe you anything, projects or e-mails, swaps or exchanges, I am working on it. Please bear with me while I catch up. I am off for the next 3 days and I will do my very best to address any issues/e-mails/whatever.

I hope that you all are enjoying your spring days!!

Domain Name...

Thu, 28 Apr 2005 13:09:02 GMT

Thank you to all who weighed in on the domain name topic. After taking into account all of your great comments, I have chosen:

http://www.wildpurpledesigns.com

My target date to have it up and running is the 2nd week of May. I was shooting for May 1st, but that is a bit ambitious! :-)

Thank you again for your fantastic, encouraging support and I will post an announcement when I am open for business!

Has nothing to do with crafting...

Tue, 19 Apr 2005 23:30:19 GMT

I have recently completed losing 50 lbs and now my "girls" are smaller than half their size, I was a 42D and am now about a 34C. This is a great thing because now I can wear the pretty, itty, bitty bras and when I run, there is no "rebound" effect.

It doesn't take much to make me happy...LOL!

Attention orange lovers!

Tue, 19 Apr 2005 21:47:54 GMT

Since everyone loved my orange and yellow purse I thought I'd pick up some goody, goody, orange goodness at Beadazzled and make something to knock all your socks off! LOL!!

From the top and going left to right:

Yellow Glass beads on copper wire
String of Carnelian chip beads
Japanese Orange Semimatte Delica beads
Mini brass donut beads
Czech Orange Mixed beads
Brass bulb beads
Japanese Pumpkin Opaque beads

Opinion Please

Fri, 15 Apr 2005 15:32:53 GMT

Greetings One and All!

I hope that your weekend is going to be great...the weather here should be nice and warm..

I am now ready to reserve my domain name. I have the choice of either using a 3 word domain name or hypernating 2 words..

wild-purple.com
wildpurpledesigns.com

wildpurple.com is already taken.

Since I use Wildpurple on my journal and elsewhere, I am thinking that wild-purple.com is the best option for consistency sake. However, do you think that there would be a problem with people remembering to use the hyphen and thus end up on the wrong site?

Or does someone have another word I can use besides 'designs"...that is so overworked that I just don't like it.

Would anybody be interested in quilt block kits?

Tue, 12 Apr 2005 20:08:29 GMT

Greetings All!

I am trying to come up with innovative ways of spreading my creativity and offering interesting "products".

What do you think about quilt block kits, of my original designs? Either a template/pattern(pdf file or paper) and an instructional sheet, and/or fabric selection or samples.

I create a quilt block,
make a sample for show
you can buy just the pattern/instruction sheet

or buy the pattern plus material from my stock that you choose(I post pics of my fabric, in the quanities to make the blocks)

Does this sound like something you would want to buy or otherwise be interested in?

Thanks in advance for any input!

Place holder till I figure out how to put it in the margin area.

Mon, 11 Apr 2005 14:41:23 GMT

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FOR SALE!! Log Cabin Quilt Blocks!

Fri, 08 Apr 2005 18:16:39 GMT

Cornflower Blue

24 Log Cabin Blocks in 100 % cotton,
Brown Paisley chimney w/ Cornflower prints & raw muslin
Each block 10" X 10", rotary cut, 1/4" seams.

24 blocks will make a quilt,
finished size - 57 1/2" x 38 1/2"
Add your own borders to increase size

$10

Pinky Pink

24 Log Cabin Blocks in 100 % cotton, A delicate pink and white pinstripe
offsets the two pink prints with a splashy turquoise chimney

Each block measures 10 1/2" X 10 1/2",
rotary cut, 1/4" seams.

As shown, 24 blocks will make a quilt, finished size - 60 1/2" x 40 1/2"
Add your own borders to increase size

$10

Purple Gold

24 Log Cabin Blocks in 100 % cotton,
Purple prints with golden accents and delicate lavender flowers

Each block measures 10 1/4" X 10 1/4"
rotary cut, 1/4" seams.

As shown, 24 blocks will make a quilt,
finished size - 59" x 39 1/2"
Add your own borders to increase size

$10

SOLD! THANK YOU!
Cool Blue

24 Log Cabin Blocks in 100 % cotton,
Cool Shades of Blue in complimentary prints

Each block measures 10" X 10",
rotary cut, 1/4" seams.

As shown, 24 blocks will make a quilt,
finished size - 60 1/2" x 40 1/2"
Add your own borders to increase size

SOLD! THANK YOU!
Tutti Fruitti

36 Log Cabin Blocks in 100 % cotton,
Vintage flower, yellow & green prints
w/ modern pink & orange

Each block measures 10 1/8" X 10 1/8",
rotary cut, 1/4" seams.

36 blocks will make a quilt,
finished size, 58 1/4" x 58 1/4"
Add your own borders to increase size

Red Glitter

24 Log Cabin Blocks in 100 % cotton,
Tiny Gold Stars accent the white fabric
while flecks of gold glitter
are scattered in the red heart fabric.
The chimney is a deep red
with a complimentary red and white plaid.

Each block measures 10 1/2" X 10 1/2",
rotary cut, 1/4" seams.

24 blocks will make a quilt,
finished size - 60 1/2" x 40 1/2"
Add your own borders to increase size

$10

SUNSHINE FOR SALE!!! CHASE THOSE CLOUDS AWAY!!

Fri, 08 Apr 2005 17:09:56 GMT

$27 US includes shipping

Acrylic yarn, crocheted with I hook, approx 12" tall, 10" wide and 2" deep, crocheted seams..

bright color just scream SUNSHINE!!! SUNSHINE!!! SUNSHINE!!! HAHAHHA!!!

Double handles approx. 24" long(purse will ride along hip if your about 5' 5" like me)

Wash by hand, lay flat to dry. Do not wring.

$27

Payment via Paypal. Shipping via USPS with delivery confirmation.

FOR SALE!! Spring Has Sprung!! Crocheted Purse

Fri, 08 Apr 2005 16:55:46 GMT

$20 US includes shipping

Acrylic yarn, made with I crochet hook. Approx. 8" tall, 10" wide and 1" thick(it is constructed like a flat envelope with no gussetting), lined in sunshine yellow cotton broadcloth.

Sunshine yellow and bright green...I felt cheery just making it!!

Wash by hand, lay flat to dry. Do not wring.

$20 includes shipping

Paypal accepted. Shipping via USPS with delivery confirmation.

I am having a sale!

Fri, 08 Apr 2005 16:34:56 GMT

Thank you to all who responded with regard to my idea of selling on separate journal or selling here. I am going to stick with this journal to minimize the confusion and just make a notation in the title of the post that it is a "for sale" post in case anyone doesn't want to read it.

Thanks and stay tuned, a "for sale" post is coming within the hour!

So this is what I'm a gonna do.....

Thu, 07 Apr 2005 20:07:22 GMT

I really like posting what I make like, a show and tell. Some communities I belong to, although not primarily for selling your wares, have a lot of "buy-me" posts instead of just showcasing completed projects or tutorials and the like. I make no judgments, to each his own, but I like the "atmosphere" or just sharing without trying to sell.

Conversely, or additionally, I also want to sell my wares and have this be a self perpetuating experience in that a sale enables me to make more stuff, which then sells and enables me to make more and so on...

Also, I have a strong conviction of wanting to use my creativity in a philanthropic way and make some money too (but not necessarily as sole income at this point) so...

To that end, (yes I am getting to the point, LOL!!)What do you, my loyal readers, think about me creating a separate journal "shop"(until I can get my website together) where I will not only sell my wares but because all of you have been so generous with your encouragement and comments, I will sell them for "wholesale" type prices.

I was thinking the other night that my main goal with my creativity it to get my stuff out there into the world, and let the rest "handle itself". I think that when you have the right intentions, the Universe "conspires" to make a way for you and for you to succeed.

Comments? Questions? Wonder if I am crazy and have been drinking my bath water again?

Sunshine in a Bag!! Or Rather ON a bag!

Wed, 06 Apr 2005 18:16:19 GMT

I was busy this weekend!

One wall of my studio is a series of three windows that let all the morning sunshine in. Sometimes I just sit there an soak up the rays...this weekend while sitting there basking in the warmth...I was inspired to make this...

Acrylic yarn, crocheted with I hook, approx 12" tall, 10" wide and 2" deep. I crocheted the seams rather than whipstitch, I think that is a more secure/stronger way of sewing it together.

bright color just scream SUNSHINE!!! SUNSHINE!!! SUNSHINE!!! HAHAHHA!!!

Double handles approx. 24" long(purse will ride along hip if your about 5' 5" like me)