akimbo

I'm a geek by day, crafter by night! Late 30s, female, living in Oregon.

Trying to get back in the sewing game. I purchased an American Girl doll last year so I could make clothes for my nieces. I've also been taking pattern drafting classes. I'd like to design and make clothing eventually (of all sizes!)

I have an equally nerdy husband and a mischievous cat...

Sewing, knitting, drawing, felt crafts, embroidery, jewelry making

Colors: I love bright colors, usually in the jewel tones: Teal, royal blue, turquoise, violet, green, fuchsia.

Also silver, gray, and black

Check my Pinterest boards for more ideas

Other obsessions: Snowflakes, typography, fashion. I like kawaii stuff too!

Dolls: I own a My American Girl #55 and a BFC, Ink Pen Pals (Britt)

Geeky: Robots and space themes. Doctor Who, Battlestar Galactica, Star Wars, Star Trek, Firefly

Favorite Historical Fashion Periods: 1950s, American Revolutionary, Regency, Elizabethan, 1930s, 1940s, 1960s

Costuming: Steampunk and Science Fiction

Notions, Trims: All kinds but I really like stuff to use on knits and felt.

NO yarn or fabric please: STABLE - Stash Totally Above and Beyond Life Expectancy 8)

Food related: Peppermint Tea, Dark Chocolate, caramels, nuts (except walnuts). Eating minimal carbohydrates lately so I prefer tiny sweet treats.

Books: Not much reading going on lately, when I do get to it I read Sci Fi, Fantasy, Historical Fiction, Thrillers