Katherine Cooke Designs
I thought I'd share a few of shots of some newly finished work. It's just 3 weeks till the spring Urban Barn Market. I've got a lot of sewing still to do.
I've been "shopping" in my fabric stash. I had forgotten about so many wonderful prints I had saved away. I particularly love the vintage styled circus print. I'm debating whether the remaining fabric should be more booties or shorts for my youngest.
I also have been working through my stacks of wool I cut up.
I have been busy restocking my crossover booties and spent a lot of hours sewing at the machine. This afternoon I finished up a batch of 42 new pairs in time for spring markets.
To celebrate the end of a mass production cycle, I spent a lovely hour digging through my felt and floss planing out more hand embroidered booties. I love making these. Each pair is a doodle if you will of stitches. I always try to keep a pair stashed in my bag for filling the time while waiting for a lesson to end or while my girls are busy playing in the park.
The resulting chaos while I work
Redbuds are out in full force, each day the world is greener, and new growth is pooping out everywhere.
I've been busy sewing and restocking my etsy shop and taking more items to the local shops that carry my work. I always am over ambitious with time it takes to make work and take care of my family. The result being that I never quite finish as much as I hope.
I have many plans for new designs and new techniques to add to my work. Fortunately, I've had some custom orders in the last few months that have allowed me to revisit some of my favorites.
Here are a few shots from a custom pair of booties and matching onesie.
I was asked to make a pair of booties for a baby boy with a map theme.
It was a wonderful opportunity to use up some scraps and get out my felting needles.
I added embroidery details.
I have to fit work in around life. Homework time is stitching time for me.
A little extra detail for the heel.
All ready to go.