http://nicoleleedesigns.com/blog The complete and semi-coherent rambling of a designer & crafter. Thu, 20 Nov 2008 20:30:45 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Wow, I've posted for NaBloWriMo for 20 days straight. I think that's a new record for me.  And I finished my updates and re-launched my website today.  Check it out! http://nicoleleedesigns.com/blog/2008/11/20/whoo-hoo/ It happens to me every time. The closer I get to the deadlines, my mind wants to go in 5011 different directions. Ideas for spring line, prototyping new styles (endless tweaking), new projects (screen printing), old projects (sewing!, finishing site update, de-stash fabrics, clean messy desk, etc). Newly added to the ... http://nicoleleedesigns.com/blog/2008/11/19/gotta-sew/ One prototype down, doing tweaks to the pattern and will cut out the bag again. And most of the  incomplete projects, completed. Still only slight dent in what I'd like to get done this week.  Shockers of shockers, I am actually running low on some supplies, mainly interfacing. Its one ... http://nicoleleedesigns.com/blog/2008/11/18/catch-up-day-2/ Today was a catch up day.  Working on patterns and prototypes and sewing up half completed items. Mostly top stitching and finishing details needed to move on.  My two week self imposed deadline on new fabric usage is coming up quickly and I have to get hopping on those. http://nicoleleedesigns.com/blog/2008/11/17/prototype-making/ I am finally seeing the end of the tunnel with my website update. Yes! My friend Amy has took the leap and now has her own website for her business Modern Atelier, after selling her scents inspired by places, sights and scents here in Richmond on Etsy. A favorite of mine ... http://nicoleleedesigns.com/blog/2008/11/16/website-luv/ I am a bit of a homebody, borderline hermit. But I did venture out from under the bridge today to celebrate my friend's Dawn and Craig's new kitchen and done home renovations. Some of my mafia peeps were there and met some new people too. I missed a couple of ... http://nicoleleedesigns.com/blog/2008/11/15/out-from-under-the-bridge/ My feet warmer, studio "helper", and faithful sidekick is 7 today! Still a sweetie after all these years. http://nicoleleedesigns.com/blog/2008/11/14/seven/ I MUST de-stash some of my fabrics. I just haven't figured out how to.  Maybe an etsy shop?  At this point, its a little overwhelming to try to "make" something out of all of it. This is just one drawer of 1/2 yd-1 yd pieces.  I am actively mining through this ... http://nicoleleedesigns.com/blog/2008/11/13/must-de-stash/ I did some hanging out with the crafty crew of the Richmond Craft Mafia tonight.  We're firming up details for the Handmade Holiday Show, at the Visual Art Center in December. I always get inspired from hanging out with my friends.  and they always have something new and interesting going ... http://nicoleleedesigns.com/blog/2008/11/12/on-the-river-denial/ Not feeling particularly crafty today.  Lots of things I need to do but lacking steam to do them.  I'm pulling from my handy dandy mp3 playlist to get motivated and reading some of my favorite style blogs to get inspiration. Check out my list on the right side of the screen ... http://nicoleleedesigns.com/blog/2008/11/11/tired-tuesday/