A blog I read regularly is
Veronica Darling. Inspiring creator of vintage clothing made from recycled fabrics. She recently asked Internet peeps some questions. Thought I'd answer them considering I have never really 'put myself' in the blog.
What's the best thing about making things (clothes, housestuff, or gardening etc)?
I haven't really made that much stuff, mainly clothing accessories (bags) or
housestuff. I enjoy giving them to people. Most people appreciate that it takes time and effort to make these things. I make this stuff for people because to me it shows them how much I think of them as a person. A handmade gift show that the person spent a lot of time and thought on creating something. My stash mainly consists of fabrics from my Nan so I enjoy using stuff that she picked out and it's also good for the environment to re-use.
What's your favourite tv show/film at the moment?
Apart from True Blood.... I just saw 'Exit Through The Gift Shop' recently which was fantastic.
Band of Brothers is always on high rotation. I was recently referred to
Pushing Daisies and after watching the first season I don't know if I want to see the second and final cause then it will all be over. Can't believe it was cancelled.
What do you look forward to doing on Saturday mornings?
I'm a student and work causally so most days are like a Saturday for me. What do I like to do on my 'off days'... go to museums and wonder around and not *have* to be anywhere.
Spose I should also mention that I occasionally like to see people and do exciting things with them so I don't look like a loner.
What's a song that you know off by heart?
Classic hits such as 'Whoomp! There It Is' - Tag Team those lyrical genius', I'm from the country so you know I know all the words to 'The Gambler'. Also all the words (complete with inflection) of 'It's Tricky' - Run
DMC. Nothing outrageous.
When you're sewing (or crafting) what's the thing you really love doing and the thing you really dread?
When sewing I really don't like the thread part of it all. I know its the only bit that hold the whole thing together but it's a pain with the whole threading the needle and the re-doing of the bobbin. What I do like is the coming together at the end. I have never used a pattern to make the basic stuff I have. Am always pleasantly surprised.when what I planned actually eventuates.
Eg. I made messenger bag with pouches and front cover from no pattern,. Yeah, I'm awesome like that.
What's a skill (in sewing or elsewhere) that you'd like to improve?
I'd like to be able to sew from a pattern. I don't know why I am so scared of using one???? I'd also like to be able to cast-on my knitting without having to check the book all the time. Obviously the big skill to improve on would be my photography which is one of the reasons I started this blog.
How long do you spend reading blogs (per day or per week)?
Don't know maybe an hour, I read many. I think because I read so many I get all caught up in it and never actually comment. I have commented a few times at different ones, never consistent though. My
favs are in my 'profile' bit of my page.
Hope you found something exciting, new, not so awful but still surprising about me.
Thanks Veronica Darling for the questions.
- A
