Sometimes AntiCraft is a bit hit and miss, but I think this issue is pretty awesome.
So much I want to make:
Gothic Lolita Apron!
Very appropriate embroidery!
Skull embroidery pincushion!
The pincushion idea is fabulous - I always loose my sewing/darning needles.
Sunday, July 05, 2009
Thursday, July 02, 2009
Hanky Panky
Tonight is the Femme Guild Hanky Panky Party at the Red Rattler (raising awareness of the Hanky Code amongst other things).
My contribution to the Guild was to sew hankies for sale - just basic little numbers in the most (mainstream) popular colours to sell and raise money.
Unfortunately, a friend who is performing needed 30 hankies for her show - in a string, to pull out of... well, nevermind. So every night (and some mornings) this week i've been sewing my fingers to the bone - but i'm done! Exhausted, but done.
My next mission is to nail down 100% what I want to wear tonight.
This might sound self-centred: since I always try and make a big effort people have come to expect it of me. Don't get me wrong - i love spectacle abd i love dressing up, but its stressful! Trying to think of a new outfit everytime, without having to buy a lot of new clothes is down right difficult sometimes.
And then sometimes you stumble on a site that makes it look so easy - DestroyX. Ouch! So much awesome hotness! Inspiration overload!
My contribution to the Guild was to sew hankies for sale - just basic little numbers in the most (mainstream) popular colours to sell and raise money.
Unfortunately, a friend who is performing needed 30 hankies for her show - in a string, to pull out of... well, nevermind. So every night (and some mornings) this week i've been sewing my fingers to the bone - but i'm done! Exhausted, but done.
My next mission is to nail down 100% what I want to wear tonight.
This might sound self-centred: since I always try and make a big effort people have come to expect it of me. Don't get me wrong - i love spectacle abd i love dressing up, but its stressful! Trying to think of a new outfit everytime, without having to buy a lot of new clothes is down right difficult sometimes.
And then sometimes you stumble on a site that makes it look so easy - DestroyX. Ouch! So much awesome hotness! Inspiration overload!
Monday, June 29, 2009
Just did my tax...
And worked out I get $115 back - not including deductions (thats another $300!).
Yay. Totally justified the $90 I just spent on this cincher from My Baby Jo.
Sunday, June 28, 2009
Kawaii! And Queer! Oh My!
Animals should be dressed - otherwise they are naked. I'm a firm believer in this - from a cute collar to a full on outfit, animals should have the same rights as the rest of us (dont get me started on how much of a fashionista my last doggie was - seriously).
Introducing the most kawaii piglet i've ever seen! Too cute for words!
Ok... deep breaths.... resist making every animal I know a similar outfit. It doesnt help that some friends of mine have the world's cutest pug.
Had an up and down weekend - volatile but ended nicely.
Someone I had a bad history with 10 years ago recently moved to Sydney, and has gotten heavily involved in the queer scene. I've worked really hard to put a lot of heavy feelings aside - I mean, I was a different person 10 years ago and i'm sure they are a different person now? Right?
We both recently attended a queer/trans workshop, but a few others and myself left early because we didnt agree with what was going on (which is fine - not everyone has to agree). This person then took it upon herself to exclaim loudly on the interwebs that it was people like (us) who ruined the queer scene by not supporting this particular issue, that we were haters, passive aggressives and down right no-good.
*Sigh* Just because my queer politics are different to someone elses doesnt mean mine are bad. I dont have to support something I'm not happy with (do I really have to list my community involvement pedigree to prove my queerness?). I was stewing over what she said the whole weekend, about whether I confront her or ignore it. I realised confronting her won't acheive anything, so the best thing to do is detach from the situation. Its just a shame that the scene is so small that i'll be forced to interact with her sometimes - will have to work on some boundaries.
The weekend ended wonderfully though - knitting the courthouse crew and afternoon tea with friends (and pug love!). I finished my red/black stripey socks, but realised I forgot to take photos!
T ook Tempest (my moped- named for Tempest Storm) out for the day - and rode home in the dark and rain - two of my big worries. Made it in one (wet) piece much to The Boi's relief.
Introducing the most kawaii piglet i've ever seen! Too cute for words!
Ok... deep breaths.... resist making every animal I know a similar outfit. It doesnt help that some friends of mine have the world's cutest pug.
Had an up and down weekend - volatile but ended nicely.
Someone I had a bad history with 10 years ago recently moved to Sydney, and has gotten heavily involved in the queer scene. I've worked really hard to put a lot of heavy feelings aside - I mean, I was a different person 10 years ago and i'm sure they are a different person now? Right?
We both recently attended a queer/trans workshop, but a few others and myself left early because we didnt agree with what was going on (which is fine - not everyone has to agree). This person then took it upon herself to exclaim loudly on the interwebs that it was people like (us) who ruined the queer scene by not supporting this particular issue, that we were haters, passive aggressives and down right no-good.
*Sigh* Just because my queer politics are different to someone elses doesnt mean mine are bad. I dont have to support something I'm not happy with (do I really have to list my community involvement pedigree to prove my queerness?). I was stewing over what she said the whole weekend, about whether I confront her or ignore it. I realised confronting her won't acheive anything, so the best thing to do is detach from the situation. Its just a shame that the scene is so small that i'll be forced to interact with her sometimes - will have to work on some boundaries.
The weekend ended wonderfully though - knitting the courthouse crew and afternoon tea with friends (and pug love!). I finished my red/black stripey socks, but realised I forgot to take photos!
T ook Tempest (my moped- named for Tempest Storm) out for the day - and rode home in the dark and rain - two of my big worries. Made it in one (wet) piece much to The Boi's relief.
Thursday, June 18, 2009
Femme Outing - Sydney Femme Mafia
A few weeks ago I created an event on Facebook for a small group of femme friends to meet up at the Zanzibar, look fabulous and get slightly drunk. Last night was that night.
The even itself took off (I invited 10 people, and 40 people showed interest) - but out of the 20 RSVPs only 7 people showed up. Well, it was rainy and freezing so fair enough! I got wear a wiggle dress I havent worn for years (yay for weight loss) and my favourite hot shoes.
Still was an excellent night - I only knew two of the other girls but we all really connected over issues that face femmes everywhere: tiny hats, hot shoes and hotter bois/butches (lol).
Ended up staying until after 11pm (they shut the bar on us), drinking too many lychee martinis and telling hilarious stories to each other. It was so great to be in a group of empowered, vibrant women and connect in to what made us so different yet the same.
Cant wait for the next one - we are thinking of crashing the next Bear's Underwear Party in July (where else can you dance in your best Bettie Page knickers and have other girls admire them for what they are?).
It was suggested we call ourselves the Sydney Femme Mafia - not to distract from the Femme Guild, who feel to be more about the politics. This is more about the social side of being Femme.
Turns out one of the girls and her boi love Marilyn Manson - we just got tickets this morning for his October show and I cant wait to go. Its been ages since i've met someone who likes the same music, let alone want to go to a concert.
The even itself took off (I invited 10 people, and 40 people showed interest) - but out of the 20 RSVPs only 7 people showed up. Well, it was rainy and freezing so fair enough! I got wear a wiggle dress I havent worn for years (yay for weight loss) and my favourite hot shoes.
Still was an excellent night - I only knew two of the other girls but we all really connected over issues that face femmes everywhere: tiny hats, hot shoes and hotter bois/butches (lol).
Ended up staying until after 11pm (they shut the bar on us), drinking too many lychee martinis and telling hilarious stories to each other. It was so great to be in a group of empowered, vibrant women and connect in to what made us so different yet the same.
Cant wait for the next one - we are thinking of crashing the next Bear's Underwear Party in July (where else can you dance in your best Bettie Page knickers and have other girls admire them for what they are?).
It was suggested we call ourselves the Sydney Femme Mafia - not to distract from the Femme Guild, who feel to be more about the politics. This is more about the social side of being Femme.
Turns out one of the girls and her boi love Marilyn Manson - we just got tickets this morning for his October show and I cant wait to go. Its been ages since i've met someone who likes the same music, let alone want to go to a concert.
Sunday, June 14, 2009
WWKIP and Intolerable Cruelty
Wheee! I love knitting, so knitting in public, with 80 other people makes it 100x better.
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Also a great excuse to take Intolerable Cruelty out for its first public showing (The Boi insisted that a cincher was needed to complete the outfit).
Thursday, June 11, 2009
Back at work, back to life
It feels so good to be back in Sydney, even if my head is going a little crazy. I really miss the weather, the people watching and just the general atmosphere of a (big) city.
Mentally, i'll be honest enough to admit the last few months have been a struggle. I know there's a problem when I can't get excited about knitting/sewing! Realisation of my character defects, seeing my family interact, and finally learning that someone close to us attempted suicide while we were away has led to some intense moments.
I'm still working through some issues, but I know everything is going to be ok - making the effort to go to the Morris and Sons SnB last night (even for 20 mins) was totally worth it.
Counting my blessings really shows how lucky I am:
I have a great Boi who loves me no matter what,
my family (while a tad dysfunctional) are still around me,
I have my health, a roof over my head and food in the fridge,
I have a great job,
and finally - having a crazy kitty that is adorable!
(side note - my parents have sent down their moped for me, which means i'll also be more mobile! excellent!)
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