Hey! Over here…..Stitch Freak

Shannon — Wed, 08 May 2013 01:52:47 +0000

So, here’s a thing. I’ve decided, after a lot of internet soul-searching, that I am now putting Gypsy Mind on hold (sniff) in order to pursue a new and fervent passion…stitchery of all kinds.

I’ll do that here, at Stitch Freak, where I will officially freak out about all things textile.

It’s not that I don’t absolutely adore Gypsy Mind. I just need a new platform from which I can gush over this developing obsession. I still care about design, home interiors, great art and photography, changing the world for the better….oh god, I’m about to talk myself out of it.

But, I’ve decided to narrow my focus. That’s all, really. I’ll probably come back here to post when I feel particularly inspired. But, from now on, I’ll primarily be freaking out over stitchery and related topics here.

I even kept the look the same, for those of us (uh, me) who may be having trouble transitioning. And I’ll keep some of the same categories, especially Life at the Castle and Q&A.

I may cry. It’s like the last episode of MASH all over again.

Thanks, everyone, for the success you’ve made of Gypsy Mind. From the bottom of my heart.

Love, love, love, Shannon

Work in progress

Shannon — Tue, 07 May 2013 13:22:55 +0000

Do all the stitching!

If you didn’t know, this is why I’m doing. all. the. stitching.

Hit me, July. I’m ready for you.

xoxo, Shannon

Work that updo

Shannon — Mon, 06 May 2013 12:56:53 +0000

Some boho hair love. The title is a reference to this hilarity, an oft quoted Mad TV segment in our house of characters. I just thought these looks were so perfect for the spring-y weather around here. Fantastical, sure. But perfect.

column 1: head scarf, head band, Taylor Swift
column 2: flowers, updo, feathers

And can we all just agree that T-Swift can rock some flowery boho hair?

xoxo, Shannon

Friday finds: spring fabric

Shannon — Fri, 03 May 2013 17:25:10 +0000

These make me want to cut work and rush home to my little Janome…

left column: Liberty, red and yellow, Mecca for Moderns
right column: vintage rosebuds, Kumari Garden, Wallflower

I intend to spend the better part of this weekend crafting.

xoxo, Shannon

Well-dressed walls

Shannon — Thu, 02 May 2013 15:01:40 +0000

Since we haven’t painted all (or most) of the rooms at the Castle, I’m loathe to put up a bunch of art. I mean, more holes to fill in the plaster? ‘Ain’t nobody got time for that. I’m thinking of my future. But I like to dream about the things that will one day adorn the space above the mantel, or the wall across from our bed. It’s not that we don’t hang anything on the walls. One must live with art for one’s own good. I mean. So, there are a few bits of artsy goodness on our living room walls and in other spaces that still need a paint job.

Anwho, here are some thoughts. Thoughts for the future.

Sources: tapestry, trinkets, fancy

xoxo, Shannon

Work in Progress

Shannon — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 00:41:40 +0000

I stitched a swear word.

And I’ll tell you something else…It’s not my first.

I’ll reveal the rest of the piece after I’ve ironed it. For now, off to catch up on Mad Men.

xoxo, Shannon

Jewelry for my home? Yes, please.

Shannon — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 12:19:23 +0000

Marjorie Skouras’ tagline is : Jewelry for the Home. It so is. I mean, I would wear those chandeliers. Also, those glistening bugs? Drawer pulls. Sigh.

Have a look at all her fabulous-ness here.

xoxo, Shannon

Skirt weather…woohoo!

Shannon — Sun, 28 Apr 2013 19:04:32 +0000

I love it when skirt weather hits northern Indiana. It makes me want to buy every pretty skirt I see.

All of them…

top: la femme skirt
middle: tribal (handmade!), peacock
bottom: coral belted, geo print

xoxo, Shannon

Makin’ bunnies

Shannon — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 15:08:12 +0000

I finished these little bun buns in time for Easter but—bad me—forgot to share. They are very sweet, made of an array of patchy fabrics, new and vintage. I am definitely a details girl. My favorite part is adding the embellishments. That seems to be true of whatever I make.

Oh, a plug for two great places to purchase said embellishments…

Who Knows What is a massive and wonderful collection of bits and bobs. Glass beads, flowers, bits of trim. If you like browsing the “littles” at thrift and antique stores, you’ll like this shop.

Also, The Gilded Bee offers a host of paper trim, ribbon, colorful yarns, paper butterflies, and fabric flowers. This place is a treat.

Oh—the bunnies will go into the shop in July. They are part of a series of about 13 of all different colors and styles.

xoxo, Shannon

Friday Finds: some vintage treasures

Shannon — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 14:52:39 +0000

Happy Friday! The sun is peeking out here and we’re planning to get outside this weekend.

In the meantime…vintage-y goodness.

Sweetheart pocket mirror/frame circa WWII

Farm table that shows its age in a very lovely way.

And a vintage sari throw. Love.

xoxo, Shannon