State of My State

Just a quick post!

I am working on some new small items for sale, so keep an eye out for new stuff in my Etsy shop soon - some will be companion pieces for some existing designs, and some will be stand-alone items.

I have edited the text at my Etsy shop to clarify that I am happy to discuss custom items, and also renewed the expired listings.

Upcoming! I've started working on some new descriptions of what I'm working on, as well as the kind of work I am particularly happy to be approached about. I'm looking at the end of the week to have the updates up.

I am excited to be discussing collaborations with a couple of Chicago designers, and I hope to share some of that in the future!

Til later,

Cheers

Gunton Lasts, Items For sale and others

I have a few pairs of shoes in progress on my Gunton last, which has given me an opportunity to analyze them in relation to multiple feet - all different sizes, but still useful information. Through this, I think I'm well on my way to resolving it's issues. This picture shows the dismantled lasts with early stages of modification:


These are pretty massive changes, made more complicated by the V-cut hinges. If budget wasn't a concern, I would have liked the opportunity to remake the model from scratch, as every last I make is an improvement on my knowledge and execution of last design.
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At the 3311 Carroll Open Studio Day, I talked to a lot of people about what I'm working on. I think I've finally found one fit model for the new last I've been developing - I still need one or two more!
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Visitors to the studios got to see the leather neckties I make, as well as some necklaces. The listings for them on Etsy expired prior to the the open studios - these are back up and running. These are first run of samples on the new materials, so they are being sold at a lower price of $35 - the next ones will be in the $50-$60 range.

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When I come across interesting shapes and patterns, I like to take pictures for reference and inspiration. Walking around recently, I came across this utility pole - I don't know what I'll do with it yet, but it's neat:

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Since I mentioned it in the last post, I thought I'd share a couple of picture. of the hat I knitted - I'm working on a new one with variations and a different yarn:



I found the pattern on Ravelry - it is designed by these folks.
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Well, I have to go do some work - have a good week!