cathy of california

pillow talk, 1970

(from serendipity in hi straw published by the columbia-minerva corporation, 1970)

still life I + study in pink and blue, 1970

(from serendipity in hi straw published by the columbia-minerva corporation, 1970)

serendipity in hi straw, 1970

"fabulous fashions or festive decor to embroider, knit, crochet or weave"

here's the cover shot of one of my latest finds and new favorite craft book of all time (well, at least for this week). this one's all about all the stuff you can make with "hi straw" (that's what columbia-minerva called ribbon straw). many of the projects feature "hi straw perforated motifs" - better known as plastic canvas.

(from serendipity in hi straw published by the columbia-minerva corporation, 1970)

craft: magazine issue 06 release party march 9

Please join us on Sunday, March 9 from 12-4pm for a party celebrating the release of CRAFT: 06 (the "Play" issue). Craftzine.com blogger Jenny Ryan and I will host a free hands-on craft demonstration at Handmade Galleries in Sherman Oaks, where you'll also enjoy snacks and drinks, fabulous door prizes, and special subscription deals. Come have some handmade fun and check out our new issue while you're at it. Hope to see you there!

CRAFT: 06 Release Party
Sunday, March 9, 12-4pm
@ Handmade Galleries
14556 Ventura Blvd (just west of Van Nuys Blvd.) in Sheman Oaks
818/382-3444
please go here directions.

vintage ribbon straw flower "sampler"

sometimes a few completed flowers are included with the vintage flower looms and instruction books that i come across. i just love that they have survived and that i can see firsthand all the different ways that they were made.

i've been saving them in a box. i was doing a little cleaning and reorganizing today and decided that they need to be in a place of honor. so i pinned them to this board and will hang it next to my work table for a little inspiration.

i know it's a commercial but.....

this makes me very happy! i can't stop watching it.

a range of ideas from aprons to plates, 1967

(from better homes and gardens, december 1967)

the pacific palisades women's club pastel prism table setting, 1970

even more utterly speechless.

(from better homes and gardens decemeber 1970)

the pacific palisades women's club patio party table setting, 1970

i think i'm utterly speechless.

(from better homes and gardens decemeber 1970)

i put together a few more vintage flower loom kits and just put them in my shops

over the long weekend i worked on my vintage flower loom kits and have 10 ready to go.

if you are interested please visit my shop here or my other shop here.

thanks!