Why the name “Foxflat”?
It’s the word that was spelled out in capital letters on our mailbox in Oregon. The previous tenant must’ve been Mr. Fox. When I was trying to think of a blog name – something that was non-literal and easy to remember – this word I saw every day when I got the mail sprang to mind.
Why blog?
According to the pie chart in the cartoon below, this blog currently falls into the section described as “stories about crap somebody cooked, knitted, or sewed.” (a section, for the record, that I’m proud to be a member of! ha…I even have two posts about apple butter). Blogging is a form of journaling that helps me reference what I’ve made. Writing it down also challenges me to tackle new techniques, try new patterns, and explore new places. I love teaming up on projects in real life, and through blogging my creating can be done with the input and encouragement of readers. I maintain a long blogroll, and reading through it – coffee in hand – is often how I start the day.
Do you sell your things?
No, just occasional orders from friends and family. My knitting, illustrating, and sewing are hobbies, meaning they’re where I mostly spend (not make) money. I pay the bills with a fulltime job in academic advising at a college, which I really love. But I suspect trying to create a meaningful second career out of crafting could be on the horizon in the coming decades.
Collaboration
I read every comment and email. And, as stated above, I love teaming up on projects. This includes swaps and guest tutorials. I like drawing out a good illustrated sewing pattern too, so if you have the design but need illustrated instructions, we should talk! Here’s where to find me…
Ravelry
Pinterest
Flickr
foxflat@gmail.com
Hey, Katie! Your mom told me about your blog so I just had to check it out. You are the greatest! I will be a reader! Dee Spiess (your OLD teacher)
Hi Katie! I have been thinking about you often this winter as I wear the hat you knitted and gave to me as a present when I was having a bad day in 2008. As I recall, it was the only bad day in OR that I can remember, and you totally cheered me up–thanks! I still can’t knit but got a knitting board as a v-day gift–and, well, I still can’t knit. I love your blog and am glad to have found it, love the concept of self-sufficiency and the personal touch you put on all you do. Take care!
i just found you! I googled re-dying jeans and you came up
so, thank you for your imput. I just spent the last two hours trying to make sure i didn’t get dye anywhere and washing and rinsing. then proceeded to clean my tub b.c it had black stuck to the dirty parts. after the jeans i started reading through your stuff. ! i like it and am glad i found it.
Hi Jordan! Thanks for stopping by
How did the jeans turn out? Do you have pictures?
jeans look great – i don’t have before and after shots though. went from faded black (the worst!) to nice & new looking black. i may do it to another pair of dark jeans.
NICE! that’s awesome…glad it worked
NICE! that’s good to know…someone else on the post was asking about how well 100% black dye worked so I’ll have to tell them
Thanks Sally and Elizabeth
I get so excited to see a new post…it’s like a christmas present.
This is such a great project, and I am so happy to see it come into fruition! Congratulations Katie and Bethany. I am looking forward to checking in often
This is awesome, Katie and Bethany. I’ve read it all! And checked out the links. Very fun. I’ll be back. Best to you! Sally