What's this?

I spent what seems like all day cleaning this thing. Who recognizes it?

We now return...

Sorry about that. Glitch in the system. Eddies in the space-time continuum.

To make up for it, please to enjoy some random funny.

Ties still available!

There are still some ties available at my etsy store BrocadeLion.etsy.com. I'll let y'all know if I make a few Valentine Specials. Meantime, check these out.

Vintage Teal Floral Tie with Mermaid Embroidery

Vintage Tie with Burgundy/Red Heart-Keys Embroidery

Vintage Grey Tie with Ace of Spades Skull Embroidery

Vintage Blue Tie with Ornate Bird Skull Embroidery

Vintage Black Tie with Cave Horse Embroidery

Vintage Navy Blue Tie Goes to Eleven

But I'm still fond of you... oh-ho-ho...

Sooooo much to learn with the embroidery software, but I have learned a bit so far. This is the (original design, Smiths lyrics) embroidered detail on my crafting apron/toolbelt, which I've been meaning to make for, oh, decades, and finally got around to this weekend.

I would claim that I'll take better pictures to post some time, but I doubt I will -- I'll be too busy wearing the thing. Also, I'd post a tutorial if anyone asked.

I just realized how massively lazy this post makes me sound. Blame the fact that the climate control at my office is killing me ded -- it was, like, 50°F in here when I got here, and about 85°F now.*

*What? I NEVER exaggerate.

More adventures in resale.

The rare Mac/Value Village (er WORLD, whatever) crossover kill. "Speaker" indeed.

I just happen to have an original pair of Apple Pro speakers on my decrepit, but beloved, G4. One of only two speaker sets to my knowledge that will work with this thing.

I spotted the iSub from across the room, but really just because it looks like a jellyfish. Cleaned the dog hair and dead spiders out if it, plugged it in, and it is a GO.

$7.

There be ties here!

I've spent the past few weeks (months?) working with that bonus embroidery machine of mine -- Rudy? might be called Rudy -- working toward making this little announcement.

I've listed my first batch of custom-embroidered (which really just means I done did it myself) vintage ties on my dormant etsy site. Go check 'em out!

BrocadeLion.etsy.com

Craftster BEST OF 2009

Dig it.

My flamin' vinyl applique dress made it into the Craftster Best of 2009 listing.

I'm a Craftster Best of 2009 Winner!

P.S. Oh yeah, my first Skulls-n-Roses dress was a Craftster Best of 2007 winner as well. I guess 2008 was a slow year for me...