Severina (for all mankind)
I’ve had a busy week since you last heard from me, but I haven’t disappeared entirely! My time has mostly been filled with meeting new people, and better yet, reuniting with not-new people. So until things slow down, enjoy these hand knit stuffed toys by Severina Kids. I know the brand is Severina Kids, but who … Continue reading
Summer Vacation
The summer solstice remains weeks away, but as far as many people are concerned, it’s summer. Memorial Day (in my opinion the most relaxing of the patriotic holidays–all the fun of a day off with none of the July 4 pressure) marks the unofficial beginning of sunny, chlorine-scented days separated by short, warm nights. What … Continue reading
Bits & Pieces: Pop Chart Lab
1. You may not wear skinny jeans or Buddy Holly glasses (sans working lenses, of course), but even if you merely toe the hipster line, chances are you’ve seen the work of Brooklyn-based graphic design house Pop Chart Lab. Founders Ben Gibson and Patrick Mulligan have seemingly perfected the art of the infographic, while seamlessly … Continue reading
Hooks
I don’t know how to crochet. It doesn’t really sound like such a big deal–plenty of people have never picked up a strand of un-worked yarn and turned it into something useful. Of course, when you consider that I’ve been using knitting needles since toddler-hood, my lack of skills with a crochet hook sound almost … Continue reading
Triple Digits
Last week was a rather eventful one for 3S: not only did we reach our 200th follower, you got to read our 100th post! (Plus our 101st one, too.) A countdown of the ten best posts out of the last hundred seemed an appropriate way to welcome Spin Sew Sketch into the world of triple … Continue reading
Extra Bulk
I finished a four year bachelor’s degree in two years. My hobby is painting meticulously detailed “collages” full of tiny objects and perfect shadowing. I’m currently watching seasons 1 & 2 of Modern Family on DVD for the firth time–in a row. It’s safe to say I’m a pretty focused person with a long attention span. Usually. … Continue reading
A New Loop
If you read 3S regularly, you’ve probably put together a few facts about me by now. I like Etsy. I like modern, graphic design. I loooove dogs. And, of course, I have a thing for scarves and simple knitting patterns. The last two facts are about to be fully reinforced. Fashion enthusiasts have surely realized that … Continue reading