Penny Richards' photos

Made this for Lisa W., who expressed a desire for one, without paying $10 shipping from one of the online shops. It's printed on my printer, modpodged onto an old pin, and decorated with punched paper flowers, ink, and paint. I'd wear it myself, but I'm more of a Swimteam Mom for Obama. Hey..... This was fun, and quick, and I can definitely see making a bunch more in coming weeks. Blogged here: pennamite.wordpress.com/2008/09/19/hockey-mom-for-obama/

Sewing for Halloween already! These are both made from the same very lovely thrifted sheet--see the beautiful embroidered edge? The blouse is from Simplicity New Look 6809--somewhat longer than the pattern, because I took advantage of the other existing hem of the sheet. This is part of my costume... more soon.

Sewing for Halloween already! These are both made from the same very lovely thrifted sheet. The blouse is from Simplicity New Look 6809--somewhat longer than the pattern, because I took advantage of the other existing hem of the sheet. This is part of my costume... more soon. (After Halloween, I'll probably dye these a more wearable color, or colors.)

Love this house (actually a boutique) in El Segundo--pink and brown argyle diamonds cover one side.

Inserted some rows of crochet at the side and sleeve seams, to make this thrifted blouse fit more comfortably.

Inserted some rows of crochet at the side and sleeve seams, to make this thrifted blouse fit more comfortably.

Enjoy Lisa!

To make my reverse-applique Obama shirt, I printed the word OBAMA in 100pt outline font, and cut out the letters (don't worry about the middles of the O, B, and A's right now). I used a small amount of undiluted white acrylic paint to stencil the word onto a thrifted blue Geoffrey Beene 3/4 sleeve t.

My first attempt at reverse applique--because I needed a t-shirt for the season ahead. I think I need a better camera to capture the stitching, because it's the same color as the t-shirt. The underlying jersey fabric is also cut from an old black t-shirt.

Okay, I didn't make the shirt itself, but I reverse-appliqued onto it, just to try the technique. The lettering looks better in person, but it's still very handmade looking, in a good way?!?! blogged here: pennamite.wordpress.com/2008/09/09/accomplished/

Stains trailing down from vegetation on the new Metlox Plaza, Manhattan Beach CA

Manhattan Beach Farmer's Market, 2 September.

Manhattan Beach Farmer's Market, 2 September

I didn't make this sweater, but I added the crimson-red trim at the bottom edge, the cuffs, and the collar. Thrifted sweater, thrifted red rayon yarn.

This house is on a walk-street in Hermosa Beach, California. The inscription over the door, "Ty y Traeth," is Welsh for "beach house."

Just a pretty window peeking through foliage in Hermosa Beach.