Jessica Doyle:
Yesterday and today I taught myself to use a 5 thread Singer 842U serger machine, a 2 needle 3 thread Kansai Special w-8000d coverstitch machine, a 1940's 3 thread Merrow overlock machine and a 2 needle 4 thread Consew 325 chainstitch machine. Who knew t
Jessica Doyle:
I will be selling art and paper goods at Stella Maris Parish Thursday night. Doors open at 6:00. Hope to see you there.
Jessica Doyle:
And after $400 spent on servicing I have five beautifully working industrial sewing machines (lock stitch, overlock, 2 needle cover stitch, 2 needle chainstitch, Merrow serger). Pictured is a quilted interior of one of the fancy bags I'm sewing.
Jessica Doyle:
And once we need to make 100 bags this machine will do the cloth cutting. Just look at that round blade baby.
Jessica Doyle:
So close to screen printing art on hand sewn totes and market bags. Pussy Willow's will be the first up followed by magnolias.
Jessica Doyle:
Closeup of denim, canvas and unbleached cotton wallet. #sewing
Jessica Doyle:
Sewing wallet card pockets one after the other in the moonlit sunroom.
Jessica Doyle:
Morning reading books with girls. Love these two even at 5:30am.
Jessica Doyle:
The first hundred people through the door on Saturday at the Fredericton Women's Show this April 30th will receive one sample of my artwork #greetingcards #magnets #pinbackbuttons #coupon
Jessica Doyle:
The next series of handmade bags will feature a silkscreened illustration and be created with preshrunk deep dark brown green canvass and unbleached cotton canvass. #myhand
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Straps #handmade
Jessica Doyle:
Printed and made cotton labels today in the studio. #production
Jessica Doyle:
And let the 2015 income tax, paperwork piles and prep commence. #Canadian #taxes #smallbusiness #greyscale
Jessica Doyle:
Baby Grace turns ONE on the 31st. And she has numerous teeth.
Jessica Doyle:
More pockets, tote shells and straps #Singer591d200a #frenchseams #sewing
Jessica Doyle:
Last day at Cedarcrest Gardens today. Lots of art and this is the handmade tote for size reference.
Jessica Doyle:
And the first one of a kind reversible #totebag made by me is done. 13x15 inches, 22" strap, 4" gusset. Hidden french seams throughout which drove me nuts as this is a reversible bag. 65/35 durable poly cotton blend. Sewn exclusively on #Singer591d200a #s
Jessica Doyle:
...And the #singer842. Both machines were filthy. They both work really well! #serger #overlock
Jessica Doyle:
Cleaning the industrial sewing machines today #singer591D200A and in next photo...
Jessica Doyle:
I'm at Cedarcrest Gardens until 2:00 today. It's lovely and warm here in the greenhouse.
Jessica Doyle:
Chicken shared some homemade chocolate brownie mix with the toddler along with the floor, walls, house.
Jessica Doyle:
O is for #owl ACEO, School of Fish and the Sultry Seahorse will be back in stock at Cedarcrest Gardens this weekend. Only 4 left of owl limited miniature edition with the remaining 5 going on greeting cards.
Jessica Doyle:
#popcycle #recipe #organic 1 can coconut milk, 2 ripe sliced large frozen bananas, 2 cups frozen strawberries 1 TBS of cane sugar 2 tsp of vanilla 4 large ice cubes Blend in blender until smooth Makes 6 large popcycles or 12 small Eat any extra as a smoot
Jessica Doyle:
And under the couch we find missing toys, gloves, socks, books and other stuff #toddlerlife
Jessica Doyle:
I'm at Cedarcrest today until 2:00. Hope to see you.
Jessica Doyle:
Good morning #toddler #baby #needgreentea #itsstilldarkoutside
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And Little Orange sleeps #catsofinstagram
Jessica Doyle:
Working on 21 one-of-a-kind Valentine's Day cards. These will be available next week at Cedarcrest Gardens.
Jessica Doyle:
Awake and teething. Fun times.
Jessica Doyle:
Snoozing #happycat with vintage #smurfette and 1986 #expoernie in the morning sun.
