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Blocking University - Session 1

7/31/2014

 

The Right Tools for the Right Job


Blocking University Session 1 - The Right Tools for The Right Job by Shibaguyz Designz
Blocking University Session 1 - The Right Tools for The Right Job by Shibaguyz Designz
Everyone knows if you are going to do a job and do it right, you need the right tools for the right job. Right? Right!

To that end, we have put together a list of the tools we use in the studio for blocking.
   

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New From the Studio: Ribbed Waist Knit Top Pattern

7/30/2014

 
New From the Studios of Shibaguyz Designz
This week new from the studio is the Ribbed Waist Knit Top pattern. Y'all know we love a clean, elegant design and this cute t-top fits that bill perfectly.

I designed this piece with the thought of creating a garment that folks would reach for whenever they wanted something a little special to wear for work, running errands, or a weekend excursion… a true wardrobe staple that fits a variety of fashion functions.

Chic, classic, elegant… and REALLY cute too! We think this one has the whole package going on referring to our mantra of Fashion, Fit, Form, and Function.

Ribbed Waist Knit Top Pattern by Shibaguyz Designz

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Technique Tuesday - Foundation Single Crochet

7/29/2014

 
Technique Tuesday - Shibaguyz Designz

Technique

Foundation Single Crochet (Fsc)

What is it?

This technique simultaneously creates a row of "chain" stitches AND a row of single crochet stitches (abbreviated sc) without making two passes. Basically, it takes the place of two rows of stitches: the "chain" row that makes up the beginning base and the next row of single crochet that is worked into that row of chains.

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Inspirations

7/26/2014

 
The most common question we are asked is about what inspires me as a designer. Sometimes the answer is difficult to articulate and I shrug my shoulders and say "Everything!"


By answering that way, I'm not trying to be flippant…


The truth of the matter is,  I can't help but be inspired by the people and places I'm surrounded by every day. The music we play in our studios; the colors, shapes, and structures I encounter on a daily basis; the textures and shapes we see on our meandering around this amazing area we live in… all of these influence me.


Rather than trying to put it into words, we have paired up some of the images Jason captures on our journeyings with our designs. Look for more of these in the coming months. We will post more sets as the mood… or the inspiration… strikes. Enjoy.

Ballerina Magnolia - Shibaguyz Photography
Diamonds Knit Top - Shibaguyz Designz
Cherry Blossoms - Shibaguyz Photography

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Fasten Off Friday

7/25/2014

 

It has been a very full and FAB week here at Shibaguyz Designz. Fun stuff… new stuff… some stuff that we're glad to have finished.

It's been a week of taking some big leaps (like we are prone to do around here) and hoping that net (or maybe a parachute) appears. As always… we're happy when we've finally taken the plunge and can move on.

That said… let's move on with this week's Fasten Off Friday!
Shirley by Shibaguyz Designz for Mango Moon Yarns
Shirley by Shibaguyz Designz for Mango Moon Yarns

On the Blog

As Seen On…

Our friend Vickie Howell interviewed Shannon on a Space to Space segment for the new season of Knitting Daily TV with Vickie Howell. Details and how to catch the show for yourself in the post HERE.    
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A Big Announcement and A Bonus Reveal    

7/24/2014

 
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We're not going to beat around the bush about this because we're just to dang excited. Let's get right to the Big Announcement:

Martha Stewart - American Made 2014 - Nominee Badge
Shibaguyz Designz is very pleased to announce our participation in the
Martha Stewart 2014 American Made Awards.


WOOHOO!!
Martha Stewart - American Made 2014 - Nominee Badge

From the Martha Stewart American Made website:
Each year Martha Stewart Living honors a group of makers, craftspeople, small-business owners, and innovators from across the country in four key categories, crafts, design, food, and style. They are recognized for their dedication to creative entrepreneurship and to building successful businesses and communities. These individuals earn the title of American Made Award Winner.

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MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR KNIT FIT SEATTLE

7/23/2014

 

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Mark your calendars!

Shibaguyz Designz is proud to announce we will once again be teaching at Knit Fit fiber festival right here in our home base of Seattle on November 8–9, 2014.


This is our third year teaching at Knit Fit and this year we are bringing back one of our most popular classes as well as a new-to-Knit-Fit class!
Jason & Shannon Mullett-Bowlsby, aka The Shibaguyz
Knit Fit 2014 Poster


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BLOCKING UNIVERSITY - COURSE OVERVIEW

7/22/2014

 
Blocking University - Course Overview by Shibaguyz Designz
So your project is finished but it didn’t turn out exactly like you thought it was going to.  In fact, this object you are holding in your hands is a little lumpy (in all the wrong places), the fabric is tight and might feel like it could stand up on its own, and it really doesn’t look anything like the sample in the picture on the pattern.  If your FO (finished object) is a garment, it might be a bit misshapen and, hey, why is this sleeve a different length than the other one? And what person in their right mind would call THIS a size large?? GAH!!

WHAT DID I DO WRONG???

Frustrating, right? We know…


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As Seen on: Knitting daily tv

7/21/2014

 
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So this is a kick! See that little button up there? Yup… it's true! Shibaguyz Designz can now proudly display the badge of honor reading "As Seen On Knitting Daily TV with Vickie Howell." WOOHOO!

Back in January of this year, we received an email from the show's host and co-executive producer, Vickie Howell, telling us about this FAB new segment for Knitting Daily TV. The segment was called Space to Space and features Vickie sitting down in her studio and chatting with folks in their own studios via a virtual web cam visit… and she wanted to do a Space to Space visit with me! The topic: designing crochet and knitwear to fit men and women in a wide range of sizes. This being one of the areas we are most passionate about with our designs, y'all KNOW we didn't pass up that opportunity!

The catch… we couldn't say a WORD about it! GAH!! Y'all also know how tough it is for me to keep a secret… especially when it comes to such FAB news. But, the secret was kept until now! FINALLY, we can break the news: The new season of Knitting Daily TV is out and begins airing on PBS in different areas sometime around the end of July 2014. WOOHOO!! The episode number our Space to Space segment will be on is Episode #1310: If It Knits, It Fits.
Knitting Daily Series 1300 with Vickie Howell
You can check when the show will be airing in your area directly from the Interweave website by CLICKING HERE. We put in our zip code and found the new season starts here on the 26th of July… just a few days! You can search your area listings by putting in your zip code or search by city and state.
Can't wait that long? You can also order the entire season on DVD or as a digital download right from the Interweave website! How cool is that?!? There is always so much information on these shows you'll want to play them over and over again to pick up the techniques and tips. You can order your copy or download by clicking on the photo of the DVD cover above.
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We've been fans of Knitting Daily TV for a while now and Vickie is a FAB hostess and content creator for the show. Our interview time was fun and she was SO good at keeping my excited energy focused… that's a nice way of saying she didn't let me go on and on too long. HA!

Please check out the show and give us a shout out on Twitter, Facebook, Ravelry, and right here on our blog when you see the episode. Remember it is Episode #1310: If It Knits, It Fits and I will be chatting with Vickie right from the Shibaguyz Designz studio in the Space to Space segment. Just tag your Twitter tweets with #kdtv and tag us with @Shibaguyz.

As we get closer to the episode air date, we will be posting a little more about the interview including some of our thoughts on the topic we discussed with Vickie on air.

We hope you enjoy our segment as much as we enjoyed recording it! See ya on the TV!

Stitch On!
S&J


In our chat with Vickie we talk about our passion for designing patterns that fit a wide range of sizes. Our philosophy: People should look and feel FAB in their clothes no matter their shape or size. To check out some of our designs, hop on over to our online store by CLICKING HERE or clicking one of the pattern cover photos below.

Crazy 'bout a sharp dressed man

7/16/2014

 

Designing Menswear men will wear

Crazy 'Bout A Sharp Dressed Man - Designing Menswear Men Will Wear by Shibaguyz Designz

Other than giving you your ear worm for the day (thank you, ZZ Top)… we're going to chat today about creating crochet and knit patterns for men. Specifically, the factors we take into consideration when we are putting together a mens garment.

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