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I feel as though I am just now waking up from a very bad dream.  I had to bite the bullet and take a job at a soul sucking call center, and just this fall, started teaching again.  I've been busy with the new job and with my blog, arachneattire.blogspot.com. I have been playing around with graphite wash pencils, charcoal and watercolor.  It's been years since I did anything with two-dimensional art, but I am enjoying the trip back.

https://arachneattire.blogspot.com/ Like my work?  Wander over and follow my blog.  I've got an 1870s inspired pvc/vinyl ensemble, and another in dark green taffeta.

Sorry for the lengthy absence.  I've been busy over at arachneattire.com  Wander over and take a look - follow the blog. http://www.arachneattire.com Chinese New Year Dress | Fall/Winter 2010 Fabric: Red plum blossom acetate Chinese brocade Pattern: Butterick In honor of an upcoming Chinese New Year themed midwinter ball, I whipped out this brocade dress. I figured many people would get the cheongsam idea, and I couldn't stand the thought of wearing what everyone else was wearing. I used Butterick 6533 as a base, but added a pleated fish tail thing in the back. My thought was to capture the sensibilities of someone who came of age in the