lily's rooster

thanks for everything

2009-02-18T04:42:09Z

Although I'm not around here very often anymore, I just wanted to thank all those of you who have given me encouraging comments over the years. You have no idea how much your words have meant to me. My new site is here. Come on by if you get the chance. Thank you very much; sending you the very best wishes with all you do.

crochet?

2009-01-23T02:42:53Z

If you're in the LA area and would like to help me crochet some stuff for a large project, please let me know. Email me at cherylcambrasATyahoo
Thanks!

yeti crochet class

2009-01-20T04:34:44Z

Had a great time making yeti this weekend:

LA be warned. The yeti are here.

giant happy cute bird gets a friend for a day

2009-01-12T17:59:36Z

napping

goodbye giant happy cute bird

lilys_rooster @ 2009-01-08T07:53:00

2009-01-08T15:59:16Z

Cactus Gallery is hosting a bird show opening this Saturday, Jan. 10. Some of my birds will be hanging out there. If you have a chance, please stop by.

Also -- if you're in the LA area and you'd love to learn how to make a talking Yeti, please come take a class with me at Machine Project. They're also offering intro classes on soldering, Arduino, and machine sewing.

help Machine!

2008-12-13T20:49:34Z

I just put up 10 birds from the LACMA exhibition in my shop. All proceeds will be donated to Machine Project, a very awesome local (LA) gallery with a truly unique vision. I will only be selling 10 right now, and they will only be available through Dec. 16. These little birdies make a wonderful gift for all ages and they're made with eco-friendly materials: 100% cotton yarn and 100% bamboo garnetted fiber. Thank you very much! xoxoxox

yeti

2008-12-03T19:26:27Z

This terrifying guy has a little mini-voice recorder inside. I had Nate yell "I'm hungry!" His little voice is a bit too cute for the enormous horrificness of this creature.

hope for jasenn

2008-12-01T19:00:19Z

Linda Permann has opened a lovely shop for her brother-in-law, Jasenn, who's been diagnosed with kidney cancer. Her generosity and love is totally inspiring! Go buy something there, please. Hope for Jasenn

arty subversive

2008-11-30T01:32:46Z

Yay!

read it here

gallitos y amigos

2008-11-25T22:31:13Z

This gang is on their way to kick up some dirt at magpie.
See who else is joining them.

lilys_rooster @ 2008-11-17T19:03:00

2008-11-18T03:10:08Z

The LACMA show was lots of fun. It took me about three hours, with four very awesome assistants, to hang all 101 birds. My 4-foot tall giant bird watched over everyone.

Thanks to everyone who stopped by!

lacma show

2008-11-12T21:16:57Z

If you're around, I hope you'll stop by the show on Saturday! Learn to crochet with me, or if you already know how, come and crochet a bird to add to the installation.
events schedule

Build A Nest picnic chick

2008-11-10T07:52:01Z

I'm so happy my little lady was included in this holiday gift guide for kids. Yay! Go picnic chick!

As seen in the

gift guide

Happy Halloween, love Major Tom

2008-10-31T17:35:30Z

43 presidents

2008-10-29T17:09:31Z

This album just arrived. It's funny, touching, and excellent, and now I can finally learn who the heck Millard Fillmore was. I'm really excited to have this around for Nate and me. There's something strangely thrilling about knowing facts. I'm not good at remembering them, but the excitement about the possibility of remembering them thrills me. 43 different artists created a rendering of each president in the thick booklet that comes with the 3-CD set. My three favorites are Camilla Engman's Reagan, Erik Werner's Hayes, and Shari Elf's Franklin Pierce & Jane Means Appleton Pierce. My favorite song so far is "A Great Beam of Light", about Jimmy Carter, who says he's been in contact with aliens.

yeti

2008-10-23T04:30:26Z

Woo hoo, the yeti fabric got a little mention in the holiday ideas issue of craftstylish's magazine.

bat class!

2008-10-04T17:19:23Z

Please join me on Sat., Oct. 18, at the little knittery to crochet some of these terrifying bloodsuckers!

thibault

2008-09-19T19:07:15Z

hello friday!

elephant bag

2008-09-16T05:18:12Z

I don't know why, but when it comes to bags I carry around full of Nate's stuff, I don't really pay attention to what I grab. I use goofy canvas bags I get for free and I become a walking advertisement for things I've never even heard of. I think one is from a foot fungus cream company. (It hasn't gotten that bad yet, but how would I know?) Anyway, I found this super cute fabric (a Japanese import) at one of my favorite local fabric stores.

They're so mean and grouchy there -- I love them! There's something endearing about old ladies and queens that get super snooty and territorial about ribbon and thread. It also reminds me of some of the places I'd visit in NY's garment district. F&S brings a little bit of Midtown to LA!

So, anyway, I made this bag and I love it much.

facebook

2008-09-15T04:32:34Z

I have to admit, I'm addicted to Facebook. Anybody else on?
Come friend lily's rooster. Good night.

green pants

2008-09-14T03:43:23Z

Catching a moment to put up something I made for Nate recently. I used this pattern and added this sweet ribbon called Suburbia. Car, house, tree, and bear with a jaunty hat = Suburbia!

Being very inspired by the no-packaged food buzz started by angry chicken, I made some graham crackers. They turned out really well. It's very empowering to stick it to the big cracker companies (pun intended). I'll try to post a pic before they're all snatched.

more classes!

2008-07-14T04:42:24Z

The Little Knittery is an awesome yarn shop run by Julie, a very rad gal. I'm excited to be teaching a couple of amigurumi classes there during August. Here's what we'll be doing:

abominable!

2008-07-09T23:17:47Z

My second order with spoonflower just got here. Again, I'm super happy with how it turned out. I need to make some small designs now. What should I make with this? Christmas pants? I think as part of a skirt is probably a better idea.

nest

2008-06-28T02:01:09Z

I found this awesome program called Build a Nest that helps women without many resources create businesses around the world. Sounds like a great idea, so I signed up. I'll be selling some of my birds through them and 25% of the sale goes directly to Build a Nest. Take me to the bird!

girl & her boat

2008-06-25T20:12:01Z

This jacquard ribbon that I designed arrived last night. I've been so excited to receive it, I nearly kissed the mail carrier! I just listed it in my shop.