Woman Crush Wednesday 11.12.14,

This weeks Woman Crush Wednesday is going to be short and sweet similar to the woman nominated. Today is my mothers birthday so I dedicate this week to her, she has been there for me and helped me through so much these past years, I am so great full to have such an empowering woman like her as a role model and a mother. She is constantley busy volunteering and helping people, She is a woman who is always there for people are rarely asks for anything in return as well as running around doing things to help me and the rest of my family all day, for this and for her birthday she, this week, is my Woman Crush Wednesday.

Women Crush Wednesday 11.5.14,

 This wednesday we have a very special Woman Crush because it's not just one woman, in fact it's thousands. This week I want to applaud everyone who took part in the anti-Victoria Secret fashion show during lingerie fashion week this past week end.

 I am defiently not for bashing people or companies for their mistakes but I do believe they should be pointed out and not handled lightly. If you are not aware, Victoria Secret recently released the campaign above and though they claim it's supposed to be a play on words since the name of the bra is 'the perfect body bra' it was not perceived that way,  they have now been in the hot seat for about two weeks due to the campaign. Many people were outraged, some so much so that they did something remarkable about it. The show had multiple brands in it as well as multiple body types and situations. The production showcased a pregnant women and a group of women who have recently defeated cancer as well as multiple body types. This show is not only spectacular for the reason that it  protested something so hurtful but it is also for the reason that they applauded these women for how beautiful they all are at the same time. So since they had the courage to applaud and showcase these women, this week I applaud everyone that helped and was apart of this show this past week end.
         Ready to set sail,
                    Ms. Sinking Ship

Woman Crush Wednesday 10.28.14,

      The woman we're crushing over this wednesday is Emma Watson. This year she became the UN Women Goodwill Ambassador at the age of 24. She is the first of the title and incredibly young to have such a title given to her, She has recently launched her campaign #heforshe and is creating a worldwide change when it comes to the meaning of what it is to be a feminist and who can be one. Watson has shown that in a world of inequality among the sexes that women have the power to make a change for the better, and that is what makes her such an outstanding woman and role model. She has conquered many feats in her life span so far and is on her way to conquer many more.
       As a special honoring for Watson (and due to a small case of writers block) this piece was cowritten by Chase Maudlin.
                    Ready to set sail (and see what she comes up with next),
                                                                                      Ms. Sinking Ship

A Crutch for the Crippled Conversation,

     Today while in my AP class we talked about (Satire being the original subject) hashtags and what they do to society now in conversation. I realized that this would be a great way to start another idea I had for the blog. Do you think that hashtags help society in conversation and expression ( or in general even) or do you think they have crippled society in its force of few words and illiterate spacing? To tell me you can use the hashtag #thecrutchofsociety on twitter, on the blog in the comments or on Facebook even. Not all of the hashtags will be so 'deep' so to speak, most will likely be craft related, but for trying this idea out I should know how you feel about the basic concept in general first. If this goes well you will see little notes like this in other posts or little questions of the day posted by themselves with a hashtag to identify them with, if it does not go well then the idea was one that will be put away until another rainy day.
             Ready to set sail (and hear all of your thoughts) ,
                                                                    Ms. Sinking Ship

Woman Crush Wednesday,

    I stated in my update that I wanted to try out some certain week day posts, This, if all goes well, will become one of them. On Wednesdays I will post a WCW in celebration of a woman that is rising up, pushing the boundaries, helping feminism or is just plain awesome. 

     This week our outstanding woman is Mary Lambert, She was on the Macklemore and Ryan Lewis 'Same Love' and earlier this year she released her own album with the song 'secrets' in it as her single. This song is in its self incredible. Though it has a very pop like sound it has very indie style in tone and expression. In this song she talks about being tired of trying to hide and/or change herself to make others happy. Women are constantly being put on the pedestal as perfect and if we aren't that we are asked to change, this song is the beginning of tearing down that problem. She states her flaws and accepts them instead of trying to change herself for everyone else, this is something that should push to show the greatness that is self acceptance. For this reason Mary Lambert is beautiful inside and out making her our Woman Crush Wednesday for this week.

New Products from the KNITche,

New products were recently released on to the KNITches page ( link below ) Three chalk board jars were recently added (and one none decorated on was released but not depicted). While Shooting pictures of these jars I had a little fun and used them to my entertain meant, I thought you guys would find it slightly entertaining as well.

On top of our recent release I am working on some very large chalk jars as well and a few jewlery pieces that will  be up soon. I will be posting pictures once they are done and you can find all of these things with much more at Facebook.com/theknitchebycherish

Ready to set sail and get back to work,

     Ms. Sinking Ship

Artist's Block : A deadly disease

Lately, I have had a horrid case of artist's block for the blog and the company. Along with that, I have had a constant movement of things that needed to get done, so, nothing has gotten done. I apologize for the lack of words the past week or two but I'm going to attempt to beat this block and get it all in track. I think I'm going to try and have certain blogs on certain days those will  hopefully home about within the next week. I'd love to hear feed back from you guys on things you want to read about and things you've already read.
              Ready to set sail and get back on track,
                                            Ms. Sinking Ship