Tumblr (3.0; @kateperegrinate)http://kateperegrinate.tumblr.com/<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/342f414715cff41043c6f41653f9f2cb/tumblr_mlfm1cdpSP1qbq7uso1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><strong><em>Fog</em></strong></p> <p>The fog comes<br/>on little cat feet.<br/><br/>It sits looking<br/>over harbor and city<br/>on silent haunches<br/>and then moves on.</p> <p><em>Carl Sandburg</em> <br/><br/> Chicago, IL<br/>11 April 2013</p>http://kateperegrinate.tumblr.com/post/49643843962http://kateperegrinate.tumblr.com/post/49643843962Sat, 04 May 2013 21:12:37 -0500<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/858085ae34f8f920359dec2a02b97e61/tumblr_mlfm0lGqWp1qbq7uso1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Boat<br/>Navy Pier<br/>Chicago, IL<br/>11 April 2013</p>http://kateperegrinate.tumblr.com/post/49146283870http://kateperegrinate.tumblr.com/post/49146283870Sun, 28 Apr 2013 21:02:07 -0500<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/efceacc3e91b20df2f6182c46e7b8946/tumblr_mlflym7bgE1qbq7uso1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><em>Juliet of Verona</em><br/>Navy Pier<br/>Chicago, IL<br/>11 April 2013</p>http://kateperegrinate.tumblr.com/post/49047793511http://kateperegrinate.tumblr.com/post/49047793511Sat, 27 Apr 2013 19:10:00 -0500chicagoilusajuliet of veronastatuenavy pierPentax K2000digitalcolor2013<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/52f32b93caa943ae2cfc30b5c462a300/tumblr_mlflwobSYq1qbq7uso1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/a0d9195de00d180fb1e1345ef3a05097/tumblr_mlflwobSYq1qbq7uso2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p>Ferris Wheel<br/>Navy Pier<br/>Chicago, IL<br/>11 April 2013</p>http://kateperegrinate.tumblr.com/post/48455024440http://kateperegrinate.tumblr.com/post/48455024440Sat, 20 Apr 2013 13:21:07 -0500chicagoil2013photoBlack and WhitePentax K2000digitalnavy pierferris wheel<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/f22a0eb55ea995e53a14e4a7029fe356/tumblr_mlflnh9kdF1qbq7uso1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Boat<br/>Navy Pier<br/>Chicago, IL<br/>11 April 2013</p>http://kateperegrinate.tumblr.com/post/48253732148http://kateperegrinate.tumblr.com/post/48253732148Wed, 17 Apr 2013 22:28:29 -0500chicago2013ilUSAboatnavy pierBlack and WhitephotodigitalPentax K2000<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/cd64cd4afb4a20047d76ae323c20280e/tumblr_mla4m3NN0Q1qbq7uso1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Buildings in the Mist<br/>View from Navy Pier<br/>Chicago, IL<br/>11 April 2013</p>http://kateperegrinate.tumblr.com/post/48085144201http://kateperegrinate.tumblr.com/post/48085144201Mon, 15 Apr 2013 20:14:26 -0500usachicagoweatherfogarchitectureskyscrapersilnavypierbuildings<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/f05a9b3c0ac751b0ebc2b7f17a0141a9/tumblr_mla23i8ZS11qbq7uso1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Mom at Navy Pier<br/>Chicago, IL<br/>11 April 2013</p>http://kateperegrinate.tumblr.com/post/48016777226http://kateperegrinate.tumblr.com/post/48016777226Sun, 14 Apr 2013 22:51:00 -0500IFTTTFlickrusachicagoiltumblrnavy pier2013Pentax K2000colordigitalchiphoto<p>I’ve been using the <a href="http://bit.ly/ZyBbOR" title="Crumpler" target="_blank">Crumpler Five Million Dollar Home camera bag</a> for a few years. After trying out both a camera backpack (too bulky) and a camera “purse” (which looked too much like a diaper bag), I was happy to find something that was big enough for my dSLR kit and anything else I might need for a day of sightseeing — without screaming “camera bag!” to everyone who saw it.</p> <p><img src="http://media.tumblr.com/72f5a35c95d59690daa5e789d1bc8763/tumblr_inline_mkz76yJ3lN1qz4rgp.jpg"/></p> <p>However, I’ve hated the webbed strap since the moment I got it. It’s not very flexible, which means it cuts into my neck or shoulder when I carry it. Plus the sharp edges like to pill sweaters and knits as it rubs against them over the course of the day.</p> <p>I’ve been brainstorming solutions to improve the strap, but I wasn’t sure if adding a shoulder pad (which Crumpler sells) or wrapping it in fabric would solve the problem.</p> <p>Recently, I was working on an insulated tote, which used cotton webbing for the handles. I had a difficult time finding  cotton webbing in the right width at local craft stores and was considering buying it off the internet when I stumbled across a tutorial on making fabric straps. They were reinforced with multiple layers of fabric and interfacing, so it seemed like the perfect solution for the tote handles. It was not only cheaper using leftover material to make the straps but also made the bag look expensive (instead of like something you’d take to the gym).</p> <p>After this success, I got the idea that I could replace the camera bag strap with a fabric strap. Using a geometric print that matched the brown and orange on the bag, I made a two-inch wide strap using <a href="http://bit.ly/16JN9EH" title="Strap Tutorial One Piece of Fabric" target="_blank">SewingNovice.com’s One-Piece-of-Fabric Strap Tutorial</a> as a guide. I carefully removed the old strap (just in case I need to reattach it in the future) and thread the new strap through the existing buckles.</p> <p>Voilà — my revamped camera bag! In addition to being much more comfortable, it’s added a feminine detail to the otherwise boxy bag.<em><br/></em></p> <p><img src="http://media.tumblr.com/8791298e8e0dd72f7cb750b15f9e229e/tumblr_inline_mkz79crvTQ1qz4rgp.jpg"/></p>http://kateperegrinate.tumblr.com/post/47524712176http://kateperegrinate.tumblr.com/post/47524712176Tue, 09 Apr 2013 01:48:00 -0500sewingfbcamera bagrevampcrafts2013<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mejcsiDLXw1qbq7uso1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Made this ornament tonight: clear glass ornament, Martha Stewart Crafts tinsel glitter (both from Michaels) and Glitter It glue (from Amazon). Super easy, quick and very little mess!</p>http://kateperegrinate.tumblr.com/post/37231098557http://kateperegrinate.tumblr.com/post/37231098557Tue, 04 Dec 2012 20:12:17 -06002012ornamentschristmasphotoPentax K2000colordigital<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_me6dlhdwuK1qbq7uso1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>I’m beyond excited that my new address stamp arrived today! I hand lettered my name, scanned it, and then added my address with Photoshop.</p>http://kateperegrinate.tumblr.com/post/36707630252http://kateperegrinate.tumblr.com/post/36707630252Tue, 27 Nov 2012 20:00:52 -06002012hand letteringcalligraphystampphotoPentax K2000digitalcolor<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_me2jf9QvqX1qbq7uso1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Who says you can have too many Christmas tree ornaments? Not I!</p>http://kateperegrinate.tumblr.com/post/36552457026http://kateperegrinate.tumblr.com/post/36552457026Sun, 25 Nov 2012 18:16:20 -0600christmasornaments2012colordigitalphoto<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m7n1tuRLqU1qbq7uso1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games medals<br/><a href="http://www.britishmuseum.org/" target="_blank">British Museum</a><br/>Bloomsbury, London, England<br/>27 March 2012</p>http://kateperegrinate.tumblr.com/post/28210681578http://kateperegrinate.tumblr.com/post/28210681578Sat, 28 Jul 2012 13:53:15 -05002012bloomsburybritish museumcolordigitalenglandgold medallondonlondon 2012museumolympic medalolympicsparalympic medalpentax k2000uk<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m7n1thNBGE1qbq7uso1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games medals<br/><a href="http://www.britishmuseum.org/" target="_blank">British Museum</a><br/>Bloomsbury, London, England<br/>27 March 2012</p>http://kateperegrinate.tumblr.com/post/28140788140http://kateperegrinate.tumblr.com/post/28140788140Fri, 27 Jul 2012 13:54:00 -05002012bloomsburybritish museumcolordigitalenglandgold medallondonlondon 2012museumolympic medalolympicsparalympic medalpentax k2000uksports<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m72xjoWGKb1qbq7uso1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><a href="http://www.roofgardens.virgin.com/" target="_blank">Kensington Roof Gardens</a><br/>London, England<br/> 24 March 2012</p>http://kateperegrinate.tumblr.com/post/27776128837http://kateperegrinate.tumblr.com/post/27776128837Sun, 22 Jul 2012 13:59:10 -0500londonengland2012ducksukkensingtonkensington roof gardenscolordigitalPentax K2000<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m5wb1lJbUo1qbq7uso1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Kensington Gardens<br/>Kensington, London, England<br/>24 March 2012</p>http://kateperegrinate.tumblr.com/post/27709998387http://kateperegrinate.tumblr.com/post/27709998387Sat, 21 Jul 2012 13:56:18 -0500londonukengland2012pentax k2000digitalkensingtonkensington gardenstreenatureflowers<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m5wb02W5LD1qbq7uso1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Cast Court, Victoria and Albert Museum<br/>Kensington, London, England<br/>24 March 2012</p>http://kateperegrinate.tumblr.com/post/27573170943http://kateperegrinate.tumblr.com/post/27573170943Thu, 19 Jul 2012 14:59:00 -0500london2012victoria and albert museumenglandukcolordigitalPentax K2000cleaning<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m5waukBs1z1qbq7uso1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Detail of plaster cast of a tabernacle, St. Leonard, Zoutleeuw (Cornelis Floris, circa 1552)<br/>Cast Court, Victoria and Albert Museum<br/>Kensington, London, England<br/>24 March 2012</p>http://kateperegrinate.tumblr.com/post/27422978537http://kateperegrinate.tumblr.com/post/27422978537Tue, 17 Jul 2012 13:53:03 -0500london2012englandukvictoria and albert museumBlack and WhitedigitalPentax K2000adam and evecast courttabernacleCornelis Floris<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m78fdjtwzu1qbq7uso1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Come rain, snow, sleet or hail, Rudy’s with friends never fails!</p> <p>Austin, TX<br/>15 July 2012</p>http://kateperegrinate.tumblr.com/post/27303060621http://kateperegrinate.tumblr.com/post/27303060621Sun, 15 Jul 2012 21:39:00 -0500digitaliphonecamera bag apprudy's bbqtexascolorbbqrestaurantaustin<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m72xhkewUW1qbq7uso1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Cast Court, Victoria and Albert Museum<br/>Kensington, London, England<br/>24 March 2012</p>http://kateperegrinate.tumblr.com/post/27205659745http://kateperegrinate.tumblr.com/post/27205659745Sat, 14 Jul 2012 13:37:25 -0500london2012englandukcast courtvictoria and albert museumcolordigitalPentax K2000david<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m5wattwDuv1qbq7uso1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Plaster cast of Puerta de la Gloria at Santiago de Compostela<br/>Cast Court, Victoria and Albert Museum<br/>Kensington, London, England<br/>24 March 2012</p>http://kateperegrinate.tumblr.com/post/27204903239http://kateperegrinate.tumblr.com/post/27204903239Sat, 14 Jul 2012 13:23:00 -0500london2012englandukBlack and WhitePentax K2000digitalvictoria and albert museumcast court