Author Archives: Cynthia Griffith

About Cynthia Griffith

I have way too many interests and hobbies, and continually cycle through them -- paying attention to some, while others wait for when I can get around to them again. My main interests are sewing and costuming (I enjoy historical clothing, such as 18th and 19th century, as well as fantasy costumes like elves and hopefully someday even dwarves), as well as getting back to art by drawing fan art of Thorin Oakenshield and Company. My husband Christopher and I spend a lot of time together, enjoying the outdoors and shared hobbies such as juggling. This blog and website is my way to share what I'm up to with friends and family.

A partial break

Posted on February 6, 2014 by Cynthia Griffith

My husband, Christopher, is currently taking a bit of a social media break. Actually, I think it’s mostly a break from FB. I’ve taken a social media break before, as well. Now I’m doing it again (and have been, since … Continue reading →

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Regency Stovepipe Bonnet Without a Pattern

Posted on January 24, 2014 by Cynthia Griffith

Okay, this took way too long for me to sew. I had trouble keeping interest going with wanting to sew, trouble panicking over what I had sewn, and stopping to consider what I needed to do differently this time than … Continue reading →

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Bloglovin

Posted on January 13, 2014 by Cynthia Griffith

Follow my blog with Bloglovin Figured I might as well… don’t mind this post.

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2013 Year in Review

Posted on December 29, 2013 by Cynthia Griffith

What a year it’s been. I was actually VERY nervous to look back over what I did — or more importantly, what I didn’t do — this past year. I started out decently, and then cancelled a lot of plans … Continue reading →

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Christmas 2013 Gifts

Posted on December 26, 2013 by Cynthia Griffith

To be honest, I wasn’t really much in the mood for the holidays. After the year I’ve had, I was just feeling a little “meh,” not to mention my poor husband has been working so much overtime. We don’t really … Continue reading →

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I apologize in advance for this one

Posted on December 23, 2013 by Cynthia Griffith

I sketched out a very quick cartoon. I couldn’t help it. I saw this quote from the actor who played Thorin in The Hobbit movies, and well… I don’t think my brain would leave it alone until I did it: … Continue reading →

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King Thror and Carc the Raven

Posted on December 18, 2013 by Cynthia Griffith

I finished a new drawing. This one took a little while — between holidays and ice storms, not to mention just flat-out not working on it every day… I’m happy to finally call it “done.” I’ve always had problems with … Continue reading →

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10K LOTR Virtual Villains Challenge and Thanksgiving

Posted on November 30, 2013 by Cynthia Griffith

I recently did the 5K LOTR Virtual Villains Challenge, so my husband Christopher decided to sign up for the 10K. Although we did a combination of walking and some running for the 5K on the trail, we decided to just … Continue reading →

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5K LOTR Virtual Villains Challenge

Posted on November 25, 2013 by Cynthia Griffith

Before I started having health issues and eventually discovered I had fibromyalgia, I had been trying to train to run (not so fast, but still) for a 5K. Sadly, I never made it to the 5K. I got hit so … Continue reading →

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Inked Thror Sketch

Posted on November 21, 2013 by Cynthia Griffith

Where did this month go?? I could swear I just posted a drawing more recently than I did, but wow. This year will be over before I even know it. Still taking my time on the sewing/costuming side of things, … Continue reading →

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