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Read more about the article The making of an artist’s studio

The making of an artist’s studio

aka....I ordered a shed! It’s been a year. I mean A YEAR. A year full of change; divorce, and moving. There was that time that the rain washed away the…

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Read more about the article 4 tips to get more creative time in…

4 tips to get more creative time in…

My friend Karen emailed me last week, after my recent email about aging, and shared how she has a bit more time in her life at nearly 60 than she…

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Read more about the article Does this Dress Make My Back Look Bare?

Does this Dress Make My Back Look Bare?

Have you been making anything lately?  After a fairly long making-things-for-fun drought, I've dipped my toes back in.  Recently I spent some time sketching out, drafting, and making a backless…

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Read more about the article Elevating the Hoody with some Block Printing

Elevating the Hoody with some Block Printing

Getting Started! Recently I made a "hoody" from my basic raglan pattern with a cowl neck, zippered front and kangaroo pockets. I decided to take that black hoody, made from…

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Read more about the article This is probably your biggest hurdle when sewing clothes…here’s how I fix it.

This is probably your biggest hurdle when sewing clothes…here’s how I fix it.

Last year for my birthday I was gifted material and a pattern to make myself a raincoat.  The fabric is a gorgeous deep burgundy with a navy floral fabric for…

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Read more about the article Honestly, they’re not made for you!

Honestly, they’re not made for you!

Does this ever happen to you? You sew clothes, follow the pattern, take your time (as best you can with all the other things going on in your life), and…

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Read more about the article When was the last time you learned something new?

When was the last time you learned something new?

...do you remember when?  Or took the time to do something for yourself?  Took the time to immerse yourself into a new hobby or dove into a book designed to…

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Read more about the article Who’s winds are you fluttering in? (part 5)

Who’s winds are you fluttering in? (part 5)

Part 5 of our story, and in conclusion... (you can read part 1 here, 2 here, 3 here, 4 here) Reading that book, Julie and Julia, was a pivotal moment for…

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Read more about the article What are you called to do?  (part 4)
This could be you, the one with a big smile!

What are you called to do? (part 4)

On to part 4 of our story...(you can read part 1 here & 2 here & 3 here) After that yurt building adventure and my time as a bookstore owner,…

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Read more about the article Let’s all get together and build a yurt, shall we? (part 3)

Let’s all get together and build a yurt, shall we? (part 3)

On to part 3 of our story. (You can read parts 1 here & 2 here) While I identify most strongly as a maker with textiles, I'm not only a…

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