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29 Jul, 2019

Starry Sky Skirt / Emerald Dress Pocket Hack Tutorial

I love a nice full skirt; I love their vintage and timeless feel and that they're flattering on all body types. I also love skirts that have an elastic waistband because of the comfort it provides. The Starry Sky Skirt by Rae Hoekstra combines both of these features, which makes it an instant favorite.

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18 Jul, 2019

Making Issue No. 7 / Pot Holders - Process

The process of making these pot holders was an experience that filled me with the joy of a little kid. This project felt like play; it was so much fun to pair together fabrics and decide what quilting pattern I wanted to use and allow myself not to take any of it too seriously.

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12 Jul, 2019

Making Issue No. 7 / Pot Holders

I don't know about you, but sometimes I'm in the mood to make something, but I don't want to get involved in a project that'll take several days or more to create. Sometimes I want to be able to make a beautiful item in the span of an afternoon, a simple and enjoyable project like these Pleated Pot Holders by Carolyn Friedlander.

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05 Jul, 2019

Making Issue No. 7 / Emerald Dress - Embroidery

I often forget the joy that comes from making stitches by hand. I'm not a frequent hand stitcher, but I think this way of sewing is wonderful and a much more intimate experience. I love the imperfect nature of it, and the uniqueness that's found within those individual stitches. I especially love when they come together to form beautiful things like flowers.

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