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More great reads
I’ve just finished 2 audiobooks by different authors, both of whom are outstanding storytellers. They provided wonderful background to my crocheting, knitting and sewing of late. The first one I finished happened to be the kick off of a series (think Agatha Christie’s Hercule Poirot), by Louise Penny, titled “Still Life”. It’s set in modern…
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Just say no (craft show review)
As serious fiber artists / artisan crafters, let’s “Just Say No” to cheapening our efforts by trying to sell the things that we make in a market that is never going to respect them for the time, talent, creativity and effort that we put in. Let’s raise the bar, elevate the standard, and stop desperately…
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In between the stitches
Fiber arts are well-documented as supportive activities, but we must take care not to saddle ourselves with unrealistic and unnecessary expectations. I am getting better about practicing acceptance of the time issue, as well as embracing my own unique style. My wreath doesn’t look like the wreaths being modeled on social media, and that’s OK.…
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Spooky fiber arts
In recent years, I have come to love crafting for Halloween as much, if not more, that the Christmas season. I’m not sure why. Maybe it’s the lack pressure around gift acquisition. Plus, there’s less pressure to decorate – although many of us do like a spooky front yard. Overall, it’s a fun holiday with…
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New tools of the trade
I cannot tell this story without addressing the issue of AI in the context of the fiber arts community. Many fiber artists get angry anytime Artificial Intelligence (AI) is mentioned, so we don’t talk about it in public. The vitriol and intolerance for AI is widespread, and in some corners, it’s considered sacrilegious to use…
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A simple holiday gift idea
I recently acquired a new pattern for a little fabric container, of which I’m going to make a few different versions. I’ve identified this as the prototype for a “gift bag” for the candy and gift cards that I generally give to my employees at the holidays. This is straightforward (2 squares of fabric), is…
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