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Tag Archives: sewing
Calling It Done
For the past month or so I’ve been working on a sewing project. It’s one of those free form things that could go on and on, ad nauseam. My enthusiasm for it started when I saw this very cool denim … Continue reading
Posted in denim, mixed media, sewing
Tagged collage, creativity, denim, mixed media, sewing
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Peering Into the Future and Playing In The Present
This is the time of year where almost every one I know has been making their yearly business/life plans and goals and I find I’m over here flopping around trying to figure out what the hell I want to do … Continue reading
So Long 2014, Hello 2015
It’s that time of year where it seems absolutely everyone is making the end of year list. The what I made, what I accomplished, what I learned and what happened in the world lists. I’ve been thinking about this for … Continue reading
Posted in art, creating change, creativity, denim, DIY, knitting, lettering, mixed media, scarves, sewing, teaching, Toys, weaving
Tagged 2014, change, crafting, creating, creativity, denim, DIY, hand weaving, knitting, lettering, meditation, mixed media, scarves, sewing, teaching, weaving, Zentangle
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Review, Renew and Go Forth Boldly into 2014
I have to admit it, I never have been very good at looking at the past, analyzing what went wrong, and what did go right over the past year. I know a number of people who do this every year, … Continue reading
Posted in books, denim, fiber, knitting, sewing, spinning, weaving, yarn dyeing
Tagged 2014, books, creating, creativity, crochet, denim, denim vest, fiber, knitting, Messenger Bags, sewing, spinning, Tote bags, weaving, yarn dyeing
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Back on the Fiber Train Again
One thing I’ve realized about myself is, I have lots of cycles in my creative life. Last fall, it was sewing. I sewed tote bags, toys for my grandkids for Christmas, clothing for myself, curtains for my son’s bedroom. The … Continue reading
The Creativity Killing Curtains
Every once in awhile you find yourself taking on a project that you just know is going to be: a) boring and b) a little more than you expect. Well, that is exactly what happened when I decided to make … Continue reading
Bingeing On DIY
I’m a “do it yourself-er.” As long as I can remember I’ve been making things. As a kid I sewed my doll’s clothes, and as I got older, I sewed clothes for myself. I’ve been knitting for over 25 … Continue reading
The Void Between
I’ve been trying to figure out what to call this feeling of uncertainty and lethargy, that I’ve been going through and have only been able to come up with a void. It is not a new place, I’ve been here … Continue reading
Posted in art, cymbidiums, knitting
Tagged collage, crafting, creating, creativity, sewing, weaving
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Fits and Starts
Welcome to the story of my life. I start off all jazzed about something, lose interest and then I’m off in another direction. I have been this way all my life. As a child, I would love doing crafts. I … Continue reading
Paola the Denim Queen
I had to name her, my alter ego. The one that has me once again, pulling out the denim and figuring out what to make with it next. So I figured, if the little designer keeps showing her face, … Continue reading
Posted in collage, denim, mixed media, sewing
Tagged creating, creativity, denim, denim vest, Messenger Bags, sewing, Tote bags
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