Sorry about the interruption to the blog, guys. We had some technical difficulties, nothing major. It’s probably not a huge deal, since I’ve been kind of neglecting this blog hard-core for a few months. I haven’t been crafting much. I’ve been trying to focus on writing more, reading and, now that it’s warming up, walking more...
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Before now, I’d been published in several blogs and in a few print publications like the Truro Daily News, Sackville Tribune-Post, The Buzz, Convenience Store Decisions, The Updater and Career Options Magazine. But never before have I had work published in a book. This bad boy was released into the world yesterday. Twenty-two authors contributed to this beautiful paperback...
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The boyfriend just purchased a Nexus 10 tablet (ooooooh shiny!) and asked me to make a simple case for it, just so the screen doesn’t get scratched. (I recently made him a case for his Kobo Vox.) This case is a quick and easy project- great for beginners, easily done in an afternoon and it’s a great...
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I made some pants! I used the Wear Anywhere Yoga Pants pattern from Diana Rupp‘s book Sew Everything Workshop. It was so easy to follow and I was very impressed with how they turned out. Rupp’s book is the perfect fit for a newbie like me. Things are explained very well. I recently finished her...
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I was watching a video recently on what a woman should wear if she is hourglass-shaped. I would call myself an exaggerated hourglass. (These hips don’t lie.) The narrator called the featured garment a “nordic top.” I haven’t been able to find a similar pattern online and I figured I might try reaching out...
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I have large, round hips, a tiny waist and a large bust. Finding clothing that fits me well and suits my personality is sometimes difficult. This is one of the main reasons I decided to learn how to sew – and that’s where Craftsy comes in. Craftsy is a very cute website offering classes...
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