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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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 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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It took about two months to complete, I sewed it by hand and yes, I definitely made some mistakes- but it’s finally, finally finished! My very first wearable garment. I started following this tutorial by the lovely GiannyL when I started the project. (I will say this up front: I’ve got hips. We’ll leave it at that.) So...
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