Category: Sewing, Knitting & Crafting
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Project 1
I’m not much for resolutions because, in general, I’m not great about committing to things. However, one resolve I did make this year is to create one article of clothing per month. I’ve tried to make my clothing for the past 10 years, but the skills necessary have managed to evade me. There was that…
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Thanks & Alpaca
Regan and I spent our Thanksgiving being thankful for a family that still gathers for holidays. For about 20 years Grandma has hosted both Christmas and Thanksgiving in her barn — the barn that she and Grandpa renovated with dreams of turning into a bed & breakfast until they fell so in love with it…
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Bundle
A few years ago one of my best friends got swept off her feet by an Irish filmmaker who she met at the film festival where we were working. Now she’s married, living in Ireland and they are expecting their very first child in a few short weeks. Sadly I’ve never been to visit them.…
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For the Birds
If you’re small and on a search I’ve got a feeder for you to perch on I Like Birds, The Eels Just as my friends started streaming into the house today for a serious craft session, The Eels, I Like Birds popped on the player. Very appropriate. These little guys will be gracing the branches…
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Mission Accomplished
Over the course of the last week and a half I logged 120 + hours of work and consumed more fast food than I would like to think about — movie theatre pizza included. But now one more film festival is checked off my list and we’ll see if there are any more in store…
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Prepping
I don’t do well with being away from home. When I first went to college I packed as though heading off to a third world country. It’s not too different preparing for working the upcoming film festival. Even though I’ll come home every night, I’ve started to get antsy about all the long days at…
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A Well Wound Ball
The Festival countdown has begun. In two weeks it will be here, and when it hits I’ll work 12 to 14 hour days for 10 days straight. A lot of it’s amazing — filmmakers from around the world, outstanding movies, and contagious excitement. It’s good to be a part of something infused with so much…
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Plush
This is the year of Baby. Most of the babes arriving have been born to my friends, but the latest in the bunch was born to a friend of Regan. Regan and the proud new papa are former college roommates who are now co-workers and frequent Xbox Live players. In thinking of a “practical” baby…
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My Moon Suit
In no way have I mastered the art of making shapeless clothing out of knit fabric, but I’ve really been wanting to move on and conquer my fear of darts and zippers. Lately I’ve been pulling out some fitted patterns to attempt. Last weekend I began building what has potential to be a lovely summer…
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Blueprint
A few weekends ago I watched my niece enjoying a fashion program on Bravo. She looked so intense, commenting on the folds of the fabric, the shape, the style. For a second I lost sight of the fact she was 11. I thought, “Wouldn’t it be fun to design a shirt for her?” So I…