I’m in the car shuttling kids from one place to another when I’m suddenly struck with an idea for a brilliant design. I can see it so clearly in my mind’s eye and I become totally consumed with developing it and making it come to life. Duck prototype on my desk today. The rest of…
Archives for January 2013
How to Become an Expert: Be Persistant
I’m in the car shuttling kids from one place to another when I’m suddenly struck with an idea for a brilliant design. I can see it so clearly in my mind’s eye and I become totally consumed with developing it and making it come to life. Duck prototype on my desk today. The rest of…
Preztel Pincushion Tutorial
This clever pretzel is actually a pincushion with white pinheads for salt! It’s easy to make and is a fun addition to any sewing room. Let’s get started. Fold the strip lengthwise. Using a 1/4 inch seam allowance, stitch down the long side, leaving a 2 inch opening halfway down. Stitch the short sides, curving…
Upcoming Event: IgniteCraft Boston
Next Friday night, January 11, I'll be speaking at IgniteCraft Boston at the Stata Center at MIT. The event is free and open to the public, although you do need to reserve tickets online. All sorts of interesting creative people will be giving five minute presentations about what they do. You can watch past year's…
Professional Development: Learning New Skills
I started off 2013 by checking Introduction to Making Cloth Dolls, by Jan Horrox, out of the library. I don't make many dolls. I've always been more interested in stuffed animals. I'm not totally sure why. I think I'm intimidated by the idea of making something that simulates a human. Be that as it may,…
Can We Talk?
Thank you! I've gotten many, many responses and I'm really excited to speak to you all! I'm afraid I'm going to close out the form now so that I don't get too overwhelmed. Thank you so much, everyone! Best, Abby —- I'm doing some research and I need to talk to you. If you read…