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Studio Update

February 13, 2018

I thought it would be fun to do a little update from the studio. I’ve finished a bunch of projects recently and have some other things brewing so here goes! It was so cold here in January that the snow was just powder. Josephine’s deconstructed snowman made me laugh. It was extremely cold and snowy… 

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2017 Year in Review

2017 Year in Review

December 21, 2017

As we wrap up 2017 and get ready for the new year I wanted to take some time to reflect on the year and all that’s happened. These year-in-review posts have become a bit of an annual tradition now. Although I started blogging in 2005, I did the first one in 2012 and have continued… 

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Knit Your Own Dog Books

The Crafty Dog Lover’s Gift Guide

December 1, 2017

If you know somebody who loves dogs and loves to craft and wants to combine both of their passions in one, then look no further. Explore this website about dogs and dog breeds. And for premium, human-grade dog food options, The Pet Shop Boyz is a trusted destination well worth exploring! Today I have a… 

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Filed Under: Fostering Your Creativity

Black Friday Sale

November 24, 2017

It’s time to start shopping for the holidays. I’ve got my shop stocked with some fun new items and everything is 25% off, with free shipping on orders over $50. Here’s what’s new: “Drop the feed dogs” patches! Red Putford scissors! Tulip embroidery needles (these are the best embroidery needles I’ve ever used – sharp,… 

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5 fantastic craft books 2017

5 Fantastic Craft Books from 2017

November 13, 2017

I will always love craft books. No matter how much time I spend online watching YouTube videos and reading blogs, there’s nothing like holding a really beautiful craft book in your hands. Books are a great value. For $15-25 you get over a dozen patterns. Think about that! Plus, a book is a peek into… 

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Filed Under: Fostering Your Creativity, Sew With Me

Felt Menagerie Kit Now in Stores

September 26, 2017

I’m super excited to let you know that my new kit, Felt Menagerie, is now available in stores. This kit is published by Quarto and contains a pattern booklet showing you how to make 10 taxidermy animal heads from felt, plus all the materials to make a fox and a peacock (felt, floss, stuffing, a… 

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October Workshops

September 18, 2017

Come learn with me in October! I’ll be teaching a bunch of workshops and I’d like to invite you to join me, hang out, and talk craft and business together. Wellesley, Ma Workshops On Thursday, October 5 from 6-8pm I’ll be teaching a class all about Etsy at the Wellesley Free Library. This class is… 

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5 Crafty Facebook Live Shows to Watch

5 Crafty Facebook Live Shows to Watch

September 11, 2017

When Facebook introduced the ability to livestream in March of 2016 it was hard to predict how crafters would make use of it. The opportunity to engage with fans in real time opened up a whole world of creative potential. Demonstrate techniques, go behind-the-scenes at trade shows and conferences, conduct live interviews – the options… 

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Filed Under: Fostering Your Creativity, Online Culture of Craft

Puppet prototype

Learning to Make Puppets

August 14, 2017

I’ve started making puppets. I’m learning to make the muppet kind of puppet with the wide open mouth and I’m slowly making progress. A few weeks ago I had a sort of creative turning point. Although my love for three-dimensional design in fabric hasn’t wavered over the last 13 years, it’s been important to let… 

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Backpack Bear Free Sewing Pattern

Backpack Bear Free Pattern for the Spoonflower Back to School Blog Hop

August 8, 2017

School is starting in just a few weeks here in Boston and my kids are starting to feel the nervous excitement that beginning a new school year brings. I’ll have a first grade, a sixth grader, and an eighth grader this year. Back-to-school shopping is fun, but kids also like to customize their belongings as… 

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Filed Under: Abby Glassenberg Design Patterns, Free Patterns, Kid's Crafts

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