Since I started doing Sashiko mending, I’ve been obsessed with this technique, which was used for century in Japan to beautifully patach clothing. So, for my big holiday craft this year, I decided to make Sashiko ornaments! I just listed a bunch in my shop and I’m hoping to list more because the process is very addictive and satisfying. These cloth ornaments are handmade using … Continue reading New Christmas Ornaments Up in my Shop!
I have embarked on a new fiber art series entitled “Charting Loss,” about climate change. My aim is to explore all that is or has been lost already due to the climbing global temperatures and the havoc they are wreaking on fragile ecosystems around the globe. I’ve struggled with the idea of this series for awhile because I don’t want to convey doom and gloom … Continue reading New “Charting Loss” Series on Climate Change
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Hi all! This is a very practical post which will give beginners a leg up on finishing your embroideries like pros!
Continue reading How to finish your embroidery like it’s the work of art it is…
“Craft creates a caring world by…” That was the prompt for submitting this video for Baltimore Craft Week. So here’s my 30-second answer! Continue reading What does handmade mean to you?
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