Craftcation 2015

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Courtney, pup Charley, Lisa, and me

I haven’t stopped since Craftcation to even write about it. And I had such a great time! For those who may not know, Craftcation is a yearly business and maker’s conference that takes place in Ventura, California at the end of March, brilliantly organized and well attended.READ MORE

Explore Your Enthusiasm Podcast

Explore Your Enthusiasm Podcast With Tara Swiger
What are you enthusiastic about? Just a quick post to let you know that I am on the podcast Explore Your Enthusiasm with Tara Swiger! Tara and I have known each other online for a long time, finally met in person at Craftcation, and sat down together in their podcast room to record our talk for her show.READ MORE

Buying and Cleaning Vintage Linens

How to Clean Vintage Linens
I am nuts for vintage linens, needlework, embroidery, fabric, and similar textile pieces, I think I’ve made that clear. One of my favorite things to do is shop for it, either online or at secondhand stores. For me, cleaning vintage linens goes hand in hand with buying them, and its what I’m thinking about when I’m deciding whether to buy it or not. I begin with the same basic process for any vintage fabrics and linens I buy, and wanted to show using an actual example. READ MORE

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