You know, I could really get used to hand appliqué. This is my very first time ever trying to do it and it is easier than I expected! Plus it is the kind of work that I need to slow down and do (slow stitching is always a good thing in my book).
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Last week I accidentally splattered oil from a new jar of almond butter on this shirt. It’s been a favorite of mine for about 2 years (bought on sale at Anthropologie). I tried all the tricks I’d learned in my college Textile Science classes, but it still had a slight yellow tinge across the front. Not easily visible in this photo, but it’s there.READ MORE
I am inspired by so many things, I decided that every Friday, I will highlight a favorite person, thing, or idea. Maybe you will be inspired too! See all past Friday Favorites here.
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Today I am excited to have Betz White here on the blog. Betz has been a friend for years. Funny coincidence, but we figured out that she may have been working at a company during the time I did fabric presentations there, during our former lives in the apparel world (PB/pre-blog). Betz is creative, innovative, and clever. I have always loved her twist on the world of handmade and have wanted to interview her for ages. Enjoy!READ MORE
I am thoroughly enjoying the opportunity to revisit some of the projects from my first book, like these crocheted disks. It seems like every time I completed a book project, I immediately had to put it aside to move on to the next one. Just when I was super inspired to keep going!
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Faux Bois Pillow and photo by Katie of 