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  • How to Shop For Vintage Sewing Patterns at the Thrift Store

    March 27, 2023 / No Comments

    You can find a lot of amazing “finds” at the thrift store. I do most of my kitchen, decor, and book shopping there. It’s also a great place to pick up well-loved hobbies, for a great price. When I first…

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  • Handmade Wardrobe Goals for Spring

    March 23, 2023 / 1 Comment

    Hello, my darlings! I have so many plans for Spring this year that I can hardly contain myself. Spring is when I start to feel like myself again. My creativity comes back, my seasonal depression subsides and I fill my…

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  • Handmade Goals for Winter 2023

    January 9, 2023 / 1 Comment

    This past October, I took up knitting in my spare time. I was expecting to be rotten at it because I grew up crocheting. However, once I got the hang of it, it slaughtered my anxiety! All my stress seemed…

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  • 5 Handmade Gifts Your Friends & Family Will Actually Want

    5 Handmade Gifts Your Friends & Family Will Actually Want

    December 6, 2022 / No Comments

    I’m giving myself a pat on the back right now because we’re on blogmas day 6 and I’m crushing it. I bet I just jinxed myself! As you guys know, one of my favorite hobbies is sewing. It’s something I…

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  • 5 Things I’m Loving Right Now

    November 3, 2022 / No Comments

    I cannot believe it’s November. Truthfully, I’m realizing I don’t hate Autumn in the PNW. This year I’m embracing the rain, leaves blowing, crisp morning air, and darkness at 7am. I’ve written a few other 5 Things I’m Loving Right…

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  • Favorite Fall Hobbies to do at Home

    Favorite Fall Hobbies to do at Home

    October 17, 2022 / 1 Comment

    You guys! It’s one of my favorite times of year for crafting. Being in the PNW we start losing light, fast. We get 8 hours of daylight, and that sunlight is grey due to the rain. I know, such a…

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  • Sewing Goals for Q4 2022

    Sewing Goals for Q4 2022

    September 29, 2022 / No Comments

    As you know, I’ve been working on a lot of challenges this year. A lot of audiobook and physical book challenges. There have also been some fitness challenges as well. Today I’m sharing my Sewing Goals for Q4 2022 because…

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  • My Sewing Recap: All The Things I Made Summer 2022

    September 12, 2022 / No Comments

    Big news! HUGE! Last week I finally bit the bullet and bought a sewing bar (post here)for all my sewing supplies. I’m so excited and annoyed I didn’t invest in one sooner. I’ve been pulling my sewing machine, overlocker, and…

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  • 5 Things I’m Loving Right Now

    September 10, 2022 / No Comments

    There is so much to catch you guys up on from summer. I’m a bit behind in my blog schedule but that’s okay! My 9-5 has been busy. Plus, I’ve had a tough time getting back into Seattle’s encroaching vampire…

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  • This is The Craziest Challenge I'm Accepting Yet...

    This is The Craziest Challenge I’m Accepting Yet…

    July 21, 2022 / No Comments

    My family always laughs at me because I’m “always doing something”. I love a challenge. I put a lot of thought into each one to see if I’ll be able to be successful. Examples are: Rowing and adding a minute,…

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