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sheep to shawl, February 7!
It’s been a busy few months of building our ADU and working on a LOT of non-craft projects, but I’m so excited that I’ll be speaking at a lovely event honoring Pendleton Woolen Mills this weekend, and...
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introducing bead sparkle!
I’m so excited to announce my new book, Bead Sparkle! It includes 120 jewelry and accessories projects to make, using all the things I really love – vintage bits and pieces, semi-precious stones,...
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bead sparkle party at collage!
This Sunday afternoon, September 25, collage on Division is hosting a Bead Sparkle book party for me! Please come by between 2 and 5 pm to make this FREE project – the Sparkle Jar Pendant! You get to...
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make it: Pendleton wool cowl!
I love the Pendleton Woolen Mill Store, and after I visited yesterday and bought some new treasures, I wanted to share a free and beginner-friendly sewing tutorial: make your own cozy cowl from soft,...
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bead sparkle at Blue Door Beads!
Hello, California! I’m super excited to teach a free jewelry-making demo at the lovely Blue Door Beads in Oakland this month! Please come by Blue Door between 12 noon and 3 pm on Saturday, October 22...
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Pendleton Threads + the community of crafting
Pendleton Woolen Mills has a wonderful new podcast called Pendleton Threads, and I’m so honored to be one of their first guests! My episode is Susan Beal and the Community of Crafting. Lauren Modica...
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handmade holiday gifts + craft projects round-up!
I got the chance to do a Facebook Live video on my craft writer page on December 15, sharing some of my favorite holiday and craft projects, which was super fun. I wanted to link to lots of those...
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in our America
In our America… a group of women, NWGSDPDX, quickly organized here in Portland, Oregon in the aftermath of the divisive presidential election to send a powerful message of inclusiveness, respect, and...
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Recycled Jar Terrariums!
I’m so excited to share my new video tutorial for making Recycled Jar Terrariums! I’ve been making terrariums and dish gardens for years, and my Girl Scout troop wanted to try them out too, so Andrew...
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Sew + Quilt in my Etsy shop, + in the Oregonian!
I am very happy to share that I just put signed copies of my newest book Sew + Quilt for sale in my Etsy shop. Sew + Quilt is my favorite book I’ve ever written and I hope it inspires you, or a friend...
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