The Meagre Monday –
Sewing in yarn-ends and life of an artist I was so full of hope and optimism, I really thought I would get it done. Motivated by @jonalyn2020‘s amazing crochet skirt […]
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Knitting a vintage collar fueled by sunshine
Dear Needleworkers, envision this scene with your inner eye: its hot, the sun is blazing down on golden wheat fields. A soft warm wind is blowing over the landscape and […]
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The Unplanned Lavender WIp
It’s Monday: I had one week to try out tiny habits, nibble on an imprisoned wip, and then write a glorious blogpost about my success. Only that did not happen. […]
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How to get everything done craftwise
Applying BJ Foggs behavior model to crochet One week two finished projects, that‘s what I promised. And? Do you think I have finished?SUSPENSEEEEEEE Yes, nearly. Both the Muru Kai shawl […]
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How to finish two wips in one week
It is Monday…I had to work the whole week (also at night) to set up the showroom…I had headaches….A tree in our garden broke and fell onto the street (honestly!!! […]
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The Forever Skirt
Today’s post will be short and fast. But the topic has a loooooong history: a pleated skirt I own for more than 10 years. The skirt is a fast fashion […]
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How I made a controversial mixed media art installation
Trigger warning: I will speak about body shaming, domestic violence, sexism, and ageism in this post. If you are more interested in the knitting, crochet and embroidery techniques hop to […]
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5 unexpected ways to cope with rejection
There will be those days when a customer does not book your service, when your best planned out fashion designs are frowned over, when your cutest amigurumi does not win […]
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My art is a mess
I woke up today drank a coffee and after a look at my to-do list pondered to get some much more potent stuff… Joking, besides that I am not learned […]
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The Ixia leggings from Modd – are they for your body?
Yes, these are pair of leggings.No, they do not fit.Does this make me sad? No, because I never planned to wear them. Now after I have confused you completely, I […]
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