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Yes, You Do Suck at Your New Hobby—and That’s Okay
I recently starting learning about hand embroidery. I’m trying to expand my fiber arts repertoire so that I can explore more ways to make the kinds of clothing I want to make for myself. Embroidery seemed like a good skill to add since it can be used to transform would-be plain garments into something a…
Read More2019 Destash and Project Purgatory
I often find myself struggling to create and publish blog posts because I think they have to be 100% perfect before they go live. I want my readers to have exactly what they’re looking for, no mistakes… Today I decided to change that. The following post is as real as real gets for me as…
Read MoreCreativity & Self Consciousness
I recently participated in an Instagram project created by Tanisha Conrad, the talented maker behind A Boundless Sea. She wanted other makers and creatives to share why they feel they are “boundless” as a form of inspiration and to bring the creative community a little closer. I submitted an entry for her project where I briefly talked about…
Read MoreStaying True to Creative Individuality
Hey Makers! Welcome to the first article I’ve written for the new Made by Hand blog! This is the first of many posts like this, where I will be talking about current events and cultural topics within the fiber arts and maker communities. Sometimes they will be happy, funny articles that highlight good things about…
Read MoreWhat to Know Before You Start Your First Granny Blanket
Today I’m here to talk to you all about the most iconic thing in the crochet world: Granny Blankets! Everyone has seen one before, whether it be the one you used to see draped over the back of your grandmother’s couch or just something you saw while looking around Pinterest for crochet inspiration. If you…
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