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40×Tokyo: Fabric Town

T-minus 34 days and counting.  Today’s birthday trip wish is to visit … Fabric Town (布の街) I really don’t need any more fabric.  I have a cupboard and several dressers full of fabric.  What I need is more time to … Continue reading

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Follow Your Heart

The snow is falling and we are tucked up inside today.  Neither of us are big sports fans but we figured any excuse to celebrate is a good one.  So for Super Bowl Sunday we are making a massively fancy … Continue reading

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Project Update: Applique Pieces Basted

This weekend the temperature dropped dramatically; Autumn sure can be moody.  Having no desire to leave the warmth and comfort of home I grabbed a needle and got back to work on my Anthropologie inspired DIY pillow project. I don’t … Continue reading

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Comfy in Coral

I live in t-shirts and go to great lengths to find clothing that is both comfortable and stylish.  That isn’t always easy.  Cotton is king in my world and I out right refuse to buy items full of polyester and … Continue reading

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Project Kickoff: Rabbit Print Dress

There are 3 websites that I frequent regularly to find cute Japanese fabric.  The first is Super Buzzy, the second is Fabric Tales, and the third Emi Craft in Japan on Etsy. They all have a very good selection of … Continue reading

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Winter Warmth

2012 has been off to a very busy start.  Between lots of business travel, starting classes, and a bout with a nasty cold, I did sneak in a bit of time for myself.  While it has been a very mild … Continue reading

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Harajuku Holiday Sew-a-thon

I have a creative job working in digital marketing, but I like to dabble in more traditional crafts in my spare time.  It is such a rush making something by hand that you can use.  Taking advantage of the long … Continue reading

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