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Sewing

Scrap Gallery Show

One of my favorite things to do since making the move to Portland is volunteering at SCRAP PDX.  SCRAP is a donation-based creative reuse store and donation center. SCRAP’s mission is to “inspire creative reuse and environmentally sustainable behavior by… Continue Reading →

Shambles Cross Returns

Shambles Cross is back! A lot has happened since my last post way back in 2015. The biggest change was moving across the country with my husband and two cats. We drove from Washington, DC to Portland, OR. That was… Continue Reading →

Creative Clutter

Artomatic Close-up: Smocking

These are some of the smocked pieces on my Artomatic wall. The red and white piece was one was one of my early projects. When I first learned smocking I got a lot of stitching practice by making Christmas tree ornaments. I was… Continue Reading →

Painting and Pillows

Between work and the kitchen remodel, I actually have been making some time for some creative pursuits. My space is so jammed pack with projects that I never know where to start, which sometimes ends up with me doing nothing…. Continue Reading →

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