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Closet Case Patterns Serger Cover

January 29, 2019

We moved last summer, and I’ve been slowly pulling my new sewing space together. It’s been a bit of an adjustment. You’d think transitioning from no dedicated space would be easy, but I’ve been spending a lot of my time organizing and planning instead of sewing. I finally got things…
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Marimekko Noki Bathroom Curtains

June 29, 2017

Last month our condo association sadly had to remove the big tree in front of our house. Now the bathroom window gets a ton of afternoon sun and without central air, it is so hot in there.…
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Marimekko Siirtolapuutarha Shower curtain!

June 5, 2017

My $4/yard Marimekko fabric shower curtain came out amazing! It’s really loud for our tiny bathroom, but I like it. I also whipped up some curtains in a more subtle fabric since they chopped down our tree and it’s so so sunny and hot in the afternoon. Pictures of those…
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Here’s a @noodlehead531 #woolandwaxtote with som Here’s a @noodlehead531 #woolandwaxtote with some amazing canvas from Japan. Which cloud are you? I’m really feeling the angry lightning cloud.
Here’s my #closetcoreblanca dress in Merchant & Here’s my #closetcoreblanca dress in Merchant & Mills laundered linen from @stitchsewshop! I’ve been wanting to make a dress version of this pattern for two years. This fabric is very good. Also my plants are very good.
Here’s my second pieced quilt, made for my very Here’s my second pieced quilt, made for my very special bff @s.a.m.r.i.v! We met 40 years ago as tiny bebes in the park, and through the years we drifted apart several times but always found each other again at various dance recitals, school field trips, beach clubs, fabric stores, and summer jobs. The universe kept shoving us together til it stuck. This quilt is a hug from afar. I might not be able to get up to New Jersey frequently but this quilt will be there for cozy/comforting times as needed. 

I picked out my fabric, then used a quilt generator at savoreverystitch.com (the last slide), then imported it into Photoshop and colored over it (second to last slide), basically changing the whole thing, but it was an awesome starting place.
It’s our 9 year anniversary and 22 year friendiv It’s our 9 year anniversary and 22 year friendiversary so here’s a nice photo! 📸 @maggiewinters_
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