Author Archives: Dawn

Tarot Journal and my Discovery of the “Fauxdori”

Posted on October 5, 2015 by Dawn

So, as previously stated in an earlier post, I’ve become a bit of a planner junkie.  I’ve always loved futzing about with paper and pen and stickers, so this has been a very natural progression. I’ve been amending my current … Continue reading →

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Pattern Review: PeekABoo Patterns Castaway Cargos

Posted on October 2, 2015 by Dawn

I have a boy.  My first born.  And I have a business where I sew.  Many of the things.  But rarely do I get to sew for my boy.  Because let’s face it, what are my options?  Some variation of … Continue reading →

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Planner mania

Posted on September 21, 2015 by Dawn

So i’ve jumped on the planner bandwagon. As always i am looking for something i can do in little bursts of time.  Studio time is designated primarily for sewing and quilting, but up here in the house, i’m always looking … Continue reading →

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Thinking about a Brain Dump

Posted on September 17, 2015 by Dawn

*cough cough* Bit dusty in here. So, it’s been a while.  I know someone may be thinking–now why don’t she write?  Well, honestly, I just haven’t felt it.  I mean, everyone and their mother has a blog now, right?  And … Continue reading →

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Getting Back in the Swing of Things

Posted on July 10, 2013 by Dawn

So, my amazing bestie got me a FABULOUS gift for Xmas–a new embroidery machine!  My old Brother was out of commission since I took it into the shop and it was never returned. Long story short I gave them my … Continue reading →

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Waste Not…

Posted on February 14, 2013 by Dawn

Ages ago, I got into quilting.  What actually happened is that I got kicked out of school because of eejitry and ignorance and was forced to take a year off.  In that time I was working and whatnot, but I … Continue reading →

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Practice makes Practical

Posted on October 2, 2012 by Dawn

So, I knit.  This is hardly a newsflash.  I’ve crocheted since I was a pre-teen, and I taught myself to knit maybe 10 years ago?  Well, I watched some You-Tube videos and figured out the rest Anyway, I consider myself … Continue reading →

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Over The Shoulder Penguin Holder?

Posted on September 21, 2012 by Dawn

So, I’m a gal with natural gifts…endowed with certain ATTRIBUTES, if you will.  I come from German peasant stock, and I can fill out a Dirndl with the best of them (and heft a pint or two, I might add … Continue reading →

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Too Damn Hot

Posted on August 22, 2012 by Dawn

First–it’s been a while.  Sorry ’bout ‘dat.  I was all gung ho, woo hoo, let’s CRAFT muthafuckas, and then…nuthin.  Not only have I been in a slump here, I’ve been in a slump studio-wise as well.  I’ve gotten a few … Continue reading →

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P52 week 21: Favorites

Posted on May 25, 2012 by Dawn

You don’t have to tell me.  I know.  It’s so bad for you.  Fats, dyes, fakey-fake faker stuff.  I. KNOW. But it is so. damn. good. I don’t eat it anymore–except for the occasional spoonful when i make it for … Continue reading →

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