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A Botched Kiridashi Knife and Other Stories

Posted on November 23, 2020 by Steven Popkes

I was thinking about many different topics for this blog. Some of them were political. Notably about there not being acceptance of voting reality. Or maybe the about Moderna’s new vaccine– or an even more nano-particle vaccine that does exceedingly … Continue reading →

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Posted in Crafts | Tagged knife, knife making, Steven Popkes

So That’s What They Really Look Like

Posted on April 14, 2020 by Marissa Doyle

I’m going to post a word, and I want you to tell me what mental image you get when you read it. Ready? Penknife. So what picture did you get in your mind? Maybe an object with short blades that … Continue reading →

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Posted in Crafts, History

Masked

Posted on April 5, 2020 by Jill Zeller

My grandmother was a dressmaker. I’m not. She taught me how to sew, and I did sew because I liked having cool clothes. I still do like cool clothes, but I gave up sewing decades ago for the ease of … Continue reading →

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Posted in Crafts, Fashion, Humor, Politics, Science | Tagged dressmakers, face masks, Jill Zeller, process, sewing

State of the Farm, Winter 2019

Posted on December 8, 2019 by Steven Popkes

First, I’d like to point out that my story collection, Simple Things, is now released. You can get that here. In addition, a print version of my novel, Welcome to Witchlandia, is available. You can get that here. On to … Continue reading →

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Posted in Crafts, Food and Cooking, gardening, Uncategorized | Tagged farm, gardening, Steven Popkes

Making an Edwardian Dressing Gown 10: Finished!

Posted on August 26, 2019 by Brenda Clough

Have you noticed that this project has taken a couple of hard left turns, in the journey from inspiration to completion? I am deep on the pantser side of the creative spectrum, so this always happens to me. I welcome … Continue reading →

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Posted in Crafts, creativity, History, Writing life | Tagged Brenda W. Clough, historical, sewing

Making an Edwardian Dressing Gown 9: Fasteners and Finishing

Posted on August 19, 2019 by Brenda Clough

All right, almost done! Lining inserted and hem pinned up. Alas, all this hand sewing is actually the slowest part. Here is the front: … Continue reading →

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Making an Edwardian Dressing Gown 8: Lapels and Lining

Posted on August 12, 2019 by Brenda Clough

Progressing now by leaps and bounds. Here we have the lapels and cuffs basted on: … Continue reading →

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Making an Edwardian Dressing Gown 7: Lining and Sewing

Posted on August 5, 2019 by Brenda Clough

The great thing about dressing gowns and bath robes is that they sew up fast. In theory I could still insert piping, but sewing together the main body seams gets me this! And I don’t think I need it! … Continue reading →

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Making an Edwardian Dressing Gown 6: Cutting

Posted on July 29, 2019 by Brenda Clough

Okay. Deep breath. Time to lay out and cut. One of the key concepts in garment making is the grain of the fabric. If you are making the fabric, as when you knit or crochet or weave your toga or … Continue reading →

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Making an Edwardian Dressing Gown 5: Decorating

Posted on July 22, 2019 by Brenda Clough

Before I actually cut into my gold brocade, it’s important to consider all the details. Once you take a scissors to the cloth there is no going back. And the important thought today is decorating the garment. With buttons. A … Continue reading →

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Posted in Crafts, creativity, History, Writing life | Tagged Brenda W. Clough, historical, sewing

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