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Tutorial: Canvas Shoe Kitty Patch | Red-Handled Scissors

Tutorial: Canvas Shoe Kitty Patch

Last Wednesday, I was crossing the street and didn’t notice that a misshapen piece of metal was lying in the crosswalk ahead of me. Of course, I stepped on it, causing it to swing around and slice a clean, angular hole in the top of one of my brand new TOMS. (Ugh.) So, since I …

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Tea and Craft Books | Red-Handled Scissors

Tea and Craft Books

I’ve been a busy little craft bee lately, but I like to pretend that my afternoons are calm and relaxing. In reality, the teapot is filled with yerba mate, and that (amazing looking) book is right at the top of my to-review list. At least it looks like a sleepy day in the studio, right?

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Sunday Snapshot: Skirts with Friends | Red-Handled Scissors

Sunday Snapshot: Skirts with Friends

I spent all day yesterday in the studio, hanging out with Melanie, my BFF. She’s a talented knitter, but she’s never sewn more than a button, so I walked her through the first steps in making her very own skirt. Up next: the sewing machine! Anyone else making skirts on this beautiful Easter Sunday?

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Crafting Plans for a Long Weekend | Red-Handled Scissors

Crafting Plans for a Long Weekend

I spent this afternoon running errands, and now I’m all stocked up for a nice long weekend of crafting! Tomorrow, I’m kicking things off right with a full day of skirt making with my BFF. (Squee!) Then, I’ve got plenty of cross-stitching, sewing, and terrarium making supplies to see me through til Monday. How about …

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