M&amp;D 15: Mini-sode: Felt, Quilt, Sewing projects, Rotary cutter update &amp; home renovation tips

There is sew much going on here in Make and Decorate-land! Since I removed several handmade gift items off of my to do list, I have been able to breathe and enjoy this holiday season so much better this year!
On this mini-sode episode, I recap the previous Sugaridoo episode with some sources of craft shows with crochet, knitting, yarn and possible amigurumi for you to find in 2019. I also give a progress review on my new Martelli Ergo rotary cutter, as well as mention the new Olfa limited edition Ruby rotary cutter coming out in February!
I made the cutest felt stuffed bear last weekend. Pattern by Gingermelon. Plus updates on my freelance design projects. I share key tips to remember when you are renovating your home regarding electrical outlet thought and placement before it is too late.
Last but not least, I received my Fab Fit Fun Winter box. This is my second box, and I can already say that I love love love this subscription...find out why.
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Previous Episode

M&D 14: Sugaridoo - Irene Staal

My guest today is Irene Staal, owner and pattern designer of Sugaridoo. I had so much fun chatting with Irene, and learning more about her patterns in Amigurumi crochet stuffed animals, and foundation paper pieced quilts. Irene is in the Netherlands, and I discovered her YouTube channel early this year, called Sugaridoo. Irene is a great teacher and her videos are so beautiful and are made in easy formats for learning.
Amigurumi crochet and foundation paper piecing without having to rip paper away are just a few of the many things we talk about.
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Next Episode

Ep. 16 M&D Best Sewing Stuff 2018, Making vanilla extract & looking ahead to 2019

Ooops! If you downloaded earlier than noon cst 12-20-18, you got my "directors cut" long version of episode 16...sorry about that. This is the edited episode 16 with a new segment on making vanilla extract! So be sure that you have episode 16 that is 52:40 minutes long.
It is the last episode of 2018! Do you find at the end of every year, you are marveling at how it went by so fast? Well, here we are again, nearing the end of another year. When I reflect back on this past year, I realize I did more than I thought. I put together a Best Sewing Stuff 2018. There were a lot of notions, patterns and tools that I used a lot over 2018 and these are the best of them.
I share my look ahead for 2019, which for me means setting goals for the year.
Lastly, I update on what's happening here in Chicagoland - what I'm watching, and reading, including youtube and netflix plus a new movie at the actual theater, as well as a Christmas story by Frances Dowell and a long awaited library book.
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Happy Holidays to you and yours!

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