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If you have ever wanted to learn to knit, I've been working on a detailed pattern/tutorial designed for the complete beginner to follow and knit a scarf while learning to knit!

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Jim Hodges at the Walker Art Center

Untitled (one day it all comes true), 2013

denim fabric, thread

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Precision art lines and color spreads

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I've been stitching some cicadas lately. This year is going to be a big one for the screaming bugs!

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What happens when you are into historical sewing, but your husband plays DnD? You make a gaming housewife of course!

I'm really excited by this design. It includes individual dice pockets, a rolling mat, and a giant pocket for minis, pens, or anything else you need. And it looks super cute when it's all rolled up.

This makes a great handmade gift for gamers, and is a great stash buster.

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technically not dog content but i mean. look at this

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Anzak biscuits - ~1918

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It's time for The Cuttle Corner again.

This week got a bit away from me so I won't have a Friday post this week, so enjoy this post even more in anticipation.

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"that way", hand embroidered, 2024

2.5" diameter

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Whats it called when you mend something but you make it obvious you mended it via a cute design i forgot what its called

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Mending a rather obvious rip in the butt of my dad's jeans, so I'm embroidering a dad joke on the pocket to make ironic

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Sustainable fashion for the Solar Punk

If you enjoyed this, consider checking out my Ko-Fi for a printable zine version (or just to support my art :))

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simple tutorial on how to make those bottlecap buttons you see everywhere

you'll need:

bottlecap•soda tab•safety pin•pliers•sandpaper/file•paint/paint markers/smth to decorate with•clear nail polish

remove the print on the buttons using a file or the sandpaper

(if you wanna keep the print skip this step, use a cloth to protect the print from scratches when folding down the sides of the cap)

fold down opposing sides of the cap, to help add in the safety pin

bend the tab at a slight angle, insert it into the cap. make sure the side of the safety pin that can not open is the one stuck under the tab

fold down one side of the cap to lock the tab in place, then try and press the tab as flat as you can, to lock the safety pin in place (prevents the buttons from moving on the safety pin, if you like rattling buttons, skip this step)

fold down all other sides of the cap

cover the button in one or more base layers of paint

add ur design (i use paint or paint markers for good coverage and vibrant colors)

cover that in one or two layers of nail polish, it will protect the button from rain and the paint from cracking

thats it, lemme know if you want tutorials on anything else, i like making em.

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giant red-headed centipede, handmade rug, 2023,

11" x 7"

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I’ve knitted myself a beautiful rat daughter and here she is in her natural habitat (midwestcollege dining hall)