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Over on the SewStylish website today is my recap for last night’s episode of Project Runway. Head on over to vote on your favorites and comment on the designs. I also included images of all the designs along with the designer’s sketches and exclusive behind-the-scenes photos from Brother Sewing Machines.
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On the Chronicle Books blog today there’s a wrap up of a few wish list items that I and a few other Chronicle authors would love for their back-to-school supplies. My pick was the bag above from Yellow Wallpaper that would make a perfect bookbag. Check out the post at Chronicle... Continue Reading
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Nana turns 80 this November. To celebrate this momentous occasion, my mother has planned a trip for her, Nana, and Nana’s sister (my Great Aunt Mary) to visit me in New York City. Nana has never been to NYC, so I’m trying to come up with things that these women... Continue Reading
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When I’m at flea markets or designer discount stores, there always seems to be something that has a forceful gravitational pull to my psyche…that horribly unorganized bin of handkerchiefs. I have to scour through them and hold up each one to analyze it like a scientist. Handkerchiefs always have the... Continue Reading
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I have been a gift-making machine lately. Above and below are the latest gifts that are going into the mail tomorrow for baby Daniel. I made this diaper bag without a pattern, however it was rather easy to complete since it was basically a series of rectangles sewn together. There... Continue Reading
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Despite my Southern upbringing, I don’t have any plans to get married any time soon. Although if I did, I would most definitely get my cake toppers from Yu Yu Art who makes delightfully intricate characters from roving. Check out their flickr for more photos of their work, including adorable... Continue Reading
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Oh, Project Runway. Is there any other show that I will subject myself to slowly downloading on my computer to watch during my day off? Venture Bros. aside, most likely not. Last night’s episode wasn’t drenched in the tears of the contestants, but it was entertaining nonetheless. In the end... Continue Reading
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While in my doctor’s waiting room around 9pm, I was privy to a rather heated argument outside: Man 1: Hey Jason, when we gonna head back to your girlie’s place, man? Jason: What? I done told you to call me The Deal. Man 1: What? Jason: You know. Like, the... Continue Reading
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It might be safe to say I’m a little obsessed with Chuck Taylors. I have approximately 10 pairs in almost every color, however I almost always wear one of my two favorite pairs. You’d think my pair of orange ones were part of my anatomy since they were attached to... Continue Reading
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Today on Etsy’s blog is a project from my book Dorm Decor. Check out the tutorial from this week’s How-Tuesday to see how to make a no-sew, cut-out zebra rug. From Michelle at Etsy: College living is an extreme in decorating challenges: limited space, limited funds, and limited time. In... Continue Reading
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Hey. My name is Nik, Etsy merchandiser by day and designer, author, and teacher by night. For more about me, click here.
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Skirt-A-Day by Nicole Smith Storey Publishing (Shipping June 2013) |
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