Tag: DIY

• Why Sewing Matters

  Growing up in my family on both my parents sides were not just the agile crafters, but women who had essential skills to provide for their family. Crafting and making pretty or simply functional clothing is not an extravagance or something that is not useful. Sewing was a skill in the American past that was…

  Garnetjewel

  June 25, 2024

  American Heritage, Spontaneity At It’s Best, Women

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• Describe the most ambitious DIY project you’ve ever taken on.-Writing Prompt

  I don’t know that I have any really one ambitious project. Sometimes I like being crafty, my parents bought me a mat cutter when I graduated from college. So I could make my cross-stitch projects and then either have my dad make the frame or get them somewhere and I could fit the matting myself…

  Garnetjewel

  February 26, 2024

  Writing Prompt

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• DIY Fun

  Today has been quite a day. I have been wanting to have a big day of working in my room and today was it. Friday night I made a decision and I ran with it this morning. My only problem was knowing what store would have I wanted… when I wasn’t sure myself. So I…

  Garnetjewel

  December 30, 2023

  Spontaneity At It’s Best

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