If you’re looking for a fun, beginner-friendly sewing project that’s both practical and creative, look no further than the Book Pocket Pillow – our first project from the Bend the Rules Beginner Machine Sewing series! Designed with young makers and beginner sewists in mind, this project is part of our Teen Summer Sewing Camp -named […]
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This summer, I am pleased to announce I will be hosting two separate opportunities for central PA kids to come out and get creative with fiber arts! Both workshops are titled “Print, Pattern, Sew” with one being hosted by Perry County Council of the Arts (June 19-23, 2023) and the other being hosted by the
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A local school district recently had a teacher in-service day focused not only on mandated training but also on wellness for staff. The concept was that staff could explore interests and hobbies during pockets of the day when not in their training sessions. Offerings included archery, walking, essential oils or succulent workshop, and reiki session.
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Hex symbols were once again the focus of my most recent residency with the 8th graders of West Perry Middle School in Elliotsburg, PA. From October 18th through November 2nd, 2021, we worked together to create legacy artwork for the halls of the school. Based on the folk art of eastern and south-central Pennsylvania, the
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The team from Project Yes and the TIU made this wonderful compellation video of my residency in June. The residency, which focused on the PA Dutch folk art of Hex Symbols and their meanings was interpreted by each student into their own work of self-expression. Each faux block was created from a piece of 12x
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This summer I have had the great fortune to work with two local intermediate units to create fun fiber arts residency camps for area students. Each program contained multiple weeks of camps and activities of which my residencies were designed to be a part. I am feeling very grateful to be fully vaccinated and able
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