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ignorance is not a virtue cross stitch pattern

Ignorance is not a Virtue Cross Stitch Pattern

This Ignorance is not a Virtue cross stitch pattern is now available in my Etsy shop: This pattern is inspired by a quotation by President Obama. At first, I didn’t know that these were his words – I just saw it somewhere and thought it was profound in these times (2019-2020). A little research revealed …

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Mad as Hell Cross Stitch Pattern – Ideas for Political Activism

This Mad as Hell cross stitch pattern is now available in my Etsy shop: This pattern is inspired by the quote from the movie Network: “I’m mad as hell and I’m not going to take this anymore.” Surrounding the quote is a heap of possible actions like vote, volunteer, donate, call, organize, demonstrate, boycott, and …

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Morning Person Cross Stitch Project

This “not morning person” cross stitch pattern, now available in my Etsy shop, is perfect for all your favorite A.M. curmudgeons! It’s a warning to whomever just can’t wait to share something awful with you… before you are properly awake and aware. It’s perfect for your kitchen, bathroom, desk – wherever family members and coworkers …

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ACrafty Interview with Tina Puckett of Tina’s Baskets

Welcome to today’s ACrafty Interview with Tina Puckett, basket weaver of Tina’s Baskets. When did you start crafting? TP: I grew up in South America. We lived as locals, and every week we would go to the open market for the groceries. At the local market there were always local crafts being sold from hats to …

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ACrafty Interview with David Tedin

Welcome to today’s ACrafty Interview with David Tedin: carpenter, baker, basket weaver, woodworker, cook, and gardener. He is of Scandinavian heritage but has the soul of a Tuscan chef, and his biscotti is so good that he brings it to Italy (seriously!). When did you start crafting? DT: To answer that, I would have to decide …

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ACrafty Interview with Diane Gilleland of CraftyPod

Welcome to this week’s ACrafty Interview with Diane Gilleland, the multi-craft, multi-talented heart of CraftyPod. When did you start crafting? DG: Oh, I’ve been at it since I was a tiny kid. My Mom is very creative, and she always had crafty activities for my brother and I to do. It was just a natural part …

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