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The "May The Fourth Be With You" Big Giveaway Prize Pack Details

by Lisa Marchbanks March 5, 2021

A bunch of us rebels who’re big Star Wars fans got together this year to bring you this EPIC Star Wars giveaway ending on May 4th in honor of "May The Fourth Be With You" Day. This prize pack features Tanis Brown’s new book, The Official Star Wars Knitting Pattern Book along with gorgeous yarns hand-dyed by Blue Barn Fiber Arts and Lazer Sheep Yarns, an entire custom notions package from Twin Mommy Creations and custom upcycled bags by me, Dragonfish Handmade Goods.

Here's more info about each of the makers and each of the items in the giveaway:

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Spurts of brilliance but mostly a big 'ol mess of this = 2020

by Lisa Marchbanks December 31, 2020

Spurts of brilliance but mostly a big 'ol mess of this = 2020

I looked at my wall of fabric and realized it was in such a disarray. I thought, hmm, that sorta sums up 2020, doesn't it? While reflecting on...

Posted in APAIT, be kind, covid, disarray, experience, goal setting, handmade, mask, new business, New year's day, new year's eve, organize, upcycle, Willy Wonka, Wonka

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People ask me all the time, “do you take clothing donations?”

by Lisa Marchbanks September 10, 2020

People ask me all the time, “do you take clothing donations?”

The short answer: Yes. And thank you for thinking of me, first.

The longer and more complex answer, and what I should start with, is mainly what I can NOT use...

Posted in bed linen, blanket, canvas, clothing donation, curtains, denim, donation, drapes, duck cloth, handmade, oil cloth, sheets, tablecloth, textile, upcycle, upcycled fabric, upholstery

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