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WIP Wednesday: Vintage Eggs

Posted on January 27, 2016 by Rabbit Girl Crafts

So, instead of finishing one of my UFOs, like the long-neglected Anhinga Blues, I have started a new project–Vintage Eggs by Prairie Schooler. Partly I think I wanted to start something spring-like as an antidote to the winter weather. But, … Continue reading →

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Free Pattern: Air Mail Tin Topper

Posted on January 25, 2016 by Rabbit Girl Crafts

I am leading a workshop in March for one of my local embroidery guilds on finishing techniques for an embroidered tin topper, such as an Altoids mint tin. I love doing tin toppers, but I have a hard time finding … Continue reading →

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Bunnies in Winter Patterns

Posted on January 19, 2016 by Rabbit Girl Crafts

You know you’re a stitcher when… When I get bored, I start browsing 123stitch. I love to scroll through the new patterns or browse different categories of patterns to see what catches my eye. Am I the only one who … Continue reading →

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WIPs: Stitched Smalls to be Finished

Posted on January 12, 2016 by Rabbit Girl Crafts

I looked back at my 2016 stitching goals for the year and realized this should have been on it, too: 7. Finish or frame completed stitched items! I have several pieces that I have finished stitching but that are still … Continue reading →

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2016 Stitching Goals

Posted on December 28, 2015 by Rabbit Girl Crafts

I don’t usually make resolutions, but I do have a few things I’d like to do in 2016, so here is my short list of stitching goals: Finish Anhinga Blues. Start and complete the Satsuma Street 12 Days of Christmas … Continue reading →

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Weekend Reading–12/19/15

Posted on December 19, 2015 by Rabbit Girl Crafts

This week’s roundup of art, crafts, stitching, books and other links that caught my eye this week: Have you been downloading and stitching the free 12 Days of Christmas series by Plum Street Samplers? 11 Lords of Leaping was released … Continue reading →

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2015 in Books…er, Magazines

Posted on December 16, 2015 by Rabbit Girl Crafts

I wanted to do a crafty book round-up for this year, but then I looked back on the books I finished this year and realized I didn’t read a single art or craft related book. How is that even possible? I … Continue reading →

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Weekend Reading–12/12/15

Posted on December 12, 2015 by Rabbit Girl Crafts

Next week is the finals week at the university where I work, and this past week the library was packed with students finishing papers and projects for their classes. I’m exhausted, but this week I have a lot of fun … Continue reading →

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12 Days of Christmas Patterns

Posted on December 9, 2015 by Rabbit Girl Crafts

I’m on a quest to find pattern or set of patterns for the 12 Days of Christmas that I really connect with. I ended up buying this set of patterns from Satsuma Street on Etsy: I love the bright colors … Continue reading →

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2015 Guild Ornament Exchange

Posted on December 2, 2015 by Rabbit Girl Crafts

Last night I attended my EGA guild’s Christmas party, and, as I mentioned last week, one of the party traditions is to bring a stitched ornament to exchange. So, now that the party has passed, I can share the ornament … Continue reading →

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