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Thursday, April 5, 2012

Creativity

For as long as I can remember I have always found peace in creating things. When I was little I would make cards for every holiday for all my family. Just sit me down with paper and markers and I would draw or create something. I remember getting a Crayola carousel of colored pencils when I was nine from my Aunt and Uncle for Christmas. When I was twelve I gave my other Aunt and Uncle a fully colored 3-D book for their wedding present that I made with my brother. I went through the friendship bracelet stage, beading stage and more recently I have learned to knit, crochet and sew. I am currently learning to embroider.

Now that I have my own store with fabrics galore and opportunities to learn and make things I have now gained the confidence to also teach to people using our fabrics. My next workshop will be on how to make a pillow cover in just one day...well actually less than one day (hopefully). Then I will do a 2-lesson course on how to make an apron.

Here are a few examples of recent things I have made. I hope you enjoy!

Left: Computer bag made from Marimekko Kantsu Kanteleen heavy cotton with foam core / Owl flag made with Marimekko fabrics
1950s style dress: high-waist halter-top with tulle
Silverware case made with Marimekko Kesatori PVC
Left: Apron made with Marimekko Unikko red cotton / Right: Stretched fabric over a wooden frame with Marimekko Lumimarja cotton

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