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From the bluebirds on the gift bags to the teacup From the bluebirds on the gift bags to the teacup tableaus, wool blend felt was stitched throughout our week together at Well Crafted Sonoma.
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A heartfelt thank you to the crackerjack team at @benziedesign for their kindness and generosity in providing @mimikirchner and me with the prettiest palettes of felted fabric, wool poms, and charming deep-etch dies for our respective projects (and retreat decor!)
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And for those not yet in on the fun, the Benzie website is a crafter's happy place - packed with delicious colors, clever tools, and a treasure trove of tutorials, including many by the ridiculously talented @notsomodernmillie.
This morning's walk with Walter felt extra magical This morning's walk with Walter felt extra magical with autumn leaves at their peak. I recently learned of about the Japanese tradition of Momijigari (紅葉狩り), or “autumn leaf hunting”. The interwebs say it's "a nuanced appreciation of the impermanence of things and the bittersweet beauty of passing moments" - which feels very timely as we watch this blush of color become beautiful ground confetti over the next couple of weeks. 🍁🧡🍂
When I arrived at the airport to pick up @mimikirc When I arrived at the airport to pick up @mimikirchner , we sat down at baggage claim, and no more than a few minutes into catching up, she said, "Do you want to see your present?" From her carryon she presented me with the treasure you see here - a memorial doll of our late dog Bunny. 🥹🥰❤️

The level of craft is extraordinary. Zoom in on those details! The perfectly tailored tiny clothing - a bunny print blouse, the pleated skirt with rick rack trim, the cashmere cardigan, the cross body bag, the teeny tiny buttons and loops. And then there's the sweetest plush toy bunny and fringed shawl tucked into the tote.

I'm so incredibly touched by this kind gesture - and am delighted to display her on my studio wall - a daily happy reminder of the goodest girl. Thank you, Mimi. ♥️
Hot off the presses, hemmed and ready to be stitch Hot off the presses, hemmed and ready to be stitched is the new sampler I designed for my upcoming Autumn Embroidery Workshop at Sonoma Botanical Garden. Join me next Saturday, November 14, as we celebrate Maple Magic and the Garden's extraordinary collection of Asian maples (Acer).

I'll guide participants through embroidery basics, foundational stitches, and creative techniques for embellishing an original botanical collage printed on an 18" x 27" linen-cotton canvas panel. You'll get started stitching in class and leave with the skills, inspiration, and confidence to continue your project at home.

Once complete, your one-of-a-kind creation can become a wall hanging, a decorative tea towel, or the starting point for another creative adventure.

Join me for a morning of botanical inspiration, creative exploration, and embroidery. I hope to see you there! Register through the Maple Magic link in @sonomabotanicalgarden's bio.
A recent whirlwind trip to Las Vegas to see family A recent whirlwind trip to Las Vegas to see family included a visit to @theneonmuseumlasvegas. Their boneyard park made my vintage sign loving heart light up like a marquee! ♦️🎰♣️🎲♥️✨♠️
I voted early. 🗳️ Hopefully you did too. If not, t I voted early. 🗳️ Hopefully you did too. If not, today's the day.

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