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Free Pattern: Particularly Pink Crochet Dishcloth

Free Pattern: Particularly Pink Crochet Dishcloth

I had so much fun crocheting up this little dishcloth. I was looking for something to brighten up the dull chore of washing the dishes. […]

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journal

Switching up Live-Stream to Pre-Recorded + Schemes

Just wanted to send a quick message out to let you know I’m pausing live streaming for the rest of the year. I’m working on […]

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journal - podcast
Ep. 17: The Clarifying Nature that is a Cancer Scare

Ep. 17: The Clarifying Nature that is a Cancer Scare

And back! Whew, the first Livestream after the move. What a whirlwind. Made it here through a rainstorm! Giving you an update on why I […]

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journal - Mend it Better
A Place to Mend in May

A Place to Mend in May

Gather up those textiles you’ve been meaning to work on and join me for some creative social fun. Bring any projects to work on, ie.. […]

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Crafty Business - journal - podcast
Ep 16: Take a Break from Work

Ep 16: Take a Break from Work

What if you don’t take breaks because you are so in love with what you are doing every day? Welp. Suck it up buttercup, you need a lunch break too.

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journal - Mend it Better
A Place to Mend @ the Octagon

A Place to Mend @ the Octagon

Mending is that bridge between creative worlds. Whether a hobbiest or professional, we all have something to share, contribute, and a sock with a hole. […]

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journal - podcast
Ep 15: How and Why I use Profit First in my Creative Businesses

Ep 15: How and Why I use Profit First in my Creative Businesses

The number one book I recommend to creatives entrepreneurs is Profit First by Mike Michalowicz. Today I’m going to share the story of how reading […]

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Craftea - howto - journal - knitting - Mend it Better - patterns & tutorials - wips
Re-Knitting Dropped Stitches in Realtime Live

Re-Knitting Dropped Stitches in Realtime Live

Join me for 40 minutes of relaxed mending and afternoon tea. Today I reknit the top of my daughter’s hat that “exploded” at school. I […]

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journal

Turning off Ads on Craft Leftovers

Last year I turned google ads on. This year I’m turning them off. Here is the why for both choices. Plus a little digressing. Craft […]

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Crafty Business - feature - journal - podcast
Ep 14: Annual Review in an Hour

Ep 14: Annual Review in an Hour

Before making a plan for the next year, (Ep 01 of Craft Leftovers), let’s take an hour to consider this past year. What went well? […]

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Crafty Business - journal - podcast
Ep 13: Bookkeeping for Creatives

Ep 13: Bookkeeping for Creatives

One of the questions I get most often. Okay more like the “oh no” deer in the headlights response I get when I bring up […]

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Crafty Business - journal - podcast
Ep 12: Making a Traveling Exhibit

Ep 12: Making a Traveling Exhibit

After a year of work I’m taking the Junk Mail Migration Paintings & Tapestry on the road! How did I create a traveling exhibit? And […]

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journal
New Livestream Schedule + Winter Local Events Announced

New Livestream Schedule + Winter Local Events Announced

Well I did it! Every month for an entire year I did a Livestream over on my Youtube channel. And at the end of the […]

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journal - podcast
Ep 11: Should you Sell at a Fair, Fest, or Market?

Ep 11: Should you Sell at a Fair, Fest, or Market?

Enjoy Episode 11 of the Craft Leftovers Podcast in video form (the abridged recording of the September 14, 2022 livestream and transcript are coming soon). […]

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Ep10: 8 Ways Art & Craft are the Same

Ep10: 8 Ways Art & Craft are the Same

Enjoy Episode 10 of the Craft Leftovers Podcast (an abridged recording of the August 17 livestream) in audio form. Pull up a project and craft […]

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crochet - patterns & tutorials
Free Pattern: Crochet Tiger Kitty Plush

Free Pattern: Crochet Tiger Kitty Plush

First published in the March Volume 2 issue of Craft Leftovers Monthly, this little Tiger Kitty spread its sweetness to Craftzine.com back in 2010. Get […]

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journal - podcast
Ep9: Three Ways to Thrive in Summer as Entrepreneur with Kids | Craft Leftovers Live

Ep9: Three Ways to Thrive in Summer as Entrepreneur with Kids | Craft Leftovers Live

As a small business owners, summer breaks can be one of the hardest time of the year. Lack of childcare and, if you employ students, all their vacation time leaves you working more than ever. How to keep from burning out, create quality time with kiddo(s), and keep your expectations grounded in reality.

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Ep 8: Crafting a Community Online with Sherri Lynn Wood

Ep 8: Crafting a Community Online with Sherri Lynn Wood

Enjoy Episode 8 of the Craft Leftovers Podcast! Sherri Lynn Wood talk online community building during the pandemic and quilting and how craft brings people […]

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Ep 7: FIVE big differences owning BRICK vs CLICK

Ep 7: FIVE big differences owning BRICK vs CLICK

Enjoy Episode 7 of the Craft Leftovers Podcast (an abridged recording of the June 8th livestream) in audio form. Pull up a project and craft […]

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journal - podcast - wips
Ep 6: Grant Funding for Creative Solopreneurs

Ep 6: Grant Funding for Creative Solopreneurs

Enjoy Episode 6 of the Craft Leftovers Podcast (an abridged recording of the May livestream) in audio form. Pull up a project and craft along. […]

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journal - podcast
Ep 5: How Every Year Builds on the Last

Ep 5: How Every Year Builds on the Last

Note: These show notes contain affiliate links Enjoy Episode 5 of the Craft Leftovers Podcast (a recording of the April livestream) in audio form. Pull […]

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