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Small Biz Restructuring & Junk Collector Sale

Look at this lovely hand-embroidered tablecloth I found at a yard sale! It had a few stains so I dyed it. The finished result was blotchy (I should have taken photos...hindsight is 20/20) so I used some Dylon Pre-dye. This is what it looks like now, softly shaded tones of warm beige & gray. Now I'm pressing it. The best way to press hand embroidery or any irregular texture is with a bristled cloth or pad. I happened to find one of those at a yard sale too! Use like you would a press cloth. Eventually I'll post what I'm turning this tablecloth into. I'm embroiled in embroidery! . . . #vintagelinens #embroidery #vintagetextiles #yardsalefinds #creativeprocess #thrifted #sewing #dyeing #vintage #sewingtechniques #slowfashion #whateverworks #sewingprocess #handsewing #handembroidery #drawnthread #drawnthreadwork #warmbeige #textileart #vintagecotton #drawnthreadembroidery (at Portland, Oregon) https://www.instagram.com/p/CqRu68gL8MJ/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Lovely quilt using my design from @spoonflower by @debbie9555 . . . #spoonflowerfabric #quilting #makersgonnamake #damask #sewistsofinstagram #surfacedesign #graphicdesign #surfacedesigner #surfacedesignersofinstagram https://www.instagram.com/p/Cm0VCZtO8iy/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Excited to share the latest addition to my shop, just in time for cold weather holidays: Black and white stripe fingerless mittens. Find them here https://etsy.me/3XzRCJK Monochrome not your thing? DM me! I have a ginormous stash of yarn, in many colors and types of fibers. We can collaborate and I will make somwthing just for you! . . . #blackandwhitestripes #crochet #acrylic #upcycle #recycle #wristwarmer #mittens #fingerlessmitts #blackandwhite #handmadeholidays #sustainablefashion #shopsmall #smallbiz #smallbizsaturday #shopsmall2022 #wintergifts #veganfashion #etsyfashion #crochetersofinstagram #etsyxmas (at Whatever Works PDX) https://www.instagram.com/p/Claa1Vzu60q/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Mae Northwest has a new hat! Come to First Thursday & visit Whatever Works on NW 13th, between Irving & Johnson . . . #portlandcraft #firstthursday #artwalk #october #handmade #steampunkhat #craftfairlife #whateverworks #smallbiz #slowfashion (at Pearl District, Portland, Oregon) https://www.instagram.com/p/CjZITfOpoFu/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Eddie Izzard the green iguana needs a new home

We'll be at First Thursday tomorrow, on NW 13th between Hoyt and Johnson. Heady Lamar says, "See you there!" . . . #whateverworks #smallbiz #portlandsummer #firstthursday #portlandoregon #portlandcraft #sustainablefashion #shopsmall #whattodoinportland https://www.instagram.com/p/Cfr2QMHvBVX/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Haopy #pride! . . . #pridemonth #lgbtq🌈 #lgbtq #love #lovetrumpshate #lovetrumpshate❤️💛💜💙💚 #artistsoninstagram #cascadianantifascist #antifascist #antifascista #happypride #happypridemonth #rainbow #rainbowart https://www.instagram.com/p/CCFfBQKA5gh/?igshid=1sb6eranumu1f

Making masks for Multnomah County. Want to help? Go here to see what you can do: masks4humanity.org . . . #masks4humanity #ppe #whateverworks #protecthealthcareworkers #keepcalmandmakemasks #makersgonnamake #volunteer #payitforward #sewingprocess (at Whatever Works PDX) https://www.instagram.com/p/B-gBYFDnqgb/?igshid=h6gvgtkyyrf5

#Spoonflower design challenge time! The theme is pop art citrus. This is my entry, "citrus season." It reminds me of Mardi Gras, because of the colors. Unintended, but I like it. To vote see the link in my bio. . . . #surfacedesign #surfacedesigner #designchallenge #designer #graphicdesign #patterndesign #citrus #winter #citrusseason #mardigrascolors #colorful #fruity #citrusfruit #orange #purple #yellow #green #juicy (at Portland, Oregon) https://www.instagram.com/p/B5_DrKyApNV/?igshid=o0111c9e7i3k

Get 50% off fat quarters today only! They're the perfect size for making tea towels. Take a look at my designs on #Spoonflower. Link in bio. . . . #spoonflowersale #surfacedesign #surfacedesigner #repeatingpatterns #modernfashion #sustainablefashion #ecofriendly #printondemand #fabric #textiles #teatowel #timefortea #teatime #punny #portland #oregon #beervana https://www.instagram.com/p/B55yCu5gtm9/?igshid=18or8ean74riu

Take a look at my designs on #Spoonflower & get 15% off today only. Link in bio. . . . #spoonflowersale #surfacedesign #surfacedesigner #repeatingpatterns #modernfashion #sustainablefashion #ecofriendly #printondemand #fabric #textiles https://www.instagram.com/p/B534QWCg-NK/?igshid=c40ukstrz1wo

As promised, here are more wedding dress process photos. The first is little crochet accents for the bodice & skirt. The second shows the voluminous skirts tucked into a bag so I could re-hem them one layer at a time. Almost all of the dress was made of upcycled materials. The only new notions were the bra wires & lacing ribbon. . . . #Sewing #sewingprocess #formalgown #weddingdress #dreamstress #sewwhat #whateverworks #upcycleit #wedding #custommade #youdreamitimakeit #formalattire #fantasywedding #fantasy #tailormade #sewist #reducereuserecycle https://www.instagram.com/p/B35Rx0Og1p5/?igshid=bxprrt1g787y

Didja hear? 25% off at Whatever Works. https://etsy.me/2VLWR9w . . . #etsy #whateverworks #etsyfinds #etsygifts #etsysale #etsycoupon #shopsmall #ecomode #halloween #costume #greenhalloween #upcycled #sustainablefashion #greenmeetsglam #portlandmakers #bustier #portlandoregon #handmade #handmadehalloween #allhallows #dressup #womensfashion #etsyhalloween #etsyoclock (at Portland, Oregon) https://www.instagram.com/p/B3smYy_gjqh/?igshid=12f0zsjtq4hjy