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Tag: Family

An Arrow Only Points One Way

November 2, 2017

I frequently parroted this parable as a way to remind or convince (persuade?) myself that I was going the right direction. It served to counter my backwards glances, my fears that I had made the wrong choice somewhere along the line. This perspective assumed that there was a “one true path” for my career/life. I … More An Arrow Only Points One Way

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In Memoriam: Sewing with Maya

September 11, 2017

We put our cat to sleep Saturday morning following her battle with lymphocytic leukemia. I’m still in a vague state of disbelief and denial. Every shadow out of the corner of my eye tricks my brain – it might be her. I grew up allergic to cats so Maya was the first cat I ever … More In Memoriam: Sewing with Maya

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Top 5 Non-Sewing Highlights

December 29, 2016

Here are a couple snippets of my life outside sewing in 2016 1. We got a puppy!! This is Finn. You can expect to see lots of this cutie on Instagram.   2. I took a new job.  Three years at the museum taught me so much. It was time for me to make a … More Top 5 Non-Sewing Highlights

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Nessie for my niece

October 24, 2016

For my niece’s first birthday, I gave her a life size (for her) Loch Ness Monster — aka Nessie — plush.

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Me-Made-May ’15: Days 19 – 25

May 29, 2015

I am reaching the running-out-of-steam phase of Me-Made-May. The weather isn’t warming up. I really miss pants. I also wish I could do some laundry! … More Me-Made-May ’15: Days 19 – 25

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Merida’s Bravery

February 6, 2013

It is a rare film that moves me so deeply that I leave the theater resolved to change my fate.

[Warning: plot spoilers if you have not seen Brave.] … More Merida’s Bravery

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Baby’s first snow.
It took a few weeks to try this, but I think I might be able to babywear and finish embroidering my constellation quilt (designed by @hapticlab). #motherhood #sewcialists #sleepdeprivedmama #postpartumproject
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Third and final family stocking - for our little baby bird. Based on another photograph by @gregbilsland. #lazulibunting #acrylicpaint #christmasstocking
Second stocking finished. (Plus paint palette and first stocking in it's finished state.) Based on a photograph by @gregbilsland #cedarwaxwing #christmasstocking #acrylicpaint
Haven't felt creative in a while and it felt really good to break out the acrylic paints. I laid down the base colors for this northern flicker Christmas stocking so I can see how the fabric takes the paint before I go back in more detail. #acrylicpainting #christmasstockings

Hi, I'm Meris (aka: the Fabric Alchemist).
Sewcialist, cosplayer, lapsed archaeologist, game & creative producer, birder, feminist, and geek.

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