Category Archives: Maisie’s Musings

The Story Behind the Homestead Star Quilt – Part 1

From the moment I saw it, I loved the Homestead Star Quilt pattern. Featuring an [Read More]

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Personalized pillowcases – the perfect project!

As those of us who rent know, it can be very difficult to make a [Read More]

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The Search for Independence

Over the past several years, my relationship with Independence Day has become a tenuous one. [Read More]

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What Does it Mean to ‘Make the Most of It’?

The events that took place at the capital this week have saddened and horrified us. [Read More]

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A Sewing and Stitchery Exposé

We can all picture the traditional scene – A secret agent, battle-hardened and hollow-eyed, sits [Read More]

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Musings of a Crafty Activist

I recently had an interesting discussion with my younger brother regarding single-use plastic bags. This [Read More]

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The New Sewer’s Sewing Corner, Part 2: The Breezy Blouse

Hello fellow Sewcialists! I say ‘fellow’ because – with five whole finished garments under my [Read More]

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The New Sewer’s Sewing Corner Part 1

Hello Sewcialists and welcome to the New Sewer’s Sewing Corner! Well, in what seems like [Read More]

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Dear Mom…

I think many of us posses very distinct memories of our mothers explaining to us, [Read More]

Closet Core Pattern Expansion: Go Figure!

We have some exciting news for all you fabulous full-figured women out there! Closet Core [Read More]