As we age, those of us who have been creative over the years can look back at all we’ve accomplished and be amazed. We can also ponder what we’d still like to learn and remember those crafts that have truly meant the world to us. Perhaps we even recall how sewing and crafting have been the bright light comforting us through dark times.

In today’s episode, Jennifer sits down with her mother, Liz, to chat about the crafts, sewing projects, and most loved tools she’s used over the last few decades. Reminisce with us about flour sacks, needlepoint projects, and what, truly, is the reason we create and share. Cheers!

Show Notes and Mentions

-Because all costumes are awesome! My blog post discussing our BUB group.

-Flour sack books: Feedsack Secrets by Gloria Nixon and a new book coming out in November 2019: Feed Sacks: The Colorful History of a Frugal Fabric by Linzee Kull McCray

–Beaded calendar kits by Design Works

-Follow Merja Palkivaara on Instagram 

Crocheted pitcher cover in action at a Civil War reenactment event

Black velvet kinsale cloak

–Society for Creative Anachronism

–American Duchess 18th Century Shoes

–Redthreaded corset patterns and kits – Tell Cynthia you found her here!

–Bobbin lace info on Wikipedia

–Dress a Girl Around the World

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