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The Rise of AI and the Coinciding Rise of Tangible Hobbies
The Rise of AI and the Coinciding Rise of Tangible Hobbies: This discussion includes a list of Christie's personal hobbies, including finished objects such as knit sweaters, paintings, and beaded bracelets. She discusses the rise in AI use, concerns from the creative side about the usage of AI to create art, blogs, and videos, and discussed the observation that there seems to be a rise in people picking up hobbies such as knitting, painting, reading, and others. Arts & Crafts

Christie
4 days ago5 min read
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How to Thrift Your Capsule Wardrobe - 12 Steps for Finding Quality Staples Secondhand
One thing is for sure - quality clothing is expensive when you buy it new, and for good reason. It's made without cutting corners and...

Christie
Sep 17, 202213 min read
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I Modified Simplicity 8162 Historic Corset Pattern to Make a Reversible Cottagecore Inspired Top
I used American Duchess Pattern Simplicity 8162, modified it for everyday wear & made it reversible. The resulting floral corset is dreamy!

Christie
Jun 29, 20227 min read
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My Technical Review of the Doen Jane Top
Introduction: This is my sixth post of a series in which I am doing in-depth reviews on specific garments made by slow fashion brands, or...

Christie
Jun 24, 20228 min read
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My Technical Review of the Of Her Own Kind Mirabelle Dress
Today, I will be reviewing the brand's, Of Her Own Kind, Mirabelle dress in the color "Dark Floral Mist".

Christie
Apr 13, 20229 min read
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My Technical Review of the AllSaints Short Parachute Dress Circa 2008
Introduction: A year or so ago, I discovered one of the most innovative dresses that I had ever seen, and it was this dress called the ...

Christie
Feb 27, 20228 min read
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New Digital Paper Pack Available: Witchy Cottage Apothecary - A Debut!
Introduction: I've been wanting to create digital scrapbook paper for a while now, and I finally got around to doing just that. This is...

Christie
Jan 2, 20222 min read
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How to Make a Felt Ornament Using Your Fabric Scraps - Sustainable Gift Giving During Christmas
For Christmas this year, I decided to make ornaments for all of my family and friends. I wanted to make something that was relatively...

Christie
Dec 17, 20215 min read
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In Memoriam: A Tribute to My First Cat - How to Make a Memorial Ornament With an Ornament & Paint
Before you start reading, I want to provide a trigger warning for those who may need it for any reason. In this post I'm going to be...

Christie
Dec 11, 20214 min read
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My Technical Review of the Lelasilk Apron Linen Dress
This is my third post of a series in which I am doing in-depth technical reviews from a seamstress perspective on specific garments made by

Christie
Dec 9, 202110 min read
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How I made my Alphonse Mucha "Reverie" or "Daydream" Halloween Costume from Scrap Fabric and Beads
For a while I've toyed with the idea of making this costume. This year I finally made a costume based on Alphonse Mucha's painting, Daydream

Christie
Nov 4, 202112 min read
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My Technical Review of the Linennaive Glory 33 Front Lace-Up Dress
In this one I will be reviewing a dress by Linennaive. This dress features pleated cap sleeves, square neckline, side and front corset style

Christie
Oct 25, 20219 min read
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My Technical Review of the Son De Flor Classic Short Sleeve Dress
I will be discussing a Son De Flor Dress Classic Short Sleeves dress, the company and providing pretty detailed fit & construction details

Christie
Oct 7, 202111 min read
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I have a weakness for vintage beaded dresses & this is the best one I've found
I don't believe that I've talked about the fashion-side of this in much detail, but I love fabric, and textiles in general. I have a...

Christie
Oct 2, 20210 min read
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I Made a Whimsical Banana Sculpture with Victorian Era Lace Just Because
Introduction: Do you ever get a really weird random idea in your head, and you just decide that you have to make it happen? Well, that...

Christie
Sep 24, 20210 min read
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Making a Moon Wreath for Under $25
If you, like me, have been on tiktok and happen to stumble into the creative or halloween side of it, you have likely seen people talking...

Christie
Sep 20, 20214 min read
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A Handmade Midori Style Travel Notebook
A few weeks ago we decided to go on a trip to Bethlehem, PA. I had a goal to create a leather midori style notebook to keep my smaller...

Christie
Sep 14, 20214 min read
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My Commission for a Teacup Shop - Butterfly Figurines & a Surprise Sentimental Gift
I wanted to get on here really quickly to share a 3 piece commission that I completed a few months back. I've worked with this client...

Christie
Jun 25, 20213 min read
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A Peek Inside - Lovely Cottage Apothecary Journal - Journaling, Coloring & Activity Paperback Book
I'm so excited to say that after years of sitting on this idea, I'm officially a published author! Introducing my new Lovely Cottage...

Christie
May 23, 20213 min read
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My Experience with 2-Part Resin Casting, UV Resin Casting, & an Easier Alternative
My experience with 2-part resin casting, UV resin casting, and an Easier alternative - Mod Podge Dimensional Magic

Christie
Mar 15, 20214 min read
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