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Claire

@springworth

Work in progress urban homesteader. Crafter, cook, creative business owner and cat lady

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Claire
@springworth Jan 1, 2024, 6:27 AM UTC

Goldwork - the slowest craft I met yet

In August of 2023, I attended my first-ever goldwork class. Combining embroidery and precious metals seems like the most epic craft for a former jeweller and needle lover. The quick backstory is that…

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Claire
@springworth Dec 28, 2023, 11:45 PM UTC

Year End Challenge : Springworth Crafts of 2023

Inspired by @romeskie I'm going to reflect on what I crafted each month of the year... hopefully there'll be something for each month. January 2023 started strong with hand-finishing the binding on m…

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Claire
@springworth Dec 25, 2023, 2:58 AM UTC

Lace Knitting an Epic Shawl

One of my main projects in 2023 was knitting an epic shawl from the Acalypha pattern from Expression Fibre Arts. (Part 1 of this project is available here) The reasoning for this shawl was purely for…

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Claire
@springworth Aug 28, 2023, 5:55 AM UTC

An Introduction to Goldwork Embroidery

Goldwork is a type of surface embroidery using metal threads secured to fabric or backing. Traditionally used on ceremonial garments and decorative wall hangings, and remembering the cost it was gene…

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Claire
@springworth Jun 26, 2023, 5:38 AM UTC

Learning Through Your Challenges - aka Knitting a Shawl and Learning as I go

Big projects always mean challenges - Learning new skills - Commitments - Time & effort - Motivation So far this project has ticked three of those. The motivation factor is still pretty high so I…

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Claire
@springworth Mar 27, 2023, 2:34 AM UTC

Knitting Cables for the First Time

I love finding crafting supplies at op/thrift/charity shops, it always inspires me to try something I might not have otherwise. Recently I found some small plastic cable needles for $1 and immediatel…

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Claire
@springworth Feb 13, 2023, 2:25 AM UTC

A to Z Quilt - Plans & Beginnings - A is for the Alamanizer Block

There are so many quilt block patterns that I want to try I figured the best way to satisfy this urge would be a sampler. The idea for an A to Z of quilt blocks made into a quilt was born. One block…

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Claire
@springworth Feb 6, 2023, 1:03 AM UTC

Mondrian Inspired Patchwork Quilted Laptop Case

A new laptop means a new laptop case! And considering my newly established obsession with quilting the perfect project. In contrast to my last quilting project, I wanted something bold, plain fabrics…

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Claire
@springworth Jan 22, 2023, 9:40 PM UTC

My First Quilt - A Sevenberry Jelly Roll

I completed my first quilt! I think I can finally stop joking that I can't sew in a straight line. > The finished quilt This quilting journey began in late April with a chance encounter with admir…

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Claire
@springworth Oct 24, 2020, 5:58 AM UTC

Vegan noodle salad with satay sauce

Satay sauce has to be one of my favourite things on the planet, satay skewers, satay tofu, gado gado and any noodle salad filled with freshly chopped veggies. We don't often purchase meat replacement…

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