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  I'm Sam, a college student, engineer, seamstress, crafter, & entrepreneur. Enjoy perusing photos of my sewing and craft-related adventures. I hope my blog can bring some inspiration and happiness to your day!

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January · 21 · 2010

seventeen syllables: a reflection

glowing jellyfish - baltimore aquarium special exhibitThe Haiku Project has come to an end. As abruptly as it began, my time spent recording each day into seventeen syllable spurts has reached its finale.

With any creative project, especially one that relies on repetition to reach…

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June · 8 · 2007

i live for the thrill of summer thunderstorms.

There’s a big storm coming – it’s dark as midnight but it’s only 8:38. I’ve got a pretty big post planned, with an exciting surprise (well i think it’s exciting) but I don’t want to type everything out and have…

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June · 3 · 2007

a few haiku for you

birthday pouch for my best friend new embroidery
whales swim in flocks upon
a corduroy sea.

cheerful, smiling girl
a helpful sewing genius
dons her green apron.

cut, cut the fabric
was that one-half or quarter?
perfectly straight line.…

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October · 17 · 2006

oh the whales

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May · 29 · 2006

sewing

Striped Purse - up for sale soon!!

 

sewing and stitching, so much to do

by hand, by machine, and ironing, too.

patterns, new fabric, and ribbons galore,

whatever you buy you’ll always want more.

ruffly ruffles and frilly frills,

these are the things…

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