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Craft Books

I’ve always been a book junkie, but since learning to sew, I can’t stop buying more books. Here are the latest additions to my craft book collection:
Last-Minute Fabric Gifts: 30 Hand-Sew, Machine-Sew & No-Sew Projects by Cynthia Treen
To be honest, I bought this book because I saw the author is from RI, and I love [...]

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Back in 2001, I went to an inspiring exhibit at the RISD Museum. RISD inherited the contents of an old Providence dressmaking shop.
Here’s a photo collage of some of the best pieces:

It makes me think I need an opera coat.
More information here: The Tirocchi Dressmakers Project Website

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