From India

One of the goals for the upcoming trip to India will be to work on my new collection that will be debuting at the 2012 National Stationery Show. But I'll also be working with artists in several cities (block printers, weavers, and embroiders to start) and seeing the work they do. This was something I spent a lot of time doing on my last trip to India, and I began to collect handmade items from different cities I traveled to.I will be selling many...

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Custom Work

One of the things I spend a lot of time doing is custom work, but I rarely remember to take photos. I've had quite a few custom projects going in the last few weeks though, and thought I would share them all at the same time.Usually, people will meet me at a craft fair or find my website, and ask for a different version of something I already have, or for a specific item for their home. Then there are projects that are almost totally unrelated to...

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Block Printing Class

On Saturday, December 17th I will be teaching a block printing class at the Smithsonian Community Museum. I will be teaching students how to carve linoleum blocks and use them to print their own stationery and fabric, so it will be the perfect opportunity to make a few last minute Christmas gifts!If you are in the DC area and would like to learn how to block print, you can call (202) 633 4844 to make a reservation. There are only a limited number...

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