Gift Guide for Knitters & Crocheters
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Check out our gift guide for the knitters and crocheters on your list this year. We have all our favorites to help you find the perfect gift and bring a smile to someone’s face.
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Handmade Holidays: Custom Napkin Tutorial
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The season for gifting is here. Save some stress and give something handmade, heartfelt, and customized to your special people. For the next several weeks I’ll be posting a series of blog posts with handmade tutorials and gift ideas. Gifts you can sew, stitch, knit, print, and more. Today, we’re walking through handmade napkins (or dishtowels, head wraps, or scarves).
Read MoreKey to a Long Life: Creative Outlets
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The studio was closed for my grandmother’s 100th birthday celebration last weekend and upon returning, I decided to share some highlights and my reflections on how we can take some lessons from her to live a full, happy life. Hint… it may just include making some things. Or riding motorcycles.
Read MoreProduct Photography on a Budget
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Do you wish you could take better photos for your website, social media, product listings and more? Not so keen on spending the cash for new pictures all the time? Check out today’s post by guest blogger Mary Savel to find her top 3 tips for improving your photography on a budget.
Read MoreNew Shop, Fun Classes
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Wondering what’s going on here at the studio? We have a new shop! And we’ve been having sooo many fun workshops and classes. Lots of learning, new friendships, and relaxing times using our hands here on Coventry. Check out some recent pics and stop by soon!
Read MoreHow To Make Your Perfect Creative Space
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Inspiration for creative spaces is everywhere these days. So many beautiful images of work spaces that make you think how easy it would be to work if only you had that space. How do you get your own creative space to work for you? Read on for answers.
Read MoreMeet the Maker: You
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Meet the makers at Studio How-To: You. Thank you to all the wonderful people who have come to the studio to try something new. The Studio would not be what it is without you. In the spirit of sharing our creative pursuits further, please consider using #studiohowtomaker and share photos of your experience at the studio, pictures of you using what you created at the studio out in the wild or at home, or ideas/goals you have for next time. Let's inspire and encourage each other to make things!
Read MoreMy Top 9 Maker Goals for 2018
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I have been agonizing over my top nine maker projects / goals for this year, following along with the #2018makenine Instagram challenge. I got so caught up in wanting to display some kind of perfection with my goals, projects and photos that I couldn't even make a simple list. Finally, I relaxed and focused instead on making a list that helps further my skills and gives me joy to do. Read today's blog post to see my list of personal maker goals and learn why I chose them, why they’re special to me, and whether I’ve made any progress. Hopefully it will inspire you to relax and make something, too.
Read MoreFive Tips To Be More Creative This Year
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"Be more creative." Is this one of your New Year's Resolutions? But what does that really mean? It probably means something different to each of us. If it’s on your list, have you thought about how you want to be more creative? You’re probably already more creative than you realize or give yourself credit for. Read on for my top tips on how to be more creative.
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New Year, New Directions
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Looking back at 2017 to the beginnings of Studio How-To and forward to plans for 2018. Read on to learn more and share your ideas and hopes for what you would like to see at the Studio this year.
Read MoreHoliday Gifts for The New Sewer
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Have a new or aspiring sewer on your gift list this year? Or maybe you have started sewing, or hope to in the new year and would love for someone to buy you all your essentials to get started. Read on for my tool and supply recommendations for the new sewer.
Read MoreMaking Things Can Save Your Life
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We're all so overloaded with stress, being busy, and lack of sleep. It's literally killing us slowly. What to do? Sleeping more, exercising, and eating well are all important and obvious. But a less obvious idea to add to your regimen is making things. Sound ridiculous? Read on.
Read MoreMeet the Maker: Studio How-To Founder FAQ
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This weekend I had a fun opportunity to teach a knitting workshop at The Cleveland Flea. People asked me a lot of questions about the Studio. Is this your real job? How can you teach so many different things? Who can take classes? Can I really learn these things? Read on for the answers.
Read MoreEmbracing Imperfection: Keep the Mistakes
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The imperfections in life are what make it memorable and worth living, talking about, and continuing. If you don’t make any mistakes, you’re not learning, creating or experimenting enough. It’s painful in the moment and feels like eternity, but no one cares except you. So, mess things up and have fun because you're here to learn.
Read MoreTurn Your Handmade Dreams Into Reality
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Do you have dreams of things you want to learn to make? Share your goals and hopes with me and let's make it happen. Studio How-To is here as a resource for you. A recent conversation with a close friend about her sewing dreams inspired this post. Read our plan to help her go from no idea how to sew, to creating her own skirts, head wraps, and even undergarments.
Read MorePlanning Your Best Handmade Holiday
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Considering a gift list with one or more handmade items for your loved ones? Wondering if you have the time and skills to make things they would like? Check out today's blog post about planning for a successful handmade holiday giving season. If you need help, we're hosting a season of workshops focused on making great gifts.
Read MoreHost Your Best Networking Event
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Why am I blogging about networking events when this is a place to learn how to make and do things? Because networking and building a business work better with a creative mindset. Read more to see how to use creative activities and learning to improve your events.
Read MoreHow to Host Your Own Maker Party
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Host a party or simple get together with your friends and get crafting, making, and creating together. Escape from work, kids, spouses, pets, and just focus on being a friend and creative person for a couple hours. Find ideas for your own get together and inspiration to get started.
Read MoreHow Can I Teach My Child to Sew?
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Kids can and should learn to sew if they're interested. Here are answers to your top questions about how to get them started.
Read MoreThe Best Wallet I've Ever Owned
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I have a new wallet thanks to a few iterations of design and discussion with my leather crafting spouse.
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