Sustainable Sewing & Crafting
An informative and inspiring newsletter for hobbyists and handmade sellers alike.
Sewspire 2025 Challenge: It's in the BOX
You are Invited to Participate in the Sewspire 2025 Maker Challenge!
By Andrea ChapmanĀ Ā Ā
For years I have been wondering how to host a sustainable creative community challenge. Iā€™m eager to share the concept with you in this post and even more enthusiastic to take the challenge myself. The ele...
by Andrea Chapman ā€”
Jan 16, 2025
craft box swap
Still waiting for inspiration to strike? Me too.
At the crossroad of pandemic and menopause I misplaced my creative mojo. I suspect it began to dissipate shortly after I shuttered my own handmade business. Founded in 2006, out of necessity, Watermelon Wishes specialized in custom bags that I made to order from the clientā€™s fabric of choice.
Thi...
by Andrea Chapman ā€”
Jan 16, 2025
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