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Vote, Vote, Vote!

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Vote, Vote, Vote!

I didn't spend 20+ hours stitching this shirt just for you to not vote!!! November 8th is approaching quickly, and it’s time to check on your voter registration. If you live in one of the 50 states or DC, will be 18+ on November 8th, and are an American citizen you are eligible to vote, and you should. Midterm elections are vital, and so many states have important issues such as reproductive rights, voting rights, and more on the ballot this year.  Check out the list below to learn more about voting in your state. (Information pulled from https://howto.vote/) *Indicates that...

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What even is upcycling?

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What even is upcycling?
What I love most about upcycling is its sustainability. There are so many textiles that already exist in the world, it makes sense to use those before creating more. However, as with all things sustainable, there are pros and cons to the upcycling movement. 

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Welcome to MarMadeThat.com!

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Welcome to MarMadeThat.com!

It only took me 4 years, but I finally made a website! All of this started with a denim jacket I made for my sister in 2018, and I never would have imagined where we are now. The amount of growth MarMadeThat has seen since the first Etsy sale on 2/2/2020 has been incredible. I am so grateful for every post like, every order, and every ounce of support you've given me and and my art. My hope is that MarMadeThat.com will become a place for others to learn about fiber and textile art and gain the skills to create...

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MarMadeThat Playlist

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MarMadeThat Playlist

I find myself sitting for many, many hours as I work on a project, and so many people ask me what I do during that time. A lot of the time I'm watching Netflix or just hanging out, but I do love listening to music too. Anyone who knows me will tell you that I’m not great at music. I can tell you if I like a song or not, but there’s no way I can tell you who sings it or the album or the song name. This becomes a problem when you are embroidering for hours on end...

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No, I'm an artiste.

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No, I'm an artiste.
So where did the artiste go? Somewhere along the way, I started to see my creativity as a personal outlet and not something to be shared. I don’t think anyone ever actually said that, but something about the world I lived in made me feel that way.

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