What's Mar Making? — embroidery

The blog is back!

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The blog is back!

It’s been a little while, but hey, who hasn’t had to scale back their side hustle a little bit when life gets a little bit overwhelming?  I took some time over the last few years to restructure MarMadeThat a little bit behind the scenes. That included a move, a new home studio, being very intentional about taking fewer commissions, and branching out more with my garment sewing and upcycling. What I absolutely love about this work is the joy I find in making pieces for all of you, and being mindful of the scale of the commissions I take on...

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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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