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Unequal Practicalities: A drawing of the unequal divide (more fabric in front) at the armhole bind off.

Unequal Practicalities: Parts 3 & 4

To Dye For: Two balls of naturally dyed wool

Clothing Dye and Chemicals May Be Actively Harming You and Others.

Body Types: Costume difficulties. Drawing of how a real-life costume reacts when it doesn't consider body type

Body Types and Unequal Divide : Parts 1 & 2

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An unequal divide between front and back: Overview

Darts for Shaping Horizontally

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You are the driver of all the wonderful creative businesses you love!

Olympic Knitting Program and Planning Lead to Medal Worthy Strategies!

2 different yarns with notes on planning a project

“I just want to knit!” Not “I want to (list of dread things)”.

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