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Merry Christmas from The Renegade Seamstress

Even the chickens aren’t safe from a good refashioning around the Huntington house. Hope all is well in your world!

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I don’t usually like to use my blog to discuss controversial subjects but my Kindergarten classroom is becoming a political warzone. This article expresses exactly how I feel. I hope you take the time to read this whether you believe … Continue reading

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Sweater Refashion

It’s starting to snow again. They say another blizzard is on it’s way. Which brings us to the big question……should I cook or should I sew? Hmmmmm…..how ’bout a quick sweater refashion, then perhaps I’ll bake some treats for those patient … Continue reading

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About the Woodlands I Will Go

About the woodlands I will go To see the cherry hung with snow. A.E. Housman I am a snow person. Always hoping for that one big snow fall. The one that quickly covers everything with white so deep that everything … Continue reading

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Upcycle a few gifts this year

I am one lucky kindergarten teacher. Each year I have so many wonderful parents who offer to donate some of their precious time to help in our classroom. I appreciate their generous support and commitment. When Christmas comes along, I … Continue reading

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Make Your Own Powdered Sugar

I had NO idea you could do this. I seriously thought it was some specially formulated product. Available only in a plastic bag purchased from the grocery store. It’s amazing what I’ll do to avoid a trip to the market. … Continue reading

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A Monday Morning Epiphany

Five bags of clothes in the car ready to go to the thrift store. WHAT, you ask?!!!??? Why is a refashion girl such as yourself taking clothes back for resale? Don’t you sew up all of  your unwanted things into … Continue reading

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Guest Appearance on Club Chrissie???!!!?

Kim, over at The Creative Addiction Blog, just introduced me to Club Chrissie. I gotta say, this YouTube craft show is so refreshing and fun. In Kim’s opinion, Club Chrissie is “what would happen if Martha Stewart Living and Pee … Continue reading

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Let Your Footwear Take Center Stage

I love shoes! Flats. Wedges. Heels. Pumps. Sandals. Boots. I love them all! Let your footwear take center stage by refashioning some of your bootcut jeans into skinnies. Believe me, your shoes will thank you. First, cut the jeans to … Continue reading

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A Perfect Day After Thanksgiving Skirt Refashion Tutorial

Found this sweater when I was digging around my refashion stash and for a moment considered it’s roomy comfort might be perfect, as is, for lounging around and sleeping off the turkey induced coma on this day after Thanksgiving. But … Continue reading

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