i’ve never been great at sitting still . . . As a kid, I didn’t just watch TV but created choreographed dance numbers to theme songs like Three’s Company. While others played in the schoolyard, I crafted tissue box houses... The post HOW SITTING STILL AT THE BEACH CAN MAKE YOU A BETTER ARTIST appeared first on Dear Handmade Life. The post HOW SITTING STILL AT THE BEACH CAN MAKE YOU A BETTER ARTIST appeared first on Dear Handmade Life ..read more

After 9 weeks, our Spring season of Patchwork Show has finally come to a close with one of our newest locations at The Shoppes at Chino Hills. It was yet another HOT day, but we kept cool and hydrated with... The post Patchwork Show Tustin Chino 2024 – RECAP appeared first on Dear Handmade Life. The post Patchwork Show Tustin Chino 2024 – RECAP appeared first on Dear Handmade Life ..read more

We’re nearing the end of our Spring season for Patchwork Show and it already feels like Summer is upon us. We visited Old Town Tustin this week and boy was it hot (literally and metaphorically, of course)! Fortunately, we partnered... The post Patchwork Show Tustin Spring 2024 – RECAP appeared first on Dear Handmade Life. The post Patchwork Show Tustin Spring 2024 – RECAP appeared first on Dear Handmade Life ..read more

One of our favorite things about Patchwork Show is seeing how each community’s character is expressed at that location. Last week’s show took us up to Oakland, where the vibrant and eclectic culture of the community means there is something... The post Patchwork Show Oakland Spring 2024 – RECAP appeared first on Dear Handmade Life. The post Patchwork Show Oakland Spring 2024 – RECAP appeared first on Dear Handmade Life ..read more

over the years of being a creative, i’ve built up a thick skin… …OK, maybe just a little thicker than when I was getting started. But I did this as a way of protecting my self-worth – and the value... The post DO THIS WHEN PEOPLE HATE YOUR ART appeared first on Dear Handmade Life. The post DO THIS WHEN PEOPLE HATE YOUR ART appeared first on Dear Handmade Life ..read more

The trip to Ventura every season for Patchwork Show feels like coming home. As the home of Craftcation, the town holds so many fond memories of creativity and community, and visiting means we get to see lots of beloved Craftcation... The post Patchwork Show Ventura Spring 2024 – RECAP appeared first on Dear Handmade Life. The post Patchwork Show Ventura Spring 2024 – RECAP appeared first on Dear Handmade Life ..read more

It was yet another incredible weekend at Patchwork Show Long Beach, our longest running show location and always a favorite. Every season we look forward to spending the day at the water’s edge, enjoying the sea breeze, eating good food,... The post Patchwork Show Long Beach Spring 2024 – RECAP appeared first on Dear Handmade Life. The post Patchwork Show Long Beach Spring 2024 – RECAP appeared first on Dear Handmade Life ..read more

Patchwork Show in Sebastapol this past weekend began in the early hours with the mistiness that is typical for the Spring in Sonoma County. It was just a little chilly and a bit breezy. We set up alongside the UC... The post Patchwork Show Sebastopol Spring 2024 – RECAP appeared first on Dear Handmade Life. The post Patchwork Show Sebastopol Spring 2024 – RECAP appeared first on Dear Handmade Life ..read more

I was interviewed for a podcast today and the host asked…. “What advice do you have for someone who’s just starting out working towards their creative dream?”   I said, “Do it scared. Don’t wait until you’re ready or until... The post my #1 tip for creatives just starting out appeared first on Dear Handmade Life. The post my #1 tip for creatives just starting out appeared first on Dear Handmade Life ..read more

Our season so far is having quite unusual weather! Last weekend, Redwood City experienced sideways rain, almost reaching hurricane levels, while this weekend, we were greeted with scorching 95-degree sun. Despite the heat, we were thrilled to celebrate Mother’s Day... The post Patchwork Show Sacramento Spring 2024 – RECAP appeared first on Dear Handmade Life. The post Patchwork Show Sacramento Spring 2024 – RECAP appeared first on Dear Handmade Life ..read more