Weaving together my life as a maker and other spheres of life: Best of October, reading a good piece of historical not-so-fiction, celebrating a beautiful take on Wild Oranges and reflecting on a rite of passage.
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This year Aria is a high school graduate - - - in The Netherlands! I think you’ll enjoy hearing about how this major milestone is experienced here, from the intensity of final exams to the Dutch graduation ceremony and how it is celebrated.
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For us, the desire to immigrate to Europe came first, but affordable higher education made the move both possible and practical. In the Netherlands college is cheap and admissions are stress-free. Here’s what we’ve experienced so far in Dutch higher education.
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I confess that these blocks are a bit too similar for my tastes. Although I am using different fabrics, I get a strong sense of déjà vu each time I start a new one. At the moment my main satisfaction is that Aria loves watching her quilt grow!
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What is high school like in The Netherlands? Schools are open, schedules are individualized and students specialize at an early age in view of their future career. Here’s what we’ve experienced so far.
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Have you ever sewn a bunting? It’s a whimsical, yet simple project and packs a big punch. For Aria’s 16th birthday I made this swallowtail bunting. Stop in for fun fabrics, vibrant colors and a happy surprise!
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I selected a colorful Shibiro Sampler of hand dyed scraps from Cape Cod Shibori. Like the all-indigo option, this colorful bundle includes a broad variety of Shibori resist patterns for 25 pieces total. The individual scraps range in size
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Summertime can be a great opportunity to sew with your children. Here are some ideas to help you plant seeds of creativity in the next generation.
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