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Lindsay Obermeyer

I am an artist, crafter, designer, writer, teacher, entrepreneur, gardener, cook, aunt, and mother.

Interests: knitting, beading, embroidery, crocheting, felting, dyeing, weaving, paper crafting, painting (with gouache!), medical history, etymology, cooking, gardening, blues, jazz, funk, and last but not least - eating chocolate.

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Glass Prairie - French Beaded Flowers

And Spring arose on the garden fair, Like the Spirit of Love felt everywhere; And each flower and herb on Earth's dark breast rose from the dreams of its wintry rest. -- Percy Bysshe Shelley, "The Sensitive Plant" In honor... Continue reading

Posted May 13, 2013 at serendipity

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Designer Crafts Connection Blog Hop :: Wish Upon a Star Knit Baby Beanie

"It is said that the present is pregnant with the future." -- Voltaire This month's theme at Designer Crafts Connection is "wishes." I can't think of a better wish than for a better and brighter future for the children of... Continue reading

Posted May 6, 2013 at serendipity

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"I am always doing that which I cannot do, in order that I may learn how to do it." -- Pablo Picasso The time is now for me to make the changes I've been planning. I'm both excited and scared... Continue reading

Posted Apr 29, 2013 at serendipity

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Colorful Cut Paper Art of Jen Stark

"A color is as strong as the impression it creates." -- Ivan Albright I recently came across the work of Jen Stark and am mesmerized by the colorful sculptures, drawings and videos she creates. She sucks you into her galaxy... Continue reading

Posted Apr 24, 2013 at serendipity

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Free Crochet E-Book

Looking for some fun crochet projects? Favecrafts has published a free book of patterns for those of us who are yarn-obsessed. I've downloaded several of their previous publications and they are always fun and full of great patterns. Besides, how... Continue reading

Posted Apr 22, 2013 at serendipity

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Free Pattern :: Loom Knit Baby's Cap

My first article printed in a trade magazine! Hooray! I wrote it for the current issue of Craft Industry Today, a magazine for members of the Craft & Hobby Association. The issue's theme is on giving back to the community.... Continue reading

Posted Apr 14, 2013 at serendipity

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DIY Slide Bracelet Components from Cousin

I love my bling and Cousin makes it so easy! Their new slide bracelet components are gorgeous and simple to use. I had to keep my daughter out of the studio as I worked. She kept trying to sneak off... Continue reading

Posted Apr 10, 2013 at serendipity

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video love :: primary colors

"I only use three primaries, so the nice thing is that I can't have favorite colors." -- Chuck Close I absolutely love this video by Jeff Turick for Sesame Street! It's a great introduction to color for a children's art... Continue reading

Posted Apr 5, 2013 at serendipity

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Designer Crafts Connection Blog Hop :: Recycled Magazine Flower Door Decoration

Yesterday I spotted my first flower of the season! Wooohooo! Winter is over! In celebration, I wanted to add a bright jolt of color to my front door. I made this door decoration from recycled magazines and buttons from my... Continue reading

Posted Apr 1, 2013 at serendipity

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kitchen inspiration :: one reorganized pantry

“He who does not get fun and enjoyment out of every day... needs to reorganize his life.” -- George M. Adams My aunt was looking through my blog when she came across the post about my pantry. Her only comment... Continue reading

Posted Mar 28, 2013 at serendipity

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Crafting with Smoothfoam

"Creativity is the natural extension of our enthusiasm." -- Earl Nightengale Have I mentioned that I'm now on the design team for Smoothfoam? Smoothfoam has a great surface for painting, sanding, collaging, marking and cutting. It comes in numerous shapes... Continue reading

Posted Mar 28, 2013 at serendipity

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Free Pattern :: Crochet Twist Necklace

"Jewelry takes people's minds off your wrinkles." -- Sonja Henie Spring weather is fickle. I am ready to pull out the t-shirts, but there is still a chill in the air. I'm bored with scarves, so I made this twisted,... Continue reading

Posted Mar 27, 2013 at serendipity

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video love :: on handwork and why we need it

"Quiet the mind, and the soul will speak." -- Ma Jaya Sati Bhagavati A former student recently reconnected and sent me this lovely video. I had to share it with you. Renate Hiller speaks beautifully as to why the crafts,... Continue reading

Posted Mar 25, 2013 at serendipity

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it's in the details :: knitting love

I am loving these denim blues from James Long and Monki. Cool, urban, chic and yet ultimately very wearable. (Check out the shoes too. So want a pair.) Eyelash yarn is another matter. Part of me recoils from the very... Continue reading

Posted Mar 19, 2013 at serendipity

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"Babies are such a nice way to start people." -- Don Herrold My recent photo shoot included new baby hats! I started this line late last fall and sold them all. I am now deep in production making more for... Continue reading

Posted Mar 17, 2013 at serendipity

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it's in the details: Deng Hao

Deng Hao is an extraordinary designer from China. Her combination of beading with fabrics created on digital fabric printer is inspiring. Look at those gorgeous details of gothic European stained glass printed on silk! Though this designer is incredibly well-known... Continue reading

Posted Mar 15, 2013 at serendipity

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Paper Wedding Cake

"Love one another and you will be happy. It's as simple and as difficult as that." -- Michael Leunig I like to give myself thematic challenges when crafting. Can you imagine the theme for this one? I love wedding cake... Continue reading

Posted Mar 13, 2013 at serendipity

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The Snow Queen: a study in yarn and paper

Springtime is the land awakening. The March winds are the morning yawn. -- Lewis Grizzard Last summer during a blistering heat wave, I made a garment inspired by Hans Christian Anderson's story "The Snow Queen." The top is knit from... Continue reading

Posted Mar 10, 2013 at serendipity

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Designer Crafts Connection :: Buttons Galore & More Craft Challenge :: Prizes Too!

Wedding bells are in the air! It's time to get crafting! Buttons Galore & More has a wonderful collection of buttons with weddings in mind. For this Craft Challenge, I chose these charming buttons titled "Bridal Bouquet." They have a... Continue reading

Posted Mar 7, 2013 at serendipity

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Visitin' : John C. Campbell Folk School

"Creativity is inventing, experimenting, growing, taking risks, breaking rules, making mistakes, and having fun." -- Mary Lou Cook The John C. Campbell Folk School is magical. Nestled in the southwest corner of North Carolina, it is the perfect place to... Continue reading

Posted Mar 5, 2013 at serendipity

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Designer Crafts Connection Blog Hop :: My Favorite Craft

"Necessity is the mother of invention." -- English Proverb This month's theme for the Designers Craft Connection is "my favorite craft." I've been agonizing over this one. I love all the crafts! I mean really - how does one pick?!... Continue reading

Posted Mar 3, 2013 at serendipity

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kitchen inspiration :: getting organized - under the sink

"If you can organize your kitchen, you can organize your life." -- Louis Parrish I find these words immensely encouraging. I am determined to organize and remodel my kitchen and hence everything else will fall into place. Right?! Last week... Continue reading

Posted Mar 1, 2013 at serendipity

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it's in the details :: Roberto Capucci, Sculptural Fashion

"Moonlight is sculpture." -- Nathaniel Hawthorne Roberto Capucci refers to his work as a "study in form." Inspired by architecture, poetry, and music, his garments wrap the body in color that sings. I love the pleats and folds, the high... Continue reading

Posted Feb 27, 2013 at serendipity

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free pattern :: think spring t-shirt

"Springtime is the land awakening. The March winds are the morning yawn." -- Lewis Grizzard The weather has been quite a tease this past week with temperatures near 50° F one day and a bone chilling 16° F the next.... Continue reading

Posted Feb 25, 2013 at serendipity

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kitchen inspiration :: getting organized, part one

"The secret of all victory lies in the organization of the non-obvious." -- Marcus Aurelius I have a great pantry. It's a full walk-in closet with a built-in dresser at one end and lots of shelving. You would think that... Continue reading

Posted Feb 22, 2013 at serendipity

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