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Calamity Kim where the glitter gets spilled, the fabric bolts and the glue gun is always hot!

Interests: quilting sewing embroidery doll-making blog reading aprons thrifting gardening cooking baking going to the beach sunsets

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Summertime Sowing and Stitching Spirits

I have spent this Spring making papermache dolls using bottles as a base. It gives them a more solid foundation than foil or paper and helps inform the final shape. This was my first experiment and I love the way... Continue reading

Posted May 27, 2015 at Calamity Kim

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Is it really 2015?

There are some days so filled with the business of everyday living that I barely have time to think about making things. Then other times I forgo the laundry, dishes and cleaning to escape into the blurred happiness that comes... Continue reading

Posted Mar 12, 2015 at Calamity Kim

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Thats a tough one, but honesty is always the best policy- but you don't want to embarrass her so you should email her and let her know you were disappointed- give her an opportunity to make it up to you. To blog it- just use a photo of what you sent and a photo of what she gave you. You wont have to explain it- a picture will say it all! I have been in bad swaps too- and I am still waiting for a heart in return for this one- for me, its about the making- so, i hope it will be worth the wait! xox, calamity kim Sent from my iPhone

Commented Feb 28, 2014 on Swap Etiquette at Calamity Kim

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Condition of the Heart Series

bril·liant: adj : very bright : flashing with light : very impressive or successful :extremely intelligent : much more intelligent than most people I added a little foil to this hand dyed fabric and after stitching with some sparklie embroidery... Continue reading

Posted Feb 7, 2014 at Calamity Kim

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Condition of the Heart Series

I've been thinking a lot about hearts lately, as Valentine's Day is the day after my Birthday and I have collected hearts for many years. I love to make them and swap with friends. I decided to use words that... Continue reading

Posted Feb 4, 2014 at Calamity Kim

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Cut Up Your Closet With Calamity Kim Workshop

You can learn to recycle your tired, old, beloved clothing into something fashion forward and new! Sign ups are tomorrow night! This is for anyone living in the Sarasota, Tampa, St Petersburg, Venice, North Port (South West Florida) area: Tomorrow... Continue reading

Posted Jan 13, 2014 at Calamity Kim

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I had it on a magazine and slid it off- it was laid out pretty nice when I moved it!

Commented Jan 8, 2014 on Colorful Morning Light at Calamity Kim

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Colorful Morning Light

Blogging, for me, has always been about reaching out to like-minded souls who love to make things with their hands and heart. I haven't been doing it as much as I would like because I just didn't take the time.... Continue reading

Posted Jan 7, 2014 at Calamity Kim

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For the Love of Blythe

I fell in love with Blythe a few years ago after seeing images of custom dolls on Flickr. I saved my pennies and begged a little, sure, I might have even whined until I got the first Blythe above on... Continue reading

Posted Dec 30, 2013 at Calamity Kim

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My Rabbit Stu has his own Facebook Page...

Just thought I would share Stu's Facebook debut so that those of you who want to keep up with his daily scene can go over to FB and give him a thumbs up and show him you love him! Here... Continue reading

Posted Sep 17, 2013 at Calamity Kim

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long summer days

It has been a long, hot summer but with so much rain it felt as if the days were rushed as the skies grew dark each afternoon- I would hurry about doing errands before the downpour. Not that I mind... Continue reading

Posted Sep 6, 2013 at Calamity Kim

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when you say you're a fiber artist...

do you mean this makes you giddy? Continue reading

Posted Aug 23, 2013 at Calamity Kim

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it's been too long

i've been off rambling, wandering and exploring...watching a little tv every now and then...mostly making stuff and thinking about making stuff... I just had to get back in the groove... miss blogging and sharing my stuff- sooo, it's almost blogging... Continue reading

Posted Mar 7, 2013 at Calamity Kim

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There's No Turning Back

Posted Sep 9, 2012 at Calamity Kim

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calamity kim is now following Leigh-Ann

Aug 4, 2012

The Earth Laughs in Flowers Collage Girl Smock

I just finished adding a pocket to this and it's ready to go in the Etsy Shop! That's the pocket! This apron is made from white 100% cotton lawn (that I bought to dye but love it in white) and... Continue reading

Posted Jul 25, 2012 at Calamity Kim

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Tea in the Tree House with Bill Murray Stitched Portrait Bag

I started this bag a few months ago and just finished it! It is a machine stitched portrait of Bill Murray that I used sulky solvy to create. I could step it out in a tutorial, but not today. In... Continue reading

Posted Jul 25, 2012 at Calamity Kim

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Who Loves the DR?

I do!Not the "going to the Dr cause I'm unwell kind" but the "it's bigger on the inside" kind! It doesn't matter which Who you love- the older ones are quite silly but I would love to knit this Dr's... Continue reading

Posted Jul 23, 2012 at Calamity Kim

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How to Alienate Blog Readers By Not Ever Posting

It seems that I am Blogging less, but in my mind I write everyday. I practice sentences in my mind and they get rejected as too flowery or insincere. I used to Blog every day. Remember that? or are you... Continue reading

Posted Jul 22, 2012 at Calamity Kim

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Goodbye Maurice

We will always remember you and keep Courage in our hearts. Maurice Bernard Sendak (June 10, 1928 – May 8, 2012) Continue reading

Posted May 8, 2012 at Calamity Kim

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mr stu says

happy friday!!! Continue reading

Posted May 4, 2012 at Calamity Kim

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genesis finished

so here is a peek at my finished 12x12" quilt I am so happy to have it finished. I have been also doodling with free motion quilting and doing a bit of dyeing and needle felting. come check it out... Continue reading

Posted May 4, 2012 at Calamity Kim

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12x12 Quilt Group: In the Beginning

This is a peek at a 12x12 quilt I am working on. Any minute I might set it down and go to the spinning wheel and spin some yarn. Then after a while I might wander over to the stamp... Continue reading

Posted Apr 28, 2012 at Calamity Kim

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spinning art yarn

Posted Apr 23, 2012 at Calamity Kim

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penny for your dreams

via www.flickr.com Patience, Penelope, Peony, Penitence,Prudence, Priscilla- the Dreadful Sisters! Making these for a show coming up next month- Odd Duck in Hollywood, Fl on the 31st! Continue reading

Reblogged Feb 25, 2012 at Calamity Kim

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