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While #fanime2022 was underwhelming for Artist Alley sales, it did let me show my sewing off to a whole new audience. Plus I got to see friends whom I haven't seen for a long time. So it isn't all doom and gloom. Bejold, a photo of my Day 1 display. #fanimeartistalley #artistalleylife #artistalleytable https://www.instagram.com/p/CeQJnvDulMe/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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I'm very excited to announce I was accepted to Fanime's Artist Alley for the first time! I've been working on new items to sell, and this beauty will be there next weekend. She was made from a remnant of koi fabric I found at Joann, and I'm very pleased with how she turned out. Pattern is the Emilie from Sew Many Creations #izzyandmarley #artistalleylife #fanime #fanimeartistalley #sewmanycreations #messengerbag #koifabric https://www.instagram.com/p/Cd33gzVJ6Pv/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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I'm not going to lie, between caring for Tiny, working full time, and trying to fit in sewing the past several months have been especially difficult. But I've been trying to refocus and get back to things consistently. I've started going to therapy again, and I'm being monitored to see if medication will be appropriate for me. In the meantime, I'm also pushing myself to do the rebrand I've wanted to do for a while. When I started, I wanted to sew, but I didn't have any idea beyond the basics on how to brand and create my own space. So here is a teaser for a new logo. Hopefully soon I'll have a new web space up and running, and I can take things from there. https://www.instagram.com/p/Cb5Lj0jr4IJ/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Some folks may have seen this on other social media, but Tiny needs help. She was diagnosed with Lymphoma, and I set up a GoFundMe to defray her vet bills. You can donate here: https://gf.me/u/z4rm8k https://www.instagram.com/p/CSYMHfGKqyu/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Also, it's so great to have a hindr...helper! I meant helper! Yeah! For anyone new to my social media, meet Head QA Specialist Tina. Her sister is Head QA Specialist Tiny. #catswithjobs #qacats #sewingcats #sewingcatsofinstagram https://www.instagram.com/p/CSYC-BnqSrY/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Theydies and Gentlefolks! This is...a bin. But! Not just any bin. No, this bin is special. It has braved the toils of a 14+ hour round-trip car ride, endured the indignities of being overstuffed to near-breaking, and now sits exposed, prepared to be disemboweled, its contents strewn to the furthest corners of the house. Or...it's my sewing bin, freshly home from Otakon. And full of ideas and projects to be finished. #iliketheoriginalstorybetter #conlife #artistalleylife https://www.instagram.com/p/CSX_O-eqhdn/?utm_medium=tumblr

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The downside to having able-bodied assistants. They sometimes like to practice Synchronized Napping. #izzyandmarley #catsyo #dilutecalicocatsofinstagram #iwastryingtobeproductive https://www.instagram.com/p/CKuYNXhj6dg/?igshid=7z1yx9u103rh

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Holy Dino Madness! Sorry it took a bit to upload these photos, my phone's old memory card was irreparably corrupted and took a ton of my photos with it. Whomp whomp. Anyway! This was a fun little bag to throw together. I had gotten the vinyl in a Mystery bundle from My Punkbroidery and sat on it until I got the dino fabric from Modes4U. (Protip: stay away from standard shipping right now. It took three months to arrive! I thought it had gotten lost, but kudos to M4U for offering to help track it down.) Also, I'm FINALLY planning to upload shop listings this coming week. Keep an eye on the shop! Pattern: Ethel Tote by Swoon Patterns Main fabric: Modes4U Vinyl: MyPunkbroidery Lining: Joann #izzyandmarley #swoonpatterns #etheltote #mypunkbroideryvinyl #mypunkbroidery #dinosaurs #dinosaurbag #modes4u https://www.instagram.com/p/CFVD_xUD8pn/?igshid=1k1yar2aaat91

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One hurdle to sewing is sourcing good materials. You can only spend so much money and get burned so many times, right? If you're looking for good vinyl to sew with, check out @mypunkbroidery . They carry some really awesome vinyls at reasonable prices. I admit to mildly hoarding these due to lacking sewing motivation (sewtivation?). But I'll be creating some awesome stuff with these rolls. Stay tuned! #izzyandmarley #mypunkbroidery #materialsource #vinylfabric #dragonwithafabrichoard https://www.instagram.com/p/CE7RvgHDd0_/?igshid=1864j8sjuy67i

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A new bag has been finished! This thing is HUGE (and it was a pain to finish), but I'm overall happy with it. And clearly, so is Tina. I may have to make her one to nest in. #izzyandmarley #comingsoon #swoonpatterns #bettybowler #bettybowlerbag #anime #cowboybebop #handmade #seeyouspacecowboy https://www.instagram.com/p/CEz2eG5DKdY/?igshid=1nk2a8eevpai6

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In case you're ever curious, all bags that I make undergo rigorous testing and quality control. Shown: quantity and stress testing by Apprentice QA Inspector Tina, with Senior Inspector Nosey supervising. #catsandsewing #sewingcats #sewingkittens #catsofinstagram #kittensofinstagram #teaser #comingsoon https://www.instagram.com/p/CELZkldD02g/?igshid=12kx0f2s85s3g

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Welcome the the first of my two posts for the Comic Con @ Home Virtual Art show. All items shown are for sale! I'd you are interested in purchasing one, please inquire over on my Facebook shop page.

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Welcome the the second of my two posts for the Comic Con @ Home Virtual Art show. All items shown are for sale! I'd you are interested in purchasing one, please inquire over on my Facebook shop page. https://www.facebook.com/IzzyandMarley

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Three months ago, I was browsing at PetSmart during an adoption drive they were holding. One of the foster volunteers told me about a black cat who had been waiting for a home for almost a year. Well, he ended up going home with me. And three months later I'm training Maki to be my faithful fabric assistant. #fabriccat #adoptacat https://www.instagram.com/p/CA4DTXejXmJ/?igshid=18v4mxmojlgdp

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I've been getting back in the saddle with my sewing projects. This was a commission I'm embarrassed to say took way too long to finish due to my move and to bad luck. But it's done and it was sent to its new home earlier this week. #izzyandmarley #crossbodybagcommission #elvis #elvisbag #sewmanycreations #emilieminimessenger https://www.instagram.com/p/B9IZPrMhe_I/?igshid=kf9vnll89qed

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My apologies for my extended radio silence. I was planning a move from southern California to upstate NY to be with my partner. Now that I've been here, I'm itching to sew again. My first steps: redesigning my original dice bags from ages ago! I loved making dice bags, but fell away from them due to various things. I hope to offer two sizes in some awesome fabrics. #backinthesaddle #comingsoon #izzyandmarley #planning #dicebags (at Sharon Springs, New York) https://www.instagram.com/p/B6MtqfaDEDV/?igshid=ur3zfo1h079y

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Peacock madness continues! I love how this one turned out as well; shame I didn't have enough fabric for the flap. #deviceclutch #dakotadeviceclutch #swoonpatterns #peacockclutch #peacockbag #izzyandmarley https://www.instagram.com/p/B2jk2BujkMS/?igshid=xiqnc4zh5a6d