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Starting Afresh

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2015 was the year that I found a new calling - I set up Connected Threads Asia with my good friend. [Pssst - do follow us for any event updates!] It felt amazing to start a new community initiative, but then at the same time, I could see I was getting so carried away with my workshops and talks that my making journey was falling through the cracks.

2016 will be about being persistent with new techniques I enjoy working with, and definitely more making. Making things makes me feel happy and it gives me a sense of calm. 

It doesn't mean discontinuing what I'm doing now. It just means:
#1 managing my time a little bit better
#2 being better at jotting down my ideas
#3 being consistent

2016 will be about FLOURISHING.
Here's a little bit of what I've been doing over the past few months. I was inspired by my earlier weaving projects and sashiko work to make my own loom and weave fabric scraps.


I love this technique. It's Sakiori and it's still upcycling/repurposing. Find out more in my next post, but let me know what you think!

Sakiori weaving

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15 comments

  1. AnonymousWednesday, January 06, 2016

    Life always seems to throw stuff in the path of creating and we find ourselves deviating away. I too plan to refocus this year on getting in some creating. We can do it!

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  2. JillThursday, January 07, 2016

    Good for you Agy. You've achieved so much over the last year with your Connected Threads project - I love reading about what you're up to with that - and what you're creating too. Your weaving looks beautiful! It's always good to find time to create things just for yourself too! Here's to a fabulous 2016!!

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  3. UnknownThursday, January 07, 2016

    Yes love, yes!

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  4. Pam @Threading My WayThursday, January 07, 2016

    Looking forward to hearing more about your weaving, Agy.

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  5. AnonymousFriday, January 08, 2016

    This is beautiful! I love the weaving.

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  6. Kim SeghersFriday, January 08, 2016

    You're so creative! Congratulations on the new community you started with you friend. Wishing you a great 2016!

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  7. AllisonSaturday, January 09, 2016

    OMG - Love that little purse! AND I hope you have a fabulous year!

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  8. Michele@liferedesign101.comSaturday, January 09, 2016

    Agy, I am so happy for you that you get to do what you love and create projects that inspire. Happy New Year!

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  9. UnknownSaturday, January 09, 2016

    I remember doing this when I was smaller!! Those memories ;)

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  10. gunjanSaturday, January 09, 2016

    I love your creativity.

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  11. UnknownTuesday, January 12, 2016

    I left a career of teaching because I was so drained of energy that I didn't create anything. I love to paint, bead jewelry, and do other fun projects. Now I am a blogger who creates recipes and trying to make a living at it. As long as I am creating, I am happy and fulfilled!

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  12. UnknownMonday, January 18, 2016

    I Love the woven stool! It looks great.

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