Throughout my long and rewarding career as a graphic designer, I always pursued my own artistic projects after hours. Now I'm retired, and I'm able to devote even more time and energy to my creative passions - especially sewing.

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But before I get to the sewing part, here's a little backstory...

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Once upon a time, my husband and I learned how to make glass beads and started selling them at art fairs. I loved making the beads and jewelry but I slowly transitioned to sewing when I needed some decorative props for our display at an art fair.

 

The glue gun just wasn’t cutting it anymore, and I thought, how hard can it be to sew down this edge??? 

 

So I bought a sewing machine and called upon my 7th grade Home Economics course where I had learned the basics through such projects as the ‘stuffed dolphin’ and the sundress. That was enough to get started; the rest I have learned from online tutorials and experimentation. Purses were the natural choice for my first product – not surprising since I have been known to dream about them. 

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At the same time I came upon a great resource that offered second-hand fabric at amazing  prices - perfect for experimentation. Combined with my finds from garage sales and thrift stores, I had enough fabric to make anything I wanted. Who knew it would also be so eco-friendly... I started upcycling and have never bought 'new' fabric again!

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Why Studio23? Well, the number 23 has always been special to me because it’s the day of my birthday as well as both of my parents’ birthdays. Then I met my husband, and guess what day his birthday is? You guessed it – 23. Now it’s one of those numbers I seem to notice everywhere. So, why not Studio23?

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Thanks for visiting.

Chris