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Welcome!  I am Kimberly the owner, designer, teacher and all around one woman show at Straight Stitch Designs.  I hope you enjoy exploring my patterns, tutorials and favourite garments in my growing handmade wardrobe.

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Kimberly Payne
Sewist | Pattern Designer | Teacher
Podcast host at @acoffeewithmakers
Master Facilitator of Fun
I am not even finished with my first macrame proje I am not even finished with my first macrame project and I have already purchased 500 meters of cord from @ganxxet to make another one. ⁣ ⁣ Since I got the natural colour I have dreams of ice dyeing some of it before I start working with it. Not sure how it will turn out but I am going to give it a try. I am never one to shy away from a challenge.⁣ ⁣ All of this is research for the Makers Retreat in November, where we will definitely be doing macrame. I am also hoping to bring in a local Seattle maker to teach it. Ahhh, I am so excited for November.⁣ ⁣ Are you coming to the retreat? There are still spots available to join me, @shoplamercerie @heyjunehandmade and @deliacreates in Port Townsend in November.
I have no words for the current state of my house, I have no words for the current state of my house, outfit or brain the night before we go on holiday. I am finishing up work, hence the missing shoe, and trying to at least tidy the house for the pet sitter. I haven't packed or made dinner... How is your night going?
Today is the last day to grab copies of my retirin Today is the last day to grab copies of my retiring patterns before they are gone. All retiring patterns are marked down to $6.
16 years ago I met a random man in a hostel in Jer 16 years ago I met a random man in a hostel in Jerusalem. 5 years later that random man would become my husband. ⁣ ⁣ As we celebrate our 11th anniversary today I can't believe how much life we have lived together. I was 22 when we met and he was 34. I was practically a baby on her first real adventure and he was an actually adult with a real job.⁣ ⁣ Marriage can be hard, life with kids can be hard, running your own business is hard... but this guy is along for the ride, sometimes reluctantly, and I know the good days outweigh the bad.⁣ ⁣ So happy anniversary to this guy who has reluctantly gone along with my ideas from day one. ⁣ ⁣ We knew each other for all of 3 days at the point this picture was taken. To say he didn't want to take this picture with me is an understatement, but he came around and now it gets to hang in our living room and remind us where it all began.⁣ ⁣ I actually wrote all about our meeting a few years ago on the blog. Click the link in my bio to read all about it.
Registration is open for both 2020 Retreats!!⁣ ⁣ Sewing Retreat | April 30th - May 3rd⁣ Makers Retreat | November 5th - 8th⁣ ⁣ The retreat last November far surpassed my expectations. And now with a retreat under my belt the two 2020 retreats are going to be even better.⁣ ⁣ Click the link in my bio to go directly to the retreats. And make sure to read all about the payment plan option, it's a great way to get there without having to pay it all upfront.⁣ ⁣ Come make with me.
As I am getting ready to launch registration for m As I am getting ready to launch registration for my 𝗧𝗪𝗢 retreats this year I couldn't help but get sucked into the pictures from the retreat in November.⁣ ⁣ There is just something about gathering with other makers and spending time together that makes my heart happy. It wasn't all about sewing or crochet or fabric dyeing, it was about just hanging out with like minded ladies doing what we love.⁣ ⁣ Both 2020 retreats are going to have more hanging out time built in. There will be projects and skills to work on but there will also be time to just sit and chat, work on a handcraft and get to know each other.⁣ ⁣ Are you joining me this year? You have two retreats to choose from, and registration opens tomorrow morning at 9:00 am PST.
My website, shop, and overall brand is getting a f My website, shop, and overall brand is getting a facelift over the coming weeks. You may already see some changes happening.⁣ ⁣ I have gone through my pattern collection and decide what is staying and what is leaving, and having a sale for all of you. All retiring patterns are marked down to $6, and Sunday will be the last day to get your hands on these patterns.⁣ ⁣ I do have plans for Greenwood to come back but it needs updates to bring it more in line with my newer patterns.
Taking a Macrame Class with @collectaneashop at @w Taking a Macrame Class with @collectaneashop at @wyldwoodcreative today. I do not need more hobbies but as a serial hobby picker upper I am learning a new skill. I am already obsessed and I have only done a few knots.
Registration for my 2020 retreats opens on January Registration for my 2020 retreats opens on January 23rd at 9:00am PST.⁣ ⁣ All the details on where we are staying, what we will be doing, and costs can be found through the link in my bio.⁣ ⁣ Make sure to read all about the payment plans that will be available!

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Hi! I am Kimberly the maker behind Straight Stitch Designs. I am so happy you stopped by. Have a look around and if you want to learn more about me, my husband and our crazy kids click on the image above.
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