Sandra Clarke Canada

20/11/2024

Traditional crafting December 11th in Mississauga.
Comment or DM Christmas for the link to register.
Or Copy and Paste this https://www.creativehub1352.ca/event-details/quilted-victorian-era-christmas-ornament-workshop

16/11/2024

I'll know my Mississauga Festival of Trees Victorian Era Vintage Crazy Quilt Christmas Tree will be done when I'm out of glue.

13/11/2024

6 Generations on my maternal side.

11/11/2024

"Limited discarded fabrics and threads provide me with unlimited use of my imagination."
Sandra Clarke

10/11/2024

I'm Canadian.
I love East Tennessee.
Her mountains are calling me.
What's East Tennessee like?
She's Dolly Parton.
When considering moving from the United States or not visiting until politicians change -- remember that Dolly Parton is in the United States too.
Thank you Dolly.

07/11/2024

Wonderful World vacation celebration for my !

05/11/2024

Relaxing Magic Kingdom lunch! I packed myself a picnic of baby carrots, green beans, grapes, banana, apple, old cheddar, and jalapeño pepper jack! Yum!

05/11/2024

Late lunch at Disney's Magic Kingdom.

09/10/2024

31 Days of Art in October
Day 9: Zero to Low Barrier Access to Slow Stitching. Walmart $0.97 for 70 Sewing Needles 🪡
Darners, Embroidery, Betweens, and Sharps.
All high carbon steel nickel plated.
You don't have to spend a lot on art supplies.

Visual Arts Mississauga isn't just for artists—it's for everyone! ✨ No experience is necessary—just bring your curiosity!

Art is more than making a thing -- it's about the process, mindfulness, wellness, learning something new, neuro-plasticity connections, and investing in oneself.

Come join the community and discover yourself.
















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04/10/2024

Needle Threader Tip 🪡 🧵
1. Glue the base of the threader to the handle.
2. Glue on a magnetic so you don't lose needles & you can keep sewing notions in an Altoid or other metal mint tin.

02/10/2024

Here's a rewritten version for Instagram:

✨ A recent chat with a friend reminded me that many people avoid creative workshops because they don’t see themselves as “artists.” Some think it might be too difficult. I get it! So, I decided to step out of *my* comfort zone and signed up for a workshop at 🎨

This season and into 2025, I’m on a mission to fill my creative classes and workshops with people who wouldn’t normally sign up. 💪 I want to show everyone that creativity isn’t just about making something perfect—it’s about the joy of learning something new, the history behind it, and how it benefits both physical and mental health. 🧠💚

If you’ve ever thought a creative class wasn’t for you, this is your chance! 💫

👉 Please share this post and help me spread the word! Let’s see how many non-artists we can get into my workshops this season! VAM Workshops link in my bio 🔗

If you can write your name on a piece of paper with a pencil you can make a slow stitching project.

27/09/2024

I love small, slow stitching projects.

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26/09/2024

I got my 18-year-old laptop working today.
That's a commitment to zero-waste.

23/09/2024

New haircut too short. I can play Peter Pan.

21/09/2024

15/09/2024

Road trip today to visit my mum, Patsy. It's been a whole year since I've seen her. A 5-hour drive ahead with a few crafty podcasts queued up on my phone, and I've packed light—just one small sewing project. Our relationship hasn't always been easy, but when her mother, Gracey, passed away, Patsy said something that stuck with me: “Whatever you do, make peace with your parents before they die. I didn’t.” It took me 15 years to understand that, and in time, we found peace. We both have mental health issues that needed addressing. We’ve drawn some lines and navigated our ups and downs, but we’re in a good place now.

Lately, I’ve noticed her health slipping, and I want to spend a couple of days giving her some joy—taking her out to a nice meal and hitting some thrift stores. I’m grateful to have foreseen the deaths of people I love and the opportunity to say goodbye to my father, my in-laws, and my daughter, with peace and love. Patsy is the last of her generation, and while that’s part of the circle of life, it doesn’t feel sad—it feels like time to say good-bye.

Having lost my brother, father, and my daughter Emily, I’ve learned the value of facing death with an open heart. It’s not the most important thing in life, but being ready for it when it comes has brought me peace. So, off I go on this solo drive—time to sing my heart out, dive into some great podcasts, and reflect on all I’m grateful for.

14/09/2024

It's done! I can visit Mum now! 🪡 🧵
Lot's of neurodivergent brain and technical issues towards the end of production but I'm pleased with the results!
Link in bio. Craftivism Presentation 30 minutes YouTube.

10/09/2024

My obsession this week.