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How I made lifelong friends by forming a craft group

“I’ve been healed by the friendships I’ve formed and, of course, by the many crafts I’ve tried out”

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As if you needed an excuse…

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Is it ever okay to show up empty-handed?

Warning: hot takes inside

Feb 26 • The Imperfect Host

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Flip through this 1994 Martha Stewart Living magazine with me

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