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The little green bean- Let's get creative!

Missy Luukkonen

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Start Small, Achieve More

I came across a quote recently that stopped me in my tracks: "Do whatever will take you less than 5 minutes first." Now, I've been staring at my to-do list for years. I know how to make one. I know how to ignore one. But something about that simple little rule made me want to try it differently, and honestly? This past week has been one of the most productive I've had in a really long time. For me, I stretched it to 10 minutes. Because when I looked at my list, there were things sitting there...

7 months ago • 5 min read

You know that feeling when you start a new project and you are completely all in? You pick the fabric, get everything cut, and you are excited because you can already picture how good it is going to look when it is done. Then somewhere in the middle, you stop. Not because you want to. It just kind of happens. You lose momentum, it starts to feel harder than it did at the beginning, and you begin second guessing what you are doing. At some point, you set it aside and tell yourself you will...

8 months ago • 4 min read

Good morning! It’s time to wrap up your Mason Jar Sewing Caddy! In today’s video we’ll finish up the final steps so your caddy is ready to use or gift. I can’t wait to see how yours turns out! If you’ve been loving this project, you’ll feel right at home inside the Sewing Squad. Every month you get a new pattern, live classes, video tutorials, and support from a community of makers who love to sew as much as you do! Join us today and use the code HBDAY10 to get $10 off your first month Happy...

over 1 year ago • 1 min read

Good morning We’re jumping into Day 2 of the Mason Jar Sewing Caddy Sew Along Today we’ll be picking up at the binding and covering how to attach it! Making progress with your caddy? I’d love to see it Share your photos on Instagram and tag me @thelittlegreenbean so I can cheer you on and share your work. Still need the pattern? It’s available inside the Sewing Squad Use the code HBDAY10 to get $10 off your first month! 👉 [Watch Day 2 on YouTube] XOXO, UNSUBSCRIBE THE LITTLE GREEN BEAN...

over 1 year ago • 1 min read

Good morning!! We’re kicking off our Sewing Squad Birthday Celebration with Part 1 of our Sew Along and I can’t wait for you to see it. We’re making a Mason Jar Sewing Caddy and the first video is premiering this morning at 9 am central time on YouTube Grab your coffee and come hang out with me while we sew together! See you over there!! XOXO, UNSUBSCRIBE THE LITTLE GREEN BEAN DULUTH, MN

over 1 year ago • 1 min read