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Hi, I'm Emily! Originally from Brisbane, I now live in Melbourne on Boon Wurrung land.

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I've been creating in one way or another for most of my life, learning to sew from my mum (an accomplished quilter) when I was little, and somewhere along the way I've picked up some knitting and a love for anything crafty and creative.

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In a past life I was a performing classical violinist, but having moved into a management career I've been needing a fun, artistic outlet that's 100% for me.

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With 2020's extended lockdowns I took the opportunity to attack my extensive fabric stash and collection of half-finished projects and sewing became my refuge. By night my work desk

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transforms into my sewing space and I am now completely

addicted!

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My cat (Saint Jiub the Eradicator, aka "Jiub") loves to be involved in whatever I do so you'll see him a lot in my posts. I've been enjoying sharing my work on Instagram, but I love to talk about the things I do and am passionate about (crafting!) so I created this site to be able to go more in depth about all the wonderful things I do and want to make. 

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merlie makes

i like textiles, i like sewing, and i like talking your ear off about my handmade creations

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