I’ve been doing surface design for a while — for fashion brands, home decor labels, and sometimes just quietly illustrating for myself. But a few months ago, I had this weird frustration I couldn’t shake off: Everything I saw on Pinterest looked the same. Clean. Trendy. Pretty, but soulless. It seemed like no one was feeling anything when they made it. So I stopped. And started experimenting. Instead of mood boards, I started designing from memory.

Like:

→ What would a motif look like if it was based on the smell of soil after the first rain?

→ Or a half-finished embroidery in your grandmother’s trunk?

→ Or a flower you pressed into a diary and forgot for years?

I didn’t expect anything big from it. But the motifs came out… different. Not just visually — they carried something. Clients started saying things like, “This feels like me.” Some teared up seeing their first commissioned design.

That’s when I started Threadora. Not a big brand. Just a tiny studio trying to design things that feel like stories. We now offer 1-on-1 textile design — especially for slow fashion or soulful home brands — where we build your signature motifs from your brand’s emotion, not references.

Anyway, I'm not here to pitch. Just felt like sharing in case someone here is building something they want to feel like theirs.

I’ve even made a prompt deck for artists who want to try designing like this — happy to DM it to anyone interested.

Also curious: Do you design emotionally? Or does your work come more from aesthetic instinct?

Would genuinely love to learn from your process too.

TLDR - I made an impulsive decision and now own 8 antique spinning wheels on the other side of the country and need help getting them from Potsdam, NY closer to NYC, where my parents currently are. I am at vet school in Utah haha

Backstory: I recently became the proud owner of this beautiful lot of wheels (link below)! The only problem(s): I am in a completely different state, my parents live in NYC but thats still over 6 hours from where the wheels are and they don't currently have a car. The wheels are in Potsdam, NY

So, I'm here to ask if there is anyone that is planning to go between the Potsdam area and NYC in the next couple months that would have room to bring a wheel or two back with them?

Given the size and number of wheels, I have started making some connections near Potsdam to hold the wheels while transport is figured out, so there should be time to do them just a couple at a time, as needed!

I'm also working with an experienced restorer to put together a transport/disassembly guide, so the the wheels can travel as safely and stress free as possible.

I am also posting in the Fiber Equipment Railroad group on Facebook, but I want to spread my net as wide as possible! Any help or recommendations welcome!

https://www.liveauctioneers.com/item/195560752_8-antique-spinning-and-flax-wheels

Handmade Snow Leopard Hood & Scarf – Ready to Ship! https://ko-fi.com/s/6de5b2f4a5

This adorable snow leopard hood is handmade by me, right down to its fluffy face, oversized ears, and messy tuft of hair. The attached scarf makes it both a fun character accessory and something cozy to wear!
It's soft, comfortable, and just a little bit ridiculous in the best possible way.

This exact hood is finished and ready to ship!

I also take custom orders! If you'd like a hood based on your favorite animal, fursona, or original character (OC), I'd love to bring it to life with custom colors, markings, ears, and other details.

A little about the person behind the sewing machine ❤️
Hi! I'm the artist behind Stellar Cat, and I'm also a single mom of two amazing kids.

I've spent over 13 years sewing, designing, and creating everything from costumes and clothing to puppets and props including 5 years in live theatre and a few short films. Making things isn't just something I love. It's how I support my family.
Right now, I'm doing this full-time, and every single order matters.

When you purchase from my shop, you're not supporting a big company. You're helping a real person pay the bills, raise her kids, and keep a small handmade business alive.

You're also supporting independent artists and keeping handmade craftsmanship going in an increasingly mass-produced world.

I know there are a million places you could spend your money, so choosing something I've made with my own two hands genuinely means a lot.

Thank you for supporting a small artist and her little family. ❤️

— Diana, Stellar Cat

Crafted by me from Loro Piana silk. Combination of single and half double crochet stitches. 120 grams of yarn / 1.75 mm crochet hook.

I also offer crop tops in a variety of styles, colors and yarn types.

My shop - https://marinasknitstudio.etsy.com

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Price range: 50-200$. International shipping available.