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Mary Beth Temple

@mbtcreates.bsky.social

Knitting, sewing and crochet designer and teacher. Ex-Broadway and film/tv wardrobe, occasional cosplay designer. Author of 15+ craft books - most recently Starter Guide to Tunisian Crochet (Landauer 10/24). Loves to knit socks.

84 Followers  |  27 Following  |  20 Posts  |  Joined: 10.01.2025  |  1.9262

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Sew a Popcorn Pouch (with Puppies!) https://mbtcreates.com/sew-a-popcorn-pouch/?utm_campaign=coschedule&utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=Mary%20Beth%20Temple&utm_content=Sew%20a%20Popcorn%20Pouch%20%28with%20Puppies%21%29 These are so much fun to sew! No pattern needed, easily customizable and a gre...

10.07.2025 14:54 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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I loved making this bag - and it can be made in about an hour! Check out the blog for more info, or to purchase a pattern ... https://mbtcreates.com/reversible-japanese-knot-bag/?utm_campaign=coschedule&utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=Mary%20Beth%20Temple&utm_content=Reversible%20Japanese%20Knot%20Bag

23.06.2025 18:41 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Knitting Needle Reviews for 2025 Check out new and new-to-me knitting needles from Addi, Chiaogoo and Lykke! Vide... https://mbtcreates.com/knitting-needle-review-for-2025/?utm_campaign=coschedule&utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=Mary%20Beth%20Temple&utm_content=Knitting%20Needle%20Reviews%20for%202025

09.06.2025 18:30 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The Handmade Collective is Coming to you soon! Check out this F... @Cutterpillar https://mbtcreates.com/the-handmade-collective-is-coming-to-you-soon/?utm_campaign=coschedule&utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=Mary%20Beth%20Temple&utm_content=The%20Handmade%20Collective%20is%20Coming%20to%20you%20soon%21

05.06.2025 21:42 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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A little (literal) breath of fresh air at the end of a long week. I’ve luckily discovered a local peony farm that is only open to the public a few weeks during its open period. So many glorious varieties of my favorite flower!

30.05.2025 18:12 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Whispers of Winter Scarf - This lovely scarf is crocheted in a long color repeat gradient so you can watch the colors unfold as you go! Made in 100% baby alpaca.

Whispers of Winter Scarf - https://mbtcreates.com/whispers-of-winter-scarf/?utm_campaign=coschedule&utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=Mary%20Beth%20Temple&utm_content=Whispers%20of%20Winter%20Scarf Grab a free PDF of this scarf on the blog through noon eastern 4/22/25. Matching hat coming next week!

21.04.2025 17:20 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The pattern is not quite ready for a release yet, but I’m really happy with how this came out so I’m teasing you all! #knitting 🧢

16.04.2025 01:03 β€” πŸ‘ 109    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 0
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Grab a free PDF copy of my Tunisian Crochet Sweater (yes I forgot to change the title, why do you ask?) on the blog, through noon eastern 3/16. Relaxed fit, easy shaping, great to use up scrap DK. #tunisiancrochet #crochet 🧢 link in bio

15.03.2025 01:24 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Congratulations! I just finished it and I loved it!

07.03.2025 03:36 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Why is my feed suddenly 40% cat pictures? I do not dislike cats, but I don’t like them enough for them to be taking up this much of my feed.

24.02.2025 14:30 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

I am feeling very called out (in a good way :-) I think I need to embroider this on a pillow!

20.02.2025 13:48 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Reading it now after your recommendation here on Bluesky . It’s so so good.

19.02.2025 17:11 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Maybe just go with that! You could at least get swipes from people who thought the same way you did!

15.02.2025 21:01 β€” πŸ‘ 11    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

You should be excited that is an incredible achievement that you worked really hard for! Congratulations!

03.02.2025 19:05 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Can’t help but think of all the dumb dumbs who tied their livelihood to something as ethereal and uncertain as TikTok when they should have been building stability working for real businesses with a real future like Red Lobster or Joann Fabrics or Party City or Compaq or Big Lots or Yahoo Finance or

19.01.2025 15:56 β€” πŸ‘ 446    πŸ” 50    πŸ’¬ 10    πŸ“Œ 4

Hi Lisa! I just joined!

18.01.2025 01:44 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Trying out video here at Bluesky. Where shall I start the next #crochet round? With the gray or the blue? #crocheters 🧢 #hexagoncardigan #skytok

18.01.2025 00:08 β€” πŸ‘ 26    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Hi Angela!

15.01.2025 04:52 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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My 16th craft book is out now! Starter Guide to Tunisian Crochet from Landauer Publishing. 🧢 #crochet #tunisiancrochet #crocheters My favorite is the blanket!

14.01.2025 20:46 β€” πŸ‘ 20    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 0

Thanks Maven!

12.01.2025 21:17 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

I was a huge Twitter user before it got stupid. Dipping my toe in the water here. I love knitting, crochet, sewing, Broadway, music and novels. Please don’t scare me away quite yet :-)

12.01.2025 01:33 β€” πŸ‘ 15    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

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