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Sarah Kalin

@crosshatchsarah.bsky.social

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🏳️‍🌈 Creative + coffee shop owner in northern Wisconsin.🌲 Leather | Ceramics | Paper | Digital I miss social platforms circa 2014. Let's bring that vibe back. ✨ ig: www.instagram.com/crosshatchsarah 💻 www.crosshatchcoffeeco.com

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Sarah Kalin @crosshatchsarah.bsky.social · Nov 30

[Sold] ❤️

Sarah Kalin @crosshatchsarah.bsky.social · Nov 29

Thank you! ❤️❤️

Sarah Kalin @crosshatchsarah.bsky.social · Nov 29

7. Oooph. Umm, maybe comparing myself to others. I've always struggled with that, but it's certainly gotten better over the last couple of years! Comparison is a joy killer; I'm constantly trying to reign in it for myself and also help others not fall into it as well. ❤️

Sarah Kalin @crosshatchsarah.bsky.social · Nov 29

7. Kind. ❤️

Sarah Kalin @crosshatchsarah.bsky.social · Nov 29

This is lovely!! Well done! 👏🏼

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Sarah Kalin @crosshatchsarah.bsky.social · Nov 29

Imma keep going, cause more new friends will come over time! ❤️❤️❤️ And this one's short. 😂

6. She/Her ❤️

Sarah Kalin @crosshatchsarah.bsky.social · Nov 29

Sold ❤️

Sarah Kalin @crosshatchsarah.bsky.social · Nov 29

This blue tho. 😍 Another lil #leather sling bag ready for the next chapter of its adventure.

#art #leatherwork #leathercraft #journey #travel #artisan #bluesky #blue #smallbusinesssaturday

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Sarah Kalin @crosshatchsarah.bsky.social · Nov 28

Early happy Small Business Saturday to all my fellow creatives out there! May you get all the love and support you deserve. ❤️ Anyone got anything they're suuuper excited about launching for the weekend?!

#smallbusinesssaturday #artisan #art #leathergoods #leatherwork #shopsmall #shoplocal #leather

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Sarah Kalin @crosshatchsarah.bsky.social · Nov 27

5. (It's actually 4. Oops. 🤣) I'm going to post lots of things from my life! Leather, ceramics, papercraft like watercolor and linocut work, digital work, stuff going on within our little coffee shop, books, etc etc. Things to connect with people about! 🤗

Sarah Kalin @crosshatchsarah.bsky.social · Nov 27

4. American. I grew up in Iowa and now live in northern Wisconsin. 🌲🌳

Sarah Kalin @crosshatchsarah.bsky.social · Nov 27

3. I actually was never on Twitter to begin with. 🤷🏻‍♀️ Idk why; it just never became a place that I wanted to be. But I will say with the chaos of the last couple of years and its conversion to X, I'm grateful I wasn't.

Sarah Kalin @crosshatchsarah.bsky.social · Nov 27

2. A couple sets on IG & FB. One for myself (from a creative perspective) and one for a beautiful coffee shop my wife and I own and operate just the two of us. IG: @crosshatchsarah & @crosshatchcoffeecompany Facebook: Crosshatch Coffee Co

Sarah Kalin @crosshatchsarah.bsky.social · Nov 27

1. Other platforms have become... depressing. I miss what social used to feel like - actual interaction, commenting, people supporting people - and I think Bluesky might fill that void a bit. Hopeful!! It's good so far anyway. 🤗

Sarah Kalin @crosshatchsarah.bsky.social · Nov 27

Oh my gosh, these are gorgeous!!! 😍☁️🌙

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Sarah Kalin @crosshatchsarah.bsky.social · Nov 27

This is giving second grade introduction circle vibes, and I'm here for it. 🤗👋🏼 Let's go!

#bluesky #intro #art #artisan #followforfollow #leathercraft #booksky

Ffenicmere Art | CaitCat @caitcat.bsky.social · Nov 27

Fine, doing the thing.

A list of questions against a cloudy blue background reading:
I’m on BlueSky! Get to know me better. 1 like = 1 answer
1. Why are you on BlueSky?
2. Any other social media?
3. Still posting on Twitter?
4. What do you post on Bluesky?
5. Nationality?
6. Gender/Pronouns?
7. One word to describe yourself?
8. Something you hate about yourself?
9. Something you love about yourself?
10. What’s your perfect date?
11. Any hobbies?
12. Play any instrument?
13. Name a random fact.
14. Favorite food?
15. Favorite drink?
16. Favorite season?
17. Favorite sport?
18. Chinese zodiac sign?
19. Somewhere you want to visit?
20. Speak any other languages?
21. Favorite song?
22. Song you’re listening to now?
23. Saddest song?
24. First game console?
25. Favorite video game?
26. Last concert you attended?
27. Last book you read?
28. Last movie you saw?
29. Cat or dog?
30. Day or night?
31. What’s your lucky number?
32. Favorite quote?
33. Color of your toothbrush?
34. Favorite movie?
35. Coffee or tea?
36. Favorite character?

Artist Questions
38. What do you prefer to make?
39. What’s your favorite OC?
40. Who’d you do fanart of?
41. Traditional or digital?
42. Weakness?
43. Strengths?
44. Anything you make but never post?
45. Weirdest thing you’ve ever made?
46. Any art goals?
47. NSFW?
48. FREE SPACE
49. FREE SPACE
50. FREE SPACE

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Sarah Kalin @crosshatchsarah.bsky.social · Nov 27

Ooohhh yesss. Robert Jordan (and Brandon Sanderson too) both hold a special place in my wittle reader's heart. It's been a few years since I reread the whole series. It's time. 📖

Sarah Kalin @crosshatchsarah.bsky.social · Nov 27

This resonates. I think it's so fun to dream about where a bag or wallet or journal might end up. The precious items it will hold; the many miles it will trek. ❤️

Sunstone Leather Goods @sunstoneleather.bsky.social · Nov 26

Always love making these notebook covers 😊

There’s just something special about turning a simple piece of leather into something that becomes part of someone’s everyday life—whether it’s for journaling, doodling, or keeping track of big ideas. ✍️📚

#leatherwork #handmade #leathercraft

A handcrafted leather notebook cover displayed outdoors on lush green grass. The worn, textured finish of the reddish-brown leather gives it a vintage, rugged appeal, with the notebook and accessories neatly enclosed inside.

A close-up view of a handcrafted leather notebook cover in a deep tan and brown finish. The notebook inside is partially visible, with its vibrant red bookmark adding a pop of color against the aged leather grain.

A beautifully handcrafted leather notebook cover in a rich tan color with brass snap closures, lying open on a rustic wooden table. A notebook with a red bookmark peeks out from the cover, accompanied by a pen securely held in a loop.

A handcrafted leather notebook cover in a rich brown color with two brass snap closures, lying closed on a wooden surface with a woven beige mat underneath. The texture of the leather shows natural markings, and a red bookmark and pen peek out slightly from the edges, giving it a functional yet stylish look.

Sarah Kalin @crosshatchsarah.bsky.social · Nov 27

Agreed!! These are beautiful! I have a pattern I picked up a while ago for something similar - it had a turned piece of leather that created a writing holder (like yours!) that intrigued me so much. I'm inspired to dig it out and play around some snowy afternoon this winter! ✨❤️

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Sarah Kalin @crosshatchsarah.bsky.social · Nov 27

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Sarah Kalin @crosshatchsarah.bsky.social · Nov 27

Gorgeous!! 😍

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Sarah Kalin @crosshatchsarah.bsky.social · Nov 27

Welcome! New here too, but actually really enjoying it so far! Your leatherwork looks gorgeous! Hope you'll share your ink work as well?! Cheers! 🍻

Sarah Kalin @crosshatchsarah.bsky.social · Nov 27

Obv you will know best re: the snap, but aesthetically this is SOO good!! 😍 Oh it would be so cute in different pokeball types too. Well done!! 👏🏼

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Sarah Kalin @crosshatchsarah.bsky.social · Nov 27

I love your work!! 😍😍😍 Also I've never been compelled to race to my bookshelves faster to restart WoT 🤣

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Sarah Kalin @crosshatchsarah.bsky.social · Nov 27

👋🏼☺️