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Keep your sewing space organized, efficient and inspired. Our handmade Sewing Station Caddies and Pincushion Dishes are crafted for sewists who wan...
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15 Scrap Fabric Ideas to Use Up Every Last Bit
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15 Scrap Fabric Ideas to Use Up Every Last Bit (Creative Inspiration for Makers)

Leslie Wiedenhoeft Jan 13
Find calm and creative flow again with this cozy at-home retreat idea — perfect for makers who need space to breathe and start fresh.
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How to Create a Creative Retreat at Home (When You Need a Reset)

Leslie Wiedenhoeft Dec 28
15 Creative Painted Rock Ideas for Beginners (That Spark Joy + Make Beautiful Gifts)
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15 Creative Painted Rock Ideas for Beginners (That Spark Joy + Make Beautiful Gifts)

Leslie Wiedenhoeft Dec 07
30+ Adorable Crochet & Sewing Baby Patterns – Handmade Baby Shower Gift Ideas Snippet: Find the sweetest baby shower gift ideas with our roundup of free crochet and sewing patterns
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Handmade Baby Shower Gift Patterns to Sew, Knit & Crochet

Mikki Holtzhauer Nov 20
12 Days of Christmas Projects to Stitch and Quilt
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Sew Much Joy: 12 Days of Christmas Projects to Stitch and Quilt!

Leslie Wiedenhoeft Nov 16
Free printable Sewing Art PDFs for your sewing studio. Discover unique handmade pottery at The Mud Place — functional ceramics, gift-worthy artisan pieces including sewing caddies, paint palettes, yarn bowls, spoon rests & more.
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Free Printable Sewing Room Art You Can Frame, Gift, or Keep for Yourself

Leslie Wiedenhoeft Nov 11
This easy gluten- and dairy-free oatmeal chocolate chip cookie recipe is chewy, rich, and secretly allergy-friendly. No disclaimers—just delicious cookies everyone will love.
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The Best Gluten & Dairy Free Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies (That Everyone Loves)

Leslie Wiedenhoeft Nov 01
Handmade gifts to make now and tuck away for the Holidays, Christmas, stocking stuffers, free, low cost DIY gifts
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Handmade Gifts to Make Now and Tuck Away for the Holidays

Leslie Wiedenhoeft Oct 28
Collage of three folk woodland fingerless glove patterns to knit or crochet this fall with text overlay
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23 Unique Fingerless Glove Patterns to Knit or Crochet — Cables, Lace, Owls & More

Leslie Wiedenhoeft Oct 21
How to Choose the Right Yarn for Your Project A Beginner’s Guide
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How to Choose the Right Yarn for Your Project: A Beginner’s Guide

Leslie Wiedenhoeft Oct 18
The Best Stitches for Beginner Knitters: Simple Techniques to Get You Started
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The Best Stitches for Beginner Knitters: Simple Techniques to Get You Started

Leslie Wiedenhoeft Oct 14
The Mud Place handmade pottery – shop directly from the studio
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Looking for The Mud Place on Etsy? Here’s Where We Are Now

Leslie Wiedenhoeft Oct 09
37 Cozy & Creative Fall Crochet and Knitting Patterns You’ll Want to Start Tonight
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37 Cozy & Creative Fall Crochet and Knitting Patterns You’ll Want to Start Tonight

Leslie Wiedenhoeft Oct 08
Leslie's Sausage & Kale Soup Recipe, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free
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Easy Sausage and Kale Soup (Gluten-Free + Dairy-Free Friendly!)

Leslie Wiedenhoeft Sep 15
What is a Yarn Bowl and How Do You Use It?
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What is a Yarn Bowl and How Do You Use It?

Leslie Wiedenhoeft Aug 26
Browse 17 of the best animal quilt patterns—from foxes to elephants—perfect for handmade gifts, baby quilts, wall hangings, and weekend sewing.
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17 Best Animal Quilt Patterns for Modern Quilters

Leslie Wiedenhoeft Aug 19
What Should Be in a Basic Sewing Kit? (Beginner’s Checklist)
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What Should Be in a Basic Sewing Kit? (Beginner’s Checklist)

Leslie Wiedenhoeft Aug 15
35 Free Knit & Crochet Dishcloth Patterns for Handmade Gifts and Everyday Charm
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35 Free Knit & Crochet Dishcloth Patterns for Handmade Gifts and Everyday Charm

Leslie Wiedenhoeft Aug 05
How to Price Your Handmade Crafts with Confidence (While Valuing Your Time, Talent, and Joy)
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How to Price Your Handmade Crafts with Confidence (While Valuing Your Time, Talent, and Joy)

Leslie Wiedenhoeft Jul 15
25 Free Crochet & Knitting Patterns for Handmade Gift Giving
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25 Free Crochet & Knitting Patterns for Handmade Gift Giving

Leslie Wiedenhoeft Jun 17
How to spot real handmade pottery vs mass-produced ceramics – The Mud Place studio, Florida
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How to Spot Real Handmade Pottery (And Why It’s Worth Every Penny)

Leslie Wiedenhoeft May 31
Collage of handmade chicken-themed crafts including plushies, hats, and decor items, with text overlay: '23 Chicken Patterns to Crochet, Sew & Knit' — a roundup of fun DIY gift ideas for poultry lovers and crafters.
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Feather Your Nest: 23 Eggstraordinary Chicken-Themed Etsy Patterns You Can Make

Leslie Wiedenhoeft May 27
Graphic with four yellow stars and the phrase ‘Power of 4 Star Review’ highlighting the value of thoughtful customer feedback at The Mud Place
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What a 4-Star Review Really Means (And Why We Take Them So Seriously)

Leslie Wiedenhoeft May 23
How Do I Start Sewing as a Beginner?
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How Do I Start Sewing as a Beginner?

Leslie Wiedenhoeft May 21
21 Handmade Gifts for Teachers,” featuring photos of embroidered hoops, a math equation clock, beaded apple earrings, watercolor palettes, and other artisan teacher gifts.
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21 Thoughtful Handmade Gift Ideas for Teachers, Camp Counselors & Scout Leaders

Leslie Wiedenhoeft May 01
25 Keepsake Gifts for Mom That She’ll Treasure
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25 Keepsake Gifts for Mom That She’ll Treasure

Leslie Wiedenhoeft Apr 22
20 Mother’s Day Gifts for Crafty Moms
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20 Mother’s Day Gifts for Crafty Moms

Leslie Wiedenhoeft Apr 09
Waves Dishcloth – A Free Knitting Pattern for Makers Who Love Handmade Gifts
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Waves Dishcloth – A Free Knitting Pattern for Makers Who Love Handmade Gifts

Leslie Wiedenhoeft Mar 31
Handmade green pottery vase with wildflowers, for moms, with Buy with Prime free fast delivery from The Mud Place.
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Buy with Prime: The Keepsake Gift for Moms - Fast, Free Delivery

Leslie Wiedenhoeft Mar 06
The Sewing Caddy Quilters Love
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We’re in American Quilter! See Our Featured Sewing Station Caddy

Leslie Wiedenhoeft Jan 28
Marinated olives 5-minute appetizer recipe blog post
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Leslie’s Marinated Olives with Herbs de Provence: A Mediterranean-Inspired Appetizer You’ll Always Want in Your Fridge

Leslie Wiedenhoeft May 23
Amazon Handmade #1 Top Seller in Vases - Our Mommy Pot
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Celebrating Success: Our Mommy Pots Make Amazon Handmade's Top 5

Leslie Wiedenhoeft May 03
DIY Cuffed Jeans Accent Tutorial
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Transform Your Jeans: DIY Cuffed Accent Tutorial

Leslie Wiedenhoeft Feb 10
7 1-hour sewing project tutorials for DIY gifting including baby booties, cooking or craft apron, eye mask , wine bottle gift bags and more.
Artful Adventures: Inspiring Creatives Everywhere

Free 1-Hour Sewing Projects That Make Great Gifts!

Leslie Wiedenhoeft Feb 02
18 Free Scrap Yarn Projects to Crochet and Knit
Artful Adventures: Inspiring Creatives Everywhere

18 Free Scrap Yarn Projects to Crochet and Knit

Leslie Wiedenhoeft Nov 16
7 Whimsical Kitchen Wonders: Playfulness in Every Bite
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7 Whimsical Kitchen Wonders: Playfulness in Every Bite

Leslie Wiedenhoeft Oct 20
Ceramic Sponge Holders with Pineapple and Fleur de lis motifs filled with handmade crochet sponges
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Crafting a Delightful Gift: Free Crochet Scrubber Sponge Pattern

Leslie Wiedenhoeft Oct 16
ceramic yarn bowl in black with name 'Roberto' carved into it on a table with knitting needles and project and skeins of brown and grey yarn.
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Custom Yarn Bowl for Men – Gift for Dad who Knits

$74.99
Jan 13
White ceramic craft tool holder with various sized holes containing a paint brush and two palette knives on a white background
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Ceramic Craft Caddy – Organizer for Crochet, Knitting, Painting

$54.99
Mar 26
Handcrafted ceramic paint rinse cup with brush rests on rim and paint inside on a matching palette with paint color swatches.
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Floral Paint Palette & Rinse Bowl – Handmade Artist Gift Set

$79.99
Mar 19
white tiny handmade pottery vase with letter B embossed into it held between fingers to showcase its miniature size with a background of a field of fall wild flowers with the ocean in the far distance.
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Custom Initial Mommy Pot – Gift for New Parents in Farmhouse White

$24.00
May 28
Green miniature handmade pottery vase with letter R engraved into it held between thumb and forefinger to showcase its small size with a background of a field of yellow wildflowers.
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Custom Letter Mommy Pot – Keepsake Gift for New Mom in Green

$24.00
May 28
Sewing kit holder shaped like flower with scissors, thread, and pins in a pincushion on a wooden surface
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Flower Pincushion for Sewing Tools – Organizer White Yellow

$34.99
Feb 23
Double Yarn Bowl Caddy – Knitting & Crochet Organizer
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Double Yarn Bowl Caddy – Knitting & Crochet Organizer

$79.99
Dec 03
Handmade flower-shaped ceramic spoon rest in a yellow color with floral patterns, displayed on a wooden kitchen counter.
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Flower Spoon Rest – Cottagecore Kitchen Accessory Yellow

$24.99
Oct 24
An off-white ceramic toothbrush stand with multiple slots, displaying a toothbrush, toothpaste tube, and a razor. The stand has a striped pattern and is placed on a light-colored surface with basket of towels beside it. Great for bathroom organization.
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Ceramic Bathroom Toothbrush Stand – 6 Slot Yellow

$44.99
Oct 24
Set of handmade ceramic painting tools including a paint rinse bowl, brush organizer caddy, and a palette with colors on a white background.
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Artist Watercolor Set – 3-Piece Ceramic Palette or Cup in White

$84.98
Oct 02
Handmade three-piece blue and white speckled ceramic artist set featuring a rinse bowl with brush rest, a matching brush holder filled with paintbrushes, and a white ceramic paint palette with colorful paints.
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Ceramic Painting Set – Palette, Rinse Cup or Caddy in Blue Speckle

$84.98
Oct 02
Handmade three-piece green and white ceramic artist set featuring a rinse bowl with brush rest, a matching brush holder filled with paintbrushes, and a white ceramic paint palette with colorful paints.
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Artist Gift Set – Palette, Water Cup or Tool Caddy in Green

$84.98
Oct 02
Gary the Crab Petite Spoon Rest in Blue
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Gary the Crab Petite Spoon Rest in Blue

$19.99
Sep 28
Flower Shaped Spoon Rest for Kitchen Counter in Farmhouse Blue
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Flower Shaped Spoon Rest for Kitchen Counter in Farmhouse Blue

$24.99
Sep 26
Blue Butterfly Mini Spoon Rest – Teaspoon Holder or Trinket Dish
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Blue Butterfly Mini Spoon Rest – Teaspoon Holder or Trinket Dish

$19.99
Aug 11
Elephant Shaped ceramic Spoon rest in green finish
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Elephant Mini Spoon Rest for Coffee Bar – Green

$18.00
Aug 09
Blue Elephant Spoon Rest – Mini Ceramic Kitchen Holder
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Blue Elephant Spoon Rest – Mini Ceramic Kitchen Holder

$18.00
Aug 09
Personalized name "Nana" yarn bowl in white with a soft tan yarn ball inside it and a knitting project beside it ready for gifting
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Custom Yarn Bowl with Name – Mother’s Day Gift to Mom who Crochets

$74.99
Aug 07
Black ceramic paint brush rinse bowl with a paintbrush holder and paint color palette on a white background
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Black & White Ceramic Watercolor Palette and Bowl Set

$44.99
Jul 06
Handmade ceramic pottery tool caddy in black glaze, featuring a flared cone shape with multiple round openings around the rim for organizing art supplies, pens, pencils, brushes, or scissors. Unique handcrafted desk organizer, perfect for artists, crafters, or pottery lovers.
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Craft Tool Caddy Organizer – Black White Speckle Ceramic

$54.99
Jul 06
Handmade artisan bronze ceramic sponge holder with embossed fleur-de-lis design, paired with a gray cotton crochet scrubber sponge. Eco-friendly kitchen countertop accessory perfect for storing crochet scrubbers, dish sponges, and sink cleaning essentials.
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Fleur De Lis Sponge Holder – Speckled Bronze Ceramic Sink Decor

$34.99
Jul 06
Chili and Chowder Bowls with Handles – Stoneware in Black Green
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Chili and Chowder Bowls with Handles – Stoneware in Black Green

$49.99
Jul 06
Brown handmade ceramic sponge keeper with a decorative fleur-de-lis design holding a crochet cotton yarn scrubber sponge. Stylish kitchen sink organizer and eco-friendly countertop accessory.
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Fleur De Lis Sponge Holder – Handmade Pottery in Rust Red

$34.99
Jul 06
Front view of ceramic brown sponge keeper with a decorative fleur-de-lis design holding a crochet cotton yarn scrubber sponge. Eco-friendly kitchen countertop accessory.
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Fleur De Lis Sponge Holder Handmade Ceramic Pottery Stripes Brown Tan Speckled Glaze

$34.99
Jul 06
Handmade ceramic pottery tool caddy in green and brown glaze, featuring a flared cone shape with multiple round openings around the rim for organizing art supplies, pens, pencils, brushes, or scissors. Unique handcrafted desk organizer, perfect for artists, crafters, or pottery lovers.
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Crafters Tool Caddy Storage Jar with Slots in Green Bronze

$54.99
Jul 06
Art studio pottery set with handcrafted ceramic rinse bowl and brush caddy organizer. Functional watercolor set with multiple brush rests and tool slots, perfect for organizing painting supplies. Handmade on the potter’s wheel for artists, makers, and creatives.
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Crafters Tool Caddy Storage Jar with Slots in Blue White Speckle

$54.99
Jul 06
Handmade ceramic pottery tool caddy in green teal glaze, featuring a flared cone shape with multiple round openings around the rim for organizing art supplies, pens, pencils, brushes, or scissors. Unique handcrafted desk organizer, perfect for artists, crafters, or pottery lovers.
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Crafters Tool Caddy Storage Jar with Slots in Green

$54.99
Jul 06
Ceramic bowl personalized with name 'Becky' engraved, containing yarn and a knitting needle on a wooden surface with a blurred green outdoor background.
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Custom Yarn Bowl – Personalized Gift for Knitter or Crocheter

$74.99
Jul 06
Handmade pottery watercolor palette and bowl set of a smaller size that is ideal for beginners or travel. Set includes palm-sized paint palette and brush rinse bowl in blue
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Blue Ceramic Watercolor Palette & Rinse Bowl Set

$44.99
Jul 06
Handmade ceramic pottery tool caddy in deep blue glaze, featuring a flared cone shape with multiple round openings around the rim for organizing art supplies, pens, pencils, brushes, or scissors. Unique handcrafted desk organizer, perfect for artists, crafters, or pottery lovers.
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Crafters Tool Caddy in Blue

$54.99
Jul 06
Custom yellow ceramic yarn bowl with hand-carved name 'Mum' on table with yarn and knitting needles. Handmade pottery knitting bowl with yarn guide slot and needle holes. Personalized crochet gift for Mother's Day, Christmas for any mom, grandmother, aunt or friend.
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Custom Yarn Bowl with Name – Cozy Gift for Grandma or Mom

$74.99
Jul 06
Handmade black and white ceramic paint brush caddy and matching watercolor rinse bowl with multiple tool slots and brush rests, holding paintbrushes. The pottery set features a textured drip glaze and is displayed in an artist’s studio with an easel and blurred artwork in the background.
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Black & White Speckle Ceramic Brush Holder + Rinse Bowl Set for Artists

$49.99
Jul 06
Front view of ceramic green sponge keeper with a decorative fleur-de-lis design holding a crochet cotton yarn scrubber sponge. Perfect for kitchen counter organization.
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Fleur De Lis Sponge Holder Handmade Ceramic Pottery Green Bronze

$34.99
Jul 06
Artists painting set including paint brush holder and matching brush washing bowl with multiple storage slots and brush rests, holding paintbrushes in speckled green tones. The handmade wheel thrown pottery set is displayed in an artist’s studio with an easel and canvases and blurred artwork in the background.
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Ceramic Painter’s Rinse Bowl & Brush Caddy Set – Sage Green

$49.99
Jul 06
Deep Sides Chowder Bowls Soup Cereal Handles Cornflower Blue
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Deep Sides Chowder Bowls Soup Cereal Handles Cornflower Blue

$49.99
Jul 06
Compact green and bronze ceramic paint palette and brush rinse bowl set with textured wells and built-in brush rest holding blobs of paint and a brush in green and brown glaze.
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Compact Ceramic Palm Paint Palette & Rinse Bowl Set – Green Bronze

$44.99
Jul 06
A green and black handmade ceramic toothbrush stand with multiple slots, displaying a toothbrush, toothpaste tube, and a razor. The stand has a striped pattern and is placed on a light-colored bathroom counter. Handmade ceramic bathroom organizer for countertop storage.
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Ceramic Toothbrush & Razor Holder – Green Black

$44.99
Jul 06
Custom Yarn Bowl with Name – Handmade Knitting Gift or Crochet
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Custom Yarn Bowl with Name – Handmade Knitting Gift or Crochet

$74.99
Jul 06
Front view of ceramic blue sponge keeper with a decorative fleur-de-lis design holding a crochet cotton yarn scrubber sponge. Perfect for kitchen counter organization.
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Fleur De Lis Sponge Holder Handmade Ceramic Pottery Denim Blue Glaze

$34.99
Jul 06
Handmade blue and white speckled ceramic watercolor rinse bowl and white paint palette with brush for artists.
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Blue Speckled Watercolor Palm Palette & Bowl Set

$44.99
Jul 06
Custom blue yarn bowl with carved name, handmade pottery birthday gift for knitters and crocheters
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Custom Yarn Bowl with Name – Handmade Birthday Gift for Knitters

$74.99
Jul 06
Berry Colander Rinse Bowl in Green Bronze
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Berry Colander Rinse Bowl in Green Bronze

$64.99
Jul 06
Flower Shaped Pincushion and Sewing Notions Holder in Black White Swirl
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Flower Shaped Pincushion and Sewing Notions Holder in Black White Swirl

$34.99
Jul 06
Flower Shaped Teaspoon Rest for Coffee Bar - Mini Ceramic Pottery Decor - Miniature Tea Bag Holder in Denim Blue
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Flower Shaped Teaspoon Rest for Coffee Bar - Mini Ceramic Pottery Decor - Miniature Tea Bag Holder in Denim Blue

$18.00
Jul 06
Flower Shaped Pincushion and Sewing Notions Holder - Lavender Dot
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Flower Shaped Pincushion and Sewing Notions Holder - Lavender Dot

$34.99
Jul 06
Ceramic white sponge keeper with a decorative fleur-de-lis design holding a crochet cotton yarn scrubber sponge. Perfect for kitchen counter organization.
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Fleur De Lis Sponge Holder Handmade Ceramic Pottery Stripes White Glaze

$34.99
Jul 06
Fleur De Lis Sponge Holder Handmade Ceramic Pottery Stripes Green Glaze
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Fleur De Lis Sponge Holder Handmade Ceramic Pottery Stripes Green Glaze

$34.99
Jul 06
Flower Shaped Pincushion and Sewing Notions Dish Pink Tie Dye
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Flower Shaped Pincushion and Sewing Notions Dish Pink Tie Dye

$34.99
Jul 06
Cocktail Party Bowl with Toothpick Holder – Red & Blue
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Cocktail Party Bowl with Toothpick Holder – Red & Blue

$54.99
Jul 06
Appetizer Bowl with Attached Toothpick Holder – Perfect for the Holiday Hostess - Speckled Blue
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Appetizer Bowl with Attached Toothpick Holder – Perfect for the Holiday Hostess - Speckled Blue

$54.99
Jul 06

Sewing Station Caddies

Handmade ceramic sewing station caddies for sewing room organization and an organized sewing space. Designed to keep scissors upright, tools visible, and within reach for sewists and quilters.

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Leslie founder of The Mud Place holding her invention the Sewing Station Caddy and she is smiling while wearing an apron and Mud Place logo hat.

Meet the Maker

“Meet Leslie, the creative force behind The Mud Place. In business since 2008, she has been passionately crafting unique and functional pottery designs that have found their way into thousands of homes. Her inspired creations are not only beautiful but also practical, making them the perfect addition to any home. Do you have a piece of Leslie’s artistry in your home? If not, it’s time to discover the magic of The Mud Place.”

About her Studio