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Makizinikewin (Moccasin Making) 4 of 9 Puckering the Toe

Heart Berry Tutorial shares about How to Sew the Toe of Pucker the toe of Split Toe and Round Toe Moccasins Along with pattern, needle, and supply information, we share how to sew together the toe of Ojibwe Pucker Toe Moccasins   Have you been following our other blogs? If you missed them you can check our YouTube or here Happy Making!

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Makizinikewin (Moccasin Making) 3 of 9 Beading

In our ongoing series of Tools for Makers, we are sharing step 3 of 9-- BEADING. This tutorial covers one needle applique beading.  For more tutorials check out our YouTube and blogs.  We are using our Nookomis Obagijigan Pattern book for these moccasins! Happy Making!

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PBS Making it stories Heart Berry

PBS' "Making It" interviewed Heart Berry team about how the origin of our art, how we have adapted in this pandemic, and the joys of cultural art.  We are deeply moved by this in depth and well rounded story.  Truly thankful. Wild Story about this day:  While they were interviewing us, the Duluth Pack/Ivanka Trump scandal was breaking.  We were actually talking with mentors, responding to concerned community members, talking to Other press outlets, and planning our break with Duluth Pack DURING THIS INTERVIEW!! and that's another day at Heart Berry.

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Moccasin Tutorial 1 of 9, Supplies and Patterns

In our new series "Makizinikewin" we share 9 tutorial videos on Ojibwe Split Toe Moccasin making.  Step 1 of 9 here is an introduction, explanation of the different styles, supplies, and cutting out the pattern. We are using our Nookomis Obagijigan pattern book in this tutorial.  Happy Making!!

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