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The Trim
Not all pieces make it to the shop but deserve their space to be seen. We hope you enjoy this collection of work - old and new - with vignettes written by Alexandra.
Where raw edges find their form.
COME SEE US IN PERSON!
On Saturday, September 26th, 2026 you can find AdaMae Handmade at TWO markets in one day. If you're in the Twin Cities area, this is the perfect opportunity to get a head start on holiday shopping. From 10:00AM-1:00PM, you'll find me in Minnetonka at the Carver Scott County Humane Society fundraiser event, Run.Walk.Wag 5K. 📍 Location: Eagle Ridge Academy (11111 Bren Rd W, Minnetonka, MN 55343) This event supports the humane society to help them give even more pets a second c
Alexandra
7 hours ago2 min read
The Art of Garment Making
When I was in college, my parents gifted me a sewing machine for Christmas. That machine became one of my most prized possessions. I used it for 15 years making blankets, pillow covers, casserole dish carriers, apparel, and face masks (thank you covid.) A few years ago my first sewing machine craped out and I splurged and bought an upgrade! After a couple really terrible attempts years prior, I starting really focusing on garment making. It was important to me to find a desig
Alexandra
1 day ago1 min read
The Vision for AdaMae Handmade
You might be asking yourself, "What's with the "we" and "us"? I thought you were a one-woman-show."
Alexandra
Jul 231 min read
Dishcloths to Sweaters
My mom taught me to knit and crochet at a young age, starting with dishcloths. I don't know if it's because I learned around Christmas, but knitting and crocheting has always been a winter hobby for me. Over the years I started pushing myself to make things like scarves, hats and mittens, but it took me about 25 years to work up the courage to make my first sweater! I signed up to take a community-ed class from a friend of mine. The project was the Flax Sweater by Tin Can Kni
Alexandra
Jul 231 min read
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