About Marissa Arrigoni

Marissa Arrigoni is a soon-to-be alumna of Coe College in Iowa and is majoring in English and Creative Writing. She likes to write everything from opinion pieces about the latest trend or movie to fabulist short stories. Some of her hobbies include reading, rock climbing, singing, drinking coffee, and thrift shopping. She is from the southwest suburbs of Chicago.

Articles by Marissa Arrigoni

Inside Cosplay: Redefining Costume Design

Although cosplay isn’t exactly a secret of fan culture, it’s possible that this phenomenon may have slipped past your radar. Now, you can learn all about why people dress up ... Read More

Sewing and the Pandemic

Everyone remembers the beginning of the pandemic, especially those March-August months, when people were trying to make the best of an unprecedented situation. So many things changed socially, and we ... Read More

On Point: Our Guide to Sewing Needles

Everyone knows that needles are integral to sewing; it’s one of the tools that executes your vision, along with the fabric and thread. Using the wrong needle for the project ... Read More

What Makes a Quilt a Quilt?

Learn how we classify bed coverings and what kinds of quilts you might see! ... Read More

Fall Trend Forecast

If you love chunky sweaters, Halloween, cool weather, and hot coffee, there’s no doubt you’re excited for fall. And with fall, there’s always changes in what’s popular — in clothing, ... Read More