You may be thinking that it’s a little warm out to be thinking of the winter holidays, but when you’re making handmade gifts and decorations, the cold weather has a way of sneaking up on you. This year, I’m joining the Holiday Blog Hop organized by American Crochet again. (You can find last year’s Holiday … Read more
The Silk Elegance Shawl is a simple rectangular shawl crochet pattern that has a stunning, curved motif border. Made with a luxurious and eco-friendly reclaimed silk yarn in beautiful, herbal dyed colors, it’s the perfect accessory for any outfit. This pattern uses simple stitches, making it a great project for beginners, or for more advanced … Read more
I’m continuing my Cricut basics series by answering a common question: do you need to use cartridges (or dies) with any of the Cricut Explore machines? This post contains affiliate links. I may receive compensation (at no added cost to you) if you make a purchase using these links. Materials for this post were provided … Read more
Back in May, I went to see Counter Couture: Handmade Fashion in an American Counter Culture at the Museum of Art and Design with my mom. The exhibit was filled with handmade inspiration from the 1960s and ’70s (including some stunning crocheted pieces) and it inspired me to design a retro tam using a beautiful, … Read more
This is the twenty-seventh pattern in the Knitted Kitchen Blog Hop: Learn A New Stitch Dishcloth Series 2017. In this post, you can find all the information you’ll need to follow along to get access to all 48 knitting patterns. This post contains affiliate links. I may receive compensation (at no added cost to you) … Read more