In the U.S., tomorrow is Thanksgiving, a day of reflection and gratitude. The holiday is supposed to be about being thankful for what you have and spending time with loved ones (and let’s not forget eating favorite foods), but it has also become the official start of the winter holiday shopping season. I dislike crowds and … Read more
This post contains affiliate links. This week’s pick: Complete Guide to Needlework (Reader’s Digest) by Reader’s Digest. Source: MC’s mother’s collection.* Publication date: Eighth printing (1984) of 1979 edition. Status: Out of print but available at reasonable prices online. Condition: Very Good. Crafts: Applique, Crochet, Embroidery, Knitting, Lacework, Macrame, Needlepoint, Patchwork, Quilting, and Rug-making. You know a book is a classic when … Read more
This post contains affiliate links. I was lucky enough to grow up in a family with some amazing seamstresses. My grandmother went to a needlecrafts trade school during the Depression, had done piecework in a factory before getting married, and continued to be a sewing machine master well into her later years. My mom is quite … Read more
This post contains affiliate links. If you’re looking for the right journal for yourself or another crafty journaler in your life, you may want to check out Meet Me At Mike’s Crafty Journal by Pip Lincolne. I recently received a review copy from the Independent Publishers Group. Pip Lincolne is an Australian crafter, blogger, writer, and former … Read more
This post contains affiliate links. Today, I’m interviewing Linda Wyszynski about her new book, The Complete Photo Guide to Needlework. I’ll also be reviewing the book and giving away my review copy, courtesy of Creative Publishing International. The Interview Linda Wyszynski has been a freelance needlework designer for over 20 years. Her work has appeared … Read more