Holiday Stashdown Challenge 2016 Sponsor Spotlight: Paper from Heaven

In this post, I’m spotlighting the final prize sponsor for the February monthly giveaway for the Holiday Stashdown Crochet-a-Long. (If you’re just learning about the CAL now, you can find more details here.) This post contains affiliate links. This post’s featured sponsor is Paper from Heaven. Show your support by following Paper from Heaven on … Read more

2016 Reader Survey

Happy Saturday! As the blizzard continues here in New York City, I thought I’d share a little reader survey with you all. The survey will remain open, but if you’d like me to send you a coupon code good for any crochet or knitting pattern in the Underground Crafter Ravelry shop, share your responses by … Read more

How to Start (and Stock) a Handmade “Gift Closet”

In January, the last thing on the mind of most crocheters (or knitters) is holiday gifts – unless, of course, they are still working on “I.O.U.” gifts from the previous year or are nursing repetitive stress injuries. But we all know that the holiday crafting season can creep up quickly, so why not start a … Read more

Holiday Stashdown Challenge 2015 Sponsor Spotlight: The Sewing Machine

I’m shining a spotlight on another wonderful prize sponsor for the end-of-CAL giveaway for the Holiday Stashdown Crochet-a-Long. (If you’re just learning about the CAL now, you can find more details here.) This post’s featured sponsor is Julie from The Sewing Machine. Show your support by following Julie  on Facebook | Twitter. This post contains … Read more

3 Tips for Enhancing Your Handmade Gift Giving | #Crochet #TipsTuesday

If you love crocheting gifts, any time of year can be wonderfully inspiring. In addition to seasonal holidays, there are always birthdays, anniversaries, baby showers, and other opportunities for handmade gift giving. Here are three tips for making the most of your handmade gifts. This post contains affiliate links. I’ve been making handmade gifts for … Read more

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