If you’ve been reading my blog for a while, you know that I’m always sharing information about charities that accept handmade donations. I even have a series of charity spotlight posts that include free crochet patterns designed specifically to meet donation guidelines. But when I started sewing again, I had a hard time finding updated … Read more
In the last few years, more and more people have decided to sew – for the first time, or again after a long lapse. In this post, I’ll be sharing my reviews of three sewing books aimed at helping beginner sewists get to the next level of sewing, along with your chance to win one … Read more
Minky is such a plush, cozy, and pretty fabric, but it can be challenging for newbie sewists. In today’s Sewing Basics post, I’m going to show you how to sew a minky blanket using precut fabric. This Easy Sew Minky Blanket can be used as a throw, a bed runner, a pet blanket, or a … Read more
Whether you’re a new sewist, or you’re buying your first sewing machine after learning with a borrowed or classroom sewing machine, or you’re looking to upgrade an older model, this guide to how to buy a sewing machine for beginners will walk you through what you need to know to choose the right machine for … Read more
Happy New Year! Thank you for your support throughout 2021. I wish you and your loved ones the best for a healthy, joyous, and creatively inspired 2022! If you’d like to know what’s coming up on Underground Crafter in 2022, read on for details. Looking Back on 2021 I thought things would slow down after … Read more