Besides having survived college myself and working as a Resident Assistant while I was a student, since graduating many moons ago, I’ve worked in higher education for about 15 years in student services, academic affairs, and as a professor. That’s why I’m so excited today to share my five tips for helping you to get … Read more
If you’re a long-time reader of Underground Crafter, today’s pattern for Bette the Piglet may look mighty familiar. You may recognize this amigurumi pig as the favicon you see on top of the menu bar. (She also used to be my Ravelry avatar.) This is a simple amigurumi project made with only sewn pieces. It … Read more
Grab some jeans headed for the scrap pile and make yourself a plush pocket pillow! To celebrate National Sewing Month, I’m sharing my tutorial for making lightly quilted pocket pillows using upcycled denim. These three pillows are variations on the traditional log cabin quilt block and are strip pieced to minimize cutting. The envelope style … Read more
I’m joining Emily from Life Sew Savory again this year for her annual Summer Fun Series. This week’s theme is back to school. When I think of back to school, I always think about getting new clothes. Updating your wardrobe comes with two challenges: deciding whether to repurpose, pass down, or donate the old clothes, … Read more
I’ve been a huge fan of amigurumi since childhood, when my grandmother would crochet her famous bears for the whole family. Once I had mastered crochet, I tried my hand at amigurumi, but found that I didn’t love the sewing aspect. Today’s pattern for the No-Sew Huggable Pal is crocheted in one piece with no … Read more