Crafting

It might be that my last kid is getting older and I miss shopping for all of the fun school supplies, but I got inspired to try making a School Supply “Cake”, and accidentally made 3 of them before I could stop. I have included step-by-step pictures, instructions, and supply lists if anyone else wants …

At a time of year that can be darker and filled with stress, I thought it might help to do something more fun. I will be releasing a new crochet pattern for the first 24 days in December. Although this may be more of a Christmas tradition, the items created will be more winter-themed to …

When I was 5 years old, my mom started teaching me to crochet. Unfortunately, I used the wrong stitch on the little potholder swatch I was making, so she pulled it all out. I believe I threw a tantrum and stomped off. Two years later she came home from work and I was just sitting …

I was privileged to have the opportunity to participate in the first annual Woodinville Pride festival near me this year. It was great to have somewhere more local to take the kids, where they could wander around a bit more (a long as they were with their buddy). I think it also helps for everyone …

I remember taking my first sewing class way back in 7th grade. We made pillows in the shape of letters, similar to these ones. We also made pillows shaped like airplanes and skateboards with felt appliqued details. I think we also made clothing, like wrap-around skirts, but those weren’t nearly as memorable. It is funny …

Embroidery has a long and varied history dating back to 30,000 BC. I like how this article explains the 5 main types of embroidery. I have been embroidering since I was a kid and wasn’t aware of some of them. Initially, we will be focusing on crewel embroidery… but there are several other common types, …

Jewelry is given and received as gifts, but it doesn’t always speak to our hearts, or say the things we need to hear. I find that I sometimes need something to remind me that I believe in myself. Sometimes this is just a word, or it could be a favorite quote. We can place this …