Every crafter needs a good notebook on hand for jotting down ideas and planning projects, but did you know that it’s really easy to make your own? If you’ve got a sewing awl (a very basic hand-held sewing machine—I use a Speedy Stitcher) and 15 minutes, you can create your own custom idea book with … Continue reading
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Sometimes it surprises people to learn that I’m a self-taught crafter. Though it’s true that I’ve always been a builder of contraptions, a taker-apart-er, and a plotter of grand schemes, I didn’t actually grow up knowing how to sew, knit, embroider, and construct. In fact, I didn’t learn most of those things until I was … Continue reading
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Remember the Kwik Sew cup organizer sewing pattern that I reviewed last week? Turns out, it’s the perfect companion for crochet projects! Just slide your hooks, scissors, and notions into the outside pockets and load the center with your measuring tape and stitch markers, and you’ve got a crochet organizer that you can take along … Continue reading
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Did you know that you can dye your own custom yarn with Sharpie markers and a little bit of water? If the answer is no, then I’m about to blow your mind! If you follow me on Twitter or Facebook, then you already know that I spent yesterday afternoon hanging out at Lion Brand Yarn. … Continue reading
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