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An old-school craft blog since 2022.
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Procrastination Proof Crafts: Candy Cane Ornament Upcycle
Part two of the Holiday Craft Summer Series, exploring my handmade holiday décor. This week we focus on one of the easiest, but most aesthetically satisfying DIY ornaments I ever made.
The FOlio: My Knit Christmas Decorations
Part one of my Holiday Craft Summer series, exploring my handmade Christmas decorations for your own holiday crafting inspo.
Terms You Need to Know When Doing Your Own Graphic Design Part 2: Images and Illustrations
The difference between rasterized and vector images, RGB and CMYK, and why image trace might/or might not be a feature you need in your graphic design program.
15 (Mostly) Vintage Knitting Patterns for Baby Gifts
Almost all the babies I knit for are graduating high school, let’s take a nostalgic trip to the (now) vintage knitting patterns I knit for them!
The Best Things in my Brain, June 2026
This month: a gallery of my garden and some helpful knitting videos!
Maker Magazine Review Issue 2: Selvedge
Reviewing the content of a making/craft focused magazine so you can decide if you’d like to buy it. This issue: Selvedge.
My Fiber Festival Booth DIYs
Some quick and easy diy ideas if you’re vending at a craft show or just like fun ways to display things.
The Best Things in my Brain, May 2026
This month: sewing book recommendations and a spooky mystery from US history finally solved!
The Stitch Marker Method for Attaching Buttons
Works for handknit/crochet or sewn garments!
The Vintage Afghan Project Episode 4: My First Crochet Blanket
I made so many mistakes – here’s why I’m glad I did it anyway.