The Blog of Making Stuff
An old-school craft blog since 2022.
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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.
Terms You Need to Know When Doing Your Own Graphic Design Part 1: Text and Printing Terms
What it means when a graphic designer talks about text flow, tables, and printer’s marks
The Best Things in my Brain, April 2026
This month: A double batch of links covering everything from art as a way through grief to practical tips on saving worn furniture. Plus bonus kitty pics!
Maker Magazine Review Issue 1: UPPERCASE
A new series where I review the content of a making/craft focused magazine so you can decide if you’d like to buy it. This issue: UPPERCASE.
Upcycling an Unloved T-Shirt Into a Running Tank (No Sew Method)
Don’t throw out that T-shirt you hate wearing, use it to dupe a top you like!
The Best Things in my Brain, March 2026
This month: A tribute to one of my former LYS, a sashiko book preorder, and starting seeds!