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An old-school craft blog since 2022.
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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!
The Long Journey to a Sustainable Sticker Product
A behind the scenes look at the research and testing that helps me develop new sustainable products for my small business.
Emergency Stitch Markers for Knit and Crochet
If you’re crafting while traveling or just don’t have enough stitch markers for the project you’re working on, try these backups!
The Pattern Stash Challenge: Intro and Guidelines
A different kind of stash challenge for anyone who buys patterns and pattern books and immediately forgets what’s in them.
The Best Things in my Brain, February 2026
This month: Alternate Kitchener methods and why even scientists can’t find one perfect organization method.
Converting a Flat Stitch Pattern into the Round (and Vice Versa)
Yes, you can just start knitting away and see how it comes out, or you can follow these tips to save yourself frustration.