The Blog of Making Stuff
An old-school craft blog since 2022.
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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!
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 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.
My Favorite Lotions for my Winter (and Yarn Crafting) Eczema
No sponsorships or affiliate links — these are products that truly work for me.
My 2026 Crafting Goals
Year Two of stating my crafting goals on the internet for all to see.
Did I Meet my 2025 Crafting Goals?
Mostly! But I learned a lot more than I expected when I set them.
Thrifting Yarn on Poshmark: What You Should Know
The good, the bad, and whether you should just stick to Ebay.
How to Do Tubular Bind-Off in the Round Without Warping
One simple trick to prevent warping and minimize the gap between first and last stitches.