The Blog of Making Stuff

An old-school craft blog since 2022.

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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.

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This month: sewing book recommendations and a spooky mystery from US history finally solved!

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Works for handknit/crochet or sewn garments!

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I made so many mistakes – here’s why I’m glad I did it anyway.

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If you’re crafting while traveling or just don’t have enough stitch markers for the project you’re working on, try these backups!

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A different kind of stash challenge for anyone who buys patterns and pattern books and immediately forgets what’s in them.

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This month: A cozy mystery rec and an introduction to crocheting with gradients.

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No sponsorships or affiliate links — these are products that truly work for me.

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Year Two of stating my crafting goals on the internet for all to see.

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Mostly! But I learned a lot more than I expected when I set them.