Looking for a better way to seam your crochet projects? Try mattress stitch. This tutorial will show you how. Mattress stitch is worked from the… Read More »Make Better Crochet Seams with Mattress Stitch
Distaff Day, or St. Distaff’s Day, occurs on January 7. The twelve days of Christmas are over, and it’s time to get back to work,… Read More »St. Distaff’s Day
Conventional wisdom says that sharing New Year’s resolutions with someone else is supposed to keep us accountable and thus more likely to achieve success. I’ve… Read More »6 Crafting New Year’s Resolutions I Can Keep
Brighten up your summer with these quick and easy summer placemats. They are a perfect first project for beginning knitters, and they make a great… Read More »Free Knitting Pattern: Quick & Easy Summer Placemats
My mother, the needlepointer, taught me the value of a good lamp for crafters. Recently I was contacted by Brightech, who asked me if I… Read More »Review: Brightech LightView Magnifying Lamp
This post may contain affiliate links. Surprise! I’ve written a sewing book! Pincushions to Sew, from Leisure Arts, features 15 pincushions designed by yours truly.… Read More »New Book: Pincushions to Sew
