How is your stay-at-home experience going? I have found the need to be more creative during these long hours at home. It gives my hands something to do and my mind goes into a flow state. It’s been months since I’ve knitted, but lately I’ve felt the pull to do …
My hand stitching is not the best, but I stuck with it and completed this tiny rag doll. In the past, when I’ve tried making dolls, all I would see were the mistakes. If it wasn’t good enough, I’d quit and move on. I’m trying to be kinder to myself. …
The first day of summer is almost here and with it comes the triple digit heat. I think I’m in denial as I have just finished making this shawl. I like to tell myself I’m just getting an early head start for autumn. I’m actually quite proud of this little …
Making these bunnies and carrots was addicting! This class is on Creativebug and comes with a template and video lessons that take you step by step. This is my first time hand sewing little critters. I had originally only made one set (big bunny, small bunny, and carrot), but because …
Small accomplishments lead to big things! I’m not one to enter into competitions, but one of my goals is to showcase my work and be proud of what my two hands make. So, I made myself a little vulnerable and entered these mittens into the home art competition of my …
I’m doing it! I’ve signed up for NaNoWriMo! November is National Novel Writing Month and during the month of November writers will attempt to write 50,000 words. I will be attempting to write a children’s story that I’ve been daydreaming about for a while. Wish me luck as I am …
Do you subscribe to Making Magazine? If you don’t and you’re a maker, then do yourself a favor and get this magazine! It’s one of my favorites, and I’m always inspired every time I open its pages. Each issue has a theme and the current one is lines and has …
