If you’ve been following along on Facebook and Twitter, you’ve probably noticed my sudden, very urgent need to start knitting a sweater. I’m not exactly sure what put the idea into my head, but I’ve learned long ago not to resist the siren call of a challenging new project! So, giving in to my fiber-y …
Cutting mats take a whole lot of crafting abuse, which often leads to the pen marks, paint splashes, and marker stains that can make project photography a messy, distracting nightmare. Luckily, there’s hope! You can remove new and recent paint, pen, and marker stains from your favorite cutting mat using two common household items: a …
Sweater season is finally upon us, and I hereby dub the next seven days Start That Damn Cardigan Week! I’ve spent the last few days flipping through all of my books and magazines trying to find the *perfect* pattern, and I think I’ve managed to whittle the pile down to only two or three top …
Every crafter needs a good notebook on hand for jotting down ideas and planning projects, but did you know that it’s really easy to make your own? If you’ve got a sewing awl (a very basic hand-held sewing machine—I use a Speedy Stitcher) and 15 minutes, you can create your own custom idea book with …
