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Crafty Audiobook Review: To Scotland with Love: Kilts and Quilts, Book 1

Crafty Audiobook Review: To Scotland with Love: Kilts and Quilts, Book 1

To Scotland with Love, the first book in Patience Griffin’s Kilts and Quilts series, just might scratch your quilting-with-a-side-of-hot-man-in-plaid itch. Read more

Crafty Audiobook Review: Silence of the Lamb's Wool: A Yarn Retreat Mystery, Book 2

Crafty Audiobook Review: Silence of the Lamb’s Wool: A Yarn Retreat Mystery, Book 2

It’s audiobook review o’clock, and this week we’re diving into Betty Hechtman’s Silence of the Lamb’s Wool: A Yarn Retreat Mystery, Book 2. Read more

Crafty Audiobook Review: Framed in Lace: A Needlecraft Mystery, Book 2: Return to Monica Ferris' A Needlecraft Mystery cozy mystery series with an audiobook review of Framed in Lace: A Needlecraft Mystery, Book 2!

Crafty Audiobook Review: Framed in Lace: A Needlecraft Mystery, Book 2

Return to Monica Ferris’ A Needlecraft Mystery cozy mystery series with an audiobook review of Framed in Lace: A Needlecraft Mystery, Book 2! Read more

Crafty Audiobook Review: Crewel World: A Needlecraft Mystery, Book 1

Crafty Audiobook Review: Crewel World: A Needlecraft Mystery, Book 1

Need a go-to crafty audiobook series for when you have a REALLY big craft project ahead of you? With 19 books (and counting), and all… Read more

Crafty Audiobook Review: Needled to Death: A Knitting Mystery, Book 2 | Red-Handled Scissors

Crafty Audiobook Review: Needled to Death: A Knitting Mystery, Book 2

Lately, it seems like a bunch of new crafting-related cozies are popping up in Audible, filling out some holes in series that were previously pretty… Read more

Crafty Audiobook Review: Yarn to Go: A Yarn Retreat Mystery, Book 1 | Red-Handled Scissors

Crafty Audiobook Review: Yarn to Go: A Yarn Retreat Mystery, Book 1

I listen to a LOT of audiobooks while I’m crafting. Like, a lot a lot, since I work from home and I’m a professional maker.… Read more

Knitting Necessities: Cast On, Bind Off Book Review | Red-Handled Scissors

Knitting Necessities: Cast On, Bind Off Book Review

When I first started knitting, I made an embarrassingly large number of hats (and mittens and cowls) that I couldn’t even wear when they were… Read more

Review: Crochet One-Skein Wonders | Red-Handled Scissors

Review: Crochet One-Skein Wonders

I reviewed Crochet One-Skein Wonders, edited by Judith Durant and Edie Eckman, on Craft Test Dummies! Grab your yarn stash and hooks, my friends, because… Read more

Review: Gertie's New Book for Better Sewing | Red-Handled Scissors

Review: Gertie’s New Book for Better Sewing

Part beginner sewing manual, part guide to vintage fashion, Gertie’s New Book for Better Sewing: A Modern Guide to Couture-Style Sewing Using Basic Vintage Techniques… Read more

Massive MOD PODGE ROCKS! Book Review and Giveaway | Red-Handled Scissors

Massive MOD PODGE ROCKS! Book Review and Giveaway

My crafty pal Amy is the undisputed queen of decoupage. How do I know? She wrote the book, of course! Mod Podge Rocks!: Decoupage Your… Read more

Review: Crafting with Cat Hair for Craft Test Dummies | Red-Handled Scissors

Review: Crafting with Cat Hair for Craft Test Dummies

I reviewed the book Crafting With Cat Hair: Cute Handicrafts to Make with Your Cat on Craft Test Dummies! Since it was first announced, there… Read more

Review: Steampunk Softies for Craft Test Dummies | Red-Handled Scissors

Review: Steampunk Softies for Craft Test Dummies

I reviewed the book Steampunk Softies on Craft Test Dummies! Craft Book Review: Steampunk Softies by Sarah Skeate and Nicola TedmanThere are few things that… Read more

Review: Sew U: The Built by Wendy Guide to Making Your Own Wardrobe | Red-Handled Scissors

Review: Sew U: The Built by Wendy Guide to Making Your Own Wardrobe

There are few things that make me happier than a good how-to book. I love to learn, and I want to see exactly how each… Read more