Weaving In Ends
Love to crochet but hate weaving in ends? I've tried every kind of needle I could find. One stunk, several were just OK, but I did find my new fave too.
Wool Needles, Where Have You Been All My Life?
Hate weaving in crochet ends? Try wool needles and you might actually enjoy the once-dreaded task.
Clover Darning Needles with Latch Hook Eye
Pros and cons of the Clover Darning Needles with Latch Hook Eye. Where they are clever, where they aren't and do they stay in my crochet tool chest.
Susan Bates Finishing Needles
My review of Susan Bates Finishing Needles. Others love them but they're not for me. Seems like a good idea but there are far better options out there.
Weaving in Ends with Sewing Needles
A review of hand needles from traditional darning needles to upholstery needles, bent-tip needles and a little bit of everything in between.
Bleach Pen Crafts
Create a mehndi look on clothing or adorn a pair of jeans with these bleach pen crafts. One expert also shares how to neutralize the bleach too.
Scrap Yarn Ornaments
The great yarn art debacle of 2016. A simple-looking craft that's clearly harder than it looks. My guide to wasting time with yarn and frustrating your Mom.
Crayola Colored Pencils
Before you buy Crayola Colored Pencils, consider how you color, maintain your craft supplies and your budget. I like them. They're truly bright, bold colors.
St. Patrick’s Day Bear & Pattern
I had originally thought that I would create a Leprechaun feltie to share with you for St. Patrick's Day. I'm not sure when it happened, but, I found myself creating a little bear with a vest and hat with a glittery shamrock instead. I think he came out super cute and I thought I would share him with everyone, including a pattern and some tips and hints. Supplies Needed for St. Patrick's Day Bear Green felt Dark colored felt for bear body and head Lighter colored felt for bear belly and snout Tiny scrap of pink felt Scrap of black felt Small amount of fiber fill or teeny felt scraps for stuffing Beads for eyes Buttons Green glitter Pin back Vest Buttons I only had 6mm buttons and thought they were too big - and why oh why do they make them so darn thick too? I dug out my sequins and glitter…
Russian Chicken Pattern
1871 cross stitch pattern from a book on Russian folklore. Quick and easy little one-color pattern of a stylized bird with a dramatic wing and tail.