Hey there, Reader, You know how some folks say, “My eyes are bigger than my stomach” when they’ve piled on too much food on their plates? Well, I have a similar story to tell… but with yarn! Last week, I thought it would be a good idea to start a great big granny square blanket project. In my mind, I could see it - a stunning, kaleidoscopic blanket for my daughter’s new big-girl bed. “A week tops,” I told myself, while lugging home a giant bag of yarn. Well, it’s been seven days, and guess...
about 2 years ago • 1 min read
Hey there, Reader! Just the other day, I was helping my friend navigate her first-ever crochet amigurumi pattern. She was armed with a crochet hook and this unstoppable enthusiasm, but the pattern was a complete mystery to her. Who can blame her? Between all the * and ( ), we might as well be reading secret code! Well, long story short, it inspired me to write a brand new article just for you: "Your Ultimate Guide to Crochet Terms and Abbreviations". It's like a decoder ring for your yarn...
over 2 years ago • 1 min read
Hello Reader! I trust this newsletter finds you full of inspiration, with a crochet hook in one hand and a glass of iced tea in the other. Before we dive into this week’s blog updates, let me share a little tidbit from my life. Last weekend, my husband and I packed our bags and embarked on a whirlwind adventure to celebrate our anniversary. Destination? Nashville! And the cherry on top? We were going to see the one and only Taylor Swift in concert. (Yes, feel free to swoon!) In the midst of...
over 2 years ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader, Now that it's almost May (can you believe it?), I've been daydreaming about sunshine, warmer temperatures, and of course, planning some summer projects. I was sipping an iced coffee and rummaging through my yarn stash this morning, wondering what to knit or crochet during these warm weather months. I mean, seriously, how many of us are still cranking out scarves and mittens in May? I'm curious - can you still find the motivation to work on cold-weather projects in the heat, or do...
over 2 years ago • 2 min read
Hi Reader, Serious question - how is it August already? For some of us, that means back-to-school season: new classes, new teachers and new school supplies (my favorite!) This year, I'm using my Cricut to customize my kid's school gear, just to make it a little more fun. Do you have a Cricut? My Cricut machines are some of the most powerful tools in my craft toolkit. I use them all the time to make a wide variety of crafts, including custom t-shirts, greeting cards, stickers, and so much...
about 4 years ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader! Summer is in full swing! What better way to spend this warm weekend than to make some tie-dye t-shirts? Tie-dye is definitely one of the biggest trends of the summer. It's one of my favorite summer crafts because the whole family can get involved! Make some for yourself with one of my recent project tutorials. I’m sharing the essential tips and tricks you need to know to make all sorts of tie-dye designs – including bleach tie dye, ice dye, and that perfect rainbow spiral – right...
about 4 years ago • 1 min read