Review:  The New Crewel

Review: The New Crewel

I was aware (from my grandma) that crewel work is a type of embroidery, but I learned from New Crewel that the definition of crewel is the use of wool thread to create any embroidery stitch on linen fabric. Apparently, it originated in 17th Century England with the...
Painterly Days

Painterly Days

This is a unique coloring experience, printed on thick paper intended for watercolors. The patterns on each page run through a range of modern and ancient designs, each rooted in a standard design, yet rendered with an interpretive twist on each. They’re quite...
Crafting With Cat Hair

Crafting With Cat Hair

If you’ve ever seen the amount of hair that comes off your cat when you brush it, especially in the spring, you’ve probably wondered if there’s anything useful to do with it. In Crafting with Cat Hair, author Kaori Tsutaya (translated by Any...
Fleece Hat Friends

Fleece Hat Friends

Fleece Hat Friends has completely adorable ideas and my kids immediately chose their favorite for me to make for them. The awesome thing about the designs is they are all based on one “basic” hat to which elements are added to, in order to create the...
DIY Fragrant Wreath

DIY Fragrant Wreath

Making your own wreath is easier than you may have thought! Check out how to create this gorgeous fragrant wreath from Houzz.