Once you’ve chosen what to grow, it’s time to get the seeds! I always feel like this is the beginning of the fun part. The other stuff is important too, don’t get me wrong, but there is just something about the packets. All Seeds Look Different Like this seems obvious right? But maybe it bears…
Basic Sewing Tools
Time to get down to business – what is actually required to be able to sew? You might be surprised to learn that the answer is a lot less complex than you might think. In the purest form, I believe you only need three tools to be able to sew. Don’t get me wrong, there…
Weekly Check In – 3/9/2025
We made it through another week! Here’s to surviving and thriving as March does its best to make that a challenge. (Only me? Oh.) I’ve spent a fair amount of this past week making a wish list of things to grow. I have limited space, so I try to make the best of what I’ve…
Waitress: A Musical Review
I was really looking forward to seeing this one. I haven’t seen it live, and they just recently released it for viewing at home. This is the first opportunity I’ve had to sit down and dive into watching. I didn’t know a lot about the show going in. I had a vague idea that it…
Reading Liquid Measuring Cups
Measuring ingredients correctly is one of the simplest ways to improve your baking and cooking. While dry measuring cups and spoons are great for ingredients like flour and sugar, liquid measuring cups are designed specifically for wet ingredients like water, milk, and oil. But are you using them correctly? Let’s break down the right way…
Right-Handed vs. Left-Handed Crochet
If you’ve ever tried to follow a crochet tutorial and felt like the instructor was moving in the completely opposite direction from what feels natural, you’re not alone! Crochet, like many other crafts, is often taught with right-handed techniques in mind. But what if you’re left-handed? Good news—left-handed crocheters can absolutely crochet just as well…
UFO’s – But not THAT Kind!
If you’ve been a crafter for any length of time, you most likely have some unfinished projects lying around. Around here, we call those UFO’s – UnFinished Objects. Maybe it’s a half-sewn dress that’s been sitting in a drawer for months or a crochet blanket that lost its momentum halfway through. First things first: That’s…
Choosing What to Grow
Now that you’ve figured out your planting zone, chosen a location, figured out how to water, and amended your soil, it’s time to pick what you want to grow in your garden. Here’s the thing: This is an individual choice. Don’t like tomatoes? Then don’t grow them! Grow what you like instead. Decide on time…
Understanding Fabric Grain
If you’ve ever worked with fabric and noticed your project didn’t quite drape the way you expected, the fabric grain may be the culprit! Understanding the grain of fabric is one of the most important foundations of sewing. It affects everything from how a garment fits to how well your finished project holds its shape…
Weekly Check In – 3/2/2025
Can you believe that it is March? In some ways, this year is flying by, and in other ways, it’s creeping along. It’s crazy to believe that spring is coming and winter is on its way out. (I say that, and winter will come roaring back in, just wait and see!) I’m spending some time…