We’ve been building up to this moment, and here it is…time to start actually making stuff with crochet! Maybe that’s too over the top because we’re really only going to talk about the most basic of crochet things this week. In fact, you can’t really use what I’m going to talk about to make anything…
Let’s talk about family today. Family is so important to me, and that’s one reason why I started this blog. I wanted to pass along the traditions, skills, and crafts that my family taught me. Many people don’t have families that taught them these things, so why not create a place where they can learn…
Gardening is not all fun and games, sometimes it’s more than a little frustrating. One of the things that makes it not so much fun is managing garden pests. We’re growing our garden for us to enjoy, but nature does what nature does. Here are some common pests you might encounter in your garden. I’m…
We’re talked about where to buy fabric, but let’s talk about how you actually choose the fabric for your project. There are several different factors to consider. Type of Project This is the most obvious, but what are you making? There is a difference in apparel fabric, upholstery fabric, quilting fabric, and so on. While…
Another week has gone by! There are weeks that fly by and there are weeks that don’t. This one coming up feels like it’s going to fly. I like to bake, which is probably pretty obvious at this point. I like to make goodies for my dad’s friends for various holidays. Since Easter is coming…
Let me start out this one by saying I’m not really a Sutton Foster fan. Her dancing, sure. Her singing, not so much. It’s not so much that she has a bad voice, it’s just that I think she has been getting cast in things that don’t fit her voice. With that said, let’s talk…
Let’s talk about eggs. Many baked goods require at least a few eggs here and there. Have you ever cracked an egg and then had to fish out tiny pieces of shell? Super annoying, right? Did you know that there is a “right” way to crack an egg? Yep, you read that correctly! Here’s the…
We’ve already talked a bit about how you will typically find yarn in a store. But did you know that this is not the only shape you will find yarn in? There are two other shapes that you might see, although they aren’t as common as the skein. Let’s talk about the other frequent types!…
Real talk time. Crafting is not all sunshine and roses. It’s frustrating sometimes, especially if something isn’t quite working the way you want it to. But you know what? I’ve learned a lot of life lessons from crafting, and today I thought I’d show those with you. I’m talking purely life lessons here, not about…
The time has come, you are finally ready to plant some vegetables! But how exactly do you choose? There’s a few “easier” options, but remember that easy is different to everyone. Tomatoes I’ve had success with tomatoes of all types. Regular tomatoes, cherry tomatoes, and everything in between. The thing to watch out for on…
