Calm Your Knitting Fears

I’ve been crocheting for over 35 years now, but for the longest time I avoided knitting. I’d tried it as a child and didn’t get the hang of it, so I gave up. Then I tried it again as a young adult and also gave up after a chosen project turned into a pile of spaghetti yarn in my lap.

Organize with Handmade Bins

Make use of your fabric ends and get organized at the same time. With a few minutes and a few fabric scraps you can sew up a set of organizer bins for your closet, your office shelf or any other place that starts to look cluttered and out of control. I love these!
http://simplystated.realsimple.com/simplystated/2010/03/organize-with-handmade-bins.html

Vintage Vinyl Record Bowls

This simple craft that allows you to recycle an old warped record into a useful, versitile, and nostolgic bowl.

Inspiration – Planning vs. Doing

Sometimes I get all caught up in having the right tools, materials, scissors, and perhaps a special bag with pockets for carrying around my latest project. Or I peruse all the latest needlework magazines (the pile next to my favorite chair) and planning which projects I will make for the next holiday.
Planning is fun, but [...]