Sew a bunch of simple and stylish little baby drool bibs for your little one in no time at all! I don’t sew a lot, and I still consider myself just an occasional dabbler in the craft. This little bandanna bib was just the kind of quick and simple project I needed to get myself… read more
Looking for a quick project to add a little handmade touch to your holiday décor? These cute ornaments are perfect for hanging on the Christmas tree, stringing into a garland, or topping a present. This is a free, beginner-friendly crochet project for those who are new to amigurumi (crochet plush toys or décor). This pattern includes three different… read more
Sewing this little tag blankie was an entertaining project with quick gratification. As a beginner just finishing my first machine sewing project, I’m learning that it isn’t as complicated as I thought I would be. And I’m having fun! My baby daughter loves playing with and chewing on the tags on blankets and toys, so I decided to make her a little tag… read more
If you’re looking for an easy-to-follow pattern to crochet your first hat, look no further! The Just-Like-That Hat is a free crochet pattern that includes simple written instructions and uses very basic crochet stitches. This beanie pattern suited for all skill levels, so it’s great for when you want a quick and simple crochet project or a last-minute gift. The design uses bulky yarn, so you’ll have a cozy accessory in no time! Hat… read more
I’m so happy with my new Ashford traditional spinning wheel! New to me, that is. The beautiful wheel is older than I am. After referring to Ashford’s timeline for the traditional wheel (which is an interesting read in and of itself), I think it was made in 1975 or shortly after. Well-loved in its early life, it has… read more
Part 4 I feel like I’m making progress as a new spinner and things are going pretty well. I’m starting to move beyond the park-and-draft method of having to stop the spindle to catch up with the drafting. I’ve been trying to spin a little every day, as suggested for beginners to really get the rhythm down. I’m still… read more
Part 3 I’ve finished spinning my first 2-ply yarn. Spinning the dyed combed top with my light drop spindle, I got the singles as thin and uniform as I could. It’s still taking me some time to get the rhythm and consistency down. I spun two singles and wound them into balls. I love the way the singles turned out, and… read more
Part 2 I’ve finally embarked on my journey in handspinning yarn. Here it is: my first single! Becoming familiar with working with fibers and manipulating them into yarn has been a slow, but quite interesting, learning process. There are so many factors that affect the character of the spun yarn. Getting everything to come together as… read more
Part 1 I’ve been itching to try handspinning my own yarns. My fiber addiction finally got the best of me. For too long I’ve drooled over others’ handspun yarns. I’ve fondled wool fleeces, fantasized about color combinations. It was time to try it for myself. My man made me a small and simple drop spindle, a bottom… read more
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