February 2 is Groundhog Day, the day when a famous groundhog in Pennsylvania “predicts” when spring is going to come based on whether its shadow can be seen that day... Read More
Last March the craft retailer Joann announced that it was filling for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and that the company would become a private company with a better handle on its debt. The first part did happen, but the company has … Read More... .. Read More
Pigeon Coop Designs is a Canada-based Etsy shop that bills itself as having nature inspired cross stitch patterns and kits. I get a little of a folk art, retro feel from their designs, which emphasize natural landscapes and animals... Read More
I’m all about using yarn stash most of the year, but this time of year especially I spend a lot of time thinking about and sharing patterns that you can use if you want to pare down your stash a … Read More... .. Read More
Cold winter days have me reaching for soft comfy sweatshirts to keep me warm. But sweatshirts aren’t just for winter. They’re great for year-round wear. Because even in the summer you can have cooler nights or even just indoor spaces … Read More... .. Read More
I have seen some calls for snake art to celebrate the Year of the Snake and so I’ve been looking around for inspiration. This project that includes simple folding and a recycle tp tube is darling. I bet it would … Read More... .. Read More
There are lots of winter animals that are fun to learn about when it’s cold outside. I’ve covered polar bears and penguins before, but this time let’s learn about the arctic fox... Read More
I don’t really know why I decided to do a post of fox cross stitch patterns. I was thinking this year I should do more roundups of animal patterns because there are so many out there, and they don’t necessarily … Read More... .. Read More
This blanket knitting pattern is listed as being an easy pattern for beginners, but I’m not sure it’s something I would have taken on as a beginner... Read More