Year: 2020

Change Equals Growth

Today I’m straying a bit from the normal maker shenanigans. I used to do a “life lived” post every now and again and I’d like to get back to that from time to time. This year has been a big year for change & I want to remember that change equals growth. I’ve been feeling […] Read more…

2020 Maker Stash Down ~ September Goals

It’s time to make September goals! How can it be September already??? I’m not going to complain too much because I’m looking forward to the weather cooling. School started back in August for us & took up some of my making time. I did manage to finish some of my goals from August, so let’s […] Read more…

Happy Scrappy Yarn Challenge – September

This year I’m teaming up with Crochet Creations by Christi to host a Happy Scrappy Yarn Challenge. Each month we will issue a challenge to help you use up those yarn scraps & single skeins you have tucked in nooks & crannies around your house. There will be prizes each month as well, so keep […] Read more…

My Experience with Cotton Cuts Puzzle Mystery Quilt

Last year I signed up for Cotton Cuts fall Puzzle Mystery Quilt. It was my first time signing up & I really enjoyed the experience. I enjoyed it so much, in fact, that I signed up for 2020’s fall PMQ. My first package came in the mail last week & I thought I’d share my […] Read more…

My First Knitted Sweater

At the beginning of 2019 I finally learned how to knit! One of the first things I decided to knit was a sweater. Yeah, most people start with hats or socks, but I decided a sweater was the way to go. I did manage to finish it, even if it did take me over a […] Read more…

Making a Birdhouse with Annie’s Creative Woman Club

I’ve been trying out the different clubs over at Annie’s for the past few months. The Creative Woman Kit-of-the-Month Club has become one of my favorites! There’s a different craft to do each month with a variety of different materials. The birdhouse in this post is the first kit you receive when joining the club. […] Read more…

2020 Maker Stash Down – August Goals

It’s time to make August goals! Wow – was April really the last time I did a post for this?!? I really thought I had only missed maybe 2 months. Life has been a little crazy lately, as I’m sure it has been for all of us. I’m happy to be back at it & […] Read more…