If I can't be a dragon-whisperer, can I at least befriend a talking dog?
I spent a lot of August watching YouTube videos. (Did I mention that COVID totally sucks?) While collecting stitch ideas for my Advent calendar project, I discovered Sarah Homfray’s brilliant hand-embroidery channel. A trained embroiderer, Sarah Homfray has over 400 videos on her channel. I’ve done all sorts of needlework in the last four decades,... Continue Reading →
When I first thought about finishing The Princess And The Pea, I told myself the main thing I needed to do was paint the bed frame*, and that it shouldn’t take too long. (Experienced miniaturists are laughing already.) Finishing the bed frame has proved anything but quick, and my results are not as polished as... Continue Reading →
Before I fell down the bobbin lace rabbit hole, I made myself a medieval shift. Watching others sewing in videos about historical costuming made me want to sew, too. Morgan Donner's video Making Basic Medieval Underwear inspired me to dig out some plain muslin, draft a pattern, and make a shift of my own. I... Continue Reading →
The constant negative news about how human activities and waste products are hurting the environment and wildlife have motivated me to make some changes. For example, determined to reduce my use of plastic, I made a carrying case for silverware to put in my purse. Now when I grab a quick bite out, I don't... Continue Reading →
An easy-to-make board that displays your jewelry while storing it.
