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Stressed Out? Now’s a Great Time to Start a Creative Hobby

Sarah White March 12, 2020 Creativity Boosts / LifeLeave a comment

Whether you’re stressed out about coronavirus/COVID-19, your stock portfolio or the possibility of having to stay home for a few weeks — or all three! — now is the perfect time to start a creative hobby or rekindle an old favorite pastime. Why Start a Creative Hobby? If you’re already …

Why I Knit a Plastic Dress

Sarah White February 10, 2020 Art / Knitting / Life4 Comments

This is a story about how I came to knit a plastic dress and the awesome thing that happened next. It’s also a call to you to stretch way out of your comfort zone. Otherwise you’ll never know what’s out there. To celebrate the national tour of Once on This …

Make a Cross Stitch Heart Bookmark

Sarah White February 7, 2020 Holidays / Stitching2 Comments

This easy cross stitch heart bookmark is a quick and easy project to make for Valentine’s Day or any other time. I used three colors of cross-stitch floss and a simple heart design on a piece of burlap ribbon, which is the perfect width for a bookmark. You can cut …

Personalize Your Business Cards with Watercolor

Sarah White January 30, 2020 Life / PaintingLeave a comment

I don’t know the last time I went to an event where I felt like I needed business cards, and I’m so much of an introvert I probably didn’t hand any out anyway. But if you need business cards, it can be fun to personalize your business cards in a …

This Loop Yarn Pillow is the Coziest Pillow Ever

Sarah White January 28, 2020 Knitting / SewingLeave a comment

I know that’s a bold claim, coziest pillow ever, but if you make a loop yarn pillow I’m pretty sure you’ll agree with me. Bonus: it doesn’t take much in terms of materials, skill or time to make a fantastic pillow for your couch or bed. Supplies 1 or 2 …

How to Stitch a French Knot Heart

Sarah White January 17, 2020 Holidays / StitchingLeave a comment

This French Knot heart is a simple embroidery design for beginners. You can use the same basic steps for all sorts of simple designs, seasonal or otherwise. I love French knot projects. There are some really amazingly detailed works out there done with nothing but knots in different colors. My …

Sew an Infinity Scarf with Sherpa Fabric and Plaid Flannel

Sarah White January 15, 2020 SewingOne Comment

I had this sherpa fabric in my stash for a long time and have known I wanted to combine it with buffalo check to sew an infinity scarf for more than a year. I finally made it and I’m so happy with it! It’s really quick and easy to make, …