No matter your political opinions, how to get involved in politics as an introvert can be tricky. You want to help your favorite candidates or causes but it’s hard to put yourself out there. If you’re not the sort who is going to canvass door to door but you still want to feel like you’re […]
Ozark Tweed Baby Blanket Knitting Pattern
The Ozark Tweed baby blanket knitting pattern uses three colors to make the tweed pattern on the body and a contrasting color for the applied I-cord border. It’s a quick and easy blanket that can easily be modified to whatever size you like. The pattern is the three-color tweed from Barbara G. Walker’s A Treasury […]
How to Wash Stuffed Animals
My daughter has these animals that hang on her backback through the school year that definitely needed a wash so let’s go through how to wash stuffed animals together. The main difficulty when it comes to washing stuffed stuffed animals is actually in drying them quickly so the stuffing inside doesn’t get moldy. Supplies Needed […]
How to Sew Bra Cups into a Dress
Why would you sew bra cups into a dress? So you don’t have to wear an actual bra! This is the solution for summer dresses with spaghetti straps that are hanging out in your closet instead of getting worn because you hate wearing strapless bras. It can’t just be me. Making Clothes Better One of […]
Knit a Folded Hem
Sometimes your knit edges need a little more stability, and that’s the perfect time to knit a folded hem. A hem can be added to a piece of knitting as you knit it or after the main knitting is done to add stability and help stop stockinette stitch from curling. Either way it’s pretty easy […]
Granny Stitch Crochet
Granny stitch crochet may be more well known as its circular counterpart, the granny square. But working granny stitch in rows makes a fun fabic that’s quick and easy to stitch and great for blankets, garments and more. What is Granny Stitch Crochet? Granny stitch is made up of clusters of double crochet stitches along […]
How to Work Mattress Stitch
Mattress stitch is a common way to finish seams on knitting projects. It gives the project a relatively seamless look on the front side and doesn’t leave a super bulky seam on the inside of your project. What is Mattress Stitch? Mattress stitch is a sewing technique whereby you join two pieces of knitting so […]