This sand stitch baby blanket knitting pattern is easy to stitch in sand stitch, a four row repeat of knits and purls that looks good on both sides. Materials I used one ball of Bernat Sport Ombre Twist, which, according to the ball band, is 1,011 yards (924 meters) and a light/DK/yarn weight 3. This […]
French Seam Tutorial – How to Sew French Seams
French seams are one of those things in sewing that sounds fancy and intimidating but it’s totally not, so let’s learn how with this French seam tutorial. What is a French Seam? French seams are a special way of finishing projects so that the raw edges of the fabric are enclosed inside a seam. This […]
How to Dye Fabric with Easter Egg Dye
After my experiment dyeing yarn with Easter egg dye (and finding some old dye in the attic) I wanted to look into how to dye fabric with Easter egg dye. The process is pretty much the same but the effects are somewhat different. What Kinds of Fabric Can You Dye? I did my Easter egg […]
Crochet Tank Top Patterns
There’s been a lot of love for my crochet shorts patterns roundup (enough that I’ll probably post more soon) so let’s look at some crochet tank top patterns to complete the outfit! Easy Crochet Tank Top Patterns None of these crochet tank top patterns are actually difficult, but these first few are one that would […]
Feather and Fan Scarf Knitting Pattern
This feather and fan scarf is easy to knit and a great project for spring when knit with a lightweight yarn. Or use heavier yarn and bigger needles for a totally different look and feel. Materials I wanted to use the yarn I dyed with Easter egg dye for a fun knitting project with a […]
How to Clean Your Sewing Machine
My sewing machine (Dolores) started acting really weird recently so I knew it was time to finally do a post on how to clean your sewing machine. This isn’t a normal tutorial because every sewing machine is a little different in terms of what you can get to and how, but I hope it will […]
DIY Easy Easter Crafts
These easy Easter crafts are great for people of any ability and no matter your favorite craft. I’ve collected ideas using plastic eggs, crafting your own eggs, Easter baskets to make, bunny and carrot crafts, paper crafts and more. There are crafts for people who knit, sew, crochet, or none of the above. Let’s explore […]