It’s so easy to make pumpkins on a circular knitting machine, you’ll find it hard to make just one! I made three of the large ones shown already but I might have to make a few more before the season is out. The good news is pumpkins that don’t have faces can serve as decor […]
Become a LEGO Master Book Review
I am far from a LEGO master, but I have great admiration for people who can turn simple bricks into works of art. From re-creating famous buildings to making mosaics of artwork or photos or even three-dimensional sculptures, there are so many things you can do beyond what even the most intricate kits suggest. Thanks […]
How to Replace a Waistband
Knowing how to replace a waistband on a pair of elastic or drawstring waist pants isn’t something that comes up every day, but it sure is satisfying to do if you need to do it. Saving the Best Pair of Pants I have this pair of pants (they’re old old Gillian O’Malley pajama pants from […]
How to Get Involved in Politics as an Introvert
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 Refresh Clothes without Washing or Dry Cleaning
I have a pantsuit that doesn’t quite fit that I’ve held onto for years, and someone needed to borrow it so it was time to investigate how to refresh clothes that have been sitting around for too long. The main problems with this suit were that it had collected dust, it had a little bit […]
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 […]