This past month, I’ve had the most fun opportunity! A bunch of us PDF pattern designers got together and swapped patterns to try out and share our results from! This was really exciting. I’m going to tell you I’m really nervous about what the person who is sewing my pattern has to say about it. […]
Author Archive: Chrissy
Creativity: Imagination + Action
I want to share a bunch of ideas about how to be more creative, but before I do that, let’s get a good understanding of what creativity actually is. I would say that most people’s idea of creativity generally matches this definition: “the use of the imagination or original ideas, especially in the production of […]
Tutorial: Polka-Dot Lampshade
There are a lot of really fun ideas out there for altering lampshades. And there are a lot of oh so blah lampshades out there that need some altering done to them. I love colors and this idea is super easy to do. Here’s what you need: – a bunch of colorful tissue paper – […]
Herbal Nature Studies
This year, our nature study is consisting of studying the medicinal, culinary and magical uses of herbs. Lil’Miss is really into making “potions”, so she’s often asking which herbs are good for which uses. Because I would like to expand my herbal knowledge as well, we’re doing it together and each of us are putting […]
Tutorial: Linen Heart Embroidery Sampler Ornament
It seems like it was just Winter Solstice and the Christmas holidays, and here it is almost Valentine’s Day! If you’re looking for just the thing to make for your sweetheart, I think I have a great idea for you! Ornaments aren’t just for Christmas trees. I love to have certain ornaments hanging around all […]