After trips to the psych ward, different medications, 100s of doctors appointments and many councilling sessions there is one thing that stands by me time and time again, and that is crafting. While through mania my creativity seems like a lie and through depression creativity seems like a chore. Creativity and creating is something I…
Some days you just want to sew but don’t want to do a large project that takes all day or even multiple days. So I have compiled a list of sewing projects that can be finished in one afternoon! No more half finished sewing projects – I’m very guilty of this. Let’s get on with…
As a beginner the fabric you choose for your projects will make a big difference in your process of learning to sew. It’s important to always choose the correct fabric for the project. Choosing and sewing with a difficult fabric as a beginner will make you want to quit sewing for good! So let’s make…
With some crafts you just loose motivation half way and the craft project gets left half done! So I thought I would share some crafts that can be completed (from start to finish) in one evening! These crafts are perfect for the crafters that loose interest in things half way… I am guilty of that!…
You don’t have to have started a craft hobby in your childhood to be able to do it. Whilst some crafts are definitely easier if you have a knack for crafting there is a lot of crafts out there that are beginner friendly. Crafting is a great creative outlet, an awesome side hobby and if…
How to Finish the Back of an Embroidery Hoop Neatly Finishing the back of the embroidery hoop is the last step in an embroidery project. It’s often a step people avoid or ignore as they don’t know what or how to do it. So let’s break it down simply. Here are some more embroidery based…
Sewing doesn’t have to be pricey, you don’t need the most expensive patterns, along with the most expensive fabric. In fact most projects can be made from fabric scraps and tutorials are readily available online free of cost. I have curated a small 17 point list of free sewing projects along with their tutorials. 17…
Needle felting is a great craft to learn, it doesn’t need much equipment. While starting can be over whelming, once you have the hang of it, most projects are a breeze. To help beginners I thought I would make a list on 10 beginner needle felting projects. I have linked tutorials to help you for…
If you are a crafter you probably have wondered if you could make money from your craft, The answer is most likely yes… but some crafts tend to sell better than others and that’s okay. Crafts are easy to adapt to. So let’s talk about what crafts tend to sell well online, at markets and…
If you love crafting but are short on space like me, you know that supplies pile up quickly, and your creative craft space ends up feeling more stressful than creative. What is good is that you dont need an entire room dedicsted to crafting and that there is alctaully smart storage solutions that can store…
There is more to crochet hooks than most know. Crochet hooks are more complex than they seem. There are different sizes, different types and different handles, wow what to choose?! If you’re new to crochet (or feeling confused by hook options), this guide will walk you through crochet hooks explained simply, so you can choose…
Needle felting is one of my favorite crafts, but oh my I always have a box of plasters handy. If you have ever accidently stabbed your finger while felting, you know how much it hurts and how off putting it can be. The good news is, needle felting has special safety equipment and things you…
With so many hobbies and crafts to choose from, embroidery, sewing, crochet, felting, clay DIY and more! It can be hard to know where to start or even what to choose. Embroidery is a common choice but is it the right one for you, lets talk about it. The truth is, no craft is better…
In this day and age everything and anything can be bought instantly. Handmade gifts stand out in a beautiful way. Handmade gifts are beautiful and unique and come with time, and intention which makes it priceless Many people hesitate to give handmade gifts because they worry they aren’t “good enough.”. But the truth is, simple…
Every beginner at sewing makes mistakes, infact people make mistakes learning anything, its just part of it. So we all make mistakes, lets learn why they happen and how to avoid them. Common sewing mistakes often come from small fixable habits that beginners havent learnt yet This post covers the most common sewing mistakes beginners…
When you are creative and excited you want to try everything, embroidery, sewing, crochet, felting, clay, painting, DIY and more. But choosing a craft that is above your current skill level will end in disappoint and failure and eventual it will waste time and money. In this blog post I cover how to choose a…
Sewing projects often look like they shouldn’t take long at all, but that’s just not the truth. Even a pattern that appears simple can end up taking half a day or longer, especially as a beginner. This guide breaks down how long sewing projects really take, and what exactly impacts sewing time. Why Sewing Takes…
Once you finished your crochet project, you will probably notice the edges are wavy, or rippled of flared, rather than a straight line like in the pattern picture. Do not worry, this is vert common and almost always fixable Lets talk about why crochet edges go wavy and how to fix them If you are…
Learning embroidery as a beginner can be hard and frustrating, its a common mistake that beginners choose projects that are too detailed and too advanced for their skill level. The good news is, there is a bunch of tutorials and patterns made just for beginners. so lets talk about it, embroidery projects that are perfect…
Choosing the right yarn as a crochet beginner will make a difference to the end result and how crochet goes, especially if you are a beginner. Some yarns tangle and slip more than others, that can be discouraging as a beginner. So let’s talk about the best yarn options for beginners. Why Yarn Choice Matters…