Face Mask Patterns, Tutorials, and Tips

Social distancing and wearing face masks is our new normal. Face masks don’t need to be boring. Like any accessory, they can reflect our style and interests through our fabric and color choices. I’ve been making sewn face masks for my family and friends since […]

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Knitting Without Needles: Tutorial and Projects

Knitting without needles is an alternative to traditional knitting. Traditional knitting requires two needles; knitting without needles is done with your hands and pre-looped yarn. Why Learn to Knit Without Needles? Knitting without needles is an easier technique for beginners, kids, and people with arthritis. […]

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Crochet Fingerless Gloves

I’ve been wanting to make myself fingerless gloves for a while.  At my old office, they had a hard time controlling the temperature in different areas of the floor, so I often found myself wearing gloves in the middle of the summer.  Gloves are great […]

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Crochet Patterns Using Lion Brand Yarn

Lion Brand is my go-to yarn for a couple of reasons.  First, I live close to the Lion Brand Outlet located in Carlstadt, NJ.  When I see a Weekly Wow deal I like on the Lion Brand Yarn Outlet page, I make it a point to visit. […]

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Upcycle Leather Sandals with Metallic Paint

Last summer, I was caught in the rain wearing my super comfy new leather sandals.  It was the end of the season so I put them in the attic and forgot about them. Last week, I found them as I was packing for my FL […]

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