I don’t think someone has had such trouble with a magic ring since Frodo. I keep trying to learn this crochet step, a first step in most round objects. I…
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So, week two of trying out crochet. I’ve learned to make a chain and how to single crochet (why is it called single when it’s multiple steps?) So I picked…
February’s craft to try out is crochet. I am an experienced knitter but have never even tried to crochet before. I overconfidently picked up a crochet kit and looked at…
Wrapping up a month of needle felting. This week I made a cat and a tapestry. Well, a felt picture at least. My conclusion of this is that I am…
Continuing with exploring needle felting in January. I read a few more books, and have tried out more techniques. My favorite book so far has been “Needle Felting for Beginners”…
For January, my craft to try out is needle felting. Last week I did a cookie cutter shape. This week I’m using a polystyrene egg as the base of a…
For January, I’m trying out needle felting. I’ve worked with sewing pre-made felt for years, but have been intimidated to try the art of needle felting. What it is: creating…
I’ve explored many crafts over the years. This year I am going to try a craft each month and report back on it. I know I want to start with…
My newest project is recreating a set of Christmas decorations that my grandmother made. I did a bit of research and my best guess is that she made them from…
After a family visit in the morning, we headed to Washington D.C. Instead of dealing with city traffic, we parked at the Shady Grove metro stop and took the metro…
