My Shiny Castle

Making your own stickers can be fun! If you have a printer and a Cricut or other cutting machine, you can make them at home fairly quickly (which can be especially helpful if it is a last minute, impulse idea (and you don’t have time to order them online, or only need a few). Supplies: …

Macramé was very popular back in the 1970’s, but it is making a resurgence today. Macramé is great for making a plant hanger, and can also be used to make textural wall art as well. The basic concepts are really simple. If you can make a square knot, you can do macramé. Inspiration I remember …

I remember taking my first sewing class way back in 7th grade. We made pillows in the shape of letters, similar to these ones. We also made pillows shaped like airplanes and skateboards with felt appliqued details. I think we also made clothing, like wrap-around skirts, but those weren’t nearly as memorable. It is funny …

When I was 5 years old, my mom started teaching me to crochet. Unfortunately, I used the wrong stitch on the little potholder swatch I was making, so she pulled it all out. I believe I threw a tantrum and stomped off. Two years later she came home from work and I was just sitting …

Embroidery has a long and varied history dating back to 30,000 BC. I like how this article explains the 5 main types of embroidery. I have been embroidering since I was a kid and wasn’t aware of some of them. Initially, we will be focusing on crewel embroidery… but there are several other common types, …