knitting

5 Great Resources to Help You Learn to Knit

5 Great Resources to Help You Learn to Knit

As you might have noticed, I’ve been on a bit of a knitting kick lately. I’m still quilting, but my handwork time (evenings, in the backyard, in the car, etc.) has shifted from hand piecing to knitting lately. I still believe that hand piecing can […]

Simple. Handmade. Everyday. Podcast Episode 5 Show Notes

Simple. Handmade. Everyday. Podcast Episode 5 Show Notes

In this episode I talk about my ambitions about Spring Break, progress on my quilting and knitting projects, a book and show recommendation, and how to tackle some spring cleaning projects. (Disclosure: Some of these are affiliate links, which means I make a small commission if […]

Simple. Handmade. Everyday. Podcast Episode 4 Show Notes

Simple. Handmade. Everyday. Podcast Episode 4 Show Notes

In this episode I talk about making a design wall, finding my quilting mojo, losing my knitting mojo, and the benefits of a habit tracker. Here are the links of things I talk about in the show: (Disclosure: Some of these are affiliate links, which […]

Handmade Home:: Handknit dishcloths

  (Disclosure: Some of these are affiliate links, which means I make a small commission if you buy from them, at no additional cost to you. Thanks for helping to support the blog in this way!) I thought I would start an occasional series about a […]

Simple. Handmade. Everyday. Podcast Episode 3 Show Notes

Simple. Handmade. Everyday. Podcast Episode 3 Show Notes

In this episode I talk about my feelings about QuiltCon, knitting frustrations, a new book, and a simple menu planning hack. Here are the links of things I talk about in the show: (Disclosure: Some of these are affiliate links, which means I make a […]

Simple. Handmade. Everyday. Podcast Episode 2 Show Notes

Simple. Handmade. Everyday. Podcast Episode 2 Show Notes

In this episode I talk about my love of tea, some free motion quilting adventures, my second sock nightmare, my current favorite binge-worthy show, and how I get my kids in the kitchen. Here are the links of things I talk about in the show: […]

Project Round Up (aka what I’m doing these days)

(This post  contains affiliate links. This means that if you purchase through this link, I will get a (very) small commission, at no additional charge to you. Rest assured, I only link to products that I love!  My disclosure policy can be found here.) How is […]

yarnalong

Joining Ginny with Yarnalong today. I just finished reading Harry Potter and the Cursed Child. I didn’t love it and I didn’t hate it. Mostly it was fun to discuss with my daughter, who is a huge Harry Potter fan. She felt similarly, but books […]

slow stitching

  Have you heard of the Slow Stitching Movement? It’s all about process over product. Take your time and enjoy–there’s no finish line. It’s a frame of mind that I have to remind myself to be in–today’s world is so rush, rush, rush! But our sewing […]

knitting bowl

I was gifted this gorgeous knitting bowl from by the talented woodworker Chris MacBain and couldn’t be happier with it! Have you seen these before? The concept is fairly new to me, but makes a lot of sense. If you have ever knit out of […]