

Afterthought—Halloween 2016
I thought I had posted about last fall’s Halloween costume for my granddaughter, but no. Luckily, I had saved a few photos of the finished pieces. She said she wanted to be a ninja (not the turtle variety), so I … Continue reading Afterthought—Halloween 2016

Neverending Necklace, Part 2
I have taken way too long to get back to this necklace that was supposed to be a birthday present for my daughter, but it’s not the first time gifts have been late. My first idea had been that the … Continue reading Neverending Necklace, Part 2

Two-Way Zippers in Women’s Jackets
I feel like I need to have a conversation with women’s clothing designers and manufacturers. Women benefit from two-way zippers on jackets, too. Yeah, it helps in the bathroom when you’re traveling or out in the woods, but mostly it … Continue reading Two-Way Zippers in Women’s Jackets

Neverending Necklace
As I’m learning, the problem with making jewelry is that you get so far, even thinking you’re done, and then have second thoughts and take the piece apart to try something new. That’s the neverending part. And then you start … Continue reading Neverending Necklace

Car Tote Bag
Oh, save me from Pinterest crafts without pattern details. More than that, save me from craft posts in languages foreign to me. What are the chances I would be asked to make one with no instructions—just a picture. Good, apparently. … Continue reading Car Tote Bag

A Few Christmas Ornaments
I made another batch of Christmas ornaments for my granddaughter. This year, I found all the patterns/ideas in one place. Standing in the checkout line, I noticed a Better Homes and Garden Holiday Crafts magazine with a pullout of patterns, … Continue reading A Few Christmas Ornaments