The Crafts & Stuff

I’ve been really into upcycling tiles into coasters lately. Like, really into it. I love the process — as stressful as it can be. The fun part is painting the…

My apartment, ugh. I love it to death, but it doesn’t get enough direct sunlight for my liking. Taking photos in my apartment is a joke — everything comes out…

Last year, a friend and I visited Tanglewood Works in Hyattsville, Maryland. We were looking for some unique furniture for his dining room. We didn’t find what he was looking for,…

If there’s one thing you’ve learned about me by now, it’s that I love upcycling. Upcycling presents an opportunity for me to flex my creativity. More importantly, it’s a way…

When I get the itch to add something knit to my wardrobe, I’m mindful not to just grab something from Target or Macy’s. The convenience and price are tempting, but…

Day 1: Discover alcohol inks at Tanglewood Works. Day 2: Buy all the things to alcohol ink!!! That’s pretty much how my craft ADHD works. I find a medium I…

After I embroidered enough snowflakes for 2017 (there were a lot of snowflakes), I moved my attention to something I’ve been trying to avoid in my embroidery — flowers. I…

I’m in the holiday spirit! I found a few 3-inch embroidery hoops at Michaels a few weeks ago and was inspired to create a couple Christmas tree ornaments. I then…

It’s been a bit of a rough year for my nerves, and I’ve found some comfort in poetry lately. Embroidering short poems or quotes that hit home has been pretty…

Displaying embroidery on a hoop is cool and all, but I prefer showcasing my fiber art in a frame. I have a ton of frames. I take unnecessary trips to my…