Book Reviews
Potholder Loom Weaving takes you into a fun world of weaving. Enjoy the satisfaction of completing small projects in various weaves with yarn or loopers.
Tapestry weaving can be as colorful and fun as you want to make it. You will learn basic and advanced tapestry techniques.
“The Knitter’s Life List” by Gwen W. Steege is not only a knitter’s bucket list. The writer challenges one to broaden their knitting experience.
The Art of Tapestry Weaving instructs you to be more free-form with your weaving and how to follow a cartoon.
One + One: Scarves Shawls and Shrugs is by Iris Schreier, author of Modular Knits, Reversible Knits & Lacy Little Knits, teaches the knitter to …
“On the Loom – A Modern Weaver’s Guide” by Maryanne Moodie is an introduction into weaving on a rectangular frame, circular, and on non-traditional …
Crochet Tips
Crochet abbreviations and terms have you confused? Keep this reference list handy.
Swatch your work if you want your handcrafted item to fit. We all know we should knit a gauge square before we knit, but, often …
No, yarn weight isn’t referring to how much a ball, skein, or hank weighs. In this case, yarn weight refers to the thickness of the …
Do you lose track of your rows when you knit or crochet? Then, this free Tracker Sheet for Knit or Crochet is what you need.
Abandoned knitting AKA abandoned ufos, is prevalent at my home. How about yours? Abandoned knitting projects are called UnFinished Objects or UFOs, and projects you …
Christmas Stockings are a family tradition. Now is the time to crochet stockings for your family.
Knitting Tips
One of the most important decisions you must make when knitting is what knitting yarn to use for your project. The yarn you choose has …
Abandoned knitting AKA abandoned ufos, is prevalent at my home. How about yours? Abandoned knitting projects are called UnFinished Objects or UFOs, and projects you …
Many knitters fear sock knitting. To me, sock knitting is fun and magical. The magical part happens when I am turning a heel.
I am …
One + One: Scarves Shawls and Shrugs is by Iris Schreier, author of Modular Knits, Reversible Knits & Lacy Little Knits, teaches the knitter to …
Do you lose track of your rows when you knit or crochet? Then, this free Tracker Sheet for Knit or Crochet is what you need.
These seven knitted Christmas Stockings contain a variety of patterns, so there is something for everyone. Some simple ones ideal for beginning knitters, others you …
Rigid Heddle Articles
Rigid Heddle patterns that will help you increase your weaving skills while creating beautiful garments and accessories for you and your home.
What is a rigid heddle loom? The rigid heddle loom comes from the heddle that holds both the up and down warp threads in …
Rigid Heddle Weaving Tips is a compilation of problems that I, personally, have encountered in teaching rigid heddle weaving or my own weaving experiences.
Because the Ashford Sampleit rigid heddle loom is inexpensive and compact, it is an ideal first loom. I use one for quick projects …
Saturday Greetings #92 topics are crochet, quilting, beeswax candle, knitting, rigid heddle weaving, baked ravioli, and roast beef.
Rigid Heddle Weaving books are available to help you learn your new weaving art. This is a list of the books that I have found …
Small Loom Weaving
Tapestry weaving can be as colorful and fun as you want to make it. You will learn basic and advanced tapestry techniques.
Diagonal weaving utilizes the Continuous Strand Method – You create the warp and weave the weft as you go. Diagonal weaving creates a bias-woven fabric. …
Little loom or frame loom weaving isn’t only tapestry or plain weaving. You will learn that the size of your loom doesn’t have to restrict …
The handmade looms are easy to make with materials you can find around the home, such as cardboard, paper, pins, wood, and nails. Perfect for …
Keto-Friendly Recipes
Homemade chicken stock is super simple to make and is so nutritious and flavorful. Don’t throw that chicken carcass away, make stock!.
What’s for Dinner? This cabbage and polish sausage dinner is a deliciously low carb one-pan dinner. It is definitely keto-friendly.
This sausage soup with peppers and spinach falls into my category of comfort food. Serve this keto-friendly soup for an appetizer or lunch.
Serve roasted chicken at your next Sunday gathering. We all love the convenience of store-bought rotisserie chicken. But, is it healthy?
This creamed spinach can be a dip or a side dish. Pair this side dish with your favorite entree. Or, use it as …
This Pork and Broccoli Casserole will fool you. The mayonnaise and sour cream elevate this dish from being just another casserole and one you will …
Recipes
This Mac n Cheese is creamy and delicious. Forget about the box with powdered cheese or cheese squeezed out of a foil packet. Once you …
Enjoy grilled chicken breasts with bbq sauce at your next summertime family get-together. Whether you are picnicking or tailgating, I’m sure there will be …
Passion Tea Lemonade is the perfect drink for a hot summer day. Easily brew your own using Tazo Passion Tea and lemon.
Mustard potato salad is only one version of how you can turn the humble potato into a delicious side dish. But, in my family this …
Tea time, anyone? Find out why tea is a worldwide pastime. A quick internet search reveals that there are over 3,000 types of teas …