Spinning is one of those skills that, once ubiquitous, has become something of a novelty. In the past, spinning your own yarn with a drop spindle or spinning wheel was as common as cooking dinner. Everybody used to spin. If you ... Read More
The 12 Days of Christmas: Day 1, A New Craft for Your Kids
The Paranoid Dad and I have been brainstorming ideas for having a richer holiday experience with the kids without a huge emphasis on gifts and getting. My son, in particular, needs to learn more about the joy of giving and the joy of this beautiful ... Read More
Getting Back into Sewing As a Life Skill
Back to school is a good time to sew things. Not only are the kids out of the house, but it's prime season to organize and take some time out for mom. You may have once learned how to sew, perhaps back in Home Ec classes, but the fall is a great ... Read More
Survival Mom DIY: Homemade Sewing Patterns
Sewing is a great skill to know and some people are extremely skilled to the point of artistry. I’ll be honest, though, if you have a needle and some thread, you can eventually figure out how to sew. It may not be something you can sell on Etsy, but ... Read More
Three Thrifty Ways To Increase Your Yarn Stash
Within the community of knitters and crocheters, "yarn stash," or sometimes just "stash," is an actual term. It refers to the amount of yarn one has hiding in the closet or under the bed, likely in an attempt to keep one's significant other from ... Read More
Learn to Crochet With Free, Online Resources
When I was pregnant with my son more than 16 years ago, I wanted to learn to knit. He was my first baby and I figured all good moms should know how to make baby blankets and booties. I tried to teach myself… what a disaster! I prayed my lack of ... Read More
Quilting: Wrap Your Family in Love
When my 14 year-old was a newborn, I chose to resign my teaching position and become a stay-at-home mom. After three months I found myself in need of a hobby. My husband suggested I learn how to quilt. It has become a beloved and favorite pastime ... Read More
6 Necessary Knitting and Crochet Notions That Won’t Break Your Budget
Over the years I have found that just a few, small items help me with my knitting projects. You can find these at stores like Jo-Ann, Michael's, Hobby Lobby, and similar stores. I've included Amazon links here so you can see what I use and for price ... Read More
Learn a new handicraft
Now that we are in our third month of Skill of the Month, I probably shouldn't be surprised that I get all giddy and excited with each new skill! Right now I can barely contain my excitement because this month we're focusing on 4 popular ... Read More
