To Scotland with Love, the first book in Patience Griffin’s Kilts and Quilts series, just might scratch your quilting-with-a-side-of-hot-man-in-plaid itch. Read more

It’s audiobook review o’clock, and this week we’re diving into Betty Hechtman’s Silence of the Lamb’s Wool: A Yarn Retreat Mystery, Book 2. Read more

Return to Monica Ferris’ A Needlecraft Mystery cozy mystery series with an audiobook review of Framed in Lace: A Needlecraft Mystery, Book 2! Read more

Lately, it seems like a bunch of new crafting-related cozies are popping up in Audible, filling out some holes in series that were previously pretty… Read more

I listen to a LOT of audiobooks while I’m crafting. Like, a lot a lot, since I work from home and I’m a professional maker.… Read more

Thread Heaven: A magical thread and embroidery floss conditioner that is solely responsible for saving both my hands and my sanity. (With a how-to video!) Read more

As a professional craft blogger, good photographs are one of the most important elements of my job. And, while I didn’t begin blogging with the… Read more

You know that moment when you’re walking around your LYS, minding your own business, and suddenly you spot the perfect yarn? It’s magical yarn that… Read more

Fact: AccuQuilt’s new English Paper Piecing Hexagon Dies are currently my favorite tools in the craft studio. I mean, cutting perfectly matched fabric pieces AND… Read more

When I first started knitting, I made an embarrassingly large number of hats (and mittens and cowls) that I couldn’t even wear when they were… Read more

I’ve been eyeing macro lens options for my iPhone for a while (because, details!), but those fancy Dalek-looking lenses always seemed incredibly clunky and impractical.… Read more

Fiber crafter pals: If you’ve been following along on Instagram and Twitter, wondering what in the world I was doing all of those sticks and… Read more

Disclosure: The generous folks at Dremel provided the Dremel Moto-Saw that is used in this post, but Dremel did not contribute in any way to… Read more

I reviewed the Clover USA Pin ‘n Stow sewing pin holder on Craft Test Dummies! Craft Tool Review: Clover USA Pin ‘n Stow Since winter… Read more

I reviewed the Nancy’s Hobo Tote Collection Trace ‘n Create Bag Templates from Clover USA on Craft Test Dummies! Craft Tool Review: Nancy’s Hobo Tote… Read more

When Jenny from Sublime Stitching sent me the new Sublime Floss™ collection this fall, I was beyond excited. When I opened the package and saw… Read more

I reviewed the gorgeous Boye Artisan Tools CrochetMaster Plus Crochet Hook Set from Simplicity on Craft Test Dummies! Craft Product Review: Boye Artisan Tools CrochetMaster… Read more

I reviewed the Christmas Woolens Ornament Kit from Rachel’s of Greenfield on Craft Test Dummies! Craft Product Review: Christmas Woolens Ornament Kit from Rachel’s of… Read more

I reviewed Neenah EPC™ Film Cuttable Heat Transfer Film on Craft Test Dummies! Craft Product Review: Neenah EPC™ Film Cuttable Heat Transfer Film Today, I’m… Read more

Part beginner sewing manual, part guide to vintage fashion, Gertie’s New Book for Better Sewing: A Modern Guide to Couture-Style Sewing Using Basic Vintage Techniques… Read more

I reviewed Kwik Sew Organizer Patterns on Craft Test Dummies! Craft Product Review: Kwik Sew Organizer Patterns I definitely know a thing or two about… Read more

I spent a rockin’ Saturday evening catching up on my favorite ghost-related “reality” TV shows and tackling some practical crochet projects. (We party pretty hard… Read more

I reviewed Sullivans Embroidery Floss on Craft Test Dummies! Craft Product Review: Sullivans Embroidery Floss Today, I’m reviewing a selection of Sullivans embroidery flosses, including… Read more

My crafty pal Amy is the undisputed queen of decoupage. How do I know? She wrote the book, of course! Mod Podge Rocks!: Decoupage Your… Read more

I reviewed the Babyville Boutique sewing line on Craft Test Dummies! Craft Product Review: Babyville Boutique Sewing Line from Prym Consumer USA Even though it’s… Read more

I reviewed the LED Sewing Kit from Sternlab.org on Craft Test Dummies! Craft Product Review: LED Sewing Kit from Sternlab.org If you’re looking to add… Read more

Needlework is a genre filled with amazing (and amazingly cute) accessories, so narrowing them down to just five of my favorites was pretty tough. But,… Read more

It might come as a shock to my more delicate readers, but I’m a loud and proud hooker! Here are my top five tools of… Read more

I may go a little “My prescioussssss!” in a notions aisle, but, when it comes right down to it, there are only a few items… Read more

Wool stainless steel yarn has a weird name, but it’s some seriously fabulous stuff. (Also, can we just take a moment to talk about how… Read more

My stocking stuffers review for the Clover Seams Right and Clover 5-in-1 Sliding Gauge is up on Craft Test Dummies! (Warning: You’re going to want… Read more

I reviewed the Neo Stitch Cross-Stitch iPhone Case on Craft Test Dummies! Craft Product Review: Neo Stitch Cross-Stitch iPhone Case by Leese Design When I… Read more

I reviewed the book Crafting With Cat Hair: Cute Handicrafts to Make with Your Cat on Craft Test Dummies! Since it was first announced, there… Read more

I reviewed cutting fabric with the Spellbinders Grand Calibur on Craft Test Dummies!Cutting Fabric with Spellbinders Grand CaliburTo wrap up National Sewing Month, I was… Read more

I reviewed the Westcott Brand Craft Scissors – Detail Blades on Craft Test Dummies! (Don’t forget to check out last week’s review of the larger… Read more

I reviewed the Westcott Brand Craft Scissors – Large Blades on Craft Test Dummies! Craft Product Review: Overview of Westcott Scissors – Large BladesWhile Jenny… Read more

I reviewed the book Steampunk Softies on Craft Test Dummies! Craft Book Review: Steampunk Softies by Sarah Skeate and Nicola TedmanThere are few things that… Read more

I reviewed the Brother 1034D serger (overlock machine) on Craft Test Dummies!Craft Product Review: Brother 1034D 3-4 Lay-in Thread SergerI had never used a serger… Read more

I reviewed the Brother CS-6000i sewing machine on Craft Test Dummies!Craft Product Review: Brother CS-6000i Computerized Sewing MachineI’ve been using my Brother CS-6000i regularly for… Read more

There are few things that make me happier than a good how-to book. I love to learn, and I want to see exactly how each… Read more