This week, after working for about a million hours on my (nearly finished) Emmy dress, my biggest new crush has got to be Clover Wonder Clips. They might not look like anything special, but these little beasties are a-freaking-mazing. Expletive infix definitely required. Here’s why: * They can hold patterns to multiple layers of very …
Category: Craft Tools
Craft Tools
Review: Brother 1034D Serger for Craft Test Dummies
I reviewed the Brother 1034D serger (overlock machine) on Craft Test Dummies! Craft Product Review: Brother 1034D 3-4 Lay-in Thread Serger I had never used a serger (overlock machine) before I got my Brother 1034D, but I knew that I needed one if I wanted to sew knits and stretch fabrics (among a million other …
Review: Brother CS-6000i Computerized Sewing Machine for Craft Test Dummies
I reviewed the Brother CS-6000i sewing machine on Craft Test Dummies! Craft Product Review: Brother CS-6000i Computerized Sewing Machine I’ve been using my Brother CS-6000i regularly for about a year and a half, after my fabulous mother gave it to me as a birthday gift to replace the ancient avocado green Sears Kenmore that she …
5 Ways to Craft Productivity out of an Inconsistent Schedule
A Page from my Planner and my Kitty Highlighter Set I have a weird schedule. I’m at my book publishing day job 3 days a week, then I have two weekdays plus the weekend devoted entirely to my creative work. I love that I’m able to have a foot in both worlds, but non-consecutive days …