by courtneydaily | Jun 18, 2023 | Uncategorized
When you were learning how to knit, who knew that knitting would involve not only yarns, needles, and patterns but also something called “blocking”? (Another term to add to your knitting definitions!) Yes, blocking knitting. If this phrase makes you...
by courtneydaily | Jun 11, 2023 | Uncategorized
If you’re anything like me, a little corner in your sewing room is home to an ever-growing pile of fabric scraps. It’s the silent, soft landslide that threatens to bury your sewing machine. These colorful remnants are a testament to your creativity, your...
by courtneydaily | Jun 4, 2023 | Uncategorized
“Knitting shouldn’t feel like a tug-of-war, and your needle isn’t meant to be a battering ram!” If you’ve ever muttered this sentiment to yourself as you wrestled with your stitches, this guide is for you, my friend! Welcome to the world...
by courtneydaily | May 28, 2023 | Uncategorized
It’s time to delve into a topic that adds shape and structure to our creations – sewing darts. They are essential to our fabric toolbox, breathing life and contour into our flat pieces of fabric. Darts are a must when you learn to sew. Without them, we may just as...
by courtneydaily | May 21, 2023 | Uncategorized
If you’ve been gifted a handmade sweater or made one yourself, knowing how to wash knitted sweaters is vital to keeping them for a long time. These garments are so much more special than something you picked up at a store. Whether it’s a piece lovingly...
by courtneydaily | May 17, 2023 | Uncategorized
Have you ever been inspired to break out your sewing machine, only to be intimidated away because you don’t know how to read sewing patterns? Been there! Sometimes I’ve felt like sewing patterns are maps without a key to guide me. So, let’s create a map key right now!...
