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Welcome!
I'm Sarah, a mom and an enthusiastic sampler of crafting hobbies. One of my favorite pastimes is combining crafts to get interesting results—or to prove it can be done.
Despite being a first-born, I'm not a perfectionist, at least not when it comes to crafting. I'm an "ambitious beginner" at most crafts, and would much rather figure out how to fudge something and move forward than tear it out and start over.
This site celebrates 
trying things, experimenting, and embracing the learning curve. (Also: emojis.) Come play!
What I've been making
Tunisian Crochet Market Bag
This was my first Tunisian crochet project, and it was a great first project for someone coming from crochet and knitting. It was part of my market bag saga, though a different style from all the rest of them. I followed along with the video-based Haekelgold Tunisian Crochet Market Bag pattern. It starts with some straightforward…
Market Bags, An Ongoing Saga
One casual project accidentally turned into a quest to recreate it with every craft I know.
Tunisian Crochet Diamond Mesh
Inspired by a few tantalizing hints, I made a pretty good first try at a diagonal mesh with Tunisian crochet.
What I've Been Buying
What's Inspiring Me
Formulas – Rit Dye
A handy guide to blending Rit dyes to get specific colors.
Berkshire Swash font
This font feels like a prettier reincarnation of the 70s, and I love it. I’m afraid it’s too trendy (both too “everywhere” and also too prone to go out of fashion) to use for a logo or anything enduring, but I still want to.
Mrs Sheppards font
I haven’t found the right project for it yet, but this thick, slanty handwriting font calls to me.
I Tried Making My Own Beeswax Wraps
My dad gave me some beeswax from his hives, and this is one of the projects I want to make with it.
How To Crochet Eyes For Your Amigurumi
This video tutorial is perfect for more colorful eyes.
Crocheted Eyes for Amigurumi
A simple technique that is both safe for small people and adds personality.
How To Make Homemade Reed Diffusers
This article has alternatives to the standard sweet almond oil recommendation, which is handy if you’re trying to avoid buying something new.