I have to admit I derive a certain amount of pleasure from using things for purposes they weren’t intended. I get the same dopamine rush as when I’m able to repurpose a sauce or pickle jar instead of recycling it. So it should come as no surprise that I’ve managed […]
Tips and Helps
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Maybe you’ve experienced this yourself. You’ve finished a project and after too short of a celebration, your mind turns to deciding what to make next. You then frustrate yourself by spending hours trying to pick from all the projects that you have planned. Each one is important and has convincing […]
Life gets in the way of crafting more often than I’d like. When that happens I rely on how I’m tracking my projects to get back into the project faster. I primarily rely on paper and pen over electronic tracking, but I’ll tell you about all the methods I use. […]
Are you new to knitting or crocheting? You’re probably wondering what project you should try to tackle first. Some recommend granny squares or amigurumi to new crocheters. To me those aren’t the best beginner projects. [Note: the links marked affiliate links can make me money if you click on the […]
The core of any temperature blanket is the weather data. You can use something other than temperatures in your blanket, but that makes it something other than a temperature blanket. Still interesting, but not called the same thing. I’m here to give you tips on choosing your temperature data. […]
Temperature blankets are a long project. Even if you’re not tracking a full year it can be hard to keep yourself working on it the whole time. I’d like to share a few tricks I’ve used for staying motivated. Keeping the streak alive If you make your crafting a […]
It’s a couple months into your temperature project and you’re getting a better idea of what your final project will look like. You may like what you see. You may not. If the latter is true, I’m here to tell you that it’s okay to give up. If you’re happy […]
You may not be able to find a pattern specifically listed as a temperature project pattern that suits your needs. If this is the case, you can find a “regular” pattern that looks the way you want your project to look. To help you make that pattern work, I’m going […]
Typically you begin new habits at the beginning of the year, but honestly you can start them anytime. Temperature blankets take a lot of commitment, which is why making crafting a habit is important. Not doing so is part of why I’ve had trouble finishing my temperature blankets. So use […]