If you want to get started in jewelry-making, you may be interested to hear I published my second Skillshare class on how to make a choker necklace. This is a great class for beginners since often it's easier to see how something is done rather than reading about it and looking at pictures.
You need a premium membership to enroll, but if you use my referral link you can get your first month free!
Holiday gifting season is in full swing! I make a lot of gifts during Christmastime, and often I mix together handmade and store bought gifts. I like to combine a DIY item with small store bought items for custom, inexpensive gift boxes. It's a nice way to show someone you care by the time and thoughtfulness put into it.
I've gathered together six ideas for gift boxes to cover almost anyone on your gift list. They all include one handmade item and I've provided the link to the tutorial or pattern showing how to make it. I also linked the additional purchased items to similar items for purchase on Amazon, but not all of them match up to the exact item in the post because I purchased everything locally. They are just ideas, though, so feel free to customize your boxes with the preferences of the recipient in mind!
Need a gift for a guy in your life? Aprons are great for aspiring chefs (or just the at-home gourmet), BBQ aficionados, or as a utility apron for someone who works with their hands. This is an easy and fairly quick sewing tutorial that just requires a yard of fabric. The faux leather closures add a touch of ruggedness that any guy would appreciate.
I'm excited to announce my latest crochet pattern: The Tiburon Gloves. These fingerless gloves are customizable to suit your preferences. It has a shorter cuff option that is perfect to wear with a watch and a longer cuff option that will add warmth. There is also instructions for the button tab and scallop edging included with the pattern that can be added onto either length option. The fingerless gloves are great on their own as hand warmers or can be worn over gloves for an extra layer of warmth. These mitts are perfect for men or women to wear.
I'm excited to announce I published my very first online class on Skillshare, Sew a Toiletry Bag with French Seams. It's a beginner-friendly sewing class where you can have support from myself and fellow students along the way. The toiletry bag you will learn to sew is similar to my Boxy Toiletry Bag from my Fat Quarter Series, but it is simplier and quicker to sew. So if you like that bag, but were hesitant to tackle it or just want a quicker-to-sew version, this project would be perfect for you.
