Before I take down the Christmas decorations and prepare for a lucky New Year I thought I would share some more maker moments from this past month. I took advantage of the Lion Brand Wool Ease thick and quick yarn that I used in the cat project I shared earlier and made an infinity scarf for my office secret Santa.  I really like...

Just a quick note of happiness to all of you this holiday.  I hope that your winter celebrations bring you tons of creative joy.  I am a Christmas Carol lover and have enjoyed watching my favorite version that I grew up with (George C. Scott) and also watching the newer The Man Who Invented Christmas that I caught in the theaters last year and...

Wrapping up some highlights of some other making I did this week includes some wee little treats for my office co-workers.  I work for a non-profit foundation that supports youth development.  The roots of this youth development organization is in agriculture.  My own families roots on my maternal side is heavily in agriculture so I decided I wanted to pull from my stash...

 It is the beginning of the 4-H year and that means a new year of teaching local 4-H'ers in my son's club to knit.  We decided to jump right in with an in the round group project and thought a stuffed animal of pillow pet would be a crowd pleaser. I improvised a paid for pattern (mini kitty pouf) with a free pattern...

It has been a busy making season for this toymaker y'all!  I wanted to take a moment and give a huge shout out of gratitude and thank you for all your support of independent makers!  My heart swells with appreciation of my creations and hope that they bring a bit of handmade joy under the trees this year! I am putting the shop...