The "Where to Start" Crochet Guide Part 2: Getting Your Hands and Hook to Cooperate

Part 2 of 3: The "How to Start" Deep Dive  Welcome back! So you've got your 5.0mm hook, your light-colored worsted weight yarn, and you're sitting in a comfortable spot with good lighting. Now come...

The "Where to Start" Crochet Guide Part 1: Before You Pick Up That Hook

Part 1 of 3: The "Where to Start" Crochet Guide  Let me tell you something, sweetheart. I've been teaching crochet for a good while, and the question I get most often isn't "how does that even work...

Cotton or Polyester? Let Me Help You Choose the Right Fabric for Your Home

Listen, my dears, after years of working with fabric, cutting, sewing, and watching how different materials behave, I've learned a thing or two about what belongs where in your home. Today, we're t...

The Death of Style and the Rise of the Clone: Why Fast Fashion Keeps You Looking Basic

Today I’m laying down the scissors to pick up my pen, because we need to have a serious chat about something that has been vexing my spirit: Fast Fashion! You know those clothes that quickly blaze ...

Your Car Needs Automotive Vinyl Flooring

Good day to all my motoring family! 'A nuh everyting soak up waata a sponge,' but the carpet in your car tries its best to be the sponge of every food decision and collect every speck of dirt that ...
The Fight of The Decade: Chenille vs. Suede For Your Sofa
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The Fight of The Decade: Chenille vs. Suede For Your Sofa

The greatest of dancehall clashes has nothing on this epic battle. Since suede entered the chat in 1970 when the Japanese company called Toray invented “Ultrasuede” there has been a massive rift at...