I had a lot of fun putting together a set of embroidery designs this week! I started out with this illustration and decided it would be really fun to do a set of embroidery patterns. They are now available in the Kro Studio shop! I’m looking for printer that will make some high quality prints of [...]

I finally gave making my own charcoal a shot and it worked out great! I used some doll rod scraps from another project to make some charcoal for myself. I haven’t drawn with it yet though, but my test marks seem very nice. I also used a reject whittled crochet hook too – the funnest [...]

I have to admit I’m proud as a pear (I’ve heard they are a pretty proud lot) that my pattern is in this issue of Knit Scene. This is my pattern right here on page 21 (I misspoke earlier when I said page 20); it’s the blue knit/crochet hat. I’m so proud in fact, that [...]

I often feel like most of the opportunities that I am given are by no effort of my own. For instance, today I received an email that this photo above was shortlisted to be included in the 2009 Chicago Schmap – digital online city guides, I just had to say “yes, that’s okay that you [...]

After teaching my first class on Thursday afternoon I walked over to the library. The bus stops in front of it, I needed to use the restroom, and it was about -23 outside (without the wind chill). I decided to check out the free book rack and what did I find? The sweetest of scores [...]

I have been buying the majority of my spices and herbs from the bulk bins for quite awhile now. At least a few years actually. I tend to reuse the spice containers that I had on hand from the pre-bulk-bin-buying period in my life. I would just put the little sticker from that I used [...]

Country Living recently released a collection of profiles featuring women who have chosen to follow their passion to success. This collection of inspiring stories is called Country Living Crafting a Business: Make Money Doing What You Love by author Kathie Fitzgerald. The book starts with a wonderful introduction about how the book came together; which [...]

First off I want to say thanks again for all the wonderful support you all have given me. At first I was kind of annoyed with classes being suspended a week, but now, I see the wisdom in it. I wasn’t even directly affected, but I was still affected. Just a lack lusterness that is [...]

I’m honestly not sure why it’s a rumble, but I think it is. Maybe it’s because I’m watching the debates in New Hampshire right now that a Saturday Night Rumble is on the brain. First off, I wanted to let you know that I decided to go with Etsy for my shop. It’s sooo easy. [...]