Today I want to share a DIY painted wooden peg dolls tutorial with you. I recently hand painted these wooden peg dolls as a birthday gift for one of my nieces who is turning four this week. Making these personalized peg dolls was very simple to do and took me just a couple of hours. …
This week I want to share a sewing book recommendation with you, continuing with the topic of building a handmade wardrobe. This post contains affiliate links. I may earn a small commission if you use these links, at no cost to you. And I only recommend products that I find value in myself. See my …
Continuing with the topic of building a handmade wardrobe, I want to share three versatile sewing patterns for tops (women) with you today. This post contains affiliate links. I may earn a small commission if you use these links, at no cost to you. And I only recommend products that I find value in myself. …
With Easter coming up shortly, I figured it is about time for a hand painted watercolor Easter eggs tutorial. When it comes to decorating in general, I am always looking for simple, natural ideas to make our house feel seasonally appropriate with just a few touches. Ideally, these decorations can be reused for several years. …
In this article we will talk about why caring for your clothes is important. Last week, I wrote a blog post about how to care for (handmade) garments. And today I want to continue with this topic and discuss the background of a minimalist and sustainable wardrobe. A little Backstory I have been thinking about …
Today we will have a close look at how to care for (handmade) garments. It takes time and dedication to make your own clothes, so naturally you want to make them last as long as possible. And in addition, it is also better for the environment. The fewer clothes you need, the fewer clothes will …
In this blog post I will show you how to modify a knitting pattern for a different yarn weight. Since I have gotten quite a few questions about this topic lately, I feel like this is a subject worth exploring in a dedicated blog post. This post contains affiliate links. I may earn a small …
In this blogpost I will share with you how to make a dried flower wreath. On more and more days now, the sun is shining for hours from a cloudless sky. And although it is still rather cold around here, it feels like spring might be just around the corner. Early bloomers like snowdrops, crocuses …
Did you know that you can create several different colorways when dyeing yarn with elderberry (elder)? Elderberry, also known as elder, is a versatile natural dyestuff which allows you to use different parts of the plant for natural dyeing purposes. This post contains affiliate links. I may earn a small commission if you use these …
In a recent newsletter, I shared some information about the renovation of our 110 year old home. Afterwards, several people reached out to me and were interested in learning more about our approach towards sustainable housing and renovation. Sustainability is a key value for me. Not only in my natural dyeing and handmade wardrobe endeavors, …
