Let's talk about scraps. Scrap yarn, scrap fabric, scrap paper... Junk drawers and twist ties and loose beads and scattered bobby pins. We all have these, right? In our own little nests of tidbits, the pieces are conglomerated in a matrix of &#...

I recently listened to an episode of NPR’s Life Kit called “The perfectly imperfect art of visible mending: A beginner's guide.” It’s just over 20 minutes long and serves as an un-intimidating first brush with visible mending. There is also a sh...

And February is already gone. I have one crochet pattern test to show for my work, and a new year of magazines to look forward to. Vogue and Real Simple both have new editors who are tasked with giving their respective magazines a refresh. I’ve neve...

The recycling center is the best place to replace your flat tire (that you got because you hit a pothole really hard) because the people there generally want to do good in the world. That's why they're at the recycling center. And if you c...

Here I go again saying I'm trying something new a few days before the new year. And also saying that it's only a coincidence I'm organizing a new project while everyone else is saying "new year new you!!" Either way, it's...