Cross Stitch on High Count Linen
There seems to be a skill-progression among cross stitchers that moves from aida to linen to high count linen. I’m here to share some tips and tricks for stitching beautifully…
Cross Stitch Fabric Storage
When you take up a hobby like cross stitching, it doesn’t take very long before you start accumulating supplies. And one of those supplies is fabric. There are so many…
Thread Polish
Why to use a thread conditioner – and where to find my recipe for a homemade version.
Making Fancy Thread Drops
Why “Fancy” thread drops? Why not? I mean, my entire DMC collection is on plain white drops, because that’s just faster and easier. But I’ve never been shy about being…
Wrapping Your Hoop
Wrapping your hoop makes your fabric more stable and your stitching smoother.
Preparing Fabric and Threads for Embroidery
Why spend the time before you start to prepare your fabric and threads? I’ve made a point both on the podcast, and here on the blog to say a few…
Slow Food Baking 101: Understanding Sourdough, Commercial Yeast, and Home Yeast Cultures
Slow food baking has, for quite a while, focused on sourdough bread. Or various baked goods made from “sourdough discard,” whether they need leavening from yeast, or not. So much…
Laskiaipullat – Finnish Cream Buns
Make this vintage twist on the famed Finnish Fat Tuesday treat. Soft, cardamom buns with raspberry cream filling
Strawberry Lemonade Jam
This summer has been a little bit lack-luster. Between the drought and the smoke (and lets not forget the gypsy moth invasion) it hasn’t even been pleasant to BE outside…
Let Freedom Ring
Listening for the Reverberations of the Liberty Bell I admit to feeling a bit out of sorts and not quite in the spirit of ’76 on this Independence Day. Possibly…
It’s More Than Just Growing Roots
I spent Father’s Day weekend burying my Dad. As a dyed-in-the-wool Daddy’s Girl, that was a special kind of hard. In the course of all the things that happened in…
Honey Caramel Panna Cotta
Caramelized milk and cultured dairy pain with honey and berries for this very special panna cotta.