There are many different methods for sewing. Palmer Pletsch is one method that I personally like. The method was developed by Pati Palmer. She runs
Tag: patterns
There is a learning curve to using vintage sewing patterns. Patterns printed prior to 1980 assumed you had basic sewing skills. Knowing where to start
There is a huge problem with clothes for preemie babies—they are EXPENSIVE! Not only do parents of preemies have the added burden of huge medical
If you follow my Etsy shop, you know that I upcycle my empty chicken feed sacks into tote bags. Sixteen hens eat a lot of
The days are getting longer and Daylight Saving Time is here for most parts of the U.S. Warmer weather is just around the corner and
Single crochet is one of the first stitches we learn. For those of you in the U.K. this is a double crochet stitch. The stitch
The weather is getting nicer here in Arkansas. I have about 8 weeks left before the garden calls me and what limited time I have
I have not written in a while. Life has been extremely busy for me between running 2 Etsy shops and homeschooling. Upcycling and crochet are
As I mentioned in my last post, I have changed The Granny Squared to include vintage and almost vintage sewing patterns. It is another side
The Granny Squared has changed. It started out as a blog and an Etsy shop that featured crocheted items. Then, it grew to include crochet