Sharon Lee

So how does warping work? It’s a little bit science and a lot of math. When it comes to making wall hangings, you know what … Read more

Don’t run out of yarn mid-tuft! Plan ahead, calculate what you need before beginning. More often than not, someone will complete their project only to … Read more

A common mistake in latch hooking is underestimating quantity of yarn needed. You grab some old canvas or pick a kit, then choose some skeins … Read more

So here’s what happens: you purchase this umbrella and put it up at home, only to find that the table is in shade but your … Read more

If you’ve ever tried to make a macrame plant hanger and failed to measure twice, you know: it’s a case of damned if you do, … Read more

Handmade makes mistakes… but planning avoids them. For example, it’s possible to discover too soon that your pom poms won’t stretch far enough across the … Read more

Many of us begin our gardens by growing something on the windowsill or balcony, and then wonder why there’s no place to put anything in … Read more

If you measure your chair frame with a tape measure, order a block of foam to fit it, and sew the cover to that same … Read more

That’s when that great idea for a covered patio fails in the math part. You draw out the shape, you take some measurements of the … Read more

Most people make one mistake with their patios: they use a rug that makes space feel unstable and small. A perfect looking piece of furnitures … Read more