sweetstitchingcrafts
My name is Diane and I am the creator of sweetstitchingcrafts.
About 10 years ago, I discovered the wonderful world of crafting. I always admired the craftsmanship of handmade items, which inspired me to start creating my own!
When I first picked up a crochet hook, I was frustrated that it didn’t come naturally. An important lesson I learned during the beginning years of my making journey was to enjoy the process and stop worrying about how ‘perfect’ the finished project needed to look. Besides, imperfections are what make handmade items so charming! This may be why I love working with natural fibers such as cotton, wool and linen. Rarely do these natural materials look and feel perfectly smooth and sleek like man-made materials. What gives it character are the little nobs, bumps, and lumps that you learn to embrace and celebrate during the making process.
People often ask me why I love crafting. Most of the time, it’s not about the finished product for me; it’s about the journey. I love planning, buying materials (maybe a little too much), finding or creating the pattern, and piecing it all together to see if my finished item turns out like I imagined it. There’s an inexplicable joy that comes when you make something with your hands from start to finish. And seeing the smile on someone’s face when they receive a handmade gift I have crafted is priceless. As a fellow maker, I know you can relate!
Crafts that I do but not necessarily in chronological order!
- Knitting
- Crocheting
- Spinning
- Embroidery
- Cross stitching
- Wool felting
- Wool applique
- Quilting (including paper piecing, hand applique)
And yes! I want to learn more.
So, I hope you sit back and relax with a cup of tea or jump for joy or with excitement as you are reading some of my crafting thoughts and ideas. And please make yourself at home here by sharing your thoughts with me in the comment section. I am always interested in what other makers are thinking. And Thank you for joining with me during my making journey and I look forward to connecting with you!
Music: We are Waves by Beacons