I got a hot glue gun a few months ago for a reason that escapes me right now. I got a cheap one because I wasn’t sure how much use it would get, and since I can’t remember why I got it, it didn’t get much use. I remember now!! It’s been a year, because…
Category: Crafting – Supplies
Bead Organization
I bought a new type of bead organizer. I think I like it. I got all my beads organized, but I haven’t made anything with beads since then. Not my best move. I will get back to it soon. I realized I can’t sell these projects on Etsy, so I got discouraged and stopped stitching…
Beads
I have a ton of projects that use beads. It can be hard to keep track of them because I usually can’t find the beads I need for a new project, so have to go out and buy more, then I forget where I put them, can’t find any and have to buy more. A…
Pattern Keeper
I either try to look at my patterns on my phone, or print them out. I have not really gotten in the habit of using my phone, and it can be really hard to keep track of where I am in the pattern. My Aunt Sharon was using some kind of magnets to keep her…
Organizing My Floss
I have been trying to organize all of my craft supplies. I’m trying to get them accessible without taking up too much room. Most of my floss is organized, but I ran out of the paper bobbins I use. Much easier to find what I am looking for I use tackleboxes to organize the floss….
Clothespins?
I’ve been experimenting with ways to keep my excess material out of the way while I work on another section. When I was using a scroll frame, I just rolled it up, but using a hoop, I have been using clothespins. Not sure I like them, I get my thread caught on it while stitching,…