Make Your Own Bitters, Extracts, and Flavored Liquors
Buying special liquors and bitters can get expensive real quick, and some flavors are hard to find. Also, I don’t always need a giant bottle of every flavor. Making my own bitters, extracts, and flavored liquors combines three things I love: variety, saving money, and saving space. Making your own bitters, extracts, and flavored liquors…
Artists On Main
One of the great things about Bethlehem, PA is the quantity and quality of local artists. On July 8th, businesses on Main St. hosted artists who displayed, demonstrated, and sold their art. “Um, it’s almost September. What’s with the lateness in posting?” Well, I’ve been a wee bit busy. Here are just some of the…
(Mis)Adventures in Laser Cutting: Scan Gap
Come with me down the rabbit hole and see how the question “What does this setting do?” led to an epic quest with fantastical creatures, sword fights…wait, no, that was something else. This epic quest involved days of research, piecing together tidbits from the interwebs, and running tests on the laser. For Spoilsports:…
(Mis)Adventures in Laser Cutting
Warning: This post is different from my other posts. It delves deep into tech nerdery If that’s not your thing, turn back now! I’m still going to write posts about crafts and cookies (hmmm, cookies), so fret not. Still with me? OK, buckle up… I have started using a laser cutter at my local makerspace, and decided…
Artists On Main: June 10, 2017
There’s always something interesting going on in Bethlehem, PA. Last Saturday, Bethlehem was once again host to Artists on Main. For one Saturday afternoon a month, businesses on Main St. host local artists who display, demonstrate, and sell their art. This time, I was set up at Donegal Square, Bethlehem’s go-to spot for all things Celtic.…
Artists on Main: May 6, 2017
Bethlehem, PA held their first Artists on Main event last Saturday! More than 10 businesses up and down Main Street hosted local artists who displayed, demonstrated, and sold their art. I was lucky enough to get a spot at Bone Apetit Barkery in The Moravian Book Shop. Of course, I had my crochet amigurumi figures, origami brooches, wooden brooches,…
Irish Soda Bread Scones
This quick bread is half Irish soda bread, half scone, and all good! I would love to tell you that I was hit by a flash of inspiration to make little individual servings of Irish soda breads, but the truth is I got the idea when I made a mistake with a batch of scones.…
Fruitcake Cookies
Forget everything you think you know about fruitcake, because these cookies are a game changer. I used to think fruitcake was something people would give out at Christmas, but nobody actually ate. Like it was for decoration only, and gets passed around over the years. But I was wrong, oh so very wrong. Done right,…
Mini Stocking Crochet Pattern
Ho, ho, ho! Crochet miniature Christmas stockings with this free pattern. Skills Required Magic Ring Crocheting in a spiral Joined rounds Chain stitch Slip stitch Single crochet Half double crochet Double crochet Increasing Back loop only Materials Yarn Color A: Worsted weight yarn such as Caron Simply Soft (100% Acrylic; 170g/315 yd) 1 skein in…
Crochet a Magic Ring
Update: This tutorial is for crocheting right-handed, I now also have a tutorial for crocheting left-handed. What is a Magic Ring? A Magic Ring is a great way to to begin a crochet project that will be worked in the round. This technique is excellent for amigurumi. It is also called an Adjustable Ring, Magic…
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