Nana’s Garage Sale Tips on How to Make the most from Garage Sales
With September just around the corner, the biggest garage sales are about to happen in my neighborhood and probably yours. So just what is a crafter like me going to find at my local garage sales? TONS!!
Read on for some great garage sale tips on what to look for, when to go and more ….
When writing our Christmas in July extravaganza on “Nana’s favorite” site, I came across these cute little toddler cardigans for my cute little grandsons. Perfect for Christmas, I purchased my yarn and started to make the first of my Christmas list.
Problem was..no buttons or zipper. Question is..how to add them. Answer is….read this post!!
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Every year on August 15 crocheters from around the world celebrate Granny Square Day. Yarn stores and bloggers get together to celebrate the classic granny square by offering tutorials, videos, freebies and more.
Our post explains everything you need to know about granny square day. The following updates provides details for submitting your granny squares on instagram.
UPDATE: CLICK HERE FOR INFORMATION ON GRANNY SQUARE DAY 2022
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Summer is half over so it is time to start thinking about back to school. Get those kiddies on their way in style with these 10 Back to School DIY ideas.
As we turn our sights to fall, our first thoughts are back to school! There are so many things that we can make that will be awesome and trendy when accompanying a child to school. Nana has found 10 of the best!
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If you want to learn to crochet, join us in making this cozy Afghan. Each month, beginning in February, you will learn how to crochet three different blocks. After 10 months (in November, you will have 30 different blocks in total that we will learn to stitch together in December to make a wonderful lap-sized afghan perfect for Christmas gift giving, although, you may be tempted to keep this for yourself to use for snuggling on the couch.
Our crochet along is finished, but you can start anytime and work at your own pace.
If you would like the entire series in one convenient PDF, you may purchase the e-book in my Etsy shop!
This is the eighth part of the twelve-month series. Refer to Part 1 for links to all seven of the past posts.
Let’s start crocheting!
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Some of you who know me well, know that I don’t just quilt, sew and crochet. I also dabble with paint. I started with some decorative paint, painting trays, then stools, some garden items. And lately, began chalk painting some furniture. During the winter months, when I have no sewing machine, I have done some canvas painting.
So when I was approached to review an adult paint by numbers, I accepted the challenge. Winnie’s Picks sent me a free sample of their product in return for an honest review. Please note that other than the paint by number kit, I did not receive any compensation from Winnie’s Picks. So here it is – my thoughts on this paint by number kit.
Don’t stop reading!! There is a great surprise at the end of this post!!
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For those who have been following me, you know that Nana sews, quilts and crochets but my close friends know that I have another passion! – NANA PAINTS.
Today, as my regular weekly post, I have shared some of my past experience with paints because on SATURDAY, I will be posting I have an exciting surprise. Yes, it has something to do with painting and here is a HINT – It includes a GIVEAWAY! CLICK HERE to find out more!!