Chronicles of a Handmade Life

I've been writing about handmade living since 2008. Check out my musings on and tutorials for all facets of handmade living, with a particular focus on knitting, embroidery, sewing women's clothing, and original recipes. Scroll to the bottom of the page for a full list of article categories. 

NEW POSTS
Knitting 101 - Part 3: Binding Off
Knitting 101 - Part 3: Binding Off
Knitting 101 - Part 2: The Knit Stitch (Continental Style)
Knitting 101 - Part 2: The Knit Stitch (Continental Style)
Knitting 101 - Part I: Casting On (Long Tail)
Knitting 101 - Part I: Casting On (Long Tail)
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Maine Handmade Fair
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Class of ‘01
What My Mother Taught Me
What My Mother Taught Me
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Golden State
The Cakes My Mother Made
The Cakes My Mother Made
Knitting Vertical Pleats and Pintucks
Knitting Vertical Pleats and Pintucks
Indie Design Gift Along 2018 - My 24 Top Picks
Indie Design Gift Along 2018 - My 24 Top Picks

KNITTING

Pattern Releases, Tutorials and Projects
Knitting 101 - Part 3: Binding Off
Knitting 101 - Part 3: Binding Off
Knitting 101 - Part 2: The Knit Stitch (Continental Style)
Knitting 101 - Part 2: The Knit Stitch (Continental Style)
Knitting 101 - Part I: Casting On (Long Tail)
Knitting 101 - Part I: Casting On (Long Tail)
Maine Handmade.jpeg
Maine Handmade Fair
Knitting Vertical Pleats and Pintucks
Knitting Vertical Pleats and Pintucks
Indie Design Gift Along 2018 - My 24 Top Picks
Indie Design Gift Along 2018 - My 24 Top Picks
Introducing STORYTIME
Introducing STORYTIME
FO Roundup - Into Fall 2018
FO Roundup - Into Fall 2018
STORYTIME - Coming Soon!
STORYTIME - Coming Soon!
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Got Moxie?
Introducing Nerio
Introducing Nerio
Knitting Colorwork: Tips & Tricks
Knitting Colorwork: Tips & Tricks
FO Roundup - Spring 2018
FO Roundup - Spring 2018
Reading Lace Charts: A Tutorial
Reading Lace Charts: A Tutorial
Introducing WILDFLOWER
Introducing WILDFLOWER
Introducing Reed
Introducing Reed
Growing WILDFLOWER(s)
Growing WILDFLOWER(s)
FO Roundup - Winter 2018
FO Roundup - Winter 2018
Berroco Portfolio Vol 5.
Berroco Portfolio Vol 5.
Planting Seeds for WILDFLOWER
Planting Seeds for WILDFLOWER
Introducing Souviens
Introducing Souviens
Introducing Sprout & Flutter
Introducing Sprout & Flutter
Winter Warm Up Sale!
Winter Warm Up Sale!
Tidings Craft Fair
Tidings Craft Fair
Indie Design Gift Along 2017 - Shawls & Cowls
Indie Design Gift Along 2017 - Shawls & Cowls
Indie Design Gift Along 2017 - Socks & Hats
Indie Design Gift Along 2017 - Socks & Hats
Indie Design Gift Along 2017 - Women's Sweaters
Indie Design Gift Along 2017 - Women's Sweaters
FO Roundup - Fall 2017
FO Roundup - Fall 2017
Corrugated Ribbing Tutorial (for Two Hands)
Corrugated Ribbing Tutorial (for Two Hands)
Introducing WOODLAND - A Ms. Cleaver Collection
Introducing WOODLAND - A Ms. Cleaver Collection

EMBROIDERY

Pattern Releases, Tutorials and Projects
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Maine Handmade Fair
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Golden State
Introducing STORYTIME
Introducing STORYTIME
STORYTIME - Coming Soon!
STORYTIME - Coming Soon!
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Cherries, Chickadees, and Ms. Billingsley
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Lazy River Embroidery Collection
Embroidery 201: Coloring Your Embroidery
Embroidery 201: Coloring Your Embroidery
Introducing WILDFLOWER
Introducing WILDFLOWER
Growing WILDFLOWER(s)
Growing WILDFLOWER(s)
Planting Seeds for WILDFLOWER
Planting Seeds for WILDFLOWER

SEWING

Patterns, Tutorials, and Projects
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Maine Handmade Fair
Introducing STORYTIME
Introducing STORYTIME
STORYTIME - Coming Soon!
STORYTIME - Coming Soon!
Being Comfortable - Part II
Being Comfortable - Part II

Wherein I talk about body image, mental health and making your own clothes, one year later...

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Persephone Pants
Slow Fashion October
Slow Fashion October
Summer of Basics: Mélilot Shirt
Summer of Basics: Mélilot Shirt
My Body Model - Designing on Real Bodies
My Body Model - Designing on Real Bodies
Summer of Basics: Moss Skirt
Summer of Basics: Moss Skirt
Being Comfortable
Being Comfortable

Wherein I talk about body image, mental health and making your own clothes

RECIPES

Delicious baked goods and more!
German Sunken Apple Cake (Versunkener Apfelkuchen)
German Sunken Apple Cake (Versunkener Apfelkuchen)
Garlic Scape Pesto and Asparagus Summer Spaetzle
Garlic Scape Pesto and Asparagus Summer Spaetzle
Kohlrabi, Apple, and  Walnut Slaw
Kohlrabi, Apple, and  Walnut Slaw
Homemade Soft Pretzel Recipe
Homemade Soft Pretzel Recipe
Small and Simple (-ly Delicious) Chocolate Cake
Small and Simple (-ly Delicious) Chocolate Cake
Croque Monsieur Handpies
Croque Monsieur Handpies
Gluten Free White Chocolate Raspberry Tart with Coconut and Lime
Gluten Free White Chocolate Raspberry Tart with Coconut and Lime
No Chill, No Spread, Cut Out Cookies
No Chill, No Spread, Cut Out Cookies
Hot Buttered Apple Cider - Cocktail Recipe
Hot Buttered Apple Cider - Cocktail Recipe
Crisp Apple Tart (Tarte Fine aux Pommes) Recipe
Crisp Apple Tart (Tarte Fine aux Pommes) Recipe