Albion Gould
makes & travels
I’m a bit addicted to swaps and recently participated in a Kawaii Halloween Swap on Instagram. When I signed up, I didn’t realize that the majority of participants were quilters. I’ve never quilted in my life and felt really intimidated seeing what other people were making. In the end, though, I made a few stitchy …
I spend a lot of time cross stitching and my embroidery scissors take a lot of punishment. They get tossed around in project bags, left on tables, and generally put up with a lot from me. I wanted to have a way to keep them contained when they aren’t being used and whipped up this …
It’s August and for most of us that means it’s Back to School month! The Caffeinated Crafters are here once again to help make this time fun and easy for you by throwing a Back to School Party. Do you want to make a little something for your child’s teacher to help start the year …
Do you need that last little touch of red, white, and blue? Stitch up my cute Patriotic Cross Stitch Pattern! It will take just a few minutes and give you that final bit of Americana decor. Click on the picture above to download your free pattern! My Patriotic Mini Yarn Hoop can be found here. …
I am a huge Doctor Who fan and you don’t need to know me well to figure that out! Today I’m sharing my super-simple TARDIS cross stitch pattern. This is a beginner level pattern with only four colors (five if you want to use a sparkle thread for the light as I did). It’s easy, …
You know how sometimes you just *need* that super simple craft? Like how after you’ve been sick and need something easy to help you get back into the swing of things? I recently fought with a migraine and needed to do something in the hazy aftermath, but wasn’t up to anything major. I use my …
