How to make Umbrella Earrings with shrink art plastic

These cute 3D umbrella earrings are made with shrink plastic…

BabyLock Gloria (Triumph) Tips & Notes

My primary sewing machine is the Baby Lock Gloria, also…

Konbini Tissue Box Case: Perler Bead Pattern

Here's a tissue box case I made with Perler Beads,…

17 Manga recommendations for women in their 30s & 40s

We're getting older (albeit still young)! We want to read…

I quit Perler beads—Now I’m back with a better pegboard

After a 3-year hiatus from Perler bead art, I’m finally…

Bead Aligner: Making Perler art faster & easier

One of the biggest frustrations I had with Perler bead…

How to add a texture map to a cube in Fusion360

I designed a convini themed Perler bead tissue box and…

  • February 19, 2025
Japan Etiquette 101

Japan is a fascinating and safe travel destination, but there…

How to sew a t-shirt with BabyLock Gloria (Triumph)

Here's how I used my BabyLock Gloria/Triumph overlocker and cover-stitcher…

Urauchi-Backing with Kuretake Iron-On Sumi-e Paper

The search for a simpler way to back sumi-e paintings…

Drafting & Sewing Circular Shorts (Split Skirt)

Here's how I drafted a sewing pattern for Circular Culotte…

How to take prescription medicines on your Japan trip (Yunyu Kakunin-sho)

It's not uncommon to travel to Japan while on prescription…