This space is where I share what’s happening behind the yarn — works in progress, finished pieces, studio moments, and the occasional appearance of a certain supervising cat.
If you enjoy following along with the making process and the stories behind the stitches, you can always add a stitch to the studio tip jar to help keep the yarn flowing and new ideas taking shape.
Welcome to Behind the Stitches
A quiet look inside the studio at Harts & Crafts Shoppe — where new ideas begin, yarn turns into something meaningful, and the stories behind the stitches unfold.
Craft Show Companion
A simple ripple blanket became my quiet travel companion through an entire year of craft shows — stitched between customers, markets, rainstorms, and conversations. Every row holds a memory.
Heirloom Whirl in Deep Blues
Heirloom Whirl in Deep Blues began with a simple colorway poll and grew into a winter-long crochet project. Using nearly 6,000 yards of yarn and more than 1,300 hours of stitching, this blanket slowly took shape through months of Michigan winter evenings.
A Happy Accident Turned New Idea
Sometimes the best designs start with a mistake. This is the story of a small accident that turned into a completely new idea.
Circle of Seasons
Every mandala tells a story through color and texture. This one slowly grew into something that felt like the turning of the seasons.
Christmas Morning, Before the Wrapping Paper Storm
A quiet moment before the holiday chaos — yarn in hand, Penelope nearby, and the calm before the wrapping paper storm begins.
