Surprising Uses For Lavender by Donna Kauffman
February 10, 2019
I had such a wonderful time researching all things lavender for my brand new Blue Hollow Falls release, LAVENDER BLUE. I am fortunate to live near two lavender farms and… READ MORE
Category: Crafts
My Favorite Hobby by Julia Henry
January 30, 2019
I enjoy several hobbies, but my favorite is knitting. I am the only grandchild who learned how to knit from my grandmother, so it’s a lovely way to remember her…. READ MORE
Knitting a Mystery by Sally Goldenbaum
December 15, 2018
Have you ever wondered why so many cozy mysteries revolve around food or knitting or gardening or bookstores? Why isn’t a plain old murder enough? Who needs herbs or bamboo… READ MORE
Rules for knitting by Sally Goldenbaum
People often ask me about knitting, assuming, I think, that I know a lot about it because my mysteries revolve around a group of women whose deep friendship was knit… READ MORE
Knitting, Writing, and Making Friends by Sally Goldenbaum
November 28, 2018
One of the great unexpected perks of writing cozy mysteries is that of forming new friendship. It happens in lots of different ways. Some I get to meet in person… READ MORE
Holiday Crafting by Linda Reilly
November 19, 2018
Need a spare? Here’s one to share! Most of my days are spent hunkered over my computer, pounding away at my current work-in-progress. But once a month, I get together… READ MORE
A Hobby for People Who Are Terrible at Hobbies by Tamara Berry
November 4, 2018
I’ve always wanted to have a hobby. One of my favorite things in the whole world is when people find something that brings them joy, and then they commit to… READ MORE
Paper Mache Crafting by Leslie Meier
October 26, 2018
Papier-mache, who knew? Recently, I found myself caring for four grandchildren (ages 3-13) on the hottest day of the summer. It was close to one hundred degrees and so hot… READ MORE
Carving Out Some Family Time by Isabel Ashdown
October 24, 2018
Like many writers, I’m a workaholic, forever struggling with the concept of ‘downtime’ because my office and home are one and the same. When you’re self-employed, there’s always something you… READ MORE
Magic Bath Bombs By Tara Sheets
October 22, 2018
Messy, crafty, colorful art projects are my catnip! Many years ago, when bath bombs first became a thing, I visited a store in Downtown Disney called Basin, and it was… READ MORE
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