The 1764 News

  • Small Makes: Needle Book Sewing Tutorial

    Happy Sunday, Makers! As I go through Sunday chores during the day, I also set aside time for small making projects. A little spinning as I joined in the monthly Q&A with The Crewel Work Company, along with a few… Continue reading

  • Happy 10th Anniversary #spin15aday

    It’s been 10 years since #spin15in15 turned into #spin15aday! Wow! What a journey. If you’re reading this via email, thank you for signing up for blog notifications. I look forward to encouraging you more as a maker this year and… Continue reading

  • Blogmas 2024 – Day 25

    Finishing off this year’s blogmas, I have the final share for you: The Project Gutenberg eBook, Jacobean Embroidery, by Ada Wentworth Fitzwilliam and A.F. Morris Hands.   We’ll see you in 2025, celebrating the 10th anniversary of #spin15aday, the eighth annual… Continue reading

  • Blogmas 2024 – Day 24

    Let’s keep it simple. We’ve likely spent most of December prepping, making, baking, and wrapping. Time for an easy meal. Make some mashed potatoes while you cook a turkey breast, straight from the freezer to the Instant Pot for a… Continue reading