Maker's Notes

Making Octopuses (and Finding Quiet)

Making Octopuses (and Finding Quiet)

I underestimated one small detail while making octopuses for my grandchildren: the legs. All 48 of them. As I slowly stuffed each one in a quiet house, the repetitive work...

Making Octopuses (and Finding Quiet)

I underestimated one small detail while making octopuses for my grandchildren: the legs. All 48 of them. As I slowly stuffed each one in a quiet house, the repetitive work...

Finding Our Groove at the Market: What This Year Taught Me

Finding Our Groove at the Market: What This Yea...

We started off with a bang—our famous Five-Dollar Table was an instant hit! It helped me clear out a lot of loose craft supplies, and honestly, it gave me a...

Finding Our Groove at the Market: What This Yea...

We started off with a bang—our famous Five-Dollar Table was an instant hit! It helped me clear out a lot of loose craft supplies, and honestly, it gave me a...

Simple Stitch Notebook: My First Try at Sashiko

Simple Stitch Notebook: My First Try at Sashiko

I’ve started a little Simple Stitch Notebook — a place to fill over time with samples of different stitches and techniques I want to practice. This week, I tried sashiko...

Simple Stitch Notebook: My First Try at Sashiko

I’ve started a little Simple Stitch Notebook — a place to fill over time with samples of different stitches and techniques I want to practice. This week, I tried sashiko...

🌿 The Story of Crafty Crumbs

🌿 The Story of Crafty Crumbs

Every maker has a few half-finished projects tucked away—a quilt that stalled out, a garment missing its hem, a stack of squares waiting for inspiration to strike. At Makeropolis, we...

🌿 The Story of Crafty Crumbs

Every maker has a few half-finished projects tucked away—a quilt that stalled out, a garment missing its hem, a stack of squares waiting for inspiration to strike. At Makeropolis, we...

🎁 DIY Gift Ideas Using Secondhand Supplies

🎁 DIY Gift Ideas Using Secondhand Supplies

The most memorable gifts aren’t store-bought—they’re handmade with love and a little creative reuse. Here are some easy projects you can make using secondhand treasures from Makeropolis. Fabric Scrap Coasters...

🎁 DIY Gift Ideas Using Secondhand Supplies

The most memorable gifts aren’t store-bought—they’re handmade with love and a little creative reuse. Here are some easy projects you can make using secondhand treasures from Makeropolis. Fabric Scrap Coasters...

Doll Retreat Reflections ✨

Doll Retreat Reflections ✨

Spending a weekend at the Saint Francis Retreat in San Juan Bautista was pure magic. Surrounded by handmade quilts, creative women, and the sound of church bells, I felt like...

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Doll Retreat Reflections ✨

Spending a weekend at the Saint Francis Retreat in San Juan Bautista was pure magic. Surrounded by handmade quilts, creative women, and the sound of church bells, I felt like...

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