The Handmaker's Journal

Spice is a lovely color that's really hard to describe.  Not quite red, not quite orange, not quite pink.  I think the best way to describe it i...

The Knitters Gift Box is filled with special treats any knitter would love. Packed to the brim with wonderful delights.  And while I did have knitt...

Harry Potter is one of the best stories ever written.  I say that now but when my children were younger and all into the Harry Potter craze I never...

With a giveaway! Yes, you read that right, a giveaway.  I rarely do giveaways.  I think they should be saved for special occasions.  And this is ju...

In Ghastlie Manor on Ghastlie Streetthere's a Ghastlie family there to meet. Mathilda Ghastlie and husband tooextend a Ghastlie "how do you do?"It'...

Want a little peek at what's coming in the first shop update of 2019?  Of course you do.  So here's a look at what's hitting the shop on Friday, Ja...

Happy New Year!  I'm so excited for this new beginning. I always love the start of a new year.  I feel like 2018 was such a whirlwind. I started th...

Happy Thanksgiving!  Well almost.  Yes, it's that time of year again.  Time to start planning out that Thanksgiving dinner menu and then the Black ...

Is it too early to start thinking about Halloween?  There's only 120 days left to plan your costume, decorations, parties and knitting projects.  H...

July 31st. is Harry Potter's 34th. birthday and beginning Monday, May 28th. I'm planning a month long preparation beginning with Hogwarts House Bags.  Find out more here...