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• Making a Last-minute Spiderman Costume

  

  | #LRCrafts - DIY Passion: if you can think it, you can make it My daughter is growing, and she’s becoming more and more involved in our family crafting. Read more

  Posted on 23 October 2025

• A Nativity Diorama Inside an Antique Steamer Trunk (part 3, Shaping Bethlehem)

  

  | #LRCrafts - DIY Passion: if you can think it, you can make it Months have passed since I last shared an update on our multi-year Christmas project: the... Read more

  Posted on 16 October 2025

• A First Introduction to Needle Painting

  

  | #LRCrafts - DIY Passion: if you can think it, you can make it I love experimenting with new crafting techniques, anyone browsing this website can notice that. Read more

  Posted on 09 October 2025

• The Singer Sewing Machines Produced in the Factory of Bonnières Sur Seine...

  

  | #LRCrafts - DIY Passion: if you can think it, you can make it I’ve been working for a while now on a searchable database of Singer sewing machine serial... Read more

  Posted on 25 September 2025

• Meet the Crafter: Owen Kelly Aka Slavetothestitch

  

  | #LRCrafts - DIY Passion: if you can think it, you can make it One of the things I love most about “Meet the Maker” is discovering artists who not only master... Read more

  Posted on 11 September 2025

• Double Use: Adding a Cone Thread Stand to My Yarn Bowl

  

  | #LRCrafts - DIY Passion: if you can think it, you can make it This past birthday, my husband surprised me gifting me a wooden yarn bowl, something I’d wanted... Read more

  Posted on 28 August 2025

• Guide to Embroidery Shops in Florence and Tuscany (Italy)

  

  | #LRCrafts - DIY Passion: if you can think it, you can make it Known worldwide for its artistic and cultural heritage, Florence is a city where beauty takes... Read more

  Posted on 07 August 2025

• The Orsha Vintage Toy Sewing Machine I Chose for My Daughter

  

  | #LRCrafts - DIY Passion: if you can think it, you can make it My daughter got fond of fiber arts at an early age. She started weaving when she was just... Read more

  Posted on 24 July 2025

• A Textile Lover’s Dream: Exploring Japan with Kyoto Kimono

  

  | #LRCrafts - DIY Passion: if you can think it, you can make it Sometimes, the most wonderful discoveries happen by chance. A few weeks ago, while chatting in... Read more

  Posted on 10 July 2025

• My Vintage Miniature Sewing Machine: Essex MK1, More Than a Toy

  

  | #LRCrafts - DIY Passion: if you can think it, you can make it Ever since I got my first vintage Singer and published my Singer serial number database, I’ve... Read more

  Posted on 15 May 2025

• Our DIY Projects for the Kitchen

  

  | #LRCrafts - DIY Passion: if you can think it, you can make it My husband is a talented cook, staying true to his Italian origins with a love for traditional... Read more

  Posted on 01 May 2025

• The Sewing Machines Produced in the Singer Factory in Monza (Italy)

  

  | #LRCrafts - DIY Passion: if you can think it, you can make it I’ve been working for a while now on a searchable database of Singer sewing machine serial... Read more

  Posted on 17 April 2025

• The Stirling Tapestries in Scotland and the Exhibition About Their Recreation

  

  | #LRCrafts - DIY Passion: if you can think it, you can make it We visited Stirling Castle in 2018, at the end of a wonderful trip to Scotland, and I was... Read more

  Posted on 03 April 2025

• Singer 31K15 Industrial Sewing Machine Looking for a New Home

  

  | #LRCrafts - DIY Passion: if you can think it, you can make it As I shared in a previous post, we rescued two treasures from my husband’s grandmother’s home:... Read more

  Posted on 20 March 2025

• Essential Acrylic Pouring Techniques to Try

  

  | #LRCrafts - DIY Passion: if you can think it, you can make it One of the most exciting things about acrylic pouring is that, no matter how hard you try,... Read more

  Posted on 06 March 2025

• Support Our Blog with a Tip. Here’s Why It Matters

  

  | #LRCrafts - DIY Passion: if you can think it, you can make it At #LRCrafts, crafting is more than a hobby: it’s a passion we’re excited to share with you. Read more

  Posted on 06 February 2025

• How I Sew Corner Bookmarks

  

  | #LRCrafts - DIY Passion: if you can think it, you can make it Have you ever needed a last-minute gift that’s both thoughtful and fun to make? Read more

  Posted on 23 January 2025

• Fun with Funnel: Our Favorite Acrylic Pouring Technique

  

  | #LRCrafts - DIY Passion: if you can think it, you can make it Acrylic pouring is a craft my husband and I both love to come back from time to time. Read more

  Posted on 09 January 2025

• Meet the Reviewers Behind Our World Embroidery Shops Listing

  

  | #LRCrafts - DIY Passion: if you can think it, you can make it The world of embroidery and stitching is filled with hidden treasures: local needlepoint shops,... Read more

  Posted on 19 December 2024

• A Nativity Diorama Inside an Antique Steamer Trunk (part 2, Crafting the Terrain)

  

  | #LRCrafts - DIY Passion: if you can think it, you can make it Some of you might remember the multi-year Christmas project my husband and I embarked on:... Read more

  Posted on 05 December 2024