“Unbelievable DIY Transformations: 50 Ingenious Hacks That Will Change How You Craft Forever!”
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Like many others, Hegge gets lost in her art, “What I like most about crafting is how much it brings me back into the physical world and my own body. We spend so much time on our screens these days (me included!) but with crafting, I get the most out of it when I’m paying attention to the sight, sound, and feel of what I’m working on.”
Crafting is in Hegge’s blood.“My mother quilts, crochets, and does cross stitch and my dad is always doing home improvement projects. So, I grew up with the idea that making and repairing things was a normal part of life,” she told us.
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Hegge is a big believer in crafts that last. We asked her for some tips on how to create something that won’t end up in the dustbin in a week (like these DIY fails). “To me, elevated crafting starts with taking the time to plan out and think about a project before I start. Understanding some color theory and other design basics is useful here, but also it’s important to be confident in liking what you like,” she said. “Next, I source the best supplies I can find. These aren’t always the most expensive, but I do focus on using natural materials as much as possible. They’re nicer to work with and age/wear beautifully.”
Hegge says she tries to focus on the process, not the end product. “If I’m knitting, I make sure I’m appreciating the feel of the yarn in my hands, how pretty the colors are, and the nice sounds the needles make when clicking together. That way, when I inevitably have to restart 3 times or drop a row of stitches, I don’t get frustrated. It’s all part of the experience.” And she says she always uses what she makes. Even if they might get ruined. “My mug rugs are stained from tea, my favorite quilt has pulls from my cats kneading it, and all my socks get holes. That’s part of the process and I love it!”
