“Unbelievable DIY Transformations: 50 Ingenious Hacks That Will Change How You Craft Forever!”
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Hegge’s home is filled with beautiful items she’s made throughout the years. “One of my favorite projects I’ve done is my 100% hand sewn quilt. I hand sewed all the pieces together then hand quilted the layers. Hand sewing is more time consuming than using the machine, but it’s also quieter and more mediative. I spent months on this project, often working on it half an hour at a time before heading into work. It lives on my bed now, and every time I use it I smile a bit because I feel so proud of my work.”
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The blogger still has the first “Beginner Lace Hat” she designed. “It was one of the first knitting patterns I created and the first I ever sold. I originally wrote it as a teaching pattern for a knitting class I was developing, so I spent a lot of time thinking about how to make it something that would help my students grow their skills while still also being a thing they wanted to wear in the end,” she told us proudly.
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We asked Hegge what advice she has for crafting amateurs who are just starting their journey. “Honestly, I think it’s so exciting to be a beginner right now! There are so many ways to learn and it’s easier than ever to find tools and supplies for unusual crafts, she said.
“If you’re totally new to crafting and feeling overwhelmed, I always recommend either taking an in-person class or finding a kit. Sourcing supplies as a beginner is hard because bad supplies and tools make it harder to learn. But as a newbie, you have no idea what to look for. An experienced teacher and/or a good kit will set you up for success.”
