Hey everyone, Karisa here with a new Meet the Editor post! Today we’re talking to Caitlin, the editor of AllFreeKnitting.com.
Caitlin was born and raised in Kenosha, Wis., where she developed an incredible adoration for cheese and Italian food – but surprisingly not beer and brats, much to her state’s dismay. When she’s not frequenting antique shops and thrift stores, she loves to read and write, listen to live music and to explain the true meaning of the phrase, “How ’bout them apples?” to her husband (he’s British). She loves dabbling in all sorts of crafts, including knitting, scrapbooking and sewing. Narrowing down her interests is near impossible, but she does have a soft spot for any craft projects that are vintage or vintage inspired. If you don’t find her at Starbucks gleefully sipping tea or coffee, you’ll probably find her waiting in line for a Muse concert, complete with a homemade song lyrics t-shirt. She’s a little obsessed with that band.
Learn some more fun facts about Caitlin:
- Are you a crafter? What crafts do you like to do?
Yes, and I’m self-diagnosed with Crafting ADD; I tend to get super excited about hundreds of projects, start them all at the same time, and then only finish about 1/4 of them – if I’m lucky. I’m really up to trying any type of craft, but a few of my favorites are knitting, scrapbooking, sewing and pottery.
- How long have you been crafting?
Probably as early as 3. I can still remember braiding and gluing dandelions together into headbands with my grandma. To this day, every time I see those flowers I immediately think of her. - If you were stranded on a deserted island, what five craft supplies or tools would you want with you?
I’d definitely want some knitting needles and yarn with me so I could pass the time knitting. Also maybe some thread, sewing needles and Mod Podge – because that stuff is just magic. - What craft have you always wanted to try?
I’d love to do more woodwork! I like the idea of hacking apart pieces of wood to make something artsy. Not sure what that says about me. - Have you ever had a craft fail? Tell us about it!
Yes, you could say that! Let’s see, aside from super-gluing my fingers together and making myself bleed with a needle felting needle, there is one particular time that stands out. A few months ago, I found this gorgeous tutorial for a wall garden on Pinterest, and immediately went out to buy supplies. After spending nearly a week trying to build my own shadowbox (my husband and I had to buy three different types of nails and even broke a power drill in the process), I happily painted it and planted my succulents. It looked stunning! Fast forward to a few weeks and what was once a gorgeous boxed garden became a shadowbox of death; every single plant had died. I guess I didn’t inherit my grandmother’s green thumb after all.
Check out some of Caitlin’s favorite projects from all of our crafty sites:
Sewing Tutorials:
The Jersey Skirt
Flower Pillow
Anthropologie Smoldering Hues Shower Curtain
Anthro Knock Off Akela Necklace
Knitting Tutorials:
Orange Cream Scarf
Goddess Lace Ladder Scarf
Log Cabin Washcloths
Accordion Cowl
Crochet Tutorials:
Crocheted Daisy Rug
Dainty Green Scarf
Crochet Lace Shell Scarf
Flutter By Butterfly Dishcloth
Holiday Crafts:
Easy Breezy Summer Scarves
Vintage Inspired Skirt
Fabulous Wreath from Toilet Paper Rolls
A Scarf for Spring
Quilt Tutorials:
Improv Log Cabin Quilt Block
Quilted Yoga Mat
Rail Fence Pizzazz
Wonky Log Cabin Throw
Crochet Afghan Patterns
Colorful Crayon Afghan
Colorful Circle in a Square
Bumble Berry Afghan
Calypso Wave Afghan
Jewelry Making:
Vintage Inspired Green Beaded Necklace
Cleopatra Necklace
Rosette Nest Ring
Gladiator Necklace
Craft Tutorials:
Colorful Wall Art
Trendy Elastic Waistband Dress
Crepe Paper Rose Bouquet
Mosaic Wall
Christmas Craft Tutorials:
Root Deer
Snowman Light Bulb Ornament
Felt Snowman Stocking
CD Christmas Ornament
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