Discover five relaxing crafts to try this summer — from punch needle embroidery, needle felting, pom pom making, emrboidery and fabric yo-yos — perfect for slowing down and sparking creativity.

Step inside the Country Peony Studio and meet one of my favorite vintage treasures—an antique French oak notary cabinet from the 1800s. Measuring 100 inches wide and 90 inches tall, this stunning piece once held legal documents and now stores my colorful craft supplies. It's a beautiful blend of history, function, and charm—bringing heart and heritage into my creative space. Come see how she fits into the story of this former general store turned craft studio!

Looking for a relaxing, screen-free project that sparks creativity? Learn how to make charming fabric yo-yos — also known as Suffolk puffs — in this cozy, on-demand workshop.

You’ll learn how to:

• 🧵 Stitch yo-yos by hand and with a tool

• 🧵 Choose the right fabrics (hello, scraps!)

• 🧵 Use them in creative ways — from gift toppers to wreaths

You’ll get instant access to the workshop replay and a printable step-by-step guide, perfect for crafting at your own pace.

Step inside the tiniest room in the Country Peony Studio—our 60-square-foot bathroom bursting with vintage charm, feminine flair, and thoughtful details. From floral wallpaper and peach wainscoting to a custom hex tile floor and a Victorian tin ceiling, this small space proves that great style comes in petite packages. See how each sweet detail came together to create a bathroom with big personality!

Discover the best scissors for every type of crafting project—from fabric and yarn to embroidery and paper. As a professional crafter, I’m sharing my favorite tools, including Clover, Gingher, Fiskars, and vintage finds, plus why using the right scissors matters. Perfect for sewists, DIYers, and creative makers!

A cutter quilt is a vintage, worn-out quilt that's no longer usable on a bed—but perfect for repurposing into beautiful handmade items like quilt jackets, vests, stockings, tote bags, and pillows.

In this post, I share how my love for cutter quilts began, inspired by my grandmothers’ quilting legacy. I also reveal where I source these treasures—estate sales, thrift stores, and Facebook Marketplace—and why I prefer seeing them in person to check for wear, scent, and color.

If you're curious about how to give old quilts new life, this is your guide to sourcing and creating with cutter quilts!