GS Essentials

03/04/2026

I am currently working on a long term project that I started May of 2025. It is One Piece Stamped Cross Stitch, 11ct that I purchased from Aliexpress. So I am sharing my method of how I start and end my stitch using three-thread strand.

04/01/2025

Cross stitching has taken over my crafting world. In all honesty, I am enjoying it! I bought this kit off Amazon because it reminds me of the Lighthouse we have here.

It is perfect size project to start with for a beginner cross stitcher. Not too small and not too big. Plus, the hoop holder mount I got from Temu helped me speed up my stitching process. 🧵

Hopefully soon, I would be able to do the Epic Pokemon Circle Cross stitcher project.

12/08/2023

I needed a break from sewing and it has been a while since I baked something from scratch. Since Christmas season is here, I baked Chocolate Crinkles tonight! And it was filling! The hubby approves it. ☺️

It felt great knowing I still have a skill in baking. 🥰

12/01/2023

Join us for a 2-DAY MARKET extravaganza! 🛍️✨

We have stocked up on unique, one-of-a-kind handmade purses, bags, and many more to showcase at the Little of This Market event!

December 2 & December 3. From 11 am to 4 pm.

🗓️ Mark your calendars, gather your friends, and get ready for a weekend of shopping, fun, and community vibes! 🛒🤩

11/08/2023

Come visit Little of This Market, December 2 and 3 for a wonderful Christmas Market event! We are glad to be a part of this!

Little Of This Christmas Market
a M a Z i N g 😍.. December 2nd & 3rd ... 11-4 @ The Abbey Centre!

VENDORS:
1905 Distillery
2Sixty2 Ltd.
4 K Designs
Amethyst Faire
Amy Lee Studio
Andys Beef Jerky
Arrow Mountain Boutique
At Home With Chic & Grace
Aurora + Marie
BeaCreates
Berry Bean Chocolates
Black Sheep Bacon Jam
Blindman Brewing
Bombshell Bottoms Boutique
Burnt Edge Wood Design
Burnt Out Design
Card Construction
Cariad Designs
Carrol's Caramels
Copper & Clover
Cosmic Otter Comics
Country Rose Bath & Body
​Cozy Craft
Crafted By SCC
Cree Classic
Crushed Candle Company
Crystal's Can Co
Cuddles in a Cup Creations
Custom made by John Loeppky
Cutie Pies
Dad's Day Off Game & Hobbies
DaisyMarieCo
DNA Gardens
Eliza Jane Soap Company
Emma and Fox
Engraved by Charity
Fiddle and Fox
Fire & Fibre Handicrafts
Four of Fire
Furbaby Cakes
Gaia's Glasswear
Galaxy Goodies
Get Canned
Grouchy Mommas Pantry
GSessentials
Homegrown Gnomes
Homemade Simple
I Want Candy
Iron Gecko Forge
Jen Cryderman Design
JT Creations
L and S Clothing
Light Path Wellness
Lint Trap.co
Little Aspen Baby Co.
Little bit of Everything
Little D's Workshop
Lively Folks
LoveStewy Knits
Madden & Co
MAP Designs Handcrafted Leather and Fur
Meat Chops Snacks Canada
Mellow Valley Soap
Meraki Design Co.
Michelle Lynn Creates
Mystical Cat Creations
Norma May Cloth Pads
North and Light
Olive & Harp
One Fifteen Artisan
Pachamama Decor
Penny's Path Pet Wellness
Poplar Lane Workshop
Pot Black Kettle Corn
Pure Joy Earrings
Queen Bees Sweets
Red Earth Baby Boutique
Redhead Thread
Reyna's Sewing Machine
Sacred Goddess Healing
Saima Art
Sandy Chinski Photography
Scentral Creations
Sealed with a Bow
Section 37
Serendipity Designs
Sewing Lessons by Julia
Shady Orchard and Winery
ShopShauna
Siding 14 Brewing
Snaky Shaky
Sparrow Soul Threads
Stafford's Pottery Woodshop
STITCH - A - MITT
Supernova Creations
Sweet Peep's Flower Crown
Sweet Three Designs
The Boho Apothecary
The Chai Wallahs
The Other Sister Card Company
The Perogy Guy
The Streatery
The Urban Woodchick
Three Dog Creations
TM Spice Co.
True North Soap Bar Ltd
Twinsically Handcrafted
Two Studios
Umbrella
Vibrance Wool Art
Waskasoo Metalworks
Wild Child Creations
Wild Knots Creations
With Love and Buttercream

10/06/2023

🎒 New Video Alert! 🎥 Check out my latest sewing adventure where I create a stylish backpack from scratch! 👜💫 Don't miss this behind-the-scenes peek into my small business journey as an Alberta handmaker.

Another time-lapse video for this week. Watch me sew up this backpack. A pattern designed by Country Cow Designs. You can purchase their pattern by clicking ...

09/26/2023

I don't think I have ever shared a link to our YouTube channel.

Just today, I posted a new video on our channel. A time-lapse of me sewing a modified version of the Trekoda Backpack pattern by Country Cow Designs.

I have made many backpacks from this pattern and as always, I enjoyed every bit of sewing every time.
Hope you enjoy what you see. Hit like, share, and subscribe!

Here is another time-lapse of me sewing a Pokemon-themed backpack. This pattern is designed by Country Cow Designs.Pattern Link: https://countrycowdesigns.co...

09/14/2023

And here it is. My selfish sew for the year. When this was released in August, I knew I had to get the pattern.

My first by .lavenderandtwine and it is beautiful. Minimal patterns to cut and easy to sew. I did the 2-in-1 version which is the backpack and crossbody style. I see making more of this that’s for sure.

09/09/2023

And another custom order went to its new home. I am glad that the owner loves her new bag. It warms my heart when I receive messages like this. ❤️

Pattern designer:
Bought the fabric at

08/29/2023

And this custom order has been picked up by its new owner. Thank you for giving it a home. I know this will be loved as I enjoyed sewing this up.

08/25/2023

Another custom order on my sewing machine. What’s cool is that I can do this now without having to look over the pattern instruction.

And you can never go wrong with Spiderman design.

08/22/2023

Finally, this baby is finished! I must have knitted more than 5 of this pattern, the Spark of Grey by .

When I don’t sew, knitting keeps me sane. Now, on to the next knitting project.