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Lovingly, handmade treasures...with a purpose! Enjoy your Arctic Buckeye shopping adventure! Custom orders welcomed.

We specialize in fiber arts, but offer other unique items that are meant to bring you much joy while benefiting our favorite charities.

09/01/2026

💜 1 Purple, 3 Blues, 1 Red & 1 White! ❤️🤍💙
Alaska State Fair ribbons!

This year, I was a first-time exhibitor and decided to take a chance and enter five different crochet pieces in five different classes: a blanket/afghan, cardigan, wrap/shawl, baby set, and amigurumi.

And… ALL FIVE are ribbon winners!

That gorgeous blanket, made from a pattern by Jane Crowfoot @ JANIE CROW even brought home a purple ribbon — Division Winner! 💜🏆

I have to admit, I feel both humbled and incredibly honored to have my work recognized alongside so much amazing talent. There are some seriously talented makers in this great state.

And speaking of talent… just look at that gorgeous lace shawl made by a 15-year-old! 😳👏🏻 Absolutely WOW. The talent and dedication of some of these young exhibitors is truly inspiring.

I met up with friends at the fair on Saturday, and I believe it was an attendance-record day. It was definitely plenty of fun in the sun… accompanied by a healthy dose of fair-food indulgence!

What a fun experience for my first year exhibiting. I’m already looking forward to next year! 🧶❤️

08/25/2026

Oh, sweet baby! 🥰 Look at this adorable custom set! I just love the soft, dreamy pastels in this one.

The cardigan and hat pattern are by me, and the Puff “V” Stitch Booties are by Twisted by the Sea | Crochet Baby Gifts.

Fiber: Loops & Threads Delicate DK in “Cuddly” and “Neutral Gray” from 🧶

Made with lots of love for a very special little one.

08/11/2026

More child-friendly crochet plushies! 🧶

Meet Adrienne the Elephant 🐘 and Tilly the Tortoise 🐢—two sweet little friends made especially with little ones in mind. ❤️

These adorable patterns by Laurence Jourdan are crocheted entirely in fiber, with no buttons, plastic eyes, or other small pieces that could pose a choking hazard. Just soft, squishy goodness!

Patterns: “Adrienne, the Musical Elephant” and “Millie and Tilly, the Shy Tortoises” by Laurence ©ArKIDée 🌳🌾🧶🖐

And Adrienne’s dapper little scarf? That one was my own creation. 😊🧣

Fiber: Bernat blanket in pale grey, ivory and stormy ocean

I think these two are going to make some little someone very happy! 🐘🐢💕

08/03/2026

Introducing “Bear”! ❤️🐾

That’s the name given to this sweet little hound dog after being gifted to a very special young boy. I hope he becomes a treasured companion for years to come.

Pattern is “Hector, the Happy Hound” by Laurence ©ArKIDée 🌳🌾🧶🖐 (Laurence Jourdan)

Dog bandana by me. 😊

Fiber used:
🧶 Blanket in Almond
🧶 Fluff in Mojave Desert

Handmade with lots of love, one stitch at a time. 🤎

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07/29/2026

My newest make…and I absolutely love it! 🩵🧶

I started this project with two hanks of hand-dyed yarn, convinced it would be enough.

Fortunately…it wasn’t! 😁

A quick trip to Shiloh & Denise LYS Indie Dyer saved the day with the perfect solid contrasting color to make this top really POP! Sometimes running out of yarn turns out to be the best design decision.

I made the top slightly longer than the pattern instructions, added a delicate picot border to the sleeves, and used the contrasting yarn for the seaming to tie it all together.

✨ Pattern: Galateia by Patricia Liefeld for Expression Fiber Arts
🧶 Yarn: Hand-dyed (colorway unknown) + Cascade Yarns Heritage #5741
🐑 Fiber: 75% Superwash Merino Wool / 25% Nylon

Sometimes the happiest accidents create our favorite makes.

07/24/2026

Hey AK! The rain has moved on, and the sun is shining brightly! ☀️

My rainy-day project is finally complete! This is the beautiful “Wildflower Tuf” embroidery kit by Karly Carter | Hand Embroidery in Alaska 🩵. I couldn’t resist adding my own touch, so I crocheted around the hoop, added a beaded hanging loop, and finished it off with a little twine bow. 🧵🌼

And yes… I gave my trusty XTRATUF boots a good cleaning (or at least my best attempt 😆). They’ve certainly earned every scuff and speck of mud after these past few rainy weeks. 🌧️

Wishing everyone a sunny, joy-filled weekend! Get outside and soak it all in.

07/19/2026

Yep…just can’t get enough! Yesterday’s haul after visiting the . 🥰🧶

Beautiful hand-dyed hanks of luscious natural fibers from talented Alaskan artists:

I also picked up an embroidery kit from and the sweetest ceramic buttons from .

I wish I had captured more of the festival on camera, but I was far too busy admiring everything…and shopping. Obviously. 😂

There is so much to see and do at the Mat-Su Valley Fiber Festival! Browse incredible vendors, take classes, meet talented fiber artists, and yes…there’s food too!

So hey, Alaska…it’s a soggy day. Why not spend it in the barn shopping for some beautiful yarn? The festival is open until 4:00 p.m. today at the Alaska State Fairgrounds. Enter through the Red Gate (off Rebarchek Road).

As for me? I’ll be cozied up indoors creating beautiful things. 😘🧶💕

07/16/2026

I’ve been busy making baby… 🍼

…things! 🤍

A special request for handmade baby items in sage and cream (such a popular color combination these days!) sent me down the Pinterest rabbit hole looking for inspiration and patterns. 😂

Most of these pieces were freehand creations—including the loveys, snugglers, hats, and blanket. The only patterns I followed were for the booties and the pacifier minder.

The pacifier minder really got my creative wheels turning. I couldn’t resist adding a few special embellishments, which inspired the slip-on bear and elephant—both freehand designs as well!

I definitely see more baby creations in my future. One of my favorite things about custom orders is that they challenge me to think outside the box and spark new ideas. Creativity has a way of growing when someone trusts you to make something just for them. 🫶

And of course, there’s nothing sweeter than creating handmade treasures that will be loved by a brand-new little one. 💚🤍

PUFF ‘V’ STITCH BABY BOOTIES pattern by

Pacifier clip “Freja” pattern by .design

Fibers used;

07/10/2026

Hey, Arctic friends! ❄️🌱

If you’re in or near Big Lake, be sure to check out

This amazing, family-run U-pick farm now hosts a weekly farmers market every Wednesday and Saturday from noon–6 p.m. Wednesdays feature fun, hands-on activities for the kiddos, and Saturdays bring a great lineup of local vendors.

Their new farm stand offers pantry staples, canned goods, locally made handcrafts, farm-fresh eggs, and whatever veggies are in season.

I picked their honeyberries last summer (they’ll be in season again soon!), and they are DELICIOUS. You can even enjoy made with honeyberries from the farm—along with a refreshing fresh-squeezed lemonade while you’re there. 🍦🍋🫐

Be sure to check out online to see everything they offer to Alaskans throughout the Mat-Su and beyond.

Good, healthy food for the body—and a farm visit that’s good for the soul. 💚

07/04/2026

Today we Americans celebrate this great nation and the land we are blessed to call home. As we mark 250 years of our nation’s history, we give thanks to God for His abundant grace, mercy, and faithfulness through every triumph and every trial.

Today is also a time to honor the courage, sacrifice, and determination of those who fought for the freedoms we cherish today. May we never take these blessings for granted.

On this Independence Day, may God continue to bless America, guide our leaders with wisdom, unite and inspire each of us to live with faith, gratitude, compassion, and hope.

Happy 4th of July! God bless America. 🇺🇸❤️🤍💙

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