Stories — at Lena's

Listening for a new direction

Listening for a new direction

After several months of unexpected change, I’m finding new ways to meditate and calm my mind. Repetitive stitching is proving to be quite useful.

Rachel YangJuly 5, 2022stitching, cross stitch, meditation

Sewers Assemble! Sew for the common good

Sewers Assemble! Sew for the common good

Tutorials, Inspiration, DIYRachel YangMarch 29, 2020sewing, masks

Bagasse, Areca, & Bamboo: Intro to Compostable Materials

Bagasse, Areca, & Bamboo: Intro to Compostable Materials

Compostable Materials, TabletopRachel YangMarch 28, 2020Bamboo, Bagasse, Areca

Tutorial: Mesh Produce Bags

Tutorial: Mesh Produce Bags

TutorialsRachel YangMarch 28, 2020Tutorial, Upcycle

What is areca leaf?

What is areca leaf?

Amanda ThomasFebruary 25, 2020

Afternoon Project: Simple Grape Arbor Patio

Afternoon Project: Simple Grape Arbor Patio

Landscaping, TechniquesRachel YangAugust 27, 2016grape arbor, landscaping, patio

Upcycled: Treadle Table

Upcycled: Treadle Table

DIY, Techniques, Tutorials, UncategorizedRachel YangSeptember 9, 2014Annie Sloan Chalk Paint, DIY, stencil, treadle table, vinyl cutter, vinyl shapes

DIY: Rolling Fishing Caddy

DIY, TutorialsRachel YangSeptember 2, 2014DIY, Fishing Caddy, Rolling Cart

4 places I go for bookbinding supplies

BooksRachel YangFebruary 18, 2014kits, samples, supplies

More upcycling coffee cuffs

Green Crafts & Upc...Rachel YangFebruary 11, 2014coffee cuff, mini album, upcycle

Composition Book

BooksRachel YangFebruary 4, 2014composition book, coptic stitch, stave

5 great places for bookbinding tutorials

Books, Techniques, TutorialsRachel YangJanuary 28, 2014