An illustration of hands doing various tasks related to embroidery and hand-sewing. Hands holding needles and thread, a hand embroidering a hoop, a thimble with needle and thread, and a pin cushion.

Chronically Creative:
A Blog and Support Community by
Artist and Author Kelly J. Mendenhall

For the chronically ill and chronically fabulous crafter.
(Or future crafter.)

Product Review Policy

As a disabled folk artist and author, I frequently create blog posts that highlight my favorite products, whether for crafting and creating or for navigating life with hidden disabilities.

My blog posts may contain affiliate links to sites like Amazon or directly to the brands I’m discussing. My intention is to convey this information in a way that is fun and engaging.

The income I earn through content creation, blogging, affiliate marketing, and product reviews helps supplement my Social Security Disability benefits. It’s important to me that I only recommend products or services that I have personally tried and enjoyed. I do not accept payment for my reviews. Simply put, if I haven’t used a product and appreciated it, I won’t endorse it to you.

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5 Embroidery Frames That Will Up-Level Your Hoop Art

From traditional, unfinished bamboo embroidery hoops to faux wood and plastic with sparkles. There’s a lot more variety than people realize!

Five things you need to know before you practice embroidery.

Here are five things a beginner needs to know before they start embroidering.

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Chronically Creative: A Blog and Support Community by Artist and Author Kelly J. Mendenhall

For the chronically ill and chronically fabulous crafter. (Or future crafter.)