A handmade doll, two real Nanas, an off-grid camper in rural Western Australia and a little help from modern technology. This is the story of Nana’s Quest Founder Doll—and what happens when traditional craft meets the age of AI.
More Than a Doll: How Nana’s Quest Is Bringing Craft Into the Age of AI Read More »
A month ago, I couldn’t make a doll. Now a 20-inch handmade Nana is sitting in our off-grid home almost finished. This is the story of learning as I go, building Nana’s Quest, making apps and books, growing gardens, creating businesses and discovering that not knowing how to do something might be the very best reason to begin.
Apparently, I Make Dolls Now | Learning to Make a Handmade Doll Read More »
The world has become faster than ever, but handmade asks us to slow down. Every stitch, brushstroke and carved piece represents time, patience and human creativity that machines simply cannot replace.
The Lost Art of Making Things by Hand (And Why It Matters More Than Ever) Read More »
A handmade piece is never just the finished product. Behind every stitch, brushstroke, carving and clay bowl is a story. At Nana’s Quest, we believe those stories deserve to be shared.
Every Handmade Piece Has Two Creators: The Maker and the Story Read More »
Some quilters swear by pins. Others quietly switch to spray—and never go back. Here’s why.
Quilt Sandwich: Spray vs Pins (And Why Some Quilters Swear by Glue) Read More »
Teaching kids to craft isn’t just about making things. It’s about connection, creativity, and passing down something that truly lasts.
Passing the Torch: The Importance of Teaching Craftsmanship to Our Children Read More »
Crafting isn’t just a hobby. For many seniors, it’s connection, memory, and wellbeing woven together through every stitch and story.
The Benefits of Crafting for Seniors: Why Making Still Matters Read More »
