Crafting Gazette
Letters, lessons & living craft from the publishing house of Nana’s Quest.
From Nana’s desk to your studio shelf — this is where old stories sit and new ones begin. Tools are tested, traditions honoured, and ideas shaped for the next generation of makers.
From Nana’s Desk
Short, thoughtful reads for makers, dreamers and anyone starting again.
Before you throw it away, look again. Some of the most beautiful crafts begin with things people almost discarded.
Read more →Simple Crafts That Still Hold Meaning Today
Some crafts never fade. They stay with us—simple, familiar, and full of meaning.
Read more →The Story of the Origami Crane: From Paper to Modern Design
A single fold of paper can carry a story. Discover how the origami crane has travelled through time into modern design.
Read more →The Magazine
Issue No. 01 — Summer Edition
Our first official issue of Crafting Gazette is live — designed to be read slowly, revisited often, and shared between generations.
The Studio Shelf
Browse like you’re standing at a Sunday magazine stand — pick a crate, open a story.
Quilt Sandwich: Spray vs Pins (And Why Some Quilters Swear by Glue)
Some quilters swear by pins. Others quietly switch to spray—and never go back. Here’s why.
Open the crate →DIY Fabric Tote Bag: A Simple Project You’ll Use Every Day
A simple tote bag can change how you carry your day. Learn how to make your…
Open the crate →Before you throw it away, look again. Some of the most beautiful crafts begin with things…
Open the crate →Made With Love: Eileen Hughes and a Lifetime of Crafting for Charity
At 76, Eileen Hughes began knitting beanies for charity. By 83, she had made hundreds of…
Open the crate →Simple Crafts That Still Hold Meaning Today
Some crafts never fade. They stay with us—simple, familiar, and full of meaning.
Open the crate →Publish With Nana’s Quest
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Tip: once we start Nana’s Quest Publishing, this is where book proposals and collaborations can live too.