The Craft Table with Vontina

Honoring Her, Always 💐

Honoring Her, Always 💐

Mother’s Day brings both gratitude and heartache for me. In this personal post, I share a moment that changed how I see this special day forever—plus a quick update from...

Honoring Her, Always 💐

Mother’s Day brings both gratitude and heartache for me. In this personal post, I share a moment that changed how I see this special day forever—plus a quick update from...

Sew Much to Celebrate: Turning 60, Retiring & 3 Years in Business!

Sew Much to Celebrate: Turning 60, Retiring & 3...

April was a whirlwind of blessings — I turned 60, retired, and celebrated three wonderful years of In My Hands Handmade Crafts! Surrounded by family, fabric, and faith, it was...

Sew Much to Celebrate: Turning 60, Retiring & 3...

April was a whirlwind of blessings — I turned 60, retired, and celebrated three wonderful years of In My Hands Handmade Crafts! Surrounded by family, fabric, and faith, it was...

First Week of Freedom: New Beginnings and Small Stitches

First Week of Freedom: New Beginnings and Small...

"Celebrating my first week of retirement! Between cleaning the studio and sewing bestselling coin purses, it's just the beginning of many creative adventures to come."

First Week of Freedom: New Beginnings and Small...

"Celebrating my first week of retirement! Between cleaning the studio and sewing bestselling coin purses, it's just the beginning of many creative adventures to come."

Snipping Strings & Starting Fresh: A Retirement Story in Stitches

Snipping Strings & Starting Fresh: A Retirement...

Retirement officially began on April 18, 2025—with a box, a balloon release, and a quiet moment of freedom. In this week’s blog, I share the story of my last workday,...

Snipping Strings & Starting Fresh: A Retirement...

Retirement officially began on April 18, 2025—with a box, a balloon release, and a quiet moment of freedom. In this week’s blog, I share the story of my last workday,...

Don’t Wait—Do It Now! Big Life Changes & Market Moments

Don’t Wait—Do It Now! Big Life Changes & Market...

From unexpected closures to rainy market days and a joyful retirement celebration—this week’s blog is all about seizing the moment. I’m sharing a personal lesson, a market update, and my...

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Don’t Wait—Do It Now! Big Life Changes & Market...

From unexpected closures to rainy market days and a joyful retirement celebration—this week’s blog is all about seizing the moment. I’m sharing a personal lesson, a market update, and my...

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Fabric-covered tea house organizer with a lemon and floral print, set against a warm, stylized background with the text "Delicious Lemon Grove Tea House Organizer.

Crabby Backpacks, Coastal Retreats & Lemon-Love...

This week on The Craft Table with Vontina, I'm sharing some summer-inspired makes that celebrate life on Maryland’s Eastern Shore. From my new crabby version of the convertible backpack to...

Crabby Backpacks, Coastal Retreats & Lemon-Love...

This week on The Craft Table with Vontina, I'm sharing some summer-inspired makes that celebrate life on Maryland’s Eastern Shore. From my new crabby version of the convertible backpack to...