I’ve been on this kick lately to find patterns you can make without using a lot of yarn, so you can either use leftovers from another project or maybe a single skein you’ve been hanging onto that you aren’t sure … Read More...
Turkey Cross Stitch Patterns
If you want to add a little crafty flair to your holiday table or Thanksgiving decor, check out these cute and easy to stitch turkey cross stitch patterns.
Gobbles the Turkey from Wild Violet is mostly worked in shades of … Read More...
Selling Your Handmade Jewelry on Etsy: A Beginner’s Guide
Are you a creative soul with a knack for crafting beautiful jewelry? Are you itching to turn your passion into a thriving business? Well, Etsy might just be your answer. Welcome to “Selling Your Handmade Jewelry on Etsy: A Beginner’s … Read More...
Book Review -Christmas Amigurumi
“Christmas Amigurumi Crochet Books” by Robert Wilson is a delightful addition to the world of holiday-themed crafting. Having previously enjoyed the Halloween Amigurumi Crochet Book by Russell Alan Wilson, I couldn’t resist diving into another seasonal crochet adventure. This … Read More...
Book Review – One More Skein: 30 Quick Projects to Knit
“One More Skein” by Leigh Radford is a must-have book for knitters who want to turn a little yarn into fun projects and gifts. The author, who is well-known for her alternative approach to knitting and felting in her previous … Read More...
12 Autumn Scrapbook Mini Album Ideas
This stunning Fall Mini album is in the shape of a pumpkin and added trendy teal to go along with the traditional Autumn colors. I love the shaker element on the front cover! Find a link to a video on … Read More...
Knit a Shawl to Highlight Tonal Yarn
A tonal yarn, at least by my definition, is a ball or skein that is all one color, but includes subtle (or maybe even not that subtle) variations of light and dark throughout the ball. It might have little sections … Read More...
Fall Printable Books for Kids
I love little printable books for kids. There seem to be books on just about every theme you can think of that people have made, and they allow kids to practice a little bit of vocabulary/reading, number recognition, color recognition … Read More...
15 Snowflake Themed Crochet Patterns Perfect For Winter
Winter brings with it a sense of enchantment, and what better way to celebrate the season’s charm than by immersing yourself in the art of crochet? Snowflakes, those delicate, frozen wonders, serve as the perfect inspiration for crafting beautiful and … Read More...
DIY Plastic Canvas Bookmark
Without a bookmark, a book is incomplete. And if you’re a book reader who enjoys bookmarking the history and memories, here’s a short plastic canvas tutorial for making your own lovely plastic canvas book out of leftover yarns and plastic … Read More...
Book Review -Classic Christmas Crochet
As a crochet enthusiast, I have been eagerly waiting for the delivery of Classic Christmas Crochet.
The moment I laid my eyes on the book, I knew it was going to be a game-changer for my holiday crochet projects. The … Read More...
Small Autumn Accordion Album
This engaging little album is a sweet way to capture all those amazing Autumn memories. It’s small size means to quick and easy to create and is the perfect size for gift giving or to tuck in your purse to … Read More...
A Simple Lace and Cable Stitch Pattern
My love for learning new stitch patterns is well documented (I even just recently wrote a book review about a fun new book full of knitting stitch patterns, The New Knitting Stitch Dictionary).
Lilia Craft Party likes learning about, … Read More...
Acorn Learning Activities
There are so many fun objects that can be used as inspiration for learning activities in the fall. We’ve covered apples and pumpkins; another favorite is acorns. The squirrels in our neighborhood have been super busy so it must be … Read More...
Aspen Christmas Stocking – Free Crochet Pattern
Introducing the Aspen Stocking Crochet Kit, a beautiful and festive addition to your holiday decor. This stocking is a tapestry crochet design inspired by classic Christmas colors and the magic of a season’s first snowfall that caps mountains and … Read More...
Baby Bolero Knitting Pattern
The Baby Girl’s Boleros pattern from Sirdar is a perfect addition to any baby’s wardrobe. The pattern is available for download on the Sirdar website, making it easy for knitters to access and start their project. The bolero is designed … Read More...
Halloween Interactive Diorama Card
At first glance you might think this photo was taken in black and white but it’s not! Marine used monochromatic shades of black, grays and white to color in her amazing interactive diorama Halloween card. She create the base of … Read More...
Batty Socks to Knit for Halloween
I know we’re getting a little down to the wire for knitting wearables for Halloween, but I couldn’t resist sharing these socks, which you might still have time to knit.
The I’m Batty for Halloween socks from Stone Knits on … Read More...
Review: Enchanted Garden Cross Stitch
Crafting and gardening seem to go together, and a lot of designers use flowers in their designs because they also enjoy growing them.
Gail Bussi is a cross stitch designer and an avid gardener, and she combined her two loves … Read More...
Bargello Needlepoint: A Pattern Directory for Dramatic Creations
Bargello needlepoint
, which originated in sixteenth-century Italy, uses a basic stitch that is repeated repeatedly to make a distinctive geometric design in brilliant colors. Our moms and grandparents enjoyed it in the 1960s and 1970s, and it is currently … Read More...