Autumn is such a special time of year—filled with vibrant colors, cozy moments, and memories worth preserving. Whether it’s capturing the changing leaves, fall festivals, or those quiet moments by the fire, creating a scrapbook mini album is a beautiful … 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...
Free Crochet Pattern – Lapel Collar Toddler Pattern
When it comes to crafting for children, I always look for patterns that are both stylish and timeless. The Bernat Lapel Jacket is just that- a jacket that features vertical stripes and a classic collar, making it a perfect addition … Read More...
Free Knitting Pattern – Staggered Squares Blanket
Handmade blankets make great gifts, and there are many ways to gift wrap them to make them extra special. Here are a few ideas:
Use a basket or container: A basket or container is a great way to present a … Read More...
13 Halloween Scrapbook Layout Ideas
This spooktacular design feature a sunburst pattern made from pattern papers, black and white twine and a photo. In the center is a spider web with a title and all around are clusters of dies. Take a closer look over … Read More...
Dig into Knitty’s Deep Fall Issue
I don’t always post about Knitty’s new issues, but it’s been a while and they have some news so it’s worth taking a look at the latest issue.
There are actually a couple of projects in this one that I … Read More...
Review: Super Fun Art Activities for Kids
If you’re looking for new art activities to do with kids in the classroom or at home, Super Fun Art Activities for Kids by Susan Schwake is a fun place to start.
The book focuses on experiments with drawing, painting, … Read More...