The granny square is that spectacular piece of crochet that can be made in all different colors, designs, and textures! Granny squares can be incorporated into crochet bags, blankets, pillow covers, washcloths, tablerunners, stockings, cardigans, and pretty much anything else you can imagine. In the world of crochet, there are so many fabulous granny square … Read more
In the fall, we see some of the most brilliant colors all around us. There’s warmth and bright autumn hues with reds, oranges, and yellows. It’s always fun to see the piles of leaves (and even jump in a few) as well as how the earth is preparing itself for the cool winter ahead. During … Read more
Flapper fashion is another name for the rapid change in women’s fashion that occurred during the 1920s due to socioeconomic changes after World War I (1914-1918). In this decade, “out with the old and in with the new” literally happened in the world of fashion as style evolved and women embraced modernity with sleek short … Read more
Fall is that wonderful time of the year when you can make all sorts of things for yourself and your loved ones without worrying that it’ll be too warm or too cold. Some days, you’ll wake up to the sun shining through the windows and other days, there’ll be a chilly breeze. During this time, … Read more
We’ve come to the end of the final week of our fourth annual Christmas in July Make Along, which means it must be time for a roundup! Today I’m sharing 18+ free handmade gift ideas for pets. This roundup includes crochet, knitting, and sewing patterns for dogs and cats including garments, accessories, bedding, toys, and … Read more