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Enjoy a lovely outdoor meal on perfectly portable picnic-ready place mats — just slip your utensils right into the pocket. And don’t worry about losing your napkin on those breezy days, because there’s a handy spot for that, too! Learn how to make four picnic mats with just one yard of fabric from ONE YARD WONDERS by Patricia Hoskins and Rebecca Yaker. Photo by John Gruen. #OneYardWonders #Picnic #PicnicCrafts #EasySewingProjects

🔑The key to perfect patchwork is getting all of the points to match up — which is no easy feat! Set yourself up for success with the rediscovered technique of English paper piecing. Using paper templates to guide your pattern, you can expertly fit your quilting shapes together before you even start sewing. All Points Patchwork takes you far beyond traditional hexagons and accommodates triangles, diamonds, octagons, and even curved shapes. #patchwork #quilting #sewingcrafts #sewing #paperpiecing

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Chocolate covered strawberries as Christmas lights! #StoreyCraftSwap

Love this homemade advent calendar! #StoreyCraftSwap

This is a super sweet gift to make! #StoreyCraftSwap

Holiday Craft Swap

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Plantable Paper Hearts

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This rainbow of braided wool, when blended with other fibers, has the potential to become endless variations of gorgeous, handspun yarn! In the world of spinning, how you combine different fibers — even fibers of the same colorway — makes a big difference in the look of your finished yarn and knitted projects. Read more in this article from Jillian Moreno’s YARNITECTURE. Photo by John Polak. Handspun Yarn, Different, Fiber, Knitted, Rainbow, Wool, Piecings

This rainbow of braided wool, when blended with other fibers, has the potential to become endless variations of gorgeous, handspun yarn! In the world of spinning, how you combine different fibers — even fibers of the same colorway — makes a big difference in the look of your finished yarn and knitted projects. Read more in this article from Jillian Moreno’s YARNITECTURE. Photo by John Polak.

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Connecting Through Crafts

Discover the mystical and magical powers of embroidery! In MYSTICAL STITCHES, Christi Johnson offers a treasury of unique patterns and symbols inspired by botanicals, animals, numbers, the cosmos, earth elements, zodiac signs, and mythical beasts for embellishing clothes and other items with spiritual and personal meaning. Photo by Brad Ogbonna. Mythical Beast, Magical Power, Earth Elements, Unique Patterns, Cosmos, Art Style, Mystic, Zodiac Signs

Unique Patterns

Discover the mystical and magical powers of embroidery! In MYSTICAL STITCHES, Christi Johnson offers a treasury of unique patterns and symbols inspired by botanicals, animals, numbers, the cosmos, earth elements, zodiac signs, and mythical beasts for embellishing clothes and other items with spiritual and personal meaning. Photo by Brad Ogbonna.

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Storey Publishing

Connecting Through Crafts

Enjoy a lovely outdoor meal on perfectly portable picnic-ready place mats — just slip your utensils right into the pocket. And don’t worry about losing your napkin on those breezy days, because there’s a handy spot for that, too! Learn how to make four picnic mats with just one yard of fabric from ONE YARD WONDERS by Patricia Hoskins and Rebecca Yaker. Photo by John Gruen. #OneYardWonders #Picnic #PicnicCrafts #EasySewingProjects Easy Sewing Projects, Craft Projects, Outdoor Food, Picnic Mat, Placemats, Lunch, Gruen, Crafts

Easy Sewing Projects

Enjoy a lovely outdoor meal on perfectly portable picnic-ready place mats — just slip your utensils right into the pocket. And don’t worry about losing your napkin on those breezy days, because there’s a handy spot for that, too! Learn how to make four picnic mats with just one yard of fabric from ONE YARD WONDERS by Patricia Hoskins and Rebecca Yaker. Photo by John Gruen. #OneYardWonders #Picnic #PicnicCrafts #EasySewingProjects

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Bean Bag Toss Game, Lawn Games, Kids' Crafts, Outdoor Games, Tossed, Summer Fun, Easy Diy, Diy Projects, Make It Yourself

Bean Bag Toss Game

Make It Yourself

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Patchwork Bags, English Paper Piecing, Quilters, Craft Room, Needlework, Sewing Projects, Throw Pillows, Simple

English Paper Piecing

Sewing Projects

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Grab some paper, glue, and a pair of scissors and discover the limitless creative possibilities of the art of collage! In COLLAGE YOUR LIFE, artist and author Melanie Mowinski teaches a variety of core collaging techniques and provides dozens of prompts to jumpstart the creative process and encourage crafters to explore the versatility of collage as a medium for self-expression and visual storytelling. Paper Glue, Limitless, Crafters

Grab some paper, glue, and a pair of scissors and discover the limitless creative possibilities of the art of collage! In COLLAGE YOUR LIFE, artist and author Melanie Mowinski teaches a variety of core collaging techniques and provides dozens of prompts to jumpstart the creative process and encourage crafters to explore the versatility of collage as a medium for self-expression and visual storytelling.

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Connecting Through Crafts

Crocheting can be a creative and rewarding craft, but even many experienced crocheters face frustration when designing their own projects and patterns. After trying and failing to find a tool that would help her develop pain-free crochet designs, author Sara Delaney decided to write her own. Read about the creation of DESIGN YOUR OWN CROCHET PROJECTS here and find the confidence to design something new. #crochet Photo © John Polak Make Design, Design Your Own, Crochet Designs, Crochet Patterns, Crochet Projects, Free Crochet, Delaney

Design Your Own

Crochet Designs

Crochet Patterns

Crochet Projects

Crocheting can be a creative and rewarding craft, but even many experienced crocheters face frustration when designing their own projects and patterns. After trying and failing to find a tool that would help her develop pain-free crochet designs, author Sara Delaney decided to write her own. Read about the creation of DESIGN YOUR OWN CROCHET PROJECTS here and find the confidence to design something new. #crochet Photo © John Polak

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Make your own luck with this simple project from “The Art of Papercraft” by Helen Hiebert. Traditionally, each leaf of a shamrock is believed to represent something different: The first is for faith, the second is for hope, the third is for love, and the fourth is for luck. Photo © Mars Vilaubi Four Leaf Clover, Easy Projects, Spring Time, Make Your Own, Two By Two, Faith, Novelty

Four Leaf Clover

Make your own luck with this simple project from “The Art of Papercraft” by Helen Hiebert. Traditionally, each leaf of a shamrock is believed to represent something different: The first is for faith, the second is for hope, the third is for love, and the fourth is for luck. Photo © Mars Vilaubi

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Say goodbye to the dreaded “single sock syndrome” – losing interest in knitting that second sock after the first one is done – with “Knit 2 Socks in 1” author Safiyyah Talley’s brilliant technique for knitting both socks at the same time. Plus, choose from 21 of Safiyyah’s original and fashionable designs featuring a wide range of sock styles, stitch patterns, and sizes for a variety of skill levels. #knitting Knitting Socks, Design Elements, Stitch Patterns

Design Elements

Stitch Patterns

Say goodbye to the dreaded “single sock syndrome” – losing interest in knitting that second sock after the first one is done – with “Knit 2 Socks in 1” author Safiyyah Talley’s brilliant technique for knitting both socks at the same time. Plus, choose from 21 of Safiyyah’s original and fashionable designs featuring a wide range of sock styles, stitch patterns, and sizes for a variety of skill levels. #knitting

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Connecting Through Crafts

Hear all about “Knit 2 Socks in 1” author Safiyyah Talley’s journey from learning to knit with her grandmothers, to studying fashion, hosting a true crime/knitting podcast, and writing her first book on Craft Industry Alliance’s Podcast Episode #209. Craft Industry, Study Style, Knitwear Design, Craft Business, Podcasts, Industrial, Grandmothers, True Crime

Knitwear Design

Hear all about “Knit 2 Socks in 1” author Safiyyah Talley’s journey from learning to knit with her grandmothers, to studying fashion, hosting a true crime/knitting podcast, and writing her first book on Craft Industry Alliance’s Podcast Episode #209.

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Connecting Through Crafts

This gorgeous jumpsuit, inspired by Christi Johnson’s “Mystical Stitches” and embroidered by our creative director Alethea Morrison, makes us want to pick up embroidery and discover the power of symbols in expressing our creativity and imagination. Alethea began to learn how to embroider while working with Christi. Read her article here for more about the collaborative creation of this book and the joy of learning something new. Photo © Mars Vilaubi Embroidered Jacket, Creative Director, Johnson, Jumpsuit, Take That, Morrison, Mars, Sweatshirts

Embroidered Jacket

Creative Director

This gorgeous jumpsuit, inspired by Christi Johnson’s “Mystical Stitches” and embroidered by our creative director Alethea Morrison, makes us want to pick up embroidery and discover the power of symbols in expressing our creativity and imagination. Alethea began to learn how to embroider while working with Christi. Read her article here for more about the collaborative creation of this book and the joy of learning something new. Photo © Mars Vilaubi

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Connecting Through Crafts

In “Knit 2 Socks in 1” Safiyyah Talley offers an innovative solution for knitters who tend to lose interest in knitting that second sock after the first one is done. Follow Talley’s step-by-step, fully customizable instructions for knitting one long tube then separating it into two socks and later adding the heels and toes. Knitters

In “Knit 2 Socks in 1” Safiyyah Talley offers an innovative solution for knitters who tend to lose interest in knitting that second sock after the first one is done. Follow Talley’s step-by-step, fully customizable instructions for knitting one long tube then separating it into two socks and later adding the heels and toes.

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Storey Publishing

Connecting Through Crafts

We LOVE handmade Valentines! Make and share love letters with Helen Hiebert’s Pop-Up Alphabet project and printer-friendly template featured in “The Art of Papercraft.” Love Valentines, Love Letters, Favorite Books, Alphabet, Outdoor Blanket, Templates, Helen

Love Valentines

Outdoor Blanket

We LOVE handmade Valentines! Make and share love letters with Helen Hiebert’s Pop-Up Alphabet project and printer-friendly template featured in “The Art of Papercraft.”

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Storey Publishing

Connecting Through Crafts

Curious what goes into making a book? Discover the decades of inspiration behind Helen Hiebert’s upcoming book, “The Art of Papercraft.” From art school in Tennessee to teaching workshops all over the world, follow Hiebert's journey as a teacher, artist, and writer. “The Art of Papercraft,” her sixth book, is a collection of 40 projects that can be created from a single sheet of paper. Upcoming Books, Book Making, Writing A Book, Art School, Quilling, Inventions, New World, Origami

Curious what goes into making a book? Discover the decades of inspiration behind Helen Hiebert’s upcoming book, “The Art of Papercraft.” From art school in Tennessee to teaching workshops all over the world, follow Hiebert's journey as a teacher, artist, and writer. “The Art of Papercraft,” her sixth book, is a collection of 40 projects that can be created from a single sheet of paper.

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Storey Publishing

Connecting Through Crafts

Embark on a journey of discovery with Julia Rothman’s puzzle series. Featuring detailed illustrations from Rothman’s best-selling Nature Anatomy and Ocean Anatomy books, these puzzles will inspire you to learn more about the natural world, piece by piece. Rothman, Natural World, Book Series, Discovery, Puzzles, Anatomy, Julia, The Globe

Embark on a journey of discovery with Julia Rothman’s puzzle series. Featuring detailed illustrations from Rothman’s best-selling Nature Anatomy and Ocean Anatomy books, these puzzles will inspire you to learn more about the natural world, piece by piece.

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Paper artist and teacher Helen Hiebert’s “The Art of Papercraft” offers an amazing array of original projects, each using just one sheet of paper. Pre-order now to get instant access to this sneak peek Pop-Up Alphabet project complete with printer-friendly template. Paper Artist, Pre Order

Paper artist and teacher Helen Hiebert’s “The Art of Papercraft” offers an amazing array of original projects, each using just one sheet of paper. Pre-order now to get instant access to this sneak peek Pop-Up Alphabet project complete with printer-friendly template.

Storey Publishing

Storey Publishing

Connecting Through Crafts

Create your own woven wonders with “The Weaving Explorer” by veteran weavers Deborah Jarchow and Gwen W. Steege. It’s easy to get started. Yarn and knitwear designer Barry Klein says it best, the book is “perfect for beginners and fascinating enough to take experienced weavers on their next journey.” Good New Books, Traditional Weaving, Loom Weaving, Book Crafts, Ingenious

Traditional Weaving

Create your own woven wonders with “The Weaving Explorer” by veteran weavers Deborah Jarchow and Gwen W. Steege. It’s easy to get started. Yarn and knitwear designer Barry Klein says it best, the book is “perfect for beginners and fascinating enough to take experienced weavers on their next journey.”

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Storey Publishing

Connecting Through Crafts