It Is The Little Things That Make Life Big

By Jodie Morgan

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It is the little things that make life big, sometimes we need to celebrate this more. Yes it can be frustrating when a craft project is just waiting to get finished! However, even a little progress is one step closer to completion. Our inspiration this week is focusing on craft that makes our lives big :) Please share. Join now for creative craft inspiration. The best in craft delivered to your inbox every Monday - CraftyLikeGranny.com #craft #DIY #knitting_inspiration #crochet

It is the little things that make life big, sometimes we need to celebrate this more.

Yes it can be frustrating when a craft project is just waiting to get finished!

However, even a little progress is one step closer to completion.

Our inspiration this week is focusing on craft that makes our lives big 🙂

Top In Craft

Waistcoat Crochet Basket

Waistcoat Crochet Basket. Using chunky yarn and the waistcoat crochet stitch you too can create this gorgeous basket by Stephanie at All About Ami. Please share. You will always look forward to Mondays, with our craft inspiration roundups -CraftyLikeGranny.com #crochet #crocheting #crochetpattern

Using chunky yarn and the waistcoat crochet stitch you too can create this gorgeous basket by Stephanie at All About Ami.

What You Can Make With A Single Skein Of Sock Yarn

What You Can Make WIth A Single Skein Of Sock Yarn. There are some fabulous ideas/patterns for what you can do with a single skein of sock yarn in ths article by Nadja at Sheep Among Wolves. Please share. Join now for creative craft inspiration. The best in craft delivered to your inbox every Monday - CraftyLikeGranny.com #knitting #knit #knitting_inspiration

There are some fabulous ideas/patterns for what you can do with a single skein of sock yarn in this article.

By Nadja at Sheep Among Wolves.

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No Sew Tee Pee Pattern

No Sew Tee Pee Pattern. My kids loved making their own cubby from chairs, sheets and blankets. This would be a delightful place to play. Check out Shellie Wilson’s tutorial at Craft Gossip. Please share. Make Mondays more manageable and sign up for our craft inspiration newsletter. Delivered to your inbox - CraftyLikeGranny.com #sew #sewingtips #sewing

My kids loved making their own cubby from chairs, sheets and blankets.

This would be a delightful place to play.

Check out Shellie Wilson’s tutorial at Craft Gossip.

The Love Shrug

The Love Shrug. The stitch design in this shrug is lovely. Marni has video to instruct show you how to knit a heart motif. This pattern looks so sweet and cosy. Please share. The best in craft delivered to your inbox every Monday - CraftyLikeGranny.com #knitting #knittingpattern #knit

The stitch design in this shrug is lovely.

Marni has video to instruct show you how to knit a heart motif.

The Love Shrug knitting pattern looks so sweet and cosy.

Make An Ort Jar and Scissor Caddy

Make An Ort Jar and Scissor Caddy. I am always learning new things on my crafting journey. I wonder if you already knew what an ort is? You can find out more about orts and how to store them in this lovely tutorial by Stitched Modern. Please share. Look forward to Mondays with our craft inspiration newsletter. Crafty goodness delivered to your inbox - CraftyLikeGranny.com #embroidery #stitching #DIY #craft

I am always learning new things on my crafting journey.

I wonder if you already knew what an ort is?

You can find out more about orts and how to store them in this lovely tutorial by Stitched Modern.

Homemade Hand Towel

Homemade Hand Towel. I received one of these from my mother in law for Christmas. I have to admit they are fantastic because they stay attached to the one spot. Check out Merrisa from Little House Living on how to create one. Please share. Sign up to our craft inspiration roundup newsletter and make Mondays more manageable. Fabulous Crafty ideas and projects delivered to your inbox - CraftyLikeGranny.com #sewingtips #sewing #DIY #craft

I received one of these from my mother in law for Christmas.

I have to admit they are fantastic because they stay attached to the one spot.

Check out Merrisa from Little House Living’s tutorial on how to create one.

Knitting With Stitch Markers

Knitting With Stitch Markers. This is an excellent guide to learning about the use of stitch markers when you are knitting. Ashley Little on the Craftsy Blog shares her tips. Please share and make Mondays fun, get our craft inspiration delivered to your inbox - CraftyLikeGranny.com #knitting_inspiration #knitting #knit

This is an excellent guide to learning about the use of stitch markers when you are knitting.

Ashley Little on the Craftsy Blog shares her tips.

Knit Stories
Knit Stories. The first heartwarming Knit story in a series that will be hosted by Julie on Knitted Bliss. Reading this brought a tear to my eye, as I reflected on the handmade items I created for my own babies. Please share. You will always look forward to Mondays, with our craft inspiration roundups -CraftyLikeGranny.com #knitting_inspiration #knitting #knit

The first heartwarming Knit story in a series that will be hosted by Julie on Knitted Bliss.

Reading this brought a tear to my eye, as I reflected on the handmade items I created for my own babies.

Kaleidoscope Hand Embroidery

Kaleidoscope Hand Embroidery. This is a design to aspire to if you love hand embroidery. Mary Corbet shares her tutorial on how to create a Kaleidoscope design which is lovely. Please share. Join now for creative craft inspiration. The best in craft delivered to your inbox every Monday - CraftyLikeGranny.com #embroidery #stitching #craft

This is a design to aspire to if you love hand embroidery.

Mary Corbet shares her tutorial on how to create a Kaleidoscope design which is delightful.

Faux Chenille Blanket Sewing Tutorial

 Faux Chenille Blanket Sewing Tutorial. This blanket has two very different and gorgeous sides, both soft and cuddly. Follow Emily’s tutorial on Life Sew Savory, which also includes a video of how to put the pieces together. Please share and make Mondays fun, get our craft inspiration delivered to your inbox - CraftyLikeGranny.com #sewingtips #sewing #craft #DIY

This blanket has two very different and gorgeous sides, both soft and cuddly.

Follow Emily’s tutorial on Life Sew Savory, which also includes a video of how to put the pieces together.

This article features 10 fabulous crafting projects to make. Particularly beneficial for those of us who love to make and are looking for inspiration. Whether you knit, crochet, sew, or embroider. There's something to get your creative mojo going. -- Repin this and click through to read about these 10 great craft projects. Make Mondays fun, get our craft inspiration delivered to your inbox - CraftyLikeGranny.com #knitting #crocheting #sewing #embroidery

Editor’s note: Our readers have said, in their free time, they love going back over previous editions of our roundups.
– So we’ve kept the crafty goodness below from this time last year.

History of Knitting ~ And Who Invented Knitting?

Ever wondered who invented knitting or wanted to explore the history of knitting? Hard to believe that knitting guilds only accepted men!! Take a look at this article to see knitting history through the ages. Please share and make Mondays fun, get our craft inspiration delivered to your inbox - CraftyLikeGranny.com #knitting #knitting_inspiration #knit

Ever wondered who invented knitting or wanted to explore the history of knitting?

Hard to believe that knitting guilds only accepted men!!

Take a look at https://knitlikegranny.com/history-knitting/ to see knitting history through the ages.

Design Mom Dessert For Two: Mini Cherry Crisps

I absolutely adore cherries and this dessert looks amazing! Lindsey the recipe creator, shares the difference between cobbler, crumble and crisp which is helpful. Take a look at the gorgeous pictures stepping through the recipe, so mouth watering.Please share. You will always look forward to Mondays, with our craft inspiration roundups -CraftyLikeGranny.com #recipes #baking

I absolutely adore cherries and this dessert looks amazing!

Lindsey the recipe creator, shares the difference between cobbler, crumble and crisp which is helpful.

Take a look at the gorgeous pictures stepping through the recipe, so mouth watering.

DIY Playful Hair Ties

This looks like such fun and a craft project to get kids involved in :) Colorful, fun hair ties made from old magazines, colored paper and scrap paper. Take a look at Handmade Charlotte's Tutorial. Please share. Join now for creative craft inspiration. The best in craft delivered to your inbox every Monday - CraftyLikeGranny.com #craft #DIY #papercraft

This looks like such fun and a craft project to get kids involved in 🙂

Colorful, fun hair ties made from old magazines, colored paper and scrap paper.

Take a look at Handmade Charlotte’s Tutorial

Quilting | Sewing a Polka Dot Table Runner

Such a fun and simple way to use up bits of colorful fabric in IHanna's Polka Dot Table Runner. The tutorial is easy to follow and would not take long to do :) Please share. Make Mondays more manageable and sign up for our craft inspiration newsletter. Delivered to your inbox - CraftyLikeGranny.com #sewing #sewingtips #craft

Such a fun and simple way to use up bits of colorful fabric in IHanna’s Polka Dot Table Runner.

The tutorial is easy to follow and would not take long to do 🙂

Star Wars Cross Stitch Ideas

Stitching the Night Away has a great roundup of Star Wars Cross Stitch ideas. Please share. The best in craft delivered to your inbox every Monday - CraftyLikeGranny.com #stiching #crossstitch

Stitching the Night Away has a great roundup of Star Wars Cross Stitch ideas.

If you love to sew these are a very easy way to store business cards. Keeps the cards from getting damaged in your bag. Take a look at Fallen Hem's Tutorial. Please share. The best in craft delivered to your inbox every Monday - CraftyLikeGranny.com #sewingtips #sewing #craft

If you love to sew these are a very easy way to store business cards.

Keeps the cards from getting damaged in your bag.

Take a look at Fallen Hem’s Tutorial.

Hope this post reminded you of how it is the little things, that make life big  ?

Please make sure to let me know any projects you have on the go, via the comment section below.

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Yours in Craftiness Jodie 🙂

Comments

    • Our pleasure Loretta 🙂 Thanks for your kind words. Happy crafting! Cheers Jodie

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    • Such a heart warming story Julie. Looking forward to the next in the series. 🙂

      Reply
    • Welcome to our crafty community Jacqui. Thanks so much for taking the time to share here. Hope you enjoy all the crafty goodness. Cheers Jodie 🙂

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