Would You Rather Be Crafting?

By Jodie Morgan

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Have you ever been doing a task and thinking “I would rather be crafting”? I am sure there are many times that this thought has come into your mind. Particularly when doing something unrelated to craft, that you are not particularly enjoying :) We share some excellent tutorials for fabulous crafting inspiration. Here, here to dreaming about craft! Please share and make Mondays fun, get our craft inspiration delivered to your inbox - CraftyLikeGranny.com #craft

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Have you ever been doing a task and thinking “I would rather be crafting”?

I am sure there are many times that this thought has come into your mind.

Particularly when doing something unrelated to craft, that you are not particularly enjoying 🙂

Below are some excellent tutorials for fabulous crafting inspiration. Here, here to dreaming about craft!

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How To Make A Rag Rug

How To Make A Rag Rug. Follow Lorelei at Craftsmumship’s tutorial using old fabric to make a rag rug. Only a few supplies are needed and it’s an easy craft to make in any size or colour to suit you.Please share. You will always look forward to Mondays, with our craft inspiration roundups -CraftyLikeGranny.com #DIY #Craft

Follow Lorelei at Craftsmumship’s tutorial using old fabric to make a rag rug. Only a few supplies are needed and it’s an easy craft to make in any size or colour to suit you.

The Granny Bunny!

The Granny Bunny! Alessandra shares her fabulous crochet pattern for these adorable Granny Bunnies holding crocheted balloons. Check out her tutorial on how to make them.Please share. Join now for creative craft inspiration. The best in craft delivered to your inbox every Monday - CraftyLikeGranny.com #crochet

Alessandra shares her fabulous crochet pattern for these adorable Granny Bunnies holding crocheted balloons. Check out her tutorial on how to make them.

DIY Mini Snack Bowls

DIY Mini Snack Bowls. These would be a fun gift to make for friends or loved ones. Simple to do and looks so effective! Follow Sarah Hearts DIY tutorial for how to make them.Please share. Make Mondays more manageable and sign up for our craft inspiration newsletter. Delivered to your inbox - CraftyLikeGranny.com #DIY #Craft

These would be a fun gift to make for friends or loved ones. Simple to do and looks so effective! Follow Sarah Hearts DIY Mini Snack Bowls tutorial for how to make them.

Baby Star Blanket

Baby Star Blanket. Kate from Just Pootling shares her crochet pattern for this gorgeous baby blanket design. The crocheted stars are so cute and simple to do :)Please share. The best in craft delivered to your inbox every Monday - CraftyLikeGranny.com #crochet

Kate from Just Pootling shares her crochet pattern for this gorgeous baby blanket design. The crocheted stars are so cute and simple to do 🙂

Tiny Circles Applique

beautiful.Please share. Look forward to Mondays with our craft inspiration newsletter. Crafty goodness delivered to your inbox - CraftyLikeGranny.com #Applique

Follow Lesley’s instructions on how to create tiny circles to use in applique. Her design of using a rainbow of tiny circles looks so beautiful.

Learn To Crochet Solid Granny Squares – The Elmer Square

Learn To Crochet Solid Granny Squares - The Elmer Square. I love to learn new techniques don’t you? Heather at Little Tin Bird has a tutorial for how to make Elmer squares. She’s just recently put together a blanket using squares she’d already made up using this technique.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 #crochet

I love to learn new techniques don’t you? Heather at Little Tin Bird has a tutorial for how to make Elmer squares. She’s just recently put together a blanket using squares she’d already made up using this technique.

Cross Stitching On Linen

 Cross Stitching On Linen. Jooles from Sew Sweet Violet has this clever tutorial for learning how to cross stitch on linen. It does look rather lovely :)Please share. You will always look forward to Mondays, with our craft inspiration roundups -CraftyLikeGranny.com #Crossstitch

Jooles from Sew Sweet Violet has this clever tutorial for learning how to cross stitch on linen. It does look rather lovely 🙂

How To Get Faster At Knitting

How To Get Faster At Knitting. Something I’ve been investigating myself and I found this wonderful guide by Felicia at The Craft Sessions. I found it really helpful :)Please share. Join now for creative craft inspiration. The best in craft delivered to your inbox every Monday - CraftyLikeGranny.com #knitting

Something I’ve been investigating myself and I found this wonderful guide to get faster at knitting by Felicia at The Craft Sessions. I found it really helpful 🙂

How To Crochet Cow Parsley

How To Crochet Cow Parsley. Emma Mitchell’s inspiration from her amateur botanist experience helped her to design this lovely Crochet pattern.Please share. Make Mondays more manageable and sign up for our craft inspiration newsletter. Delivered to your inbox - CraftyLikeGranny.com #crochet

Emma Mitchell’s inspiration from her amateur botanist experience helped her to design this lovely Crochet pattern.

How To Sew A Sock Elephant

How To Sew A Sock Elephant. Follow the tutorial on Craft Passion, to make a gorgeous sock elephant. Depending on the socks you choose, each look of the elephant will be unique.Please share. The best in craft delivered to your inbox every Monday - CraftyLikeGranny.com #sewing

Follow the tutorial on Craft Passion, to make a gorgeous sock elephant. Depending on the socks you choose, each look of the elephant will be unique.

Have you ever been doing a task and thinking “I would rather be crafting”? I am sure there are many times that this thought has come into your mind. Particularly when doing something unrelated to craft, that you are not particularly enjoying :) We share some excellent tutorials for fabulous crafting inspiration. Here, here to dreaming about craft! Please share and make Mondays fun, get our craft inspiration delivered to your inbox - CraftyLikeGranny.com #craft
Easy Peasy Squeezy Potholder A video tutorial by Donna at Olivia and Marie. Donna has a clear way of presenting information. Her tutorial on a colourful Squeezy Potholder is easy to follow. Please share and make Mondays fun, get our craft inspiration delivered to your inbox - CraftyLikeGranny.com #sewing

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 last year…

Easy Peasy Squeezy Potholder

A video tutorial by Donna at Olivia and Marie. Donna has a clear way of presenting information. Her tutorial on a colourful Squeezy Potholder is easy to follow.

The wool used to make Wool Days yarn, is single origin and breed specific. It is sourced directly from responsible & passionate Australian sheep farmers and processed in mills with strict environmental benchmarks. They have a wonderful story and the free pattern 'Basic Beanie'is gorgeous. Please share. You will always look forward to Mondays, with our craft inspiration roundups -CraftyLikeGranny.com #knitting
Wool Days Basic Beanie Pattern

The wool used to make Wool Days yarn, is single origin and breed specific. It is sourced directly from responsible & passionate Australian sheep farmers and processed in mills with strict environmental benchmarks. They have a wonderful story and the free pattern ‘Basic Beanie’is gorgeous.

Joys-Journey-Continuous-Crochet-Square-Blanket. Dedri at Look at What I Made has a tutorial for a colorful blanket. A dedication to a friend of Dedri’s mother who suffered from Dementia. Designed for people with Alzheimer’s and Dementia, it is a beautiful blanket. Please share. Join now for creative craft inspiration. The best in craft delivered to your inbox every Monday - CraftyLikeGranny.com #crochet
Joy’s Journey Crochet Blanket Pattern

Dedri at Look at What I Made has a tutorial for a colorful blanket. A dedication to a friend of Dedri’s mother who suffered from Dementia. Designed for people with Alzheimer’s and Dementia, it is a beautiful blanket.

Mend and Make for Sew Delicious Quilting for Beginners. Jenny’s instructions for how to start a quilt and what to consider is extremely helpful. The tutorial takes the guess work out of how to make a quilt, the common terms and the 4 stages to a finished quilt. Please share. Make Mondays more manageable and sign up for our craft inspiration newsletter. Delivered to your inbox - CraftyLikeGranny.com #quilting
Quilting for Beginners – A Guide by Mend and Make

Jenny’s instructions for how to start a quilt and what to consider is extremely helpful. The tutorial takes the guess work out of how to make a quilt, the common terms and the 4 stages to a finished quilt.

Dill Basil Zucchini Flower and Tomato Tart George Eats. Tarts are a great way to pack in lots of delicious ingredients. This tart is made with a simple and easy gluten free pastry. The combination of herbs and tomatoes in this tart by George Eats will be a sure winner! Please share. The best in craft delivered to your inbox every Monday - CraftyLikeGranny.com #recipes
Dill, basil, zucchini flower and tomato tart

Tarts are a great way to pack in lots of delicious ingredients. This tart is made with a simple and easy gluten free pastry. The combination of herbs and tomatoes in this tart by George Eats will be a sure winner!

Craftsy Hand Embroidery Stitches. Easy to follow instructions on 10 Embroidery stitches. The large colored photographs make it so much easier to understand. Learn the basic stitches like running stitch, satin stitch and french knot, plus 7 others. Please share. Look forward to Mondays with our craft inspiration newsletter. Crafty goodness delivered to your inbox - CraftyLikeGranny.com #embroidery
10 Hand Embroidery Stitches for Beginners

Easy to follow instructions on 10 Embroidery stitches. The large colored photographs make it so much easier to understand. Learn the basic stitches like running stitch, satin stitch and french knot, plus 7 others.

Hope you have a fabulous week and you enjoyed our crafting inspiration ?

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Yours in Craftiness

Jodie

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