The Forty Nine

Shawls, and stoles, are some of the most versatile and attractive accessories you can make. Shawls can add a subtle color accent to an outfit or protect you from the cold with warmth and...

Children learn to recognize images before they can talk. Symbols allow us to reach beyond language boundaries when we seek knowledge from outside our culture. Images are also an important part of internal communication....

Tapestry weaving has amazing possibilities. Although it requires some skills, this shouldn’t stop you from trying your hand at the tapestry weaving. These skills can be learned quickly. These amazing possibilities are even more...

Making a quilt as a gift is more than just a way to warm the heart. It’s an act of meaning. It is magical to be part of a tradition that has been passed...

Crafting can be a powerful therapy in difficult times. It’s important to slow down, be present, pay attention to the task, and take in what is happening. Lea Redmond’s Knit the Sky scarf by...

Calendula is a mild cleanser in this cold-process soap. It’s great for sensitive skin, mature skin or young skin. Calendula is one herb whose flowers seem to have their light source. Calendula’s bright yellow-orange...

Mastering the art of drawing with thread opens up a new world of sewing. To sketch the fabric’s surface before we sew, we use a pencil, chalk or vanishing-ink pen. You can use templates...

A handwritten note can be a wonderful gift in this age of text and email. A handmade card is a charming way to receive one. The following three patterns all use slow stitching needlework,...

You have to have art if you have children. My kids often come home from school with their backpacks full of creativity, including paint, cut paper, and the dreaded glitter. The beautiful piles of...

The sky is blue, the breeze cools, and the leaves drop from the trees. This is the perfect weather to take your autumn-inspired crafts outside. We’ve collected 10 great nature-based arts & crafts ideas...