Appliques can add a fun and personal touch to anything crochet. However, many crafters avoid making appliques because sewing them on can be intimidating, some may even say, a bit scary. In this blog post I will show you how to sew on an applique in a professional way that…
There are times when a crocheters just wants a small project either to add to something bigger or to just whip up quickly and use as a small square decor. With Christmas approaching that is exactly what I had in mind as I designs this cute reindeer square. Made in…
I was working on a blog post about appliques and decided to design a fall applique pattern. As I was searching for inspiration, I realized that all the crochet fall appliques are either Halloween or Thanksgiving themed. I wanted something that would work all season long, so I asked my…
I love crocheting appliques to add a personal touch to a crochet piece whether it is a hat, blanket, sweater, handbag or really anything. When I first started selling crocheting hats, a photographer wanted me to make them a hat with an American Flag on it. As much as I…
Sloths are known for their slowness in movements, have you ever felt a little bit like a sloth? I have been feeling a little sluggish, it may be the dreary weather, the business of life, the need to take a break. Whatever the reason is, these Sloth patterns cheered up…
When I first started my blog (almost 8 years ago), I posted a simple Skull & Crossbones applique pattern. A few years ago when I switched to a new website that post just vanished, I couldn't find it anywhere. However, I kept getting requests for the pattern. After digging through…
Living in a house of All Boys (well mostly) and am always on the lookout for a way to show off their rough and tuff personality. I was in search of a way to really personalize the crochet hats I was making them. Growing up on a Farm, I…