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If you're looking for knitting patterns: STOP HERE! We have compiled a quick list of patterns that you MUST TRY! It wasn't easy picking just 15, as there are so many to choose from here at www.leisurearts.com , but you have to take a moment (and brace yourselves for awesomeness) for this list of knitting inspiration! We know you'll love these patterns as much as we do, so let's take a look! 1. First up (but in no particular order), from the book Casual Weekend Knits, this poncho is gre …

Macrame is back in style! Actually, it never went out of style! Designers continue to develop patterns that infuse the vintage style we all love with fresh and modern ideas. The knots in each project are simple and easy to complete. Kristi Simpson walks us through how to complete the Lark's Head Knot, Square Knot, Clove Hitch and the Overhand Knot in the video below (and it also features an awesome Mini Maker KIT!) These are the basic stitches that you will use to complete many of the patterns y …

It's the perfect time to plan your Mother's Day Gift! I am usual the one that is running to the store on the way to her house but this year - I want to do better! I have pulled together some ideas to help YOU plan ahead! So, browse below, or on the site, and pick out a KIT to make (or gift) and plan your gift ahead of time. Now the hard part...sorting through all of the choices!Let's take a look at KITS You can make the kit and give it as a handmade gift or buy one and give it to her to make...O …

This Wildflower Red Truck painting tutorial is great for all levels. It is broken into sections so that you can take your time and complete each portion with confidence. I chose not to fast forward through progress so that you can work in real time with me! Pause and paint, or rewind and review....you can control your own pace! Work through each section until your painting is complete and then tag #LeisureArts on social media to share! We would LOVE to see your finished product! You will ne …

We both know that yarn buying is just as much of a hobby as the actual hobby you're buying the yarn for. Don't deny it - we all know it's true! And we also know that remnants seem to have a basket (or closet) of their own! If you're like me, I can't part with a partial skein because you never know when I'll need that color in another project! So, with that in mind, let's work through our yarn-stash and make a few things! You might be inspired by a few items below to try something new (meaning: a …