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Who doesn't love instant gratification? You can have instant craft-ification with digital books and patterns! From crochet to quilt to stitchery, there's a digital design for you to try from Leisure Arts. We've got it all! From our thousands of digital titles, we've selected some of our favorites to share with you. Take a look and get crafting!CrochetTry something new or re-explore an old favorite with thread crochet. More than just doilies, this book shows you several options for how to cr …

Have you always to start something new and weren't sure where to start? Whether you want to learn how to crochet, how to knit, how to paint, how to tackle a new stitch, the list below gives you the basics on how to become a pro at your new creative endeavor:1.Grab a how-to book with expert instruction to guide you step by step2.Gather all the materials you will need. Ex: yarn, needle, paint, pen, etc.3.Start small with swatches, samples, small projects, etc. before tackling the harder stuf …

Father's Day is coming up. That means another round of playing Who Will Be The Favorite Child. Of course, there are no favorites, but you can try your hardest. These quick, fun projects are perfect to make the week before Father's Day just in time to send them his way or present them to him yourself. From crochet slippers to plastic canvas creations, there's something here for every dad and every crafter.KnitWhether it's on his lap during a game or on the ground on a picnic with mom, these blank …

With National Craft Month well under way, it's time to start thinking about how you can grow your skills and expand your craft. Whether you're a diamond dotter, knitter, quilter, or something else entirely, this is the perfect time to experiment and see just how good you are. Test yourself, you may find yourself surprised by how advanced you've become!Doily OverloadCombine the elegance of tradition with the styles of today. Doilies are a fun and unexpected way to update your home with a retro fl …

February is National Embroidery Month! We love any excuse to stitch something cute together, and this is the perfect time. Whether you like Redwork, improvisational embroidery, or are a beginning needle pointer, you'll love these kits, books, and digital downloads.For the BeginnersEverybody has to start somewhere. Whether you buy a book or a kit, something with good instructions and detailed charts is essential in your journey to becoming an expert embroiderer. This book is perfect for that. Wit …