Tag: autumn sewing project ideas

DIY Mini Watermelon Keyring Set – Crochet Inspiration

DIY Mini Watermelon Keyring Set – Crochet Inspiration

When I was still at the very beginning of my crocheting journey, I got carried away buying assorted DIY kits for simple crochet projects. I’m still far from being a crocheting pro, but I’ve learnt a lot since then and can finish simple projects in close to no time, without the need to look at tutorials. I’m still going through the stash of sets I bought a few months ago, and recently, I crocheted a simple watermelon keychain. And although it was a very basic project, it still taught me a lesson. Here’s some crochet inspiration, and a great candidate for a first crochet project!

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DIY Half Stitch Kit – Glasses Case – Mushroom

DIY Half Stitch Kit – Glasses Case – Mushroom

I’ve been on a cross stitching journey for almost two years now, but it was only a couple of months ago when I first discovered half stitching. In Hobbycraft, I saw this assorted DIY kit for making an embroidered case for glasses, using a half stitching technique. I was intrigued! I loved the idea of trying a fun variation of traditional cross stitching, and I particularly loved the idea of making a functional item in the process. I bought the kit, and recently got around to sewing my embroidered sachet with a colourful forest design. It was really fun and satisfying, and I love the final result!

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DIY Cross Stitch Kit – Squirrel

DIY Cross Stitch Kit – Squirrel

It’s been a little while since my last cross stitch post, but fear not – I have not lost my passion! I recently stocked up on more autumnal cross stitch designs and today, I’m bringing you the first one of them – a cute squirrel. As always, it was fun to slowly see the design come to life and I enjoyed stitching during a couple of rainy evenings.

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