Hello, amazing crafter! Isn’t there just something about receiving a yarn order in the mail and taking that fresh yarn out of the package? I know my yarn stash mysteriously multiplies in the night, but that doesn’t stop me from getting new yarn… I’ll crochet through it all someday, right?! (Just say yes lol) The yarn I most recently received is some Scheepjes Colour Crafter Colour Packs. There are six packs with 6 x 50g balls each, in coordinating colors. And I’m lucky enough to hav...| cypress|textiles
2200 words // 12min read time Before I begin – see what’s left in the blanket sale! Just a few blankets left! US Only. Hello, fellow creative! Today, I’m going to share a book review/report with you. I look forward to sharing many titles in these reports and connecting them to my Creative Journey Series. I believe as creatives it is so important for us to study the works of others, and use the creative tools that other artists have provided. Seeing the field of art through many perspect...| cypress|textiles
Hello, gorgeous crafter! Today, I have another WIP to FO reveal for you. I am so determined to finish these blankets and telling you about it is keeping me accountable. As I complete each blanket, …| cypress|textiles
3825 words // 20min read time Hello, lovely crafter! Today, I’m releasing Part 12 of 12 of the Creative Journey Series. It’s the last part! I am so proud of this series, as it’s a deep dive into the life cycle of the creative art experience. I hope you will read the tips and insights, and decide where you are in the journey, gleaning any help that you can to guide you through to the next step. Head to the main page if you’re just jumping in and you want to start from the top. Enjoy! ...| cypress|textiles
Hello, lovely crafter! Today I was thinking about my next VVCAL (2026) and I started reminiscing about how my love for “vibrant vintage” started. Folks have asked over the years, what does “VVCAL” stand for? Well, it stands for “Vibrant Vintage Crochet-Along”, and before the CALs ever came to be, I was deeeep in a phase of creating vintage looking crochet pieces, but with wildly bright and funky yarn colors. I just could not get over taking those traditional grandmother type piece...| cypress|textiles
2,937 words // 16min read time Hello, lovely crafter! Today, I’m releasing Part 11 of 12 of the Creative Journey Series. I am so proud of this series, as it’s a deep dive into the life cycle of the creative art experience. I hope you will read the tips and insights, and decide where you are in the journey, gleaning any help that you can to guide you through to the next step. Head to the main page if you’re just jumping in and you want to start from the top. Enjoy! – [Crochet Pattern ...| cypress|textiles
Hello, lovely crafter! Today I want to share a crochet pattern that I have been working on for the past couple of weeks! The Prismalux blanket is an idea that I have had for a quilt-inspired design that involves lots of bright rainbow colors and florals mixed in. This versatile blanket pattern is inspired by fabric quilts which mix patterns together to make an eye-catching piece. There is a lot of thought that goes into every part of this blanket, and you will definitely enjoy the different w...| cypress|textiles
Hello, lovely crafter! Today I want to share a crochet pattern that I have been working on for the past couple of weeks! The Prismalux blanket is an idea that I have had for a quilt-inspired design that involves lots of bright rainbow colors and florals mixed in. This versatile blanket pattern is inspired by fabric quilts which mix patterns together to make an eye-catching piece. There is a lot of thought that goes into every part of this blanket, and you will definitely enjoy the different w...| cypress|textiles