LILY SKY -TONE MERCERIZED CROCHET COTTON, Art. 123 Single Size Spread – 73 1/2 x 105 inches – 51 balls of White, Cream or Ecru.
Double Size Spread – 89 1/4 x 105 inches – 62 balls of White, Cream, or Ecru; or

LILY FROST-TONE MERCERIZED CROCHET COTTON, Art. 49 Single Size – 21 cones of White, Cream or Ecru.

Double Size – 26 cones of White, Cream or Ecru; or LILY 18th CENTURY MERCERIZED
CROCHET COTTON, Art. 157
Single size – 21 skeins of White, Cream or Ecru.
Double size – 26 skeins of White, Cream or Ecru.
Crochet Hook size 8 or 9.
Gauge: Each block measures about 5 V2 inches when blocked.
For a single size spread make 14 x 20 blocks.
For a double size spread make 17 x 20 blocks.

BLOCK-Ch 7, 1 dc in starting st, (ch 3, 1 dc in same st) twice, ch 3, sl st in next 3d ch st.

ROW 2-Ch 3, turn, 2 dc in same st, (ch 6, sl st in 4th ch st from hook for a p, ch 2, 3 dc in next dc) 3 times, ch 6, p, ch 2, sl st in top of next 3-ch.

ROW 3-Ch 3, * 3 dc in next dc, 1 dc in next, ch 3, roll next p-Ioop over so that the p points down towards center, sl st at base of p, ch 4, sl st in same place, ch 3, 1 dc in next dc. Re-peat from * around. Join final 3-ch to 1st 3-ch.

ROW 4-'-Ch 3, 1 dc in same st .* 1 dc in next dc, 3 dc in next, 1 dc in next, 2 dc in next, ch 7, p, ch 3, 2 dc in next dc. Repeat from * around. Join final 3-ch to top of 1st 3-ch.

ROW 5-Ch 3, 1 dc in same st, 1 dc in next 2 dc, ch 1, turn, 1 sc in 3 dc, 1 sc in end 3-ch, ** ch I, turn, 1 sc in last 3 sc, sl st in next sc, ch 2, turn, skip sl st and last sc, 1 sc in 2 sc, ch I, turn, 1 sc in last sc, 1 sl st in next sc, ch I, turn, skip sl st, 1 sc in sc, * ch 5, 1 dc in 4th ch st from hook, ch 3, sl st in same st, (ch 4, 1 dc in 4th ch st from hook, ch 3, sl st in same st) twice, skip these 3 tiny petals and make a sl st in next ch st, turn, 1 sl st in last sc at top of point, 4 sc across ends of sc-rows down to top of last dc, sl st in side-top of this dc, * 1 dc in next dc of previous row, 3 dc in next, 1 dc in next, ch 1, turn, 1 sc in these last 5 dc, (ch I, turn, skip last sc, 1 sc in each remaining sc) 4 times.

Repeat from' to '. 1 dc in next 2 dc, 2 dc in next, ch 1, turn, 1 sc in last 4 dc, ch I, turn, skip last sc, 1 sc in next 3 sc, ch I, turn, 1 sc in last 2 sc, sl st in next sc, ch 2, turn, skip sl st and last sc, 1 sc in next sc, ch I, turn, 1 sc in sc. Repeat from * to '. Ch 2, roll next p-Ioop over, sl st at base of p, ch 4, sl st in same place, ch 2, 2 dc in next dc, 1 dc in next 2 dc, ch 1, turn, 1 sc in these 4 dc. Repeat from *. around. Join final 2-ch to top of starting 3-ch and fasten off.

ROW 6-Join again to middle petal of center flower on one leaf, (ch 13, 1 sc in next flower, ch 11, 1 sc in next flower, ch 13, 1 sc in next flower) 4 times.

ROW 7-15 sc over next 13-ch, * 10 sc in next space, ch 11, turn, sl st in 7th sc from hook, ch 1, turn, 14 sc over ll-ch, 3 sc in bal. of next 11-ch, 5 sc in next space, ch 2, turn, 1 dtr in 1st sc on added loop, (ch 2, 1 dtr in next sc) 13 times, ch 2, sl st in next 8th sc on circle, ch I, turn, (2 sc, ch 4, sl st in last sc for a p, and 1 sc) in each of next seven 2-ch spaces, 2 sc in next, ch •6, 2 tr in 6th ch st from hook, holding the last loop of each tr on hook, thread over and draw thru all 3 loops on hook at once (a Cluster), ch 4, sl st in Cluster for a p, ch 6, sl st at base of Cluster, 1 sc in same 2-ch space, (2 sc, a p and 1 sc) in each of next 7 spaces, 10 sc in bal. of 13-ch space on circle, a p, 4 sc in next space, ch 2, turn, 1 dc in last p, (ch 2, 1 dc in p) •3 times, ch 2, sl st in next 4th sc, ch 1, turn, (2 sc, a p and 1 sc) in each 2-ch space, 11 sc in bal. of 13-ch space. Repeat from * around. End with a p, sl st in 1st 4 sc and make final small shell. Fasten off.

Make the necessary number of blocks and join by the Cluster at each corner, by the 4th, 5th, 6th, 9th, 10th and 11th ps on large corner shells, and by the center p on small shell in center of each side of block.

Tack together with neat over-and over stitches on wrong side, or join blocks as they are being made. For the latter, in place of a 4-ch p, make 2-ch, sl st in corresponding p on previous block, ch 2, sl st back in last sc-completing joining p. Block to measurements given.

Pattern from lily designs book no. 210 – Old favorites in Crocheted Bedspreads

By: Sister_Diane

What you’ll need:

• Cardboard food boxes (see notes below)
• Metal ruler
• Pencil
• Scissors
• X-Acto knife
• Cutting surface
• Bone folder
• Tacky glue
• Paper clips

Instruction: Before you begin this project, make sure your box is nice and clean. Cut the four sides apart, following the fold lines. Cut off any tabs from the top and bottom of the box.

Read more…

SUPPLIES NEEDED:
* Dining room chair needing a makeover
* Tablecloth (60”x84” standard oblong is a good size for most dining room chairs.)
* Embellishments of your choice. (For this project, we used three small bunches of artificial flowers and two beaded $1bracelets.
* Optional: Glue gun to attach embellishments

TIME NEEDED: About 5 minutes for the first time — even less once you get the hang of it.

THE STEPS:
1. Drape the tablecloth over the chair (photos #1 and #1a). Center it so that the fabric in the front of the chair just touches the floor.

2. Pick up the two ends of the tablecloth that are draped against the back of the chair and pull them together so that the two “flaps” meet in the center of the chair’s back (photo #2).

3. Once you have centered the two “flaps”, grab the ends of each piece and tie them together in a knot (photo #3).

4. Arrange the artificial flowers so that they sit directly above the knot, and glue them in place (photo #4). When no one is sitting in the chair, you can lift up the knot so that it sits on top of the chair back (photo #4a). Then, as guests take their seats, the knot can simply be lifted to drape down the back.

5. Knot the ends of the tablecloth that hang by the front legs (photo #5). An alternative is to wrap a beaded bracelet around each end, as has been done in the example shown in photo #4a.

Even though this easy wrapping technique works perfectly every single time you do it, no two slipcovers you make need ever be the same! There are an infinite number of ways to embellish a wrapped dining chair, depending on the look and mood you’re going for. Here are some fun ideas to get your thoughts rolling:

* Apply glue to the ends of the draped fabric. Then, dip them into a white or colored glitter for a highly festive look.
* Glue wide grosgrain ribbon to each end of the fabric that hangs down in the back, and use the ribbon to tie the two ends together. Tie into a bow and let the ends of the ribbon hang down the back of the chair.
* Tie the ends of fabric on the back of the chair around a plastic vase or cylinder, so that it hangs directly on the back of the chair. Treat it like a decorative vessel and fill with anything pretty
* flower petals, seashells, small ornaments, old photographs, etc.
* Decorate the tablecloth before wrapping with it, using stencils, stamps, or faux flower pounding

THE TOP SIX REASONS TO USE SLIPCOVERS IN YOUR DECOR:
1. You can redecorate as often as you want: with the seasons, when you buy
new furniture, when you get bored.
2. They’re washable; great for homes with kids.
3. You can quickly change a room’s color or theme for a party.
4. You can buy a room’s worth of furniture at a garage sale or thrift shop and
have confidence that the slipcovers will unify mismatched chairs.
5. You aren’t stuck with living with a regretted purchase, because you can
easily keep trying new looks for very minimal time and money.
6. There are endless ways to embellish them.

From the E-book
Quick & Stylish Decorative Crafts

Marbled glass, whether fashioned in a fine art vase or in small marbles, will always capture fascinated eyes!

Marbled glass is one of the most expensive glass collectibles on the market. Its luminescence and elegance are unmistakable, so it’s no wonder that it is treasured by top-level collectors and celebrities worldwide. Would you believe us if we told you that the vase pictured here was created for about $5.00 in about 15 minutes? Well, it’s true! And you won’t even need a paint brush! Even children can achieve this lustrous look every time.
Read on to find out how….

Left to right: wax paper, plastic vase, red, pink, and white acrylic craft paints.

SUPPLIES NEEDED:
1. A plastic vase (This frosty-colored vase was bought for $1.00 at a a dollar store.)
2. Two sheets of wax/freezer paper
3. Acrylic craft paint in two contrasting colors (Here, pale pink and dark red were used. Very little paint is needed, so the small 2 oz. bottles work well.)
4. White acrylic paint (Very little paint is needed, so a small 2 oz. bottle works well.)
5. Polyurethane varnish (optional)

TIME NEEDED: About 15 minutes.

THE STEPS:
(Note: this process can be a bit messy, so make sure you are dressed accordingly!)

1. Place one sheet of wax or freezer paper on a table. Take the bottle or tube of the lighter of your two colors of paint and squeeze out some paint in a random design on the freezer paper (photo #1). Large circles and swirls work great.

2. Take the bottle or tube of white paint and add several swirls and splotches of paint over the first paint you laid down (photo #2).

3. Take the bottle or tube of the darker of your two colors and drop several small splotches over the two paints (photo #3).

4. Place the second piece of wax/freezer paper on top of the piece with the paint on it. Press your hands on top of the top piece and gently move the piece in a circular motion (photo #4). This swirls the paint between the two sheets of paper.

5. Gently peel back the top piece (photo #5) to reveal a marbleized design (photo #5a). At this point, you can add more paint and re-press the papers together, if you’d like to tweak the design in any way.

6. Pick up one of the pieces from its underside (the side without paint on it) and apply it directly to the inside of the vase by pressing the paper to the sides of the vase (photo #6).

CRAFTY CLUE!
To maintain distinct marbleized swirls in the design, put your hand all the way down into the vase to cover the bottom of the vase, first. Then work your way up to the top of the vase. If you’re interested in a more solid-color design with subtle swirls, start at the top and work your way down. As you work your way down, parts of the paper will inevitably touch the areas you’ve already painted, which will further blend the colors together.

7. When you remove the paper from the vase, you’ll see that the marbleized design has been transferred to the inside of the vase, and shows through to the outside (photo #7). The fact that the paint shows through from the inside is what creates the smooth, marbled glass effect. If the paint were applied to the outside, the design would be colorfully and texturally interesting, but it wouldn’t have the smooth, reflective look of glass.
Now, just repeat the process until all areas of the inside of the vase are covered with paint. Aim to cover a new area each time you put the paper in the vase to keep the design clear. When the sheet of paper starts to look “muddy”, pick up the second sheet and continue.

8. When all areas are covered, allow the vase to dry thoroughly. If you plan to only use the vase alone or with artificial flowers, there’s no need to varnish the inside. If, however, you plan to use live flowers in the vase, you need to cover the inside surface with two coats of waterproof polyurethane. You may find that it is easier get proper coverage in the inside of the vase with a sponge or sponge brush, rather than with a paint brush.

Information from - Quick & Stylish Decorative Crafts (e-book)

Ring in the season and welcome your holiday guests with our cheery Santa Claus door decoration. We tucked a sprig of holly in his cap for luck and used Turkey Loop Stitches to make his curly white beard.

Size: 10″w x 28-1/2 “h Supplies: Worsted weight yarn (refer to color key), one 10-5/8″ x 13-5/8″ sheet of plastic canvas, #16 tapestry needle, 2-1/2″ white pom-pom, three 6mm red beads, two 2″ I silk holly leaves, nylon line, 20″ of 2-1/4,”w grosgrain ribbon, three 35mm gold jingle bells, 2″ x 16″ piece of thin cardboard, sawtooth hanger, clear-drying craft glue, sewing needle, and sewing thread Stitches Used: French Knot, Gobelin Stitch, Overcast Stitch, Tent Stitch, and Turkey Loop Stitch.

Instructions: Follow chart and use required stitches to work Santa. Complete beard with white Turkey Loop Stitches as shown on chart. Refer to photo to sew beads and holly leaves to Santa. Glue pom-pom to unworked area.

For doorbell, use sewing needle and nylon line to sew grosgrain ribbon to wrong side of Santa between ‘s. Beginning 3″ below Santa, sew three jingle bells to ribbon at 3-1/2″ intervals; trim ribbon. To strengthen ribbon, glue cardboard to back of ribbon. Forhanger sew sawtooth hanger to wrong side of Santa.

SANTA (66×63 THREADS)

Happy Holiday to all pattern-making visitors, thanks for your support for 2009, I look forward to sharing my skills with the posting of more art and craft as well as sewing more for this blog in 2010, God’s Blessing to you all..

Here comes Santa Claus and his merry rider just in time to deliver Christmas cheer. Accented with lots of shiny tree trims, this jolly design can be displayed as a wall hanging or as a decoration for your front door.

Size: 131/2″w x 17%”h Supplies: Worsted weight yarn (refer to color key), two 101/2″ X 131/2″ sheets of 7 mesh plastic canvas, #16 tapestry needle, metallic silver ribbon , 28 – 6mm beads, one 5/8″ w star sequin, sewing needle, thread, sawtooth hanger, and clear-drying craft glue Stitches Used: Backstitch, French Knot, Gobelin Stitch, Overcast Stitch, Tent Stitch, and Turkey Loop
Instructions: Follow charts and use required stitches to work Santa pieces, leaving shaded areas unworked. Match and work~stitches in shaded areas through two thicknesses to join Upper Santa to Lower Santa. Refer to photo to sew beads to tree. Match to glue star sequin to top of tree. For hanger, sew sawtooth hanger to wrong side of stitched piece.

Designed by: Jack Peatman for LuvLee

Here’s the perfect gift for Grandparents Day (September 9) – a heart-tugging wall hanging
that names all the grandchildren. For extra sentimental appeal, let the children stitch
their own personalized hearts.

Large Heart Size: 13V2″w x lOV2″h
Small Heart Size: 3Ys”w x 3″h
Supplies: Worsted weight yarn (refer to color key), two lOV2″ X 13V2″ sheets of 7 mesh plastic canvas, #16 tapestry needle, tracing paper, removable tape, 1;4 “w rose ribbon (for granddaughters), 1;4 “w blue ribbon (for grandsons), clear-drying craft glue, and saw tooth hanger

Stitches Used: Backstitch, Cross Stitch, Overcast Stitch, and Tent Stitch Instructions: Follow chart and use required stitches to work Large Heart. Follow charts and use required stitches to work one Small Rose Heart for each granddaughter and one Small Blue Heart for each grandson. Complete backgrounds with ecru Tent Stitches as shown on charts. Use ecru Overcast Stitches to cover unworked edges. Use the alphabet and grid below to chart each grandchild’s name on a separate

piece of tracing paper. Center name along placement line on one Small Heart chart. Secure with removable tape. Use rose to stitch each granddaughter’s name on a Small Rose Heart. Use blue to stitch each grandson’s name on a Small Blue Heart. To attach each Small Heart to Large Heart, cut ribbon to desired length and glue ends of ribbon
to wrong side of Small Heart and Large Heart. For hanger, glue saw tooth hanger
to wrong side of Large Heart.

Here’s a new idea for plastic canvas – fashion accessories for your hair! This stylish set offers four pretty pieces’
to top off your wardrobe, what a clever idea!
Headband Size: 1-1/4″w
Large Barrette Size: 4-1/2″ w x 2-3/8″ h
Small Barrette Size: 3-1/4 “w x 1-3/8 ” h
Comb Size: 3-7/8″ w x 1-1/2″ h
Supplies: Worsted weight yarn (refer to color key) one 10-1/2″ x 13-1/2″ sheet of 7 mesh plastic canvas, #16 tapestry
needle, 43 – 4mm silver beads, 3/4 “w plastic headband, 3-1/2 “w hair comb, 3″ I and 4″ I barrette fasteners, clear-drying craft glue, felt, sewing needle, and thread
Stitches Used: Backstitch, Cross Stitch, Gobelin Stitch, and Overcast Stitch
Instructions: Follow charts and use required stitches to work piece. Use sewing needle and thread to attach one silver bead to piece at each x
For Headband only: For Bottom, cut a piece of plastic canvas 85 x 8 threads. (Note: Bottom is not worked.) Use black to
join Top to Bottom along short edges. Place plastic headband between Top and Bottom. Use black to join Top to Bottom along unworked edges, easing pieces to form headband shape .
For Barrettes only: Cut felt slightly smaller than barrette and glue to wrong side of stitched piece. Glue barrette fastener to center of felt.
For Comb only: For Back cut a piece of plastic canvas 24 x 10 threads. Work Back with red Tent Stitches. With wrong sides together, use red to join Front to Back along unworked edges of Front. Insert comb into opening and glue opening closed .

Designed by Celia Lange.

Simple designs stitched on colored canvas make these bookmarks ideal projects for beginners. Created on 10 mesh canvas using embroidery floss or satin ribbon, the pretty markers are thoughtful “thank you”gifts for anyone – for any reason!

Approx Size: l-3/8″w x 5″h each Supplies: Six-strand embroidery floss (refer to color key), one 10-1/2″ x 13-1/2″ sheet of colored 10 mesh plastic, #20 tapestry needle, 1 yd of 1/16″W ribbon, and clear-drying craft glue Stitches Used: Cross Stitch,’ Gobelin Stitch, Scotch Stitch, and Tent Stitch Instructions: For Love Bookmark, follow chart and use required stitches to work bookmark. For Patchwork Bookmark, follow chart and use required stitches to work bookmark. Follow How to Make a Tassel, page 30, to make one pink tassel. Refer to photo and use pink to tie tassel to bookmark. For Ribbon Bookmark, follow chart and use required stitches to work bookmark. Thread 12″ of ribbon through canvas at x’s. Tie ribbon in a bow and trim ends.

Discover the romantic appeal of hearts for the bath. Our lovely ensemble will cover your tissues and collect your trinkets with style.You can also stitch individual hearts to make sweet accents.

Design By Teal Lee Elliott

SUPPLIES FOR ENTIRE SET
Worsted weight yarn (refer to color key), ten 10-5/8″ x 13-5/8″ sheets of 7 mesh plastic canvas, #16 tapestry needle, 1 yd of 1/2 “w lace trim,
12″ of 1-3/4 “w cluny lace, 20″ of 1/8″ w satin ribbon, clear-drying craft glue, wooden skewer, and candle STITCHES USED FOR ENTIRE SET
Diagonal Mosaic Stitch, Gobelin Stitch, and Overcast Stitch
TISSUE BOX COVER
Size: 10-1/4 “w x 3-1/4 “h x 5-1/4 “d
(Note: Fits a 9-1/2 “w X 2-1/2 “h x 4-3/4 “d tissue box with off-center oval opening.)
Instructions: Follow charts and use required stitches to work Front, Top, Sides, and two Hearts. Complete backgrounds with Diagonal Mosaic Stitches as shown on charts. For Back, cut a piece of plastic canvas 68 x 22 threads. Follow Front to work Back. Complete background with ecru Diagonal Mosaic Stitches. Use ecru for all joining. Join Front, Back, and Sides along short edges. Refer to photo to join Top to Front, Back, and Sides. Use ecru Overcast Stitches to cover unworked edges. Refer to photo to glue 1/2 “w lace trim to wrong sides of Hearts. Glue Hearts to Tissue Box Cover.
TRINKET BOX
Size: 3″w x 1-1/2″h x 2-7/8″d Instructions: Follow charts and use required stitches to work Trinket Box pieces, leaving shaded area unworked. Use ecru for all joining. Join Top Sides along short edges. Match unworked corners of Top Sides to wrong side of Top at ‘s. Work stitches in shaded area on Top to join Top Sides to Top along placement line. Join Bottom Sides along short edges. Match unworked corners of Bottom Sides to wrong side of Bottom at ‘s. Join Bottom Sides to Bottom along worked edges. Refer to photo to tie ribbon in a bow around box.
PLANT POKE
Size: 2″w x 1-7/8″h
Instructions: Follow chart and use required stitches to work Heart. Refer to photo to glue 1/2 “w lace trim to wrong side of Heart. Glue wooden skewer to wrong side of stitched piece.
TISSUE ROLL COVER
Size:     5-1/2 “w x 5″h x 4-7/8″d Instructions: Follow charts and use required stitches to work Tissue Roll Cover pieces. Complete backgrounds with Diagonal Mosaic Stitches as shown on charts. Use ecru for all joining. Join Sides along long edges. Join Top to Sides. Use ecru Overcast Stitches to cover unworked edges.
VANITY TRAY
Size: 14″w x 7-1/8″h x 1-1/4 “d Instructions: Follow charts and use required stitches to work Vanity Tray pieces. For Bottom, cut two pieces of plastic canvas 90 x 50 threads each.(Note: For durability, stitches are worked through two layers of plastic canvas.) Work Bottom with ecru Diagonal Mosaic Stitches. Use ecru for all joining. With right sides out, join two Dividers along long edges. Repeat for remaining Dividers. Match s to join one pair of Dividers to right sides of Long Inner Sides. Repeat for remaining pair of Dividers. Join Long Inner Sides to Long Outer Sides along top unworked edges.With wrong sides together, join two Short Sides along top unworked edges. Repeat for remaining Short Sides. Join Short Sides to Long Sides along short unworked edges. Join Sides to Bottom along unworked threads. Tack Dividers to Bottom of Tray.
CANDLE RING
Size: 1 -1/8 ” h
Instructions: Cut a strip of plastic canvas 8 threads high. Cut strip desired length plus four threads. Follow chart for Vanity Tray Long Outer Side to work candle ring. Repeat pattern as necessary to cover plastic canvas strip. Use ecru Overcast Stitches to cover long unworked edges. Use ecru to join ends along unworked edges. Refer to photo to glue 1-3/4″w cluny lace to bottom of candle ring. Slide candle ring over candle.