It's almost September, and those of us in the Northern hemisphere are hurtling towards the end of summer. For those of us who need our sunlight, this can be a depressing time. But it can also be a time of beauty, with the wonderful autumnal colours that will soon be all around us; leaves in different shades of gold, fruits, berries, blazing bonfires and crisp, clear skies.
So, I've decided to look on the bright side and round up all the most inspiring autumn arts and crafts I can find, so we can all start looking forward to fall! Follow the jump for details of these items and more!
For making wonderfully warm, autumnal creations, this super-soft 'Fall Feeling' Alpaca Mohair in classic autumn tones is just what you need. Available on Esty for $2.50 each.
Ever painted with fiber? Susan Levi-Goerlich’s fiber artwork incorporates hand-dyed silks, layering and free-motion sewing machine embroidery. The style lends itself beautifully to the depiction of golden autumn leaves.
This brilliant 'leaf' bouquet is in fact made from tissue paper, and the project is simple enough for kids to follow. Check out how to make your own here!
Just how cool are these crocheted acorns? If you like these, you'll definitely be interested in checking out the work of Knitting Iris, who has dozens of other autumn creations here. They include leaf-pattern mittens and adorable hats for babies.
This crochet bracelet, available on Etsy at $10, comprises orange, yellow and brown embroidery silks. It has eight brightly coloured leaves on a brown 'twig' band, and is the work of the very talented Javaslublu.
These rockin' fingerless gloves in autumn shades will allow you to keep warm while still engaging in a bit of blogging...they're available on Etsy for $14.99
I love this 'falling leaves' hoodie to bits. It features two birds getting ready for winter on a speckled twig, spangled with golden leaves! Keep your head cozy in true seasonal style in this garment from Beebee Mod
