Crafts with Valerie Dawn

I share creative, approachable projects in quilting, knitting, crochet, embroidery, and more. I focus on techniques that look impressive but are built step by step, so you can enjoy the process just as much as the finished piece.

I learned to knit and crochet at a very young age - so young I don’t remember learning - guided by my mom, who later taught me to sew on her real sewing machine. That early encouragement shaped a lifelong love of handcrafting.

I’m especially drawn to natural fibres and I love designing patterns and projects that invite curiosity and creativity. There’s something special about planning a project, gathering the materials, and diving in.

If you’re learning something new, it’s okay to go slowly. Practice really does make perfect. My hope is to inspire and encourage you, just as my mom did for me, and to share the joy of a rewarding, hands-on pastime.

You’ll also find a welcoming community on my Facebook page, where viewers can share their finished projects.