
Retro Botanical Crewelwork Tote
Bite-sized spinning projects lead to big, bold blooms with this fun project!
Pattern · Spin Off · Pattern PDF + Coloring Page
Spin Off · Article
| Type | Article |
|---|---|
| From | Spin Off |
| Author | Ladianne Henderson |
| Published | August 27, 2025 |
| Format |
Use colored pencils to try out color combinations of these botanical motifs (including a beautiful clematis flower).
This article is part of the Spin Off subscription. Sign in to check your access.
Use colored pencils to try out color combinations of these botanical motifs (including a beautiful clematis, cosmos, dogwood, orchid, rose, and a few leaves to try).
Use the clematis design Ladianne chose for her bag, or use the extra set of floral designs to customize your project. With a whole garden of gorgeous blooms to choose from, you can’t go wrong!
You can find the pattern instructions for the tote in the Spin Off Fall 2025 issue, or here in our library.

Bite-sized spinning projects lead to big, bold blooms with this fun project!
Pattern · Spin Off · Pattern PDF + Coloring Page

Show off your hand-twisted cordage with these easy rigid heddle-woven journal covers!
Pattern · Spin Off

Weave, knit, embroider, and more with one of nature’s most versatile fibers.


There are many fun and useful projects to make with bargello needlepoint but the perfect project for a handspinner is a spindle bag.
Pattern · Spin Off

Give the gift of creativity, effort, and beauty by turning your handspun into lovely gifts for everyone on your list.

Learn everything about spinning silk yarn in this free guide on how to spin silk for knitting, crochet, embroidery, plus projects to try.
eBook · Spin Off · Free eBook

Put your spinning to use with the Bay Leaf Bag.
Pattern · Spin Off
eBook · Spin Off · eBook Collection
Explore articles on silk from Mexico to Laos, then choose your next project from 9+ designs for rigid-heddle and multi-shaft weaving, knitting, embroidery, and more.
eBook · Spin Off · eBook
eBook · Spin Off