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How to Dye Cross Stitch Fabric

February 14, 2025 by Sarah White

When I was learning to cross stitch as a kid, there were not a lot of options when it came to the color of cross stitch fabric. Other things may have been available, but in that age before the Internet … Read More...

Knit a Simple Scarf with Knits and Purls

February 14, 2025 by Sarah White

The other day I was talking about how much I love knitting because you can do so much with a few basic techniques, and how it can be used to make things dramatically detailed or basic but ever so useful.… Read More...

Ramadan Crafts for Kids

February 13, 2025 by Sarah White

Making crafts for Ramadan is a lot of fun for kids, because it gives them something to focus on and a way to think about the observance at a time when they might not actually be participating in the fast. … Read More...

Designer Spotlight: Sawanita

February 12, 2025 by Sarah White

Sawanita is an Etsy shop with a heavy focus on Christmas and winter designs, folk art and projects that look like quilt blocks.

The project that first caught my eye from this shop was this set of Scandinavian style … Read More...

Joann Seeks to Close 500 of 800 Stores

February 12, 2025 by Sarah White

Last month we told you about Joann filing for bankruptcy for a second time in less than a year with plans for a possible auction or sale to liquidator Gordon Brothers happening this month.

Today (Feb. 12, 2025) Joann filed … Read More...

Bowling Set Knitting Pattern

February 12, 2025 by Sarah White

A thing that I love about knitting is that you can make just about anything you want out of the same basic stitches. You can make the most intricate lace shawl, complicated Aran sweater, amazing colorwork, fun toys, simple things, … Read More...

Learn about Cambodia for Kids

February 11, 2025 by Sarah White

Cambodia, officially the Kingdom of Cambodia, is a country in Southeast Asia bordered by Thailand, Laos, Vietnam and the Gulf of Thailand. Known for the 1970s genocide that took place there, its also home to the largest lake in Southeast … Read More...

Hood Knitting Patterns

February 10, 2025 by Sarah White

Knit hoods and bonnets are trending this winter, both because of cuteness and because they are a great way to keep your head (and sometimes your neck, too) warm without as much of a risk of hat head or the … Read More...

St. Patrick’s Day Gnome Cross Stitch Patterns

February 10, 2025 by Sarah White

Gnomes are a fun way to decorate for any holiday, but it seems like they are especially welcome at St. Patrick’s Day. Are gnomes Irish? I don’t know, but they are pretty cute in green.

This one from Favorite Gnome… Read More...

A Bunch of Mini Cat Cross Stitch Patterns

February 8, 2025 by Sarah White

I know that I have shared a few of these individual patterns before, but if you’re a fan of cats and cross stitch I wanted to make sure you knew about the whole bunch of mini cat cross stitch patterns … Read More...

Linen Stitch Shawl Knitting Pattern is the Perfect Stash Buster

February 7, 2025 by Sarah White

I’m never done thinking about different ways to use up yarn leftovers, mini skeins and odd balls. I am a little more interested in this sort of thing at the beginning of a new year (or a new month) but … Read More...

Football Learning Activities

February 7, 2025 by Sarah White

If you live in a city with an NFL team or just like football, now is a great time to add some football themed learning activities into the mix ahead of the big game.

ABCs of Literacy has some cute … Read More...

Designer Spotlight: Rhonda’s Originals

February 6, 2025 by Sarah White

Rhonda’s Originals is an Etsy shop based in Connecticut that does a lot more than cross stitch patterns, but for our purposes we’ll focus on the Miss Prim line of cross stitch dolls, samplers and other designs with a sometimes … Read More...

Learning about the Presidents for Presidents Day

February 5, 2025 by Sarah White

While Presidents Day is in February because of the birthdays of George Washington and Abraham Lincoln, it’s really meant to be a holiday that represents all presidents, so it’s a great time for kids to learn about different presidents, especially … Read More...

Book Review: The Doodle Knit Directory

February 5, 2025 by Sarah White

Jamie Lomax of Pacific Knit Co is well known for her doodle patterns, small themed colorwork knitting motifs that can be combined at will to knit fun, colorful and stash busting accessories. It seemed like it was only a matter … Read More...

Cross Stitch Patterns for Ramadan

February 4, 2025 by Sarah White

Ramadan is a time of fasting, prayer and religious reflection, and adding some Ramadan cross stitch to the mix is sure to help you reflect on the season. Check out these Ramadan cross stitch patterns to stitch before or during … Read More...

Book Review: Ramadan The Holy Month of Fasting

February 3, 2025 by Sarah White

Learning about other cultures and religions is so important for people of all ages, and if you’re looking for a basic introduction to Ramadan for kids of all faiths, Ramadan: The Holy Month of Fasting by Ausma Zehanat Khan … Read More...

Knit a Snake for the Year of the Snake

February 3, 2025 by Sarah White

Lunar new year is here and it’s the year of the wood snake. If you want to celebrate with knitting, here are some fun snake knitting patterns for you to try.

Stitch up a snake dishcloth or add it as … Read More...

How to Knit a Hem

January 31, 2025 by Sarah White

There are lots of different ways to finish the edges of knitting. Using ribbing is popular on a lot of projects, because it gives you a nice stretchy edge that makes wearing garments easier, and it prevents stockinette stitch from … Read More...

Patterns to Use as Filler in Cross Stitch Projects

January 31, 2025 by Sarah White

The other day I came across this post from Koekoek that has to do with a world map pattern of theirs (they also have individual countries if you’d rather). The idea is that you can fill in countries as you … Read More...

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