Independent craft blog since 2007
Humans and animals have grown up together and influenced each other in ways obvious and less so. Sally Coulthard explores the connections between sheep and people throughout history in her book Follow the Flock: How Sheep Shaped Civilization
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The … Read More...
This pretty floral butterfly is sure to bring a blast of color to any room you stitch it for.
It uses 11 colors (which you could change up to be more tonal than rainbow if you like) and comes out … Read More...
Our local library usually does an amazing summer reading program, complete with special events, free books and lots of fun prizes for kids who participate (we won a free birthday party one year!).
Of course things are different this year, … Read More...
I don’t have the greatest level of comfort when it comes to math, but I know that it’s necessary when it comes to knitting, especially if you want to design or make patterns your own.
The Plain Summer V Top … Read More...
Most of the time when we think of coding we think of using a computer, but the basics of coding are just a series of instructions that need to be followed in order.
Teaching kids about algorithms can be done … Read More...
American flags are always a fun crafting motif, and what better way to spend the holiday weekend than stitching an American flag bookmark?
This one from CyberStitchers says flag between the flags but you could also make it say USA … Read More...
Argyle is a classic fabric pattern that includes diamonds and intersecting lines worked in different colors. It’s a bit of a challenge to make in knitting, but this Argyle Sweater Vets from Originally Lovely takes the graphic elements of argyle … Read More...
I think most crafters like to show off the fact that they are crafters, but that can be difficult with some crafts that don’t lend themselves to garment making. Cross-stitch, for example, isn’t usually used on a lot of things … Read More...
Mythical creatures are a lot of fun, and these jackalope mitts from Jacquline Rivera are a great way to show off your love for unreal animals.
The top side of the mitt features half a jackalope face so that when … Read More...
Nothing says summer like lush, bright flowers, and this hibiscus cross-stitch pattern from Crosstitch.com is a great one for bringing that summer feeling home all year.
It’s 114 by 145 stitches, or about 8 by 10 on 14-count fabric. It … Read More...
When it comes to knitting for babies, one of the most popular items to make is baby booties. They are small and quick to knit, making them perfect for those last minute baby shower gifts or for when you just … Read More...
Make pretty maple leaf art for Canada Day with the help of free printables from The Imagination Box.
This design uses intersecting lines to make different segments that can be colored in lots of different colors, or stick with natural … Read More...
How about another fun printable game for Canada Day?
This maze from Thrifty Momma’s Tips will have kids racing to the flag faster than you can sing Oh Canada.
This would be a great one to print out and add … Read More...
I’m not normally a mystery reader but if you add a knitting-related hook I can be persuaded.
On Skein of Death by Allie Pleiter takes place in Collinstown, Maryland, where Libby Beckett has just opened her dream yarn shop called … Read More...
Are you a ’90s kid? Did you grow up on Sunny D
, boy bands and Troll dolls
?
If you’re from the ’90s and proud, stitch it loud with this fun ’90s Kid cross stitch pattern from Sassi Stitch.… Read More...
Canada Day often gets overshadowed by the American holiday that comes just a few days later, but that doesn’t mean we shouldn’t take a moment to celebrate America’s neighbor to the north.
Paper Trail Design has a cute printable Canada … Read More...
Put a star-spangled spin on math learning with these cute ten frames printables from A Little Pinch of Perfect.
Use purchased star-shaped erasers, beads, buttons or whatever you have on hand as counters (you could even cut out or punch … Read More...
Triple rib (knit 3, purl 3) does a great job of hugging the body, which makes it great for all sorts of projects that you want to fit closely.
The Audrey top, designed by Joanna Rankin for Knit Picks, uses … Read More...
This cute little Liberty cross stitch pattern will stitch up in no time for your patriotic summer decor.
It’s worked in four colors and is 46 by 29 stitches. This would be a great project for a new stitcher or … Read More...
There’s nothing better on a warm Fourth of July Day that a cool treat.
If you don’t have the real thing, this stitched patriotic Popsicle is almost as good.
Worked in red, white and blue (and a couple of shades … Read More...
