I love little printable books that kids can color and easily read when they are learning to read.
What is My Pet from 4 Dinosaurs is a cute little book talking about different kinds of pets (bird, rabbit, dog, fish, … Read More...
A Great Tank Top Knitting Pattern for Summer
Just last year I finally started to get into knitting tops for summer. I don’t know why I resisted for so long. I love being able to wear things I made throughout the year, and the right combination of style … Read More...
Cross-Stitch the United States
I’ve written before about how cute the collection of cross-stitch patterns published by Country Living magazine. They aren’t the easiest to scroll through, but I saw a picture of this great United States cross stitch pattern on Pinterest and decided … Read More...
Bubble Paint Flowers Art Project for Kids
I always like finding different ways to play with common supplies, and my daughter did bubble painting at a craft camp a couple of years ago and really enjoyed it.
Kids love making the bubbles and getting to use them … Read More...
Join a Knitting-Themed Book Club
The Drunk Knitter has started a book club/mystery knitalong that’s also a fundraiser for Black Lives Matter.
Participants will be reading The Bluest Eye by Toni Morrison and knitting Pecola, a shawl made with a skein of sock yarn.… Read More...
Make a Simple Solar System Bracelet
With the recent launch of astronauts to the International Space Station, its a great time to teach kids more about space.
If you have a child working on the order of the planets or who would like a space-themed bracelet, … Read More...
A Cross-Stitch Pattern that Says What We’re All Thinking
It’s sure been a year so far, hasn’t it? The news hasn’t stopped and most of it has been pretty bad.
You might even say it’s been a bit of a Dumpster fire.
If you want to commemorate in stitching … Read More...
Broken Rib Socks Knitting Pattern
I have always thought the name of the stitch pattern Broken Rib was a little gruesome, even though it aptly describes the look of the design.
It was a little too perfect for Nikki Ross Patterson, who designed her Broken … Read More...
The Magic Hour Sweater is a Great Easy Knitting Pattern
Two of Wands is a knitwear designer who loves to keep things simple in her designs, which is great for those of us who like easy patterns with a lot of style.
Her latest, the Magic Hour Sweater, is a … Read More...
Printable Flag Day Flip Book
Flag Day is coming up on June 14, and this cute free printable flag day flip book is a great way to learn about the American flag and its history.
It’s from Jo-Ellen Foody’s Teachers Pay Teachers site and it … Read More...
Giveaway: PrintWorks Vanishing Fabric Transfers
Last week I told you about my experience trying out the new PrintWorks Vanishing Fabric Transfers, which are great for adding personalized embroidery or other touches to projects.
I have a package to give away this week.
What you’ll … Read More...
At-Home Preschool Lesson Plans
This series has been going on for a while, but I just stumbled on this great At Home Preschool lesson plan series from No Time for Flashcards.
These little lunchtime learning sessions have a different theme each day such as … Read More...
All Together Sweater Knitting Pattern
In these weird times its easy to feel separated from family, friends and community. As knitwear designer Joji Locatelli has sheltered in Argentina, she’s been thinking about how we are all connected in the sense of coming together to care … Read More...
Cross Stitch this Stunning Moth
This time of year there are lots of butterflies and moths all around where I live, and it’s fun to use them as a crafting motif.
This cross-stitch pattern for a Common Aenetus moth was designed by Good For Her … Read More...
Children’s Books to Teach about Anti-Racism
Black Lives Matter Cross Stitch Patterns
I’ve been looking around a lot and I’m sad to say I can’t find any Black Lives Matter cross-stitch patterns actually designed by a Black person. The ones I did find, in case you’re in the market:
Mason-Dixon Knitting Changes Name
Mason-Dixon Knitting started in 2003 as a blog written by two online knitting friends — Ann Shayne in Tennessee and Kay Gardiner in New York — who had never met in real life. Together they published two books and have … Read More...
Opposites Attract in a Fun Cowl Pattern
Bring two high-contrast yarns together in a project featuring stripes, brioche and textured stitches and you can get something magical. The Opposites Do Attract Cowl by Brian and Terri Haynes of AT Haynes House Yarns is a fun celebration of … Read More...
Personalize Your Projects with Vanishing Fabric Transfer
I was recently sent a package of PrintWorks Vanishing Fabric Transfer sheets to review. Watch for a giveaway next week!
While we usually talk about cross-stitch on this page, sometimes you might want to combine embroidery and cross stitch in … Read More...
Crochet Dish Towel Free Pattern
This crochet pattern teaches you how to make a beautiful striped dish towel design from soft cotton yarn. Spice up your home decor with these easy, beginner-friendly dish towels today! They also make great guest towels or face wash cloths!