If you like animal cross stitch patterns, you’ll want to check out the offerings from Velvet Pony Design. As of this writing the shop, based in Türkiye, has more than 200 patterns, with more than half of them being of … Read More...
A Black History Month Activity for Older Kids
I was looking around for some different activities for Black History Month this year, and I came across this post from Teacher Noire that includes lots of bulletin broad ideas and other activities from their Teachers Pay Teachers listings.
One … Read More...
Four Seasons Cross Stitch Patterns
I wanted to share a collection of cross stitch patterns celebrating spring (which will be coming for us in the Northern Hemisphere soon, I think), but of course that’s less relevant for half the world, and maybe you want to … Read More...
Shamrock socks to knit for St. Patrick’s Day
Need a little luck o’ the Irish in your knitting life? Look no further than these shamrock and four leaf clover sock knitting patterns, perfect for St. Patrick’s Day and beyond.
I love the simplicity of the shamrock socks with … Read More...
Cross Stitch a Set of Happy Little Jam Jars
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don’t know why this cross stitch pattern delights me so much, but it does, so I have to share it with you.
Happy Little Jam Jars from Stitchrovia is exactly what it sounds like: a set of stitched jam … Read More...
Book Review: 365 Amazing True Things to Read in Bed
If you have a kiddo who is in the fun facts phase, 365 Amazing True Things to Read in Bed by Edward Brooke-Hitching and illustrated by Oksana Drachkovska would be a fun addition to your collection.
The book is aimed … Read More...
Oregon Wool Used for Team USA Uniforms — And Knit Your Own Hats
Ralph Lauren has been the outfitter for the US Olympic team and Paralympic Team for years, and the company likes to use American-made fibers when it can. That’s why Oregon’s Shaniko Wool Company has once again been tapped to produce … Read More...
Designer Spotlight: Lady Stitchicorn Wedding Llamas
Lady Stitchicorn is the Etsy shop for you if you’re a feminist, like the zodiac (Chinese and Western), occult hobbies and llamas.
Yes, llamas.
This shop’s biggest category by far is for llama cross stitch patterns. You’ll find them for … Read More...
Knit Washcloths for Spring Cleaning
I like knitting washcloths all the time, but I think there’s something extra fun about knitting washcloths as we get ready for spring cleaning. It just makes all the scrubbing a little more fun, whether you’re deep cleaning the kitchen … Read More...
Leprechaun Learning Activities
Leprechauns are a fun part of St. Patrick’s Day, and building leprechaun traps is a fun St. Patrick’s Day STEM activity. Let’s look at some other ways to bring these little green guys into the classroom for some learning fun.… Read More...
Pot of Gold St Patrick’s Day Cross Stitch Patterns
Stitch up a bit of luck for St. Patrick’s Day or any other time of year with these pot of gold cross stitch patterns!
Get a little luck with this pot of gold luck stamp design from 123Stitch.com. It’s … Read More...
Book Review: Sweater Success
Chantal Miyagishima is better known online as the designer Knitatude, who shares classic, streamlined designs for sweaters, sleeved scarves and other projects. She’s made it her mission to get knitters confident enough to knit their own sweaters, with the help … Read More...
Celebrate the Winter Olympics with Kids
As I write this its just about time for the Winter Olympics in Milan/Cortina to begin, so let’s celebrate with some learning activities.
First, a couple of fun facts. This is the fourth time Italy has hosted the Olympics, and … Read More...
Knit a Fancy Sweater with Pouf Sleeves
Generally when I share knitting patterns here they are for things that I would want to knit for myself. That is not the case with this sweater, which is a lot more feminine and detailed than the projects I typically … Read More...
Designer Spotlight: Stonelane 1827
Animals, mythology and floral designs dominate the offerings from UK-based Etsy shop Stonelane 1827.
The shop just has one category for cross stitch patterns (it also sells a few T-shirts and has one candle and one latch hook pattern as … Read More...
Learn about East Timor for Kids
East Timor, also known as Timor-Leste and official the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste, is a country that comprises half of the island of Timor in Southeast Asia, as well as a few other islands.
Timor-Leste Basics
East Timor shares a … Read More...
How to Collect Leftover Thread and Why You Might Want to
Do you keep your thread ends when you finish a cross stitch project? These little leftover bits are sometimes referred to as ORTs (short for old ratty threads or old random threads) and some stitchers like to keep them and … Read More...
Knit an Adorable Mini Scarf that Doubles as a Headband
It doesn’t seem like the mini scarf trend is going away, and while I think I’ve seen enough Sophie scarves to last a lifetime, it’s nice to see some different variations on this theme.
Take, for example, the Double Trouble … Read More...
Book Review: Ramadan on Rhama Road
If you’ve ever wondered what Ramadan is like or what some of the foods are that are used to break the fast, Ramadan on Rahma Road: A Recipe Storybook is a great resource. The book, with story by Razeena … Read More...
Candy Cross Stitch Patterns
Sometimes the random things I get shown on Etsy or Pinterest lead me in different directions than you’d expect. Recently I came across this cool old Whitman’s candy tin that was made to look like it was stamped with cross … Read More...