It sometimes feels like spring is over after Easter but there’s technically more than a month left until the season changes, which is plenty of time to indulge in some more spring stitching.
These mini cross stitch motifs for spring … Read More...
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by Sarah White
It sometimes feels like spring is over after Easter but there’s technically more than a month left until the season changes, which is plenty of time to indulge in some more spring stitching.
These mini cross stitch motifs for spring … Read More...
by Sarah White
Somehow in the busyness of spring I pretty much completely missed the latest issue of Knitty (though now that I’m seeing it I need a Vanora on my needles, stat) but I did see when this season’s surprise came out … Read More...
by Sarah White
For some reason it decided to get cold again here for a couple of days, so I’m dreaming of summer even harder than I already was. It doesn’t help that I’m about a month away from the beach, so I … Read More...
by Sarah White
Especially when kids are young it is a lot of fun to capture some of their thoughts about the end of the school year.
I love this printable end of the school year memory book from What I Have Learned … Read More...
by Sarah White
If you’re looking for a good, quick and easy knitting pattern for beginners that goes beyond Garter Stitch, this Rib Ridge knit dishcloth pattern from Dabbles and Babbles is perfect. Knitting patterns can seem overwhelming, so starting with a smaller … Read More...
by Sarah White
The end of the school year is upon us, which is a great time to show your kid’s teachers you care in the form of handmade gifts.
This Love-Teach-Inspire cross stitch design from Good Life Farm (that’s actually a freebie … Read More...
by Sarah White
Have you been watching the last season of “Game of Thrones”? The last couple of episodes are slated to be long ones, so you might need a new knitting project to get through them.
Why not make it a project … Read More...
by Sarah White
It feels like we had a very fast spring here in Arkansas and like it is almost warm enough to call it summer more than a month early. It’s probably not really warm enough to do this experiment, but it … Read More...
by Sarah White
It seems like a really traditional thing (to me, anyway) to make a cross stitch for someone’s wedding. These patterns usually have lots of flowers and the couple’s names and their wedding date, maybe a bit of verse from the … Read More...
by Sarah White
Blocking your knitting is an important last step to ensuring that your knit projects looks as good as they should. It’s essential for lace knitting projects to open up the eyelets, but it’s great for a lot of other knitting … Read More...
by Sarah White
I have shared sidewalk chalk obstacle courses before, but I really like this one from Toots Mom is Tired because it focuses on developing gross motor skills like following a line, jumping and spinning.
This is also a great way … Read More...
by Sarah White
Loop yarn is a relatively new product in craft stores that allows people to knit without knitting needles. Even if you know how to knit, it’s pretty fun to use and it’s a good way to introduce people to fiber … Read More...
by Sarah White
This Coffee Time cross stitch pattern from Sometimes Crafter is really cute, and could be used in a lot of different ways, from stitching on a towel to adding to a coaster.
What I find really interesting is they way … Read More...
by Sarah White
Here’s a quick and easy Mother’s Day project to do with one kid or a whole classroom.
This Mother’s Day bookmark from Savvy Second Graders is a sweet printable that the kids use their fingerprints for to make a little … Read More...
by Sarah White
I like this simple Mom cross stitch design from Alita Designs.
It features the word mom and some flowers, and is worked in just three colors, which makes it quick and easy.
It’s a sweet little design that would be … Read More...
by Sarah White
Having kids do an “all about mom” page for Mother’s Day is really fun. It makes a cute keepsake and the answers are usually funny.
Here are a couple of printables from My Cup Overflows that kids can use to … Read More...
by Sarah White
As mothers, our job is to do the best we can to take care of and teach our children to become the best people they can be.
So why not thank mom for making sure you turned out pretty well … Read More...
by Sarah White
A few days after the fire at the Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, I saw this pattern on Facebook that is a lovely tribute to the City of Light in yarn.
The Rain on Notre Dame Cowl represents Sarah Schira’s … Read More...
by Sarah White
A messy bun hat or ponytail hat is a stylish accessory for every woman or girl during fall or winter. But choosing the right yarn, it can make life easier on those windy spring days, too. You see, it’s well … Read More...
by Sarah White
If you don’t follow Tanis Fiber Arts on Instagram, you really should. Her photos are colorful and fiber filled, her space is encouraging and she has an adorable little girl who lately has been showing up in a lot … Read More...