Independent craft blog since 2007
I recently saw that Sophia, an online learning platform, is offering free access to more than 30 of its college-level courses through July 31, 2020.
These classes are mostly entry-level things like English Composition, American History and Introduction to Psychology, … Read More...
I love all the patterns that people are releasing to commemorate this time or just to give us something new and lovely to knit while we wait this out.
The Stay Safe snood is a giant cowl worked in a … Read More...
One of the tenets of the environmental movement is reduce, reuse, recycle, and creative reuse of items that might otherwise get thrown away is one of my favorite things.
It’s hard to recycle paper milk and juice cartons because the … Read More...
There’s been a surge in making homemade cloth masks for medical professionals and everyday people to wear to help slow the spread of the virus and protect workers who might not have other equipment to use.
But the elastic on … Read More...
April is Earth Month and more people are looking to start gardens — even flower gardens! — this year, so it’s the perfect time to be making seed bombs with the kids.
These seed bombs from Little Bins for Little … Read More...
This design is actually a few years old, but it popped up for me recently and it seems appropriate for our times.
The Pixel Parade Co. on Etsy designed this “social vegan” cross stitch pattern, and though the product … Read More...
I love Jimi Knits’ patterns. They’re just so cheerful and bright and make me think of better days ahead.
That’s especially true with her newly released Highbury Halter pattern, which was designed for the Yarningham Yarn Festival guide book last … Read More...
Whether you need to work some art time into your daily schedule or just want to have some creative time with or for the kids while they are home, I came up with 30 ideas you can use for creative … Read More...
Coloring pages are a simple art activity that can actually be used a lot of different ways, whether you color with crayons, markers, colored pencils or paint, cut out the shapes to use in a collage or make your own … Read More...
Lots of people around the world are putting teddy bears in their windows so that kids walking or driving through the neighborhood can “hunt” them.
If you want to give your teddy bear a handmade twist, I’ve collected some of … Read More...
Lots of people seem to be crafting rainbows these days as a symbol of hope in these trying times. Lucie Heaton has a free tutorial for a rainbow cross stitch pattern with the words Stay Safe on it.
This little … Read More...
Meet Candy from BlueEyedStyle . This is her story, THIS is the reason why we should be support small handmade businesses during this time, actually anytime. You never know someones back story. Please read her story and take at look … Read More...
This crochet washcloth is fun, colorful, and really easy to make in an afternoon. Also a great opportunity to try a combination of colors and patterns. See the crochet pattern here.
As we were scrambling around that last weekend when we left the house somewhat normally (which was less than three weeks ago!) I decided I wanted to start a new knitting project that would be my “isolation project” (though the … Read More...
I feel like this post should just say go check out the Arts and Culture section of Google right now and any time you or your kids need a break because there is so much cool stuff related to the … Read More...
While we’re all at home at the Smithsonian Institution’s museums, galleries and the National Zoo are closed, there are still plenty of options for taking in some learning from home.
Smithsonian magazine has a list of virtual tours and activities… Read More...
There are so many ways we can help others in this time, from monetary donations to sewing masks and making blankets and other items.
It’s always true when it comes to charity knitting but maybe even more so now: check … Read More...
Now that we’ve covered Easter bunnies and chicks, why not knit up some eggs, too?
Little Red Window has a cute collection of Easter egg knitting patterns. Some of them are solid, some have little bands of Fair Isle. … Read More...
If you’re looking for an art activity for older kids, or want to introduce kids of any age to a master, check out these great free printable coloring pages from the Van Gogh Museum.
You can color your own Sunflowers… Read More...
I was looking at Easter knitting pattern on Ravelry and I saw this adorable tiny Easter chick from Amanda Berry and I just had to share it.
This Easter knitting pattern from Amanda Berry is absolutely adorable! The tiny Easter … Read More...
