I’m a sucker for Lego projects. It’s fun to take these blocks to different places beyond the purchased kit or the basic things your kids might come up with to build on their own.
I’m blown away by this Lego … Read More...
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by Sarah White
I’m a sucker for Lego projects. It’s fun to take these blocks to different places beyond the purchased kit or the basic things your kids might come up with to build on their own.
I’m blown away by this Lego … Read More...
by Sarah White
Thanks to Knit Hacker for sharing some pictures of the spectacular knit moths made by Max Alexander.
The level of detail on these is just beautiful and I can’t imagine how much time it must take to knit one.
This … Read More...
by Sarah White
It’s always fun to see something from popular culture make it into the world of crafting, and the statement “nevertheless she persisted,” which became a rallying cry for women recently, seems an especially appropriate sentiment for stitching.
Haley at the … Read More...
by Sarah White
Being able to write in preschool is not a necessity, but there are certainly skills that every child can work on in preschool that will set them up for future writing success.
Pre-K Pages has a great overview of the … Read More...
by Sarah White
Remember earlier this week when I said I know enough about knitting to know that I still have a lot to learn? One of my knowledge gaps that I am well aware of is twined knitting, a technique that uses … Read More...
by Sarah White
I’ve been working on this sweater for my daughter since before Christmas, and I thought I was almost done (she decided she wanted it 4 inches longer, but that’s a post for another day). The last detail is three little … Read More...
by Sarah White
I’m not sure why a website that sells Halloween costumes has a blog that’s full of craft ideas, but HalloweenCostumes.com does have such a blog, and in celebration of the new Lego Batman movie, they’ve made some Lego Batman … Read More...
by Sarah White
Presidents’ Day is a strange holiday. Doesn’t it seem like every president should get their own special day, just for having gotten to be president?
Presidents’ Day corresponds basically to Washington’s birthday (though Lincoln’s birthday is in February, too), and … Read More...
by Sarah White
Carolyn is getting this one!
This week’s giveaway, Continuous Cables by Melissa Leapman, is not a new book (it was published in 2008) but it’s a great one for learning how cables work and how to use them effectively and … Read More...
by Sarah White
I have kind of ignored Valentine’s Day this year. I’m not really sure why. Maybe because I’ve collected so many different Valentine’s Day knitting patterns over the years that I just didn’t know if there was anything new this … Read More...
by Sarah White
by Sarah White
Language arts is the study of reading, writing, and communication skills. It is an important subject that is taught in schools because it helps to develop children’s ability to express themselves clearly and effectively and to understand and analyze written … Read More...
by Sarah White
It may not feel like it, but spring is right around the corner in the northern part of the world. It might be just about time to put away the heavy wool yarn for the season and start knitting some … Read More...
by Sarah White
Tetris was probably the last video game I played with any regularity, which dates me quite a bit but also shows you why I’m the perfect target for this Tetris themed Valentine cross stitch.
The pattern features a heart made … Read More...
by Sarah White
Even though I’ve written a book about colorwork knitting, I have to admit a lot of the projects I knit are worked with a solid color or a self-striping yarn rather than working in stripes or a colorwork pattern on … Read More...
by Sarah White
If you’re teaching science, sometimes it is hard to talk about the elements because many of them seem like things that don’t really affect our daily lives.
That’s what’s so cool about this interactive periodic table of the elements designed … Read More...
by Sarah White
I love when cross-stitch projects can be used for something more than just hanging on the wall. I want the things I make to become part of everyday life, not just be decoration.
So I really like this idea of … Read More...
by Sarah White
This trend seems really problematic, but apparently a company is selling knit cat scarves in Japan and they are becoming a popular item there.
According to the story, they are knit in acrylic yarn for softness and washability. They look … Read More...
by Sarah White
After posting some activity ideas for little kids related to Valentine’s Day, and a few card and craft ideas, here are some great math and science activities you can do with older kids for Valentine’s Day. Enjoy!
Valentine’s Day is … Read More...
by Sarah White
There are a lot of knitters out there who dislike purling. It’s why knitting Stockinette Stitch in the round is so popular. Elizabeth Zimmermann basically built her career on her dislike of purling, and she’s not the only one who … Read More...