If you like to design your own cross-stitch charts, you know what a pain it can be to do it by hand.
Using a computer program makes it a lot easier because you can change things quickly, without having to … Read More...
Multiplication with Minecraft
I actually mentioned this idea back in March when I talked about a Harry Potter-themed math game (which, if you haven’t seen, you should absolutely check it out), but it’s so cool that I feel like it needs a … Read More...
Friday Fun: Hospice Yarn Bombing, Mr. Rogers’ Sweaters and More
It seems like I have a bunch of little things to talk about that have piled up from my vacation last week, so let’s do a bit of a lightning round, shall we?
The First Fall Knitty is out, which … Read More...
Sweet Fourth of July Designs from Glory Bee
If you love stitching seasonal little pieces that don’t take over your entire craft table, these sweet Fourth of July cross stitch designs from Glory Bee are such a lovely find. They have that old-fashioned Americana feel that works beautifully … Read More...
Knit a Festive Bottle Cozy for the Fourth of July
Knitting things in red, white and blue is a lot of fun this time of year, and knitting a little home decor in those colors is perfect for the Fourth of July and other patriotic holidays.
Get started with this … Read More...
Have Fun Teaching Kids about the Solar System
One of my daughter’s consistent loves through most of her life has been space. She’s really interested in the stars and planets, has a telescope, watches Ready, Jet, Go. We talk about space a lot, and it’s a subject that … Read More...
Welcome Blankets Project Seeks to Reimagine Border Wall
Talk of a wall being built between the United States and Mexico was a big part of the presidential election and is still a hot topic. But what if a wall, something designed to keep people out, could be transformed … Read More...
Check out this Fantastic Knit Geode
Someone I follow on Facebook recently posted an article about a knit geode made by Barbara Tomlinson, which is completely awesome and fantastic and now I want to knit one.
Don’t you?
The good news is, we all can knit … Read More...
The Motherload of Mini Cat Cross-Stitch Patterns
When I first came across the mini cat cross-stitch pattern page at Happiness is Cross Stitching, I wanted to point you in particular to the summer and patriotic cat designs, but really they’re alls o cute you need to take … Read More...
Download this Sweet Alphabet Coloring Book
Do you have a little one who loves to color? Why not throw a little learning into their coloring time with this cute printable alphabet coloring book from From ABCs to ACTs.
You can print out the whole set or … Read More...
A Chance to Grab this Mitten Knitting Book
uvocca is the winner.
Mittens might not exactly be what you think of knitting this time of year if you live in the Northern Hemisphere, but I would argue they’re as good a choice as socks for summer knitting. They’re … Read More...
Wish You Were Here Cross Stitch Chart
I love this Wish You Were Here cross stitch chart, designed by Ursula Michael for her book Cross Stitch by the Sea.
It’s like a stitched postcard from the beach, complete with colorful beach chairs and umbrella, the line of … Read More...
Stitch a Rainbow Shawl
There’s something about summer that makes me want to knit with bright colors. This Shifting Rainbow Shawl, a free pattern from Jessie at Home, may be the most colorful pattern I’ve seen in a while.
It’s worked in Garter … Read More...
Help kids Learn Numbers from 20 to 50
There are lots of resources out there for learning to count from 1 to 10 or 20, but not as many fun things for getting beyond that.
I love this caterpillar printable activity from You’ve Got This, which helps kids … Read More...
Try Mosaic Knitting on This Awesome Blanket
Mosaic knitting is a particular kind of slip-stitch knitting that makes intricate-looking, graphic, repeating patterns that are made with simple stitches.
Of course we have Barbara G. Walker to thank for this knitting innovation, which deeply inspired her (she wrote … Read More...
Stitch a Watermelon for Summer
Here’s another fun summer-themed cross stitch pattern for you!
Don’t you wish you could take a bite out of some juicy watermelon right about now? I can’t help you with that, but I can help you stitch up some watermelon… Read More...
Build a Da Vinci Bridge with Your Kids
My daughter’s school has a tinkering lab where the kids get to go to do STEM stuff, build things and work on projects.
Recently one of the classes made a giant Da Vinci bridge, a self-supporting bridge design developed by … Read More...
How About a Shawl for Summer?
I’ve taken a bit of a break from knitting to crochet a little scarf/shawl that might be just the thing for cool summer evenings or places with too much air conditioning (read: just about everywhere in the American south).
A … Read More...
Stitch a Super-Quick Sweater for Summer
Last summer I started knitting a boxy sweater for myself out of bamboo yarn that I imagine will be a great summer sweater if I ever finish it. I imagine slipping it on during beach vacations for walks down by … Read More...
Celebrate Summer with Cross Stitch
I’m afraid I have a bit of a theme going on this week because I’m headed for the beach and am so. ready. for summer!
First up this week is this summer freebie from Alita Designs. I could go for … Read More...