Now that it’s really almost officially fall it’s time to break out all the fall-related learning activities if you haven’t already. Check out this article on the best STEM gifts for kids.
I put a call out to some of … Read More...
Book Review: Drop-Dead Easy Knits
By the title alone, I think a lot of people are going to be interested in this book. Drop-Dead Easy Knits
by Gale Zucker, Mary Lou Egan and Kirsten Kapur is the result of a bunch of knitters being in … Read More...
Make Cross Stitched Ombre Table Numbers for a DIY Wedding
I love it when crafty elements are incorporated into weddings and other celebrations (though I got married at a time when I wasn’t making a lot so there weren’t really any DIY parts to my own celebration).
These cross stitched … Read More...
Knit a Big, Bulky Bag to Hold More Knitting
I love knit bags, and there’s nothing better than knitting a bag to hold knitting stuff (though it’s better to line a bag if it’s going to have knitting needles in it; this pattern doesn’t cover that but because it’s … Read More...
Teachers: Check Out these Amazing Free Math Assessment Materials
At the beginning of the school year and throughout the year it’s important to have a good handle on where your students’ skills are, what they already know and what they might need more help with.
Mrs. Jones’ Creation Station … Read More...
Giveaway: Self-Striping Yarn Studio
Congratulations to Sarah L.
Self-striping yarn is a lot of fun to use, but sometimes it can be hard to come up with projects to use it on where it will still look good but that aren’t just straight Stockinette … Read More...
Add Stitching to a Metal Pencil Cup
I like “traditional” cross stitch, of course, but I’m always delighted to see stitching used in different ways, on unconventional materials.
So something like this cross stitch/embroidered pencil cup from the Craft Patch is really fun to me, because it … Read More...
Learning Letters with a 3-Year-Old
Learning letters is one of the basics of early education, and incorporating letters into playful activities is a great way to start kids on the road to learning their letters without a lot of pressure.
The Measured Mom did a … Read More...
Knit a Sweet Cabled Cushion Inspired by Coneflowers
Summer may be nearing an end in the northern part of the world, but decorating with flowers and designs inspired by flowers knows no season.
I love this little coneflower cushion from the Feminine Touch Designs, which would be a … Read More...
Review: Cross-Stitch to Calm
Most needlecrafts are touted for their calming and meditative properties, but I think cross stitch might be even more relaxing than other crafts in a way because it is so slow. You have to have patience for a pattern to … Read More...
I Love Yarn Day to Celebrate Fiber for a Month
I Love Yarn Day is technically a month out — Oct. 15 — but the people behind it (that’s the Craft Yarn Council, by the way) are starting the celebration early this year with a lot of fun content meant … Read More...
Fall Learning Activities with Leaves and More
I know it’s not technically fall yet but I’m so ready, and there are a lot of great ideas for learning with fall items like leaves and acorns that you should have in mind when the time comes. Here are … Read More...
Review: You Can Knit That
I love knitwear designer Amy Herzog’s style. Her garments have a classic, streamlined design with details that make even the most basic patterns pretty and wearable.
But I have wondered if her previous books, Knit to Flatter 
and Knit Wear … Read More...
Knit a Super Scarf for Fall and Winter
The biggest trend in knitting and crochet this fall and winter is literally big. The Super Scarf is the brainchild of the Craft Yarn Council, and lots of designers and yarn companies are hopping on the trend, offering patterns for … Read More...
Make Sweet Stitched Linen Gift Bags
These little stitched linen gift bags from Sew and So are so cute and would be great for gifting little trinkets throughout the holiday season.
I love the idea of giving teachers a little treat that fits in the bag … Read More...
Make a Simple Sight Word Puzzle with Craft Sticks
Playing with sight words is a great way to help kids learn to recognize them so they can say them and spell them properly.
There are all sorts of games and activities out there for learning sight words, but I … Read More...
Giveaway: Winter Knitting Magazines
Linda is the winner!
Every now and then I go through my magazine stack and pull out some things that I think would interest you if you don’t subscribe to all the knitting magazines (I’m actually cutting back on subscriptions … Read More...
Clever Activity Teaches Kids about Refraction
This is a super simple activity that you can do anywhere you have a glass of water and some paper and a pen. Go Science Girls has a full rundown of different options and ideas for playing with refraction, … Read More...
Stitch a Sweet Planter Made from a Tin Can
I love a good upcycling project, and using tin cans as planters or to organize things on a desk is a great way to reuse them and gives you a little canvas to be creative on as well.
Julie from … Read More...
Apple Activities to Get Ready for Fall
There are so many fun ideas for things to do with kids that have to do with apples, whether you’re in a classroom environment or just want to do something fun with the kids on the weekend. Here are a … Read More...