I know knitting a dress sounds like a major time commitment. And that’s before I even tell you that this particular dress, the Sixth Ave Skater Dress by Briana Luppino, is worked in light fingering weight yarn.
But would … Read More...
Printable Animal Flash Cards
It’s pretty generally true that kids love animals, and learning about different kinds of animals is a fun way to learn about the natural world.
I recently came across this set of printable wild animal flash cards from 123 Homeschool … Read More...
Do You Park Your Cross Stitch Thread? Try The Royal Roads Method
I have not done a lot of big cross stitch projects, but sometimes even with small projects it can be hard to decide exactly where to begin and how to work through the chart if you’re working with multiple colors. … Read More...
Learn about Comoros for Kids
One thing I didn’t expect when I started writing posts about the countries of the world was that there would be countries I haven’t heard of. But here we are with Comoros, an independent archipelago made up of three islands … Read More...
Designer Spotlight: Flossy Fox Shop
If you like your cross stitch designs full of color and with a bit of an 8-bit video game feel, you’ll want to check out Flossy Fox Shop. This Etsy seller based in Washington state specializes in fantasy creatures, cozy … Read More...
Bucket Hat Knitting Patterns
As I was starting to write this post I thought that it was true that I’d never done a roundup of bucket hat knitting patterns before. But then I looked, and I actually did one last year (which you can … Read More...
Summer Math Games for Kids
I know the last thing most kids want to do during the summer is anything that feels like school, but the truth is doing little things to reinforce the learning they did the previous year will make the next year … Read More...
D&D Cross Stitch Patterns
My husband is a D&D player from way back and still does role playing with his friends most weekends. There are lots of great D&D cross stitch patterns, but somehow the ones that caught my eye this time have a … Read More...
Book Review: Knitovation Stitch Dictionary
There’s always room for more stitch dictionaries on your shelf, but Andrea Rangel’s Knitovation Stitch Dictionary is unlike those stitch pattern books you might already own. That’s because this one is full of colorwork stitch patterns rather than textured stitches, … Read More...
Knit Dinosaurs on a Circular Knitting Machine
Circular knitting machines are a lot of fun, and one of the best ways I have found to use them is to make seasonal decor and toys. I guess that’s because these are the kinds of projects that I don’t … Read More...
Book Review: Secret Stories of Lost Beasts
There are plenty of animals that used to exist on Earth that seem like they aren’t real, but they once were. Kids who love dinosaurs and other ancient creatures will enjoy Secret Stories of Lost Beasts: A Field Guide … Read More...
Lesson Plans – Moss and Lichen Unit Study
I guess moss and lichen are more things that you see in the spring than in the summer, but there are some deep shady parts of our yard that stay mossy all year, and summer is a fine time to … Read More...
All About Stitching on Perforated Paper
I recently wrote a post on my blog about using a stitchable journal cover and I mentioned that you can make your own stitched cover for a journal by using perforated paper instead of buying a stitchable notebook.
I have … Read More...
Knit a Garter Stitch Blanket with a Twist
When I first started knitting again after a long absence from the craft (which has now been almost 25 years ago!) I really didn’t like garter stitch that much. I found it super boring, somehow even more boring than knitting … Read More...
Knitting Market Bag Patterns
There are certain things that just make sense to knit at this time of year, and market bags are one of them. We tend to use our canvas bags more often in the summer with trips to the farmer’s market … Read More...
LEGO Scavenger Hunt — Fun Indoor Activity for Kids
This time of year (summer where I live) I’m often looking for fun activities that can be done indoors because it’s hot outside.
This LEGO scavenger hunt is a fun idea you can do with a single kid or a … Read More...
Designer Spotlight: Happy Cross Stitchers
If you love patterns for frogs and sardines, animals, food, flowers and more, Happy Cross Stitchers has got you covered. With more than 1,600 patterns as of this writing, you’re almost guaranteed to find something you like.
I don’t know … Read More...
Book Review: Cable Knitting Stitch Dictionary
Stitch dictionaries are a fun way to learn new-to-you knitting stitch patterns or to take a deep dive into a particular technique. Debbie Tomkies offers 100 cable stitch designs and thoughts on how to incorporate them into projects in her … Read More...
Cross Stitch Some Funky Chickens
I’m primarily a knitter, and in the knitting world the “emotional support chicken” has been a big trend probably for a couple of years now (I don’t know how long something has to be popular before you can stop … Read More...
Ice Cream Themed Learning Activities
It’s summer in the Northern Hemisphere, and one of the key components of summer for me is ice cream. Use ice cream as a theme in the classroom or at home to make summer learning more fun.
Modern Preschool has … Read More...