It took almost all summer but I’m finally getting interested in knitting some tops for the summer. I have so many long-sleeved, cozy sweaters, which is great, but I don’t have a lot of stuff I made to wear when … Read More...
Tools to Make Your Cross Stitch Life Easier
I don’t do a lot of big cross stitch projects so I don’t have a lot of cross stitch supplies or special tools that I use, but I know there are things out there that can make the work of … Read More...
Which Cities are the Best for Crafters?
Have you ever wondered which cities are the best for crafters? I hadn’t, either, but Liberty London recently crunched some data to find out.
In all they looked at 76 different data points for the 100 largest cities in America, … Read More...
Celebrate National Twins Day
Did you know that August 5 is celebrated as National Twins Day? More generally, the first weekend of the month of August is Twins Days, which is a festival held in Twinsburg, Ohio, each year to celebrate twins of … Read More...
Ukraine Sunflower Hat Knitting Pattern
I feel like I haven’t shared any Ukraine knitting patterns in a long time, but that’s not because things are better there or there’s any end in sight to the conflict. If you want to show your support to the … Read More...
Watermelon Activities for Kids
Summer is the perfect time to eat, play with, craft and learn about watermelons
. This sweet treat is a favorite with kids and adults alike, the colors are fun to work with and it just feels like summer in … Read More...
A Possible Cross Stitch Project to Try
Sometimes when I’m looking for things to write about I’ll type something vague into Pinterest (like, say “cross stitch”) and just see what comes up. Sometimes it will be patterns, sometimes educational posts, but there’s usually something interesting that gives … Read More...
Join Me to Make Upcycled Yarn
Have you ever wanted to turn old T-shirts, leftover fabric, worn out sheets or even plastic bags into something you can use? How about making them into yarn?
I’m teaching a couple of classes at the Rebecca Page Upcycling Summit … Read More...
Sock Yarn Cowl Knitting Patterns
Lots of you seem to be interested in patterns for things to make with sock yarn other than socks. Last month I shared a collection of shawls made with sock yarn, aiming for projects that could be made with … Read More...
Barbie-Inspired Knitting Patterns
It feels like we’re living in a pink world right now, so it’s high time to knit some pink projects, correct? Of course any knitting project can be worked in pink if you want, but I thought it would be … Read More...
D&D Cross Stitch Patterns
Sometimes I randomly come across a cross stitch pattern that makes me want to find more on the same theme. This time it was this set of 14 cross stitch patterns for the different Dungeons and Dragons classes (cleric, bard, … Read More...
How to Cross Stitch a QR Code
I came across this Bored Panda post the other day that shows different cool and unusual things people have done with cross stitch. You’re welcome to scroll through the whole thing if you like — there’s definitely a lot of … Read More...
Sweet Cardigan Knitting Pattern for Kids
I don’t know why I don’t share a lot of kids knitting patterns. I guess my daughter has aged out of them (I still knit for her occasionally but she fits in the smallest of the adult sizes these days) … Read More...
Stitch Detailed Designs from Nature with Fiber on a Whim
I’ve been sort of randomly featuring cross stitch designers that I found through a list of designers at Stitching Jules, and this week’s highlight is Fiber on a Whim.
This designer only has five charts available (and two of … Read More...
Cozy Oversized Vest Knitting Pattern
I don’t want to be the one to say it, but the fact remains that summer is almost over, at least if you’re reading the school calendar where I live. Yes, it will probably be warm in a lot of … Read More...
Celebrating Female Astronomers
August first is a day to honor women in astronomy, so it’s a great time to teach kids about the many female astronomers, computers and other experts who have shaped the way we see the universe.
I was trying to … Read More...
Loose Ends Helps Finish Unfinished Projects
I’ve been meaning to write about Loose Ends for a while, but they’re getting more attention thanks to a recent story from NPR.
Loose Ends is a group of volunteers that helps to finish projects left behind by people … Read More...
Barbie Cross Stitch Patterns
Everything’s coming up pink this summer, and if you’re a Barbie girl or guy you might want to stitch up some fun Barbie cross stitch patterns to celebrate.
Did you know Barbie was first released on March 9, 1959, and … Read More...
Orchid Socks Bring More Fun with Cables and Lace
Just the other day I was talking about combining cables and lace to make a fun knitting pattern that uses lots of skills and brings different textures to the party, with the example of a cable and lace shawl. … Read More...
Celebrating Coloring Book Day with Printable Coloring Pages
August 2 is National Coloring Book Day in the United States, and while every day is a good day to color, this is a great time to break out the crayons, colored pencils and printable coloring pages (especially since it’s … Read More...