This seems like a project that would be great for spring, maybe even to stitch up a bunch of for your Easter table. Koekoek has a free pattern for a set of napkin rings that you could take in a … Read More...
Book Review: Easter
For kids who haven’t grown up with Easter (and even those who have) reading books about the traditions around the holiday can help young readers know what the holiday is about and what it means to people who observe it.… Read More...
Book Review: Everyday Knitting
If you want a brief introduction to most of the things you might want to learn about when learning to knit, Everyday Knitting by Megan Goodacre has you covered.
It talks about everything from yarn weights and needle types to … Read More...
Designer Spotlight: Oh My Stitches Shop
There’s so much cute stuff at Oh My Stitches Shop I don’t even know where to start.
The first thing I saw when scrolling through Etsy that brought me to the shop was this set of month by month black … Read More...
Holi Crafts for Kids
I’ve written a few times before about Holi, the colorful spring festival that celebrates the triumph of good over evil. But it feels like this time of year we could all use some colorful crafts and activities, so it’s … Read More...
Plaid Knitting Patterns
I know plaid or tartan patterns are really Scottish, not Irish, but there’s something about this time of year (almost St. Patrick’s Day as I write this) that gets me thinking about plaid knitting patterns.
Plaid is fun to knit … Read More...
Mandala Cross Stitch Patterns
With Holi coming up soon (and the difficulty of finding Holi themed projects because machines don’t know that’s not a misspelled word, apparently) I thought I would share some mandala cross stitch patterns that would be fun to stitch up … Read More...
How Do You Decide What to Make Next?
I always enjoy checking out Hannah Handmakes’ podcast, in part because I know I couldn’t talk about cross stitch for so long as consistently and well as she does, but also because she comes up with interesting topics that are … Read More...
Combine Garter and Lace for a Fun Shawl
I know it’s too early to be thinking about warm weather in the northern hemisphere as I write this, but something about this Luxurious Knit Shawl from Yarnspirations has me in the mind of spring.
It’s probably that pretty green … Read More...
Joann Sale Approved; All Stores to Close
News broke over the weekend that the auction of Joann’s assets revealed the winning bidder to be an LLC established by GA Group, which planned to liquidate and close all stores. The bankruptcy court had a hearing on the sale … Read More...
Mardi Gras Classroom Party Ideas
What’s not to love about a holiday involving beads and cake? Bring some Mardi Gras fun to the classroom with these Mardi Gras themed classroom party/activity ideas.
Of course for a Mardi Gras party you’ll need some masks. Keep it … Read More...
Knit Yourself a Puzzle Cube
I say this a lot, but I love it when people knit things that surprise me, make me think or make me laugh. This one kind of does all three! It’s not a new pattern but I think it’s worth … Read More...
Designer Spotlight: Dizzy Digital Craft Co
I plan out my posts ahead of time and sometimes leave myself notes in my planner about why I wanted to write about a particular thing. My note for today’s designer, Dizzy Digital Craft Co, says “Ramadan and cats.”
By … Read More...
Learn about Cameroon for Kids
Officially the Republic of Cameroon, this country in Central Africa borders Chad, the Central African Republic, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon and the Republic of the Congo. It also has a coastline on the Gulf of Guinea and is a crossroads of … Read More...
Mardi Gras Cross Stitch Patterns
If you’re from Louisiana or just love celebrating Mardi Gras/Carnival season, these Mardi Gras cross stitch patterns are for you.
First off has to be these good enough to eat Mardi Gras cupcakes. The design is from Laser Arts Designs… Read More...
Bring Some Texture to Your Sweater Knitting
I generally think of adding color as a way to add interest to a sweater. You can easily throw in stripes or a bit of Fair Isle patterning, even on a sweater that’s meant to be plain, to make it … Read More...
How to Rip Out Cross Stitch Mistakes
I’ve recently been doing more embroidery than usual, and while I do tend to be rather intuitive when I stitch rather than planning it out too much or caring if all the stitches are perfect, there was a particular section … Read More...
Learning to Knit? Try a Garter Stitch Washcloth
I used to always teach people how to knit by giving them bulky yarn, teach the knit cast on and have them knit a scarf (like this garter stitch scarf). That’s still a great first project, but I … Read More...
St. Patrick’s Day Crafts for Kids
It’s just about time to get out all your green (and rainbow colored!) craft supplies and start making St. Patrick’s Day crafts. Here are a few ideas to get you started, whether you’re making with one kid or a classroom.… Read More...
Designer Spotlight: Needle Treasures Nook
If you like your cross stitch with a bit of a rustic look, you’ll want to check out the Etsy shop Needle Treasures Nook. This shop is based in Bulgaria and does a lot of projects shown as pillows, though … Read More...