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Book Review: Cross Stitch Flowers

May 1, 2025 by Sarah White

The Dover Pocketbook Collection book Cross Stitch Flowers is a collection of floral designs by Gerda Bengtosson, reflecting the handworks of the Danish embroidery tradition. Haandarbejdets Fremme, known elsewhere as Danish Design, was a movement begun in 1928 to … Read More...

Gonk Gnome Knitting Patterns

April 30, 2025 by Sarah White

Sometimes I find interesting things in the terms that people are searching on the website. Most of the time them make sense, but other times I’m scratching my head. When “gonk gnomes” turned up, I had to search it to … Read More...

The Best Roundup Of Minecraft Cross Stitch Patterns

April 30, 2025 by Sarah White

With a new Minecraft movie out in theaters, it seems like a great time to share some Minecraft cross stitch patterns. I’ve never known much about Minecraft but I know a lot of people love it, so let’s see what … Read More...

Flower Crafts for Kids

April 29, 2025 by Sarah White

The other day I shared some flower learning activities for kids, and admittedly the line between learning and crafts is a little fuzzy, but here are some more flower craft activities you can do in the classroom or at home.… Read More...

Knit Flowers on Your Sweater

April 28, 2025 by Sarah White

I feel like I’ve knit most things that you can knit through my many years of knitting and designing, but one thing I’ve never done is a sweater worked in fingering weight yarn. It just sounds like too much commitment … Read More...

Reviews of Cross Stitch Charting Software

April 28, 2025 by Sarah White

I have been doing a little more cross stitch design this year, and while I generally start by drawing out my patterns by hand on graph paper, eventually I want them to be prettier and easier to read than a … Read More...

Designer Spotlight: LilyMae Stitching

April 26, 2025 by Sarah White

If you are looking for adorable cross stitch patterns for a baby or little one’s room, LilyMae Stitching on Etsy is a great place to start. From adorable animal alphabets (in regular and mini sizes!) to sweet little animals and … Read More...

How to Set Up Science Centers at Home or in the Classroom

April 25, 2025 by Sarah White

One of my favorite things in the little kid classrooms my daughter was in when she was younger (besides pretend play) was the science center. This space pretty much always had magnifying glasses (and probably binoculars because it was in … Read More...

How to Design a Vest Knitting Pattern

April 25, 2025 by Sarah White

I talked the other day about how much I am enjoying vests lately. Another reason I’m liking them is that they give me an excuse to knit something sweater adjacent without actually knitting sweaters, since I have about 24 knit … Read More...

Graduation Cross Stitch Patterns

April 24, 2025 by Sarah White

I recently shared a review of a book full of graduation cross stitch patterns and noted that I haven’t shared a lot of graduation cross stitch patterns before. So let’s take a look at some in case you have a … Read More...

Learn About Central African Republic for Kids

April 23, 2025 by Sarah White

The Central African Republic is a landlocked central African country that’s bordered by Chad, Sudan, South Sudan, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Republic of the Congo and Cameroon.

Central African Republic Basics

  • The area that is now the Central
… Read More...

Knit Some Pretty Flowers for Spring

April 23, 2025 by Sarah White

Whether because of Mother’s Day coming up or wishing spring flowers would arrive a little faster, now is a great time to knit yourself some flowers that won’t wilt. I’ve shared some flower knitting patterns before but I think these … Read More...

Herrschners to Distribute Big Twist Yarn

April 23, 2025 by Sarah White

One of the biggest worries I’ve seen from people with the in-progress closing of Joann craft stores is the loss of Big Twist yarn. Big Twist is a private label yarn that was sold exclusively at Joann (though you can … Read More...

How to Make Scissor Fobs

April 22, 2025 by Sarah White

One of the fun things about crafting is that there are a lot of accessories, and sometimes you can craft those accessories or craft things related to those accessories.

One good example of that is scissor fobs. This is definitely … Read More...

Reminder: Knitting is (Usually) Allowed on Airplanes

April 21, 2025 by Sarah White

A story has been circulating online about a woman who was asked to put away her knitting on a flight by a flight attendant who warned that you wouldn’t want to have knitting in your hands during an emergency on … Read More...

Flower Themed Learning Activities

April 21, 2025 by Sarah White

Flowers seem like a must do theme in the spring, and there are always more activities and printables for you to add to your classroom or homeschool, or just to do at home with kids. Check out these fun flower … Read More...

Knit an Easy Hooded Vest

April 21, 2025 by Sarah White

I have probably said this before, but I went through a phase when I really didn’t like knit vests. But I’ve come to appreciate them as a perfect transition garment, a layer that gives a little warmth where and when … Read More...

Teacher Appreciation Ideas

April 19, 2025 by Sarah White

As my daughter has gotten older it feels like teacher appreciation has become less of a thing. I don’t know if that’s because the school makes less of a deal about it (they do snacks and drinks and things for … Read More...

Book Review: Knitting Van Gogh

April 18, 2025 by Sarah White

If you’re a fan of the artist Vincent Van Gogh and of knitting patterns inspired by art, Knitting Van Gogh by Krista Ann is the book for you. The book includes 20 patterns inspired by artwork, as well as the … Read More...

Designer Spotlight: Creative Enigma Store

April 18, 2025 by Sarah White

I feel like “Creative Enigma” is a pretty apt name for this Etsy shop, because it offers a selection of things that to me don’t completely make sense being in the same shop. Some designers stick to a theme or … Read More...

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