Every fashion moment seems to come back again, and these days throwbacks to the 1990s are all over the place. Lauren McElroy was inspired by the fashion of the early ’90s to design her Circa ’93 Tee, which features an … Read More...
Halloween Girls Cross Stitch Pattern
These retro pinup style girls are ready to go on a Halloween adventure, but whether they’re down for tricks or treats might be decided by what Ms. Skeleton is planning to do with that axe.
This fun design measures 132 … Read More...
Simple Pumpkin Cross Stitch Pattern
This little pumpkin cross stitch pattern is billed as scary, but I think it’s actually pretty cute.
It’s just 17 stitches square, so it’s perfect to add a little spooky touch to anything, from a holiday themed bookmark to napkins … Read More...
Join Me and Learn How to Knit a Sock
If you’re into holiday crafting, whether knitting or otherwise, Rebecca Page has a holiday crafting summit coming up that you’ll want to check out.
The summit runs from Nov. 14-18 and includes access to 48 classes over those days. There … Read More...
Frankenstein’s Monster Cutting Activity
We can save the debate on whether the monster’s name is Frankenstein or Frankenstein’s monster for another day, but this fun cutting activity is sure to get kids in the spooky spirit while practicing their fine motor skills.
Print out … Read More...
Halloween Hat Knitting Patterns
Halloween is kind of a mixed bag weather wise around the United States. Some places it’s already cold, while in others it still almost feels like summer. Where I live it can be either extreme, and it seems like lately … Read More...
Thanksgiving Dramatic Play Printables
Preschoolers and kindergartners spend a lot of time in dramatic play, acting out scenarios realistic and fanciful. Thanksgiving gives a lot of opportunities for extending dramatic play into a learning activity, such as playing grocery store, cooking, setting a holiday … Read More...
A Cozy Cardigan to Knit for Fall
Over the years I have come to be a big fan of cardigans. They’re the perfect thing to throw on as an extra layer in a too-cold room, and chunky ones you can even wear over other sweaters.
The Campside … Read More...
Trick or Treating Animals Cross Stitch Pattern
Who says Halloween is just for humans? These animals in disguise are ready for trick or treating, too, and I say they should get all the candy.
I couldn’t describe them better than the designer did, so here’s a rundown:… Read More...
Halloween Tracing Worksheets
It’s the officially spooky season so it’s time for all lessons to have a Halloween spin, right?
Well, maybe not, but it’s fun to throw in a little bit of holiday-themed learning from time to time. Preschoolers and kindergartners will … Read More...
Pumpkin Patch Sweater Knitting Pattern
When my daughter was younger we always used to go to the pumpkin patch and corn maze to sort of kick off fall. Of course we live in the South so it’s not really cold enough before Halloween (most of … Read More...
Black Cat Halloween Cross Stitch Pattern
I have two black cats, so this time of year is definitely our time to shine. If you want to celebrate your love of black cats in stitching, check out this Familiars Inc. cross stitch pattern from Fine Frog Stitching.… Read More...
Flat Knit Spider for Your Halloween Decor
There are so many fun fall and Halloween themed knitting projects out there, but if you don’t know how to (or don’t like to) knit in the round you can find yourself limited in the kinds of patterns you can … Read More...
Curiosity Colorwork Cowl Knitting Pattern
Combing two different colors of yarn can always produce some fun results. It’s even better when one of the yarns is multicolored on its own — the way it plays with the other yarn can make your project come out … Read More...
Check Out My New Book: Drawing Fantasy Chibi
I wanted to tell you about a really cool project I got to be a part of that you might want to check out if you have kids who like to draw.
I wrote the instructions (but didn’t draw the … Read More...
Skull Cross Stitch Pattern
Here’s a great little quickie project to stitch for Halloween, or any time of year for folks who love things a little creepy.
Craft with Cartwright mentions this would be a fun one to have as a patch on a … Read More...
Little Black Cat Halloween Pullover Knitting Pattern
As the owner of a black cat I can tell you black cats are for all year, but they have a particular prominence in the fall as we head into Halloween time.
I would wear this Little Black Cat Pullover … Read More...
Halloween Biscornu Cross Stitch Pattern
A biscornu is a distinctively shaped pillow that can be used as decoration or as a pincushion. There are all sorts of different styles and they are fun to make, if a little mind-bending the first few times you assemble … Read More...
Poppy Cross Stitch for Remembrance Day
Poppies are a symbol of remembering the war dead that is popular around the world, but particularly in the UK around Remembrance Day (which is November 11, known as Veterans Day in the United States).
This free poppy cross stitch … Read More...
Make a Cardboard Display for Natural Treasures
Whenever kids go on nature walks, or often if they go outside at all, odds are good they’re going to come back with some natural treasures. Instead of keeping them in whatever random place they empty their pockets, you can … Read More...