We’re headed to the beach for our vacation soon, and I don’t know about your family, but we always come home with a ridiculous quantity of seashells.
I’m always looking for crafts to do with shells, and this pretty painted … Read More...
Lawn Chair Cross Stitch Pattern
Every few months I remember to check out the collection of free cross stitch patterns from Country Living magazine, and this month’s (actually from July 2022) is this super cute lawn chair.
I love that it’s red and blue so … Read More...
Canada Washcloth Knitting Pattern
I’ve been meaning to do a roundup of knitting patterns for Canada Day, but as I haven’t gotten to it yet I wanted to share this cute maple leaf washcloth that’s perfect for celebrating Canada.
It was designed by Michele … Read More...
Canada Day Cross Stitch Pattern
Canada Day often gets overlooked in the rush to the Fourth of July, but let’s take a moment to honor America’s northern neighbor with a little Canada Day cross stitch pattern.
This one, from Little Apple Stitchery, features Canadian symbols … Read More...
Beach Inspired Summer Art for Kids to Make
Summer to me is all about art projects, and this cute summer sunset project from Taming Little Monsters is a great one for kids of various ages.
You can draw the basic scene for little kids and just have them … Read More...
Slouchy Cat Hat Knitting Pattern
There are a lot of cat lovers in the knitting world (and dog lovers, too, of course!) so there are lots of fun knitting patterns inspired by cats. The Slouchy Cat Hat by Samantha West features a row of cats … Read More...
Summer Reading Bingo and Book List for Older Kids
When kids are home for summer break, we parents often try to encourage them to keep doing some things that are vaguely educational in addition to the resting and relaxing that summer is all about.
If you have older kids … Read More...
Check Out this Fun Raglan Tee Knitting Pattern
Raglan sweaters are my favorite. They are fun to knit and fit well, and they’re easy to customize with stripes or colorblocking.
The Parkway Tee from Arianna Soloway uses color blocking and stripes to make a fun sporty top. You … Read More...
A Lacy, Short-Sleeved Sweater Knitting Pattern for Summer
If you’ve got a hankering to knit a little sweater you can still wear when it’s warm (or to protect against air conditioning when it’s hot outside but cold inside) check out the Rosanna from Elizabeth Smith Knits.
This short … Read More...
Hella Gay Cross Stitch Pattern
Being Pride month, June is a great time to stitch a little declaration of pride.
The Hella Gay cross-stitch pattern from Sassi Stitch features a rainbow and would be super cute to hang near your door. I think this one … Read More...
Sensory Play Ideas for Fourth of July
Sensory projects are so much fun for little ones — and for grownups, too, as we get to see their joy in experiencing squishy, colorful or otherwise fun stuff.
The Fourth of July is a fun theme for sensory play, … Read More...
A Little Ribbed Tank Knitting Pattern
I like using ribbing as a decorative element on knitting projects rather than just as and edging, so the Onoro Tank from Tara-Lynn Morrison caught my eye.
This simple design — worked in aran weight yarn from the bottom up … Read More...
Canadian Dress Up Paper Dolls
Celebrate Canada with a little pretend play with these Canadian dress up paper dolls.
There are options for girl and boy dolls with a variety of skin tones and hair colors, and four outfit options: Anne of Green Gables, a … Read More...
Traveler Cowl Knitting Pattern
I’ve been thinking about mosaic knitting lately. It’s a fun and easy technique for adding colorwork to knitting and I feel like it’s not used as much as it should be.
If you want to try it, check out the … Read More...
Patriotic Crochet gnome with flag
Very soon the Independence Day of the USA. Have time to crochet this American gnome. It will be a great gift for this holiday.
This crochet pattern is written in English (US terminology). You can download it immediately after … Read More...
Design your own sampler blanket
A crochet sampler blanket is a fun and creative way to experiment with different colors and stitches, without the pressure of following a specific pattern. By designing your own blanket, you have complete freedom to choose the colors and stitches … Read More...
Add Some Lace to Your Ribs with this Fun Knitting Pattern
All I want to do these days is knit summer tops (and socks, but I’ll tell you about those later).
The Rib Lace Raglan by James N. Watts is a great option for summer and beyond. It features a rib … Read More...
Summer Icons Cross Stitch Pattern
This summer season cross stitch pattern is so cheerful! It’s full of all sorts of symbols of the season like lounge chairs by the beach, fruity drinks and clothes handing on the line.
The design is by Little Dove Samplers … Read More...
Popsicle Pop Art Project
As hot as it is where I live right now, all thoughts are on ways to keep cool. If I had little ones there would be lots of water play, ice cream and Popsicles.
It’s fun to craft on that … Read More...
Rainbow Knitting Patterns for Pride and Beyond
June is a special month for the LGBTQ+ community as it is celebrated as Pride Month all over the world. It is a time for the community to come together, to celebrate the progress that has been made and to … Read More...