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“The Story of Kamala Harris: An Inspiring Biography for Young Readers” by Tonya Leslie, PhD, is a must-have for parents and teachers eager to educate kids about one of the most significant figures in contemporary American history.
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Last week we featured a Book review called ” Capture Your Own Life” and this week we are back with more collage style quilts.
As the second installment in Phyllis Cullen’s and Cindy Richard’s fabric portrait series, “More Than Just … Read More...
I recently picked up “The Green Witch’s Herb and Plant Encyclopedia: 150 Ingredients for Everyday Witchcraft” by Rowan Morgana, and it’s been an enchanting addition to my witchcraft practice. This book is an absolute treasure trove for anyone … Read More...
The weather is hot where I live as I write this, which has me thinking of the beach and more tropical climates, because if you’re going to be hot at least you should be somewhere pretty, right?
If a tropical … Read More...
Adri used lots of travel related items for this dynamic page. There’s map paper, a globe, hot air balloons, compass, planes and lots more. There’s also loads of dimension from chipboard, washi tape, rub-ons, stickers and ephemera. Learn more at … Read More...
Julissa used stencils and Distress Inks to create this stunning beach with crashing waves card. She even added tiny real starfish around the stamped sentiment. Learn more at the Unity Stamps blog.
When I was growing up we almost always … Read More...
I know it’s only July as I write this, and there is a lot more summer to come in the Northern Hemisphere, but I’m already starting to think about knitting for fall. For one thing, it takes a little while … Read More...
Are you holding onto an old denim jacket that’s seen better days? Instead of letting it languish in the back of your closet, why not breathe new life into it with some creative refashioning and upcycling ideas? In this roundup … Read More...
Welcome back to another edition of our Monday Machine Embroidery Patterns series! Today, we’re celebrating Drama queens of all ages. At first, I was going to say this would be cute for a toddler shirt but then I remembered that … Read More...
Are you ready to combine your love for crochet with your admiration for Taylor Swift? Or maybe you are a parent who suddenly has a teenager interested in your Crochet skills? I am the latter…. My teen has asked me … Read More...
Step back in time and immerse yourself in the nostalgic charm of yesteryear with our carefully curated roundup of 25 retro crochet patterns. From cozy blankets to stylish garments and accessories, each pattern in this collection offers a delightful glimpse … Read More...
This is another one of those projects that once you make one you will want to make lots! And I love to make little projects like this in the heat of the summer when you don’t want to budge off … Read More...
Sewing clothes is one thing. Sewing clothes that actually get worn is another. When you’re choosing a pattern, it’s easy to get distracted by the wide variety of options. When I’m sewing for myself I like to think about the … Read More...
True Harry Potter fans know that the boy wizard’s birthday is celebrated on July 31, so if you want to get in the spirit here are some fun Harry Potter-themed crafts and activities. Stage a reading of one of the … Read More...
Welcome to another enchanting edition of our Sunday Spotlight series, where we uncover the most delightful quilting patterns available on Etsy. Today, we’re thrilled to feature the beloved “Scrappy Strawberry Quilt Pattern” by FijimamaDesign.
Have you ever dreamed of stitching … Read More...
If you’ve been camping, hiking or traveling in the Great Outdoors this summer this mini album is just the thing you need to keep all your memories in. Polly used envelopes to create a fun little album project that has … Read More...
If you like your cross stitch patterns with a gothic twist, you’re going to love the collection of patterns offered by UK-based Etsy shop Needleshaped Ltd. I don’t know if they’re really from a town called Gravesend like their bio … Read More...
Create a vibrant and playful rug with the Jungle Love Rug Pattern from Mary Maxim. This pattern is ideal for children’s rooms or play areas, featuring fun jungle-themed designs. It’s available as a downloadable (non-paper) pattern for your convenience. … Read More...
Whether you’re expecting a little one yourself or searching for the perfect handmade baby shower gift, this charming romper pattern is sure to impress. Designed to be made flat in one piece with no seams and using just beginner crochet … Read More...
Lots of people seem to get married in the summer and fall, so if you’ve got a wedding on your list of social engagements soon, you might want to stitch up a wedding cross stitch pattern.
There are so many … Read More...
