Easter can often turn into more of a celebration of spring than a religious holiday, but for Christians the story of Jesus’ death and resurrection are the center of this observance. While all the decorated eggs and baby animals are … Read More...
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Learn How To Do Phulkari Embroidery
Phulkari embroidery, originating in Punjab, is a cultural gem cherished for its vibrant colors and intricate designs. Let’s delve into the fascinating world of Phulkari embroidery, uncovering its history, techniques, and cultural significance.
Phulkari’s roots trace back to the 15th … Read More...
Celebrating Holi with Kids
Holi is an important Indian festival that celebrates spring as well as the triumph of good over evil. It’s a very colorful holiday and even involves throwing colored powder around, so you can be sure this is one kids of … Read More...
Broken Rib Knitting Patterns
Broken rib is a fun and easy knitting stitch that can be worked on any number of stitches. One row is knit and the second row is worked like ribbing. Repeating those two rows gets you a knit fabric with … Read More...
Baby Animal Cross Stitch Patterns
Spring is the time we start thinking about and maybe stitching up little rabbits and chicks and the like, but there are plenty of other cute baby animals we can make, whether for a nursery or just to add cuteness … Read More...
12 St. Patrick’s Day Scrapbook Layout Ideas
Maureen’s layout has pretty pattern papers with plaids, shamrocks, hearts and polka dot. There’s also a coordinating banner, heart and shamrock embellishment with an orange die cut title to stand out from all the green. I spotted this idea on … Read More...
Sweater Scarf Knitting Patterns
I’m a fan of a full-length sweater pretty much all the time, but lately I’ve been seeing the appeal of a sweater scarf. These designs are sort of like a super-long shrug (sometimes also wider than a shrug would typically … Read More...
12 Handmade Easter Bunny Card Ideas
The new Mr. Rabbit stamp set from Tim Holtz is very dapper and can be used not only for Easter but lots of other occasions too. Caly covered his bow tie with tied pink ribbon and added eggs and jelly … Read More...
Cross Stitch for Women’s History Month
March is celebrated as Women’s History Month, so why not stitch up some great iconic women from history to celebrate?
Debs Cross Stitch has this awesome kit for a women who made history cross stitch project, which features famous women … Read More...
Discover the Ultimate Rainbow Extravaganza: 30+ Mind-Blowing Crochet Patterns That Will Fill Your World with Color
Welcome to a world bursting with color and creativity – a world where rainbows dance across stitches and every hue of the spectrum comes to life in crochet form. In this vibrant collection, we present over 30 dazzling crochet patterns … Read More...
Spring Flower Cross Stitch Patterns
I know it’s not until April we talk about showers bringing flowers, but if you need to see some blooms in the meantime, why not stitch yourself a bunch of spring flowers with these cross stitch patterns?
All About Aruba for Kids
Aruba’s catchphrase bills it as one happy island, and this little land in the southern Caribbean probably got its name from the indigenous word oruba, which means “well situated island.” It’s a part of the kingdom of the Netherlands, which … Read More...
33 Easter Themed Punch Needle Patterns For Spring
Looking to infuse your punch needle embroidery projects with the vibrant spirit of Easter? Dive into our comprehensive roundup featuring 33 delightful Easter themed patterns and designs perfect for punch needle embroidery enthusiasts. Whether you’re a seasoned crafter or just … Read More...
Knit Toys Made Out of Squares
Many years ago, when my now-ninth grader was in kindergarten, I did a couple of summer camps at her school dealing with fiber arts for kids. One of the projects I made in one of those weeks was a little … Read More...
Easter Themed Learning Activities
Learn how to draw a bunny with this tutorial from Printable Crush. You could do this at home or in a classroom and hang the results as your classroom decor for the spring. There’s one version you can trace … Read More...
12 Spring Floral Scrapbook Layout Ideas
Jackie used a wonderful large die for the title of her Spring flowers page, backing it with pretty pattern papers. She used an all over floral paper for the background and added texture with tearing and sewing. Visit the Paige … Read More...
Knit Easter Bunny Patterns
I’ve shared a lot of Easter bunny knitting patterns through the years (including my own giant Peep-style bunny knitting pattern, which I’ve now made three times and is just so much fun) but it’s one of those genres that … Read More...
Ramadan Cross Stitch Patterns
Ramadan is an important time in the Islamic calendar observed with fasting, prayer and reflection, and you can add a layer of meaning to this time by working on Ramadan cross stitch patterns.
This Ramadan Kareem pattern from Luba Davies … Read More...
13 DIY Hanging Planters You Can Make At Home
Elevate your gardening game (literally) and bring a touch of green enchantment to new heights with our collection of 12 DIY hanging planters that you can craft right at home. There’s something uniquely captivating about suspended gardens; they add a … Read More...
15 Handmade Card Ideas for St. Patrick’s Day
Vicky used a coordinating die and stencil with ink blending to create the background for this lovely, lucky card idea. Watch a video tutorial on the Clips N Cuts blog.
March is here and Spring is on it’s way so … Read More...