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Rabari embroidery, a cherished tradition of the Rabari community in the Kutch region of Gujarat, India, is a testament to the rich cultural heritage and exquisite craftsmanship of this nomadic tribe. Rooted in centuries-old customs and beliefs, Rabari embroidery encapsulates … Read More...
Poem in Your Pocket Day is April 18 (in 2024), and it’s a great time to bring some poetry into the classroom. I learned from the American Academy of Poets that the celebration began in New York City in 2002 … Read More...
This sweet dog layout has a pastel hearts background with layers of squares of paper, a journaling card, and spring images like sun and clouds, a kite and scooter all in soft coordinating colors. Visit the Spellbinders blog for more … Read More...
I visit Ravelry pretty often to see what new knitting patterns are being released, and a few times when I’ve visited recently it has shown me Annette Corsino‘s Emotional Support Chicken knitting pattern.
It’s a cute pattern worked in … Read More...
World Book Day is an annual celebration of the written word that takes place on April 23 (the UK celebrates in March, which makes it not quite a world day, but still). This day was chosen because it was the … Read More...
DIY spirit? In this roundup, we’re going to explore 18 fantastic tiered plant stands that you can easily craft right in the comfort of your own home. Whether you’re a seasoned plant parent or, like me, struggle to keep your … Read More...
This stunning die cut card from Carol features floral pattern paper for the rainboots and umbrella with flowers and a bird in the boots for a wonderful Spring Birthday card design. Learn more on the Honey Bee Stamps blog.
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Pineapple is a tropical fruit that can bring a sweet and tangy flavor to any dessert. It’s no wonder that this fruit has become a popular ingredient in many delicious treats. Whether it’s used in a cake, tart, or ice … Read More...
In addition to writing about cross stitch for Craft Gossip, I also write about knitting and lesson plans, which means I’m always on the lookout for holidays, real and fanciful, that I can write about and share patterns and … Read More...
Arab American Heritage Month is celebrated in April as a way to celebrate and recognize the contributions of Arab Americans in our history and culture. The month hasn’t officially been recognized by the United States government, but many states mark … Read More...
Austria is a mountainous, landlocked country in central Europe that was once part of the Holy Roman Empire. When archduke Franz Ferdinand of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, was assassinated in 1914, the emperor declared war on Serbia, which ultimately led to … Read More...
This layout has layers of very detailed backgrounds that mimics the detailed architecture in the photo. Valerie also tucked in lots of florals and sentiment strips around the photo too. Learn more at the Paige Taylor Evans blog.
With the … Read More...
A lot of people ask (me, and the Internet, more generally) what you can knit when the weather gets warm. I guess that’s because most people start knitting scarves, hats and mitts, and maybe have the goal of knitting a … Read More...
It turns out I’ve shared a lot of Mother’s Day related cross stitch patterns through the years, so this post will serve to share some of the older roundups I’ve done as well as some new patterns I found this … Read More...
Michelle used a Letterpress plate for the beautiful wreath of flowers on this stunning Spring Birthday card. She used watercolor markers to color them in for a soft painterly look. Learn more at the Spellbinders blog.
Now that Spring is … Read More...
Spring in the Northern Hemisphere is a great time to talk about insects, especially pollinators, who are so important to the flowers and fruits that we all love so much. These bee learning activities and resources are great for a … Read More...
I already shared some Seder plate activities for Passover, but there are a lot more options out there if you are looking for Passover printables and activities for kids to enjoy.
Moms and Crafter is always a great source for … Read More...
By the end of March where I live we are starting to have more warm days than not, and all we want to do is spend more time outside. Luckily we can make it educational and a little fun, too, … Read More...
One of the skills I want to use more this year is double knitting. This is a technique that uses slipped stitches in a particular way to make a double-sided fabric.
You can use it with a single color, or … Read More...
Bike rides are the best on a Spring Day! This pretty page from Conny has lots of flowers and florals, plaid paper, torn and sewn cardstock for texture and fluttering insects. Learn more over at The Cherry on Top blog.… Read More...
