Summertime is beach time, and that means it’s the perfect season to stitch up some seagull cross stitch patterns — those favorite scavengers of the shore, in chart form
This little seagull stamp from Easy Patterns Only is super cute … Read More...
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Fourth of July Cross Stitch Sampler Patterns
Looking for Fourth of July cross stitch sampler patterns? These patriotic, sampler-style charts are a great place to start if you want something more general than my America 250 picks.
Stitch up some classic July 4th symbols, from the Statue … Read More...
15 Dog Poop Bag Carriers You Can Sew For Your Dog
If you’re a dog owner, then you know the inevitable truth — what goes in, must come out. And in my house, that truth has a name: Aloo, our lovable, curly-coated Labradoodle who has made it his mission to … Read More...
America 250 Fourth of July Activities for Kids
A lot of kids aren’t in school for the Fourth of July, but whether you’re in a classroom or at home, you’ll probably want to mark July 4, 2026, in a special way because it is America’s 250th birthday. And … Read More...
Patriotic Knitting Patterns to Celebrate America’s Birthday
As I’m writing this the United States is about to celebrate a pretty big birthday, and while some of us have complicated feelings about that country right now, I think most of us would agree both that it’s a place … Read More...
Learning about Finland for Kids
Finland is a country in Northern Europe bordered by Sweden, Norway and Russia, as well as the Gulf of Finland and the Gulf of Bothnia. Let’s learn more about this Nordic country.
Finland Basics
Finland is 130,678 square miles, or … Read More...
Celebrate the Spirit of the Southwest with These Stunning Indian Navajo Tribal Quilt Patterns
Quilting meets the timeless artistry of Navajo and tribal designs in this roundup of breathtaking patterns inspired by the rich traditions of the Southwest. These quilt patterns channel the bold geometry, vibrant colors, and storytelling heritage of Navajo art, offering … Read More...
Tips for Teaching the Alphabet to Kids
If you have a little one learning their letters at home or at school, it can be helpful to know a bit about the science that goes into learning your letters and how the experts teach letter recognition.
Knowing the … Read More...
Ties to Knit for Father’s Day
I know it’s a bit of a cliche to say that all dads wear ties, but I do think a knit tie is a nice thing to have when you do need to wear one, so let’s look at some … Read More...
Juneteenth Cross Stitch Patterns
Juneteenth is a celebration in the United States that marks when enslaved people living in Texas (specifically, Galveston, via what’s known as General Order No. 3) finally got the word that they were free. It happened on June 19, 1865, … Read More...
Fun Summer Reading Logs and Challenges for Kids
Reading regularly during the summer is a great way to keep kids on track with their learning, and it’s just a fun thing for people of all ages to do, especially when the weather doesn’t cooperate with outdoor activities.
For … Read More...
Pride Cross Stitch Patterns
I don’t feel like I’ve shared a lot of Pride cross stitch patterns over the years (though I do have this collection) but there always seem to be more great patterns for Pride each year, so let’s take a … Read More...
Pride and Rainbow Patterns to Knit
It seems like knitters are always stitching up rainbows and Pride projects, so while I’ve done a lot of roundups related to these subjects in the past, there’s always more to write about, so let’s take a look at some … Read More...
Juneteenth Printables for Kids
Juneteenth is a celebration of the day (June 19, 1865) when the enslaved people of Texas learned that they had been freed. It is considered a second Independence Day and is a day of celebration in the Black community and … Read More...
Butterfly Crafts for Kids
A few years ago I did a post about learning activities related to butterflies, but it didn’t include butterfly crafts, so let’s take a look at some fun butterfly crafts to do alongside your butterfly unit study or for … Read More...
Learn about Fiji for Kids
Fiji is a country in the south Pacific made up of more than 330 islands — more than 100 of which are permanently inhabited — and more than 500 islets. Let’s take a closer look!
Fiji Basics
Officially the Republic … Read More...
Cross Stitching on Plastic Canvas
Last month I shared a post about three-dimensional options for cross stitch designs, and one of the things that was mentioned was doing cross stitch on plastic canvas. This isn’t something I’ve ever done (though I have stitched straight … Read More...
Bring Back Moon Joy with Artemis II Inspired Activities
It’s always fun to learn about the moon, but if your kids (at home or in the classroom) got into the Artemis II mission, no’s a great time to bring some moon and NASA themed learning activities into the classroom. … Read More...
Cute Father’s Day Cross Stitch Patterns
As a crafter I tend to pay more attention to Mother’s Day than I do to Father’s Day, but fathers deserve love and stitched tokens of appreciation, too, so let’s take a look at some cute Father’s Day cross stitch … Read More...
Pretty Ribbed Tops to Knit
Every year there are more great summer tops to knit, and this year a bunch of them that caught my eye used ribbing as a pattern element, not just an edging. Let’s take a look at some fun ribbed tops … Read More...