Georgia is a state in the United States, of course, but Georgia is also the name of a country that was formerly part of the Soviet Union and now is considered part of Europe. Let’s learn more about the country … Read More...
Roundups of DIY ideas
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Learning Numbers for Preschoolers
Learning numbers actually involves a few different skills, from recognizing the shape of the number and knowing the word that goes with it to understanding one to one correspondence for counting and what order the numbers go in.
A lot … Read More...
Michaelmas Activities for Kids
Michaelmas is one of those holidays that is religious in nature but also has a more secular meaning, especially in England.
Michaelmas is variously known as the Feast Day of saints Michael, Gabriel and Raphael or the Feast of the … Read More...
Halloween Crafts You Need to Start Now: 15 Big DIY Props Worth the Build Time
There are Halloween crafts you can knock over in twenty minutes with a glue gun and a packet of plastic spiders—and then there are the projects that quietly take over the garage for six weeks.
This roundup is for the … Read More...
12 DIY Tooth Fairy Pillows, Boxes And Pouches To Make Losing A Tooth More Magical
There are childhood milestones you expect to remember forever, and then there are the slightly chaotic details surrounding them. The sudden announcement at bedtime. The tiny tooth wrapped in a tissue. The frantic search for a coin. The delicate midnight … Read More...
Hats to Knit for Kids
I don’t share a lot of kids knitting patterns, and that’s a shame because there is a lot of cute stuff out there to knit for kids. If you’re worried about spending tons of time on a knitting project for … Read More...
Learn about Your Local Birds
Fall is a great time to learn about and observe the birds in your area, but you can do this any time of year. Whether you’re watching from a backyard or a playground, you’re sure to find a few birds … Read More...
Sweet Apple Cross Stitch Patterns
Whether you’re stitching up apples for back to school or just because you love fall, these apple cross stitch patterns look like lots of fun to stitch.
These teensy apples still bring a lot of detail even as each one … Read More...
Activities and Crafts for Johnny Appleseed Day
Johnny Appleseed Day is sometimes celebrated on Sept. 26 because that is John Chapman’s birthday, but even if you’re just doing an apple unit study for fall it’s a great time to talk about Johnny Appleseed.
And that’s the place … Read More...
Totoro Knitting Patterns
We’re a big Studio Ghibli household, and while they are sometimes very protective of their copyrights (as evidenced by the number of patterns on Ravelry that were removed from the service when it received a takedown notice back in 2021), … Read More...
Learning about The Gambia for Kids
The Gambia, officially the Republic of the Gambia, is a west African that is geographically the smallest country in continental Africa, with an area of 4,400 square miles, or 11,300 square kilometers. Let’s learn more about The Gambia!
The Gambia
… Read More...Sensory Fun and Learning with Ice Cream Inspired Activities
When it’s hot outside it’s fun to do any kinds of activities that involve ice, water or anything cold. Check out my water and ice activities here, and read on for sensory and science experiments using and inspired by … Read More...
Celebrating Mexican Independence Day
Lots of Americans seem to think that May 5 is Mexican Independence Day, but that holiday actually falls on Sept. 16.
May 5 is the celebration of the Battle of Puebla, in which the Mexicans defeated the French in 1862. … Read More...
10 Modern Zig Zag Quilts That Feel Fresh and Graphic
Zig zag quilts have been around for decades, but modern quilting has completely reinvented them.
Gone are the busy calicos and tightly packed traditional layouts (although we still love those too). Today’s modern zig zag quilts lean into negative space, … Read More...
Back To School Pencil Knitting Patterns
Getting ready for back to school makes me think about pencil crafts, so let’s take a look at some pencil themed knitting patterns!
I recently made a pencil on a circular knitting machine, and it was a fun, quick, easy … Read More...
Backpack Cross Stitch Patterns
These backpack cross stitch patterns aren’t like the backpacks you would use for school, but they might inspire you to go on a different sort of adventure, and pack your sense of humor.
When it comes to funny cross stitch, … Read More...
Sewing for Seniors: A Roundup of Practical Patterns for Aged Care and Dementia
As a caregiver to an elderly parent navigating the challenges of aging and dementia, I’ve found myself on a mission to create thoughtful, practical items that assist in everyday care while maintaining a sense of dignity and comfort. Over the … Read More...
13 Modern Western Crochet Patterns for Line Dancers, Cowgirls and Horse Lovers
Line dancing fashion has changed quite a bit from the matching shirts and heavily fringed waistcoats many of us remember. Today’s modern line dancers are mixing traditional western details with comfortable jeans, flowing layers, vintage-inspired crochet and practical accessories that … Read More...
12 Quick Fingering Weight Yarn Knitting Patterns For Using Up Sock Yarn
Fingering-weight yarn is beautiful, economical and wonderfully versatile, but I’ll be the first to admit that it doesn’t immediately spring to mind when someone says “quick knitting project.” Fine yarn and tiny needles can make us picture complicated lace shawls, … Read More...
Free Shadow Knitting Dishcloth Patterns For Learning Illusion Knitting
Shadow knitting dishcloths are the perfect little “aha!” project.
They are small, useful, quick compared with scarves or blankets, and they let you test the whole illusion knitting idea without committing to six feet of scarf or a full baby … Read More...