Recently I wrote a post all about bubble stitch, and said that it’s sort of like knitting flat bobbles, because they make a similar shape but don’t stick out as dramatically from the fabric surrounding them.
There are several … Read More...
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Pretty Spring Tea Towels You Can Sew
Welcome spring into your home with a fresh new tea towel for your kitchen! We’ve rounded up 12 pretty tea towels you can sew for spring. Tea towels (or dishtowels or kitchen towels) are easy to sew and can give … Read More...
Religious Easter Cross Stitch Patterns
While there are lots of cute spring-related, Easter-themed cross stitch patterns out there, Easter is first and foremost a religious holiday, so here are a few cross stitch patterns to stitch for those who want more of a religious focus.… Read More...
10 Fun Ways to Decorate Easter Eggs
If you’re looking to go beyond the dye kits at the store for your Easter eggs this year, I’ve collected 10 fun ways to dye or otherwise decorate your Easter eggs. These are fun STEM and craft experiments for kids … Read More...
14 Ideas to Add Stitching and Sewing to Your Scrapbook Layouts
Paige Taylor Evans has many digital dies that are made for adding stitches. This beautiful layout from Jennifer has a gradient look with blue threads inside each petal for a stunning background. Visit the PTE blog for more info.
If … Read More...
15+ DIY Easter Treat Holders, Bags and Boxes (and some FREE Templates)
Crafty Delights: 15+ DIY Easter Treat Holders, Bags, and Boxes with FREE Templates
Easter is around the corner, and what better way to celebrate than with delightful DIY treat holders, bags, and boxes? Dive into the world of Easter crafting … Read More...
Spring and Easter Themed Nature Crafts
As the weather starts to get a bit warmer in the Northern Hemisphere, it’s time to start heading outside for nature walks and collecting natural materials for projects. Here are some great ideas for using natural materials on spring and … Read More...
Easy Easter Egg Knitting Patterns
One of the sweetest and smallest knitting projects you can make for spring is to knit up some Easter eggs. If you’re comfortable with knitting in the round, knitting an egg will take you almost no time at all. And … Read More...
Cross Stitch Patterns for National Puppy Day
It’s apparently National Puppy Day, but of course we can celebrate our furry friends every day, all year long. If you’ve got a puppy or a dog you want to make in cross stitch, check out these puppy cross-stitch patterns.… Read More...
Learn about Women Artists
We’ve already talked a bit about women in STEM for Women’s History Month, but I thought it would be fun to take a look at some female artists, too. Kids can learn about the women, see their art and even … Read More...
12 Fabric Easter Basket Free Sewing Patterns
Make an Easter basket that kids will love when you sew it from scratch! When you sew a fabric Easter basket, you can choose exactly the colors and prints that suit your child’s personality. And you can use the basket … Read More...
Easter Word Art Cross Stitch Patterns
While some of these patterns aren’t completely made up of words, the words are a main part of the design in these fun Easter word art cross stitch patterns.
These first ones are basically word art, though, so we’ll start … Read More...
DIY Tulip Crafts For Spring
Have you ever wondered what the meaning of Tulips was?
Tulips can have different symbolic meanings depending on their color and cultural context. Here are some common interpretations:
Love: Red tulips are often associated with love and passion, making … Read More...
Resources for Learning about George Washington Carver
March is Peanut Month, so it’s a great time to spend some time learning about the life and legacy of George Washington Carver. While he is known as a scientist who explored many different uses for the peanut, he … Read More...
15 Fun And Silly Crochet Scarf Patterns
Welcome to our collection of 15 Fun and Silly Crochet Patterns for Fun Scarfs! If you’re looking for a playful and unique way to add some personality to your wardrobe, these crochet scarf patterns are the perfect solution. From avocados … Read More...
Earth Day Printables and Activities
I know doing printables for Earth Day doesn’t sound very eco friendly, but it does give you a chance to talk to kids about how you can make the classroom or the home a little greener by only printing what … Read More...
How To Make 20 Handmade Easter Cards with Stamps and Dies
Celebrate Easter with Creativity: 20 Handmade Card Ideas
This Easter, add a personal touch to your greetings with these 20 inspiring handmade card ideas. Whether you’re a seasoned crafter or looking for a fun project with the family, these Easter … Read More...
Celebrate Earth Day with Kids
Earth Day is a great time to get kids talking about and thinking about the environment, and it might even be starting to get warm enough where you live to do some activities outside. Here are some great Earth Day … Read More...
40 Fish Quilt And Block Patterns
Fish are a popular theme in quilting, and for good reason. They offer a wide range of possibilities for design and color, making them a perfect choice for both traditional and modern quilting projects. Fish quilt patterns can be simple … Read More...
Men’s Sock Knitting Patterns
A reader recently commented on a very old post about men’s sock knitting patterns that several of the patterns weren’t available any more, so I decided it was time to provide you with a new batch of men’s sock knitting … Read More...