‘Tis the season for bugs in the Northern Hemisphere, and while they can be kind of annoying sometimes, it’s important to remember that they are an important part of our ecosystem and a lot of them are both weird and … Read More...
Roundups of DIY ideas
Which one is your favorite?
Knit a Field of Flowers in Your Knitting Projects
I know it’s said April showers bring May flowers, but we already have plenty of flowers in bloom where I live, and it’s got me in the mood to knit some projects with flowers on them. Or at least talk … Read More...
Bird Crafts for Kids
Celebrate the return of the birds with the warmer weather with this collection of bird crafts for kids.
This cardboard roll parrot from Artsy Craftsy Mom is a cute and easy one that you could do in different ways to … Read More...
Learning about Eritrea for Kids
Eritrea, or formally the State of Eritrea, is a country in East Africa that’s bordered by Ethiopia, Sudan and Djibouti as well as the Red Sea. Let’s learn more!
Eritrea Basics
Eritrea is not just made up of the land … Read More...
Daisy Cross Stitch Patterns
There are so many great flowers in spring, but daisies are one of my favorites. They’re a favorite of cross stitch designers, too, as I learned when I went looking for daisy cross stitch patterns and found a ton. Here … Read More...
You’ll Want to Sew All 25 of These Wrap Skirts – Stylish, Flattering And Surprisingly Easy!
There’s a reason wrap skirts never go out of style — they’re flattering, feminine, and fabulously versatile. Whether you’re heading out to brunch, running errands, or planning a weekend at the beach, a wrap skirt is the kind of staple … Read More...
Lace Scarves to Knit for Spring
The other day I mentioned how much I don’t want to be knitting a sweater when the weather starts getting warm, but I also need a little help staying warm because I’m always cold.
Lace scarves are another fun answer … Read More...
Crafts and Activities for Children’s Day (Kodomo no Hi)
May 5 is a Japanese holiday known as Kodomo no Hi or Children’s Day. (It used to be just for boys, and girls still have their own holiday on March 3, but this one has officially been for all children … Read More...
Flowers to Make Mom for Mother’s Day
It’s nice to get flowers for Mother’s Day, but even better to get kid-made flower crafts that you can keep for years. Check out these easy flower crafts for Mother’s Day that kids can make, or at least help with. … Read More...
Vest and Slipover Knitting Patterns
This time of year I don’t have it in me to knit (or, most of the time, to wear) a full sweater, but that doesn’t mean I don’t still get cold from time to time. Having lots of vests and … Read More...
Cross Stitch Something Sweet for Mom
These Mother’s Day cross stitch patterns are also great to gift a mom any time of year.
This definition of a mother cross stitch from Little Things by Joe would also be great for a new mom, not just your … Read More...
10 Last-Minute Easter Crochet Patterns You Can Still Make in Time
Easter has a funny way of creeping up fast. One minute you feel like there’s plenty of time for baskets, table decorations, and a couple of handmade gifts, and the next minute you’re staring at the calendar wondering how on … Read More...
Crafts and Activities for St. George’s Day
I find it hard to believe but it seems to be true that in all these years I’ve never written about St. George’s Day, celebrated on April 23. St. George is the patron saint of England, who was believed to … Read More...
Crafts to Celebrate Ridvan
In my ongoing quest to learn more about holidays I don’t know about (and taking you along for the scroll), let’s learn about Ridvan, which is a 12-day festival taking place in 2026 from April 20 to May 2.
This … Read More...
Learning about Equatorial Guinea for Kids
Equatorial Guinea is a country in central Africa that’s officially known as the Republic of Equatorial Guinea. It includes a portion of mainland Africa, known as Rio Muni, which is bordered by Cameroon and Gabon, and also includes several islands. … Read More...
Silly Goose Cross Stitch Patterns
At the end of last year I sat in on a crafting trends webinar and one of the things that was mentioned that was going to be trending this year was ducks and geese. I don’t know if I’m seeing … Read More...
14 Tea and Teacup Quilt Patterns for Cozy Makers
There’s something about tea-themed quilting that feels instantly comforting. It has that lovely mix of cottage charm, giftable small projects, and just enough whimsy to make a quilt feel personal without tipping into novelty overload. Tea and teacup designs also … Read More...
Duck, Duck Knitting Patterns
I feel like I’m seeing ducks (and geese, which we’ll get to soon) everywhere lately, so let’s take a look at some cute duck knitting patterns.
If you want a mallard duck, we have to start with the adorable (and … Read More...
Crafts Made from Books that Kids Can Make
April is School Library Month and National Librarian Day is celebrated on April 16, so I thought it would be fun to look at some crafts made with books and book pages. (Your librarian will want to suggest you only … Read More...
ANZAC Day Printables and Activities
Because I’m American (and we are routinely terrible about learning other peoples’ history), I don’t know a lot about ANZAC Day, though I have shared some ANZAC Day activities before. If you’re also unfamiliar, it’s basically considered the Australia and … Read More...