Here are some highlights from our Dinosaur learning activities. Pixie reading in the Dino Cave. Bug working on a journal page about T-Rex. One of the Dino puzzles I keep tripping on. Bug making Play-Dough Dinos. Bug learning about how lizards get energy from food. Bug playing with some …
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Valentine Brooch
With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, who couldn’t use a little heart? Check out our new Valentine Brooch in the Free Patterns. You say brooches aren’t your thing? No problem! Use the pattern as an applique on anything that screams for a little bling! Later this week I’ll show you how to turn the Valentine Brooch into a …
Valentine Brooch Directions
Materials: Cranberry Wool Felt – small amount Rose Wool Felt – small amount Off White Wool Felt – small amount Cranberry Embroidery floss Green Embroidery floss Stuffing – wool, cotton or polyfil – small amount 3/4” – 1” bar pin Copy of Pattern [1] Print pattern and use to cut felt as follows: 2 …
Boxasaurus Dinosaur Project Based Learning Activity
Our wonderful Boxasaurus project was inspired by Bug. We are enjoying some child led, project based learning right now in our homeschooling, and we are learning so much about dinosaurs. We hope you are inspired by our Boxasaurus Dinosaur Project Based Learning Activity. Dinosaur Project Based Learning Activity Bug is totally getting into the whole …
Dolly Sweater – Good to Go
I have completed the Small Doll Sweater and added it to our Free Patterns Section. It was custom designed to fit our 12" Waldorf style dolls (made from kits from Weir Dolls). When I get a chance I do plan to work on a larger size for bigger dolls… but that may be awhile. The …
Small Doll Sweater
This Sweater was designed to fit our 12 inch Waldorf style dolls. Size 6 Needles 1 Skein DK Weight Yarn Gauge 7 stitches per inch 3 – ¾” buttons CO – Cast On SSK – Slip two stitches as if to knit, return to left needle, knit them both together (1 st decrease). K2T – …
Show and Tell Fridays
I wanted to share these great needlework pieces I recently dug out of storage. My mom made these while she was pregnant with me, and they hung in my nursery. I had them out briefly in our old house, but they have sadly been packed away for the past three years. I am so happy …
Tracks in the Snow
BRRRR! It is so cold outside right now that basically all of our Nature Studies are being done at the kitchen window. Fortunately the bird feeders really provide a lot of Nature Entertainment. When we have gotten outside over the last few weeks, we have been collecting snow track photos. I believe the above …
Third Times the Charm
I am currently working on my third doll sweater. These are so much fun to make. Such a fast project! Love that immediate gratification. Anyway, I have made some minor adjustments each time. I still have just a little bit more tweaking to do to feel like I have finished the pattern but it will be …
Heeere’s Horace!
As promised, I completed the pattern and directions for our Puppy Dog Doorstop, Horace. Although I love the Kitty Cat Doorstop, Jasper, I’m a dog person, and this little guy just tickles my fancy! In the directions I included the felt and embroidery floss colors I used, but go wild with your own interpretation! …
Puppy Dog Doorstop Directions
Materials: (yardages are approximate and based on optimal placement) 12″ x 18″ felt color A (Copper Kettle) 8″ x 10″ felt color B (Pumpkin Spice) 8″ x 8″ felt color C (Beige) Scrap felt color D (Black) Embroidery floss color A (Copper) (DMC 301) Embroidery floss color D (Black) (DMC 310) Embroidery floss color E …
I Need a Pocket!
When I was a little girl, I learned a nursery rhyme is school called "Lucy Locket". Lucy Locket, lost her pocket, What a silly thing to do. If you’re not careful, Lucy, Next you’ll lose your shoe! As a young child I found this so absurd. How in the world could one lose a pocket? They …