What’s one of the very best things about autumn? Nature walks, of course. Whether your saunter through your backyard with a cup of coffee or take the family on a meander through a woods, you are sure to see, smell and feel autumn all around you. While you are taking in the majestic fall colors, …
Here’s a super easy, super adorable, and super fun craft for the whole family. Begins with a walk in the woods. Already a winner, right? Collect up some nicely shaped pinecones. Shake them out to get rid of any wee beasties and bring them home. If pinecones are wet they tend to close up. If …
Old MacDonald had a farm E-I-E-I-O And on his farm he had a cow E-I-E-I-O With a moo moo here And a moo moo there Here a moo, there a moo Everywhere a moo moo Old MacDonald had a farm E-I-E-I-O This coloring page is based on our Barnyard Cow Applique The Barnyard Cow …
Ever since I first happened upon DROPS Design Free Patterns, our collection of Free Knit Boot Slippers and Free Crochet Boot Slippers have been a favorite of our readers. Recently, I’ve gotten several requests for similar children’s slippers. I guess with Christmas and cold weather just around the corner that makes sense 🙂 I went back to …
Several years ago my brother Kipp and his family left their suburban home in Michigan and moved to a small Vermont homestead complete with time worn outbuildings and a babbling brook meandering through their property. While dreaming about this lifestyle change, my sister-in-law, Jennifer, always ended each discussion with… “And I want chickens.” One of …
I love pumpkins. I love everything about them. I love how their creeping vines seem to grow miles over night. I love watching a pumpkin grow from flower to full grown fruit. I love the looks of a field of pumpkins… it virtually screams autumn. I love the color. Although there are many new …
Hark the Herald Angels sing. Glory to the newborn king. Make a single angel or a Heavenly Host. Have them visit Baby Jesus at our Advent Nativity which can be found HERE or add a string and hang them as Christmas ornaments. Materials: 3 1/2″ angel body for large angel (pictured) 2″ angel body …
What is it about autumn that makes it so many people’s favorite season? Is it the break from oppressive summer heat? Perhaps. If you have children, is it the return to school and “normal” routines. Could be. Don’t even get me started on the foods and spices! There are any number of reasons it could …
Nothing is better at keeping frighting monsters at bay like a friendly monster buddy. Over the past few weeks we have shared a host of monster friends. We did a showcase of Knit Monster Patterns and for our non-knitter friends we shared a Crochet Monster Pattern collection. Today, for all of you that do not …
We are in the home stretch of completing our revised Advent Unit with more activities and more fun just in time for the Advent season. We will sharing more info about that soon. Right now you can view our original Advent Unit HERE. Today we are sharing our collection of FREE Advent appliques that go …
Everyone knows a Knight needs a Mighty Steed! I can’t believe that it has been 2 years since I promised everyone that I would create a tutorial on how to make a wooden horse, but here it finally is! Now, if you’d like to make a Brave Knight and Squire to befriend your steed, you …
Can you think of a scene any more serene than rolling hills dots with sheep? The pastoral life suggesting peace, harmony and a simpler time. Sheep in fluffy white coats… picture perfect. Of course anyone that owns sheep knows the work that is involved in keeping any animals and those fluffy white coats are quite …
