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Go Back to the '90s with this Set of Knitting Patterns
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (288+ words) If you want to feel personally attacked by a collection of knitting and crochet patterns as I was, check out the "90s Mod Inspired" pattern lookbook from......
Small Halloween Cross Stitch Patterns
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (147+ words) These mini Halloween cross stitch patterns are a great way to add to your holiday decor in a hurry. The 28 tiny Halloween cross stitch patterns set from......
Inspired by the Stolen Neighbors Quilt? How to Organise a Community Quilt Project
1+ day, 10+ hour ago (173+ words) The Minnesota Stolen Neighbors Quilt has reminded many of us just how much a group of makers can achieve together. Its organisers brought contributions from......
As A Plus-Size Mom, I Feel Immense Relief That My Two Kids Are Boys
6+ hour ago (458+ words) The trauma that came with being a plus-sized girl since toddlerhood was actually too much for me to relive through a daughter of my own. I love being a woman, and I love being a mother. I’m incredibly close with…...
How to Teach Kids to Lose Gracefully: 7 Gentle Good-Sport Steps
1+ week, 7+ hour ago (486+ words) Notice what good sportsmanship is not: it’s not never minding that you lost. Grace isn’t the absence of feeling; it’s what you do with the feeling. We’re not raising kids who don’t care. We’re raising kids who care — and cope....
You Might Be Ready For October If…
1+ day, 23+ hour ago (346+ words) Lately, I find myself navigating the almost-empty-nest season. With one child still in high school, two off at college, and a pair of young adult stepdaughters, my role as a mom has changed—but my heart is still deeply rooted…...
Resources for Teaching Cursive to Kids
1+ mon, 4+ day ago (77+ words) The notion of the importance of teaching kids how to write cursive seems to wax and wane. While some schools have taken it out of their curriculum, many still......
Fall Break Fun: Staycation Tips And Day Trips
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (730+ words) Hey, y’all! I’m an adventurous wanderer who put down roots here in East Tennessee back in 2014. My little family moved here from the wilds of suburban Alaska in 2014. We love exploring Knoxville and the surrounding areas, especially the Smoky Mountains....
How Was the Stolen Neighbors Quilt Made? The Community Behind 12,500 Squares
1+ day, 10+ hour ago (100+ words) When I first heard about the Stolen Neighbors Quilt, I pictured a group of quilters working on something enormous. Then I learned that the finished piece......
Fall Quilt Set Sale: Cozy Ready-Made Quilts for an Autumn Bedroom
1+ day, 7+ hour ago (262+ words) I love a handmade quilt, but I also know how many evenings go into making one. Sometimes you want that warm, layered look on the bed this weekend, while your......