I grew up with felt boards, so I was surprised when my younger children had no idea what one was. After one quick demonstration, they spent more than an hour creating stories with their Betty Lukens felt boards—and one child wanted to keep playing at bedtime.
Learn how to do a backstitch by hand with this easy beginner tutorial. Clear numbered steps explain where the needle enters and exits, how to space stitches, sew curves and straight lines, secure the thread, and avoid common mistakes.
This no-sew pioneer rag doll is an easy handmade craft made with fabric scraps, cotton balls, and yarn. It is a sweet old-fashioned project for kids, homeschool history lessons, Fourth of July, Days of ’47, and Pioneer Day celebrations.
This easy Halloween drawstring bag tutorial shows you how to sew a reusable fabric treat bag with simple supplies, a beginner-friendly pattern, and festive Halloween fabric.
These chalkboard flower pots are an easy DIY teacher gift and spring craft made with terra cotta pots, chalkboard paint, ribbon, chalk, and a pretty plant.