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I Love Mom Wall Hanging

Mom will love this gift and Grandma and Grandpa will as well. This idea can easily be adjusted for others, by changing the number of designs used and the “I Love…” part, replacing “Mom” with the appropriate name. These wall hangings make great gifts for birthdays or other special times, so make one for everyone you love! Items Needed: Placemat (preferably a fabric one) Fabric in two other colors Scissors Craft Glue Iron on letters (optional) Ribbon Start with a new fabric placemat in a color that Mom likes or in a color that matches the room where you want … Continue reading →

Sewing with Felt 2: Kids’ Art Pillows

Do you have a favorite drawing that your child has made? Besides just saving the piece of paper, you can turn your child’s masterpiece into a felt pillow that will can be on display and decorate a room, all the while allowing you to store away the precious drawing. You will need a few simple sewing skills to complete a pillow, but these are easily learned. Check out this blog on basic sewing skills and you’ll have all the information you need, even if you’ve never sewn a stitch, or taught a child to sew. You will need: Simple drawing … Continue reading →

A Craft Project that can Save Kids’ Clothes?

While parents tend to worry that craft projects may ruin their kids’ clothing, here is one idea that will help you save items of clothing that may have become stained. This idea will help children and parents alike feel better if a piece of clothing, especially a new one, acquires an impossible to remove stain. Now, instead of sending that shirt, skirt, pair of shorts or pants to the ragbag, you and your child can save these items for continued use. Even if these item do not still qualify as “Sunday best” they can certainly still be used for play … Continue reading →

Sewing with Felt 1: Door Hanger

When you’re teaching your kids how to sew, there is no better fabric than felt. Felt doesn’t fray on the edges, it stays put, it’s inexpensive and available in every color you can think of. Lately, there have been felt available in new patterns like animal prints, flowers, sparkles and polka dots. A simple project to start with is a door hanger. This one has a heart design on the front, but you can adapt it to any simple design you want. If you or your child haven’t sewn before, or if you need a quick brush-up or some basic … Continue reading →