Things to Make and Do, Crafts and Activities for Kids

Needlework

Lace And Bead Dreamcatcher

If your little one needs a lot of reassurance at bedtime
then this post and tutorial at Crafting Connections may
be helpful. They created this sweet dreamcatcher with
vintage lace and beads but I also think a vintage doily
(find them at a thrift shop) would make a
good substitute too. Love this!

05/29/2013 in 12+ years old, 3 - 5 years old, 6 - 12 years old, Bead Crafts, Crafts, Cultural & World Crafts, Family, Gifts to Make, Group, Needlework, Quiet Time Ideas, Sewing & Stitchery | Permalink | Comments (1)

Stitched Postcards

Here's a wonderful stitching project that, once it's
finished, would be a delight to receive! Visit
Pysselbolaget and see how to stitch on postcards.

05/16/2013 in 12+ years old, 6 - 12 years old, Card Making, Crafts, Family, Gifts to Make, Needlework, Sewing & Stitchery | Permalink | Comments (0)

Plastic Canvas Stitched Egg Tags

One Charming Party stitched easter egg tags

One Charming Party shares how to make these
egg shaped tags by stitching on plastic canvas.

03/22/2013 in 12+ years old, 6 - 12 years old, Crafts, Easter Crafts, Family, Group, Needlework | Permalink | Comments (0)

Handmade Knitting Needles for Kids

Kids can make their own knitting needles
with this nice tutorial at Made By Joey.

01/17/2013 in 12+ years old, 6 - 12 years old, Crafts, Group, Needlework, Wood Crafts | Permalink | Comments (0)

Finger Knit Letter Ornaments

I love this latest finger knitting project at Willowday.
The shaped letters are easy to make and are great
for ornaments or package decorations!

12/13/2012 in 12+ years old, 6 - 12 years old, Christmas Crafts, Crafts, Family, Group, Homeschooling, Needlework, Ornaments, Yarn Crafts | Permalink | Comments (0)

Autumn Corn Necklace

Find out how to make these beautiful autumn
corn necklaces at Goose And Binky.

11/09/2012 in 12+ years old, 6 - 12 years old, Crafts, Fall Crafts, Family, Nature Crafts, Needlework, Thanksgiving Crafts, Wearables | Permalink | Comments (2)

Felt Blackbird Finger Puppets

Rhythm Of The Home two little blackbirds finger puppets and rhyme

Two little blackbirds sitting on a wall...
Bring this fingerplay to life with these felt
blackbird finger puppets at Rhythm of The Home.

10/11/2012 in 18 mos to 2 years old, 3 - 5 years old, Activities, Animals & Bugs, Crafts, Fall Crafts, Family, Felt and Felting, Gifts to Make, Needlework, Parent Made, Puppets, Sewing & Stitchery, Toys to Make | Permalink | Comments (0)

Simple Beginning Sewing Project for Kids

Childhood 101 beginning stitchery for kids rainbow

If you've been looking for an easy beginning stitchery
idea for kids then click over to Childhood 101 to see
how to get started with this rainbow stitching project.

08/22/2012 in 3 - 5 years old, 6 - 12 years old, Crafts, Family, Gifts to Make, Group, Needlework, Sewing & Stitchery | Permalink | Comments (1)

Father's Day Pillowcase

Find out how to make this adorable Father's Day
pillowcase with embroidered children's
art at Baby By The Sea.

06/15/2012 in 12+ years old, 3 - 5 years old, 6 - 12 years old, Creating Keepsakes, Family, Father's Day Crafts, Gifts to Make, Needlework, Sewing & Stitchery | Permalink | Comments (0)

Woven Felt Heart Basket

I love this felt woven heart basket that is
perfect for tucking away a little treat! The
directions and free printable pattern
are at Pompom Emporium.

04/02/2012 in 12+ years old, 6 - 12 years old, Crafts, Easter Crafts, Family, Felt and Felting, Gifts to Make, Needlework, Parent Made, Spring Crafts, Textiles | Permalink | Comments (0)

Free Little Chick Embroidery Pattern

Wendi Gratz shares a tutorial and free pattern
for making this adorable Easter chick with big feet!
Children can participate at their skill level - from
coloring to embroidery - and you will have a charming
keepsake to display year after year!

03/28/2012 in 12+ years old, 3 - 5 years old, 6 - 12 years old, Animals & Bugs, Crafts, Creating Keepsakes, Easter Crafts, Family, Gifts to Make, Needlework, Sewing & Stitchery | Permalink | Comments (0)

Beginning Felting with Kids: 8 Felted Wool Crafts

wet felted wool picture
Rosy~Posy

wet felted rocks
You Know How We're An Art Family

hollow felted wool eggs
One Inch World

wet felted bowls
Clean

sweet felted wool bead bracelet
Olives And Pickles

felted wool cloud picture
New City Arts

felted mouse
The Sewn Natural Studio

wool roving balls
5 Orange Potatoes

All of these projects are made from wool roving.
Wool roving is wool that has been sheared, washed,
carded and dyed (sometimes) and it is soft and fluffy.

The next stage would be to spin it into yarn.

Wool roving is felted by piercing it repeatedly with
a very sharp barbed needle, needle felting, or by
agitating it in hot soapy water, wet felting.

The needles used for needle felting are
extremely sharp (and you should use extra caution for
yourself and for your kids) but it is possible for children
to enjoy these projects with adult supervision.

Seeing the process of fluffy wool roving turn
into a sturdy felted object or picture is
magical so I hope you'll give it a try!

The Magic Onions has a nice post about beginning
needle felting with kids that uses a cookie cutter. This
is a great method to get started with and also a nice
way to add appliques to other felted wool projects.