Join Heidi Parkes this October to sew so many circles in a month-long quilt-along! This event centers around Heidi’s class How to Appliqué Circles Three …
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Spooky Stitching: Make Halloween Decor with Embroidery on Canvas
Image of colorful embroidered canvas portraits on a white wall styled with a spooky mini Halloween tree with a red monster face base
Summer Inspiration: Craft and Travel with Twinkie Chan
I’m packing a suitcase for my first summer vacation in over a decade: a family trip to Iceland. What I’m thinking about most is the …
Slow Down for Summer Crafting with Kids
by Faith Hale, staff artist and crafty mom I love watching how my crafts change with the seasons, especially now that I’m a mom. There’s …
An Artist’s Story with Heidi Parkes: Appliqué Circles
I recently created a Creativebug class about appliqué circles. Deceptively quick and easy, this technique can be an incredible addition to a quilt. Let me …
Creative Summer Activities for Kids: Make a Mini Book with One Piece of Paper
with Abby & Violet Houston Violet and I are thrilled to share some hands-on ideas for getting little bursts of creative engagement into your daily …
The Gift of Giving: Craft-Centered Programming for the Whole Community at the Cedar Falls Public Library
Written by Chelsea Rider – Reference Librarian, Cedar Falls Public Library I am not a “crafty” person. I have interest (and a shelf full of …
An Artist’s Story: The Origin of My “Seeing Color in the Garden” Daily Practice
by Lorene Edwards Forkner Anything that encourages us to slow down and pay attention is nourishing. I am an artist as well as a writer …
20 Spring Craft Project Ideas
Welcome to the season of renewal and creativity! With spring in full bloom, it’s the perfect time to indulge in some crafting fun. Whether you’re …
Make An Interactive Passover Haggadah for Kids
Are you looking for a unique way to engage children in the Passover Seder? Why not create a personalized Passover Haggadah in the form of …