“Christmas was coming” Little House in the Big Woods Christmas is a special holiday for Laura Ingalls Wilder, and she writes with fond remembrance of the holiday gatherings, special traditions, and heartfelt gifts from her childhood. Her simple joy at even the littlest treasures helps us remember the meaning of the season and how much…
Winter Snowflake Appliqué Pillow How-To
A recent issue of From Scratch Magazine featured some of our fabrics in a quilted snowflake winter pillow DIY. We wanted to share another variation for a winter pillow DIY with this simple four-patch background appliqué snowflake. Both projects feature the beautiful line of Little House on the Prairie® fabrics by Andover Fabrics in 2015. …
Pioneer Era Games Laura Ingalls May Have Played
Have you ever wondered what games pioneer children played? Laura Ingalls Wilder describes many games and activities in her books, and research shows us a few other games that children played during this era. Here you’ll see a full list of games and activities from the “Pioneer Era” that require either easily made items or…
18 Crafts to Celebrate Your Pioneering Spirit!
We can’t help but think about how many of the beautiful crafts and goods the Ingalls Family made that are no longer made by hand. While some of their skills feel lost on us today, they can still be enjoyed as hobbies for relaxation or embraced for making personalized gifts. Here are 18 crafts and…
About Merlin Olsen
“Perseverance isn’t just the willingness to work hard. It’s that plus the willingness to be stubborn about your own belief in yourself.” Merlin Olsen Merlin Olsen Early Years Born in Utah, Merlin Olsen was the second oldest of nine children, making for a busy and exciting home growing up. His parents often opened their home…
About Shannen Doherty
Jenny Wilder: [to Laura] “You don’t have to drive me to school tomorrow. I’m gonna walk.” Laura Ingalls Wilder: “That’s an awfully long way. Are you sure?” Jenny Wilder: “I’ll make it. Believe me. I’ll make it.” Season 9 Episode 12, Marvin’s Garden Early Years Shannen Doherty Shannen Doherty was born in Memphis, Tennessee in…