Winter Crafts and DIY

Discover cozy winter crafts and DIY projects inspired by “Little House on the Prairie.” From handmade decorations to nostalgic activities, embrace the charm of pioneer life and create timeless memories for the season.

Crafting on the Prairie: A Little House Craft Book Roundup

Crafting on the Prairie: A Little House Craft Book Roundup

During long winter days, Laura and her sisters would stay inside. With no television, crafting would have been a quiet hobby to keep them busy. Whether crafting, sewing, quilting or creating, the Ingalls family would have created both ornaments for their home as well as necessary items like blankets and clothing. The craft books below...

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Winter Snowflake Appliqué Pillow How-To

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...

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Little House on the Prairie Rag Doll Puppet DIY

Little House on the Prairie Rag Doll Puppet DIY

Mary was sorting quilt blocks and Laura was making a little apron for her rag doll, Charlotte. —On the Banks of Plum CreekLike many other pioneer children, Laura, Carrie, and Mary each had their own doll fashioned out of rags and leftover materials. During the pioneer era, people were not wasteful. They used every scrap of fabric, wood,...

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50+ Ways to Use Little House on the Prairie Fabrics

50+ Ways to Use Little House on the Prairie Fabrics

We've been so excited to see all the ways that crafters, homemakers, and fans have been using the Little House on the Prairie® fabrics by Andover Fabrics to create unique projects. Check out the variety of beautiful projects below. You can find fabrics online at Fat Quarter Shop and Amazon.com. Everything from DIY Christmas gifts to...

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A Little House on the Prairie Inspired Christmas

A Little House on the Prairie Inspired Christmas

Christmas was coming —Little House in the Big WoodsChristmas 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...

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Handmade Fabric Bookmarks for Old-Fashioned Reading Fun

Handmade Fabric Bookmarks for Old-Fashioned Reading Fun

As you read my stories of long ago I hope you will remember that things truly worthwhile and that will give you happiness are the same now as they were then. It is not the things you have that make you happy. It is love and kindness and helping each other and just plain being good. —Laura Ingalls WilderI’ve been so inspired by the new...

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Homemade Mommy and Me Apron DIY

Homemade Mommy and Me Apron DIY

An apron was a necessity in Laura’s day; women were used to keeping their everyday dresses clean enough to wear throughout the week, and made sure to protect their special occasion dresses so they would stay pretty and nice. Aprons come in handy these days, too! Here are two easy-sew aprons (adult and child sized) for you to make;...

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