“When they came to a plum thicket they set down their big pails. They filled their little pails with plums and emptied them into the big pails till they were full.” On the Banks of Plum Creek Laura loved exploring the plum thickets with her sister Mary and would carefully shake the trees so that…
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…
Little House on the Prairie® DIY No Sew Christmas Tablerunner
Andover Fabrics recently released three beautiful Little House on the Prairie® fabric collections. For those in love with all things Little House on the Prairie, the possibilities of what you can make are endless. For example, you can create Little House on the Prairie dresses and bonnets for girls and adults, straw hat decorations, 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…