We are so pleased to have Linda Halpin back with us to share some quilting tips for beginners. Many of us are inspired by Laura Ingalls Wilder to learn some of these lost arts but might be wondering where to start. Here Linda shares tips for beginning quilters to learn old-fashioned crafts for the modern era.How to Choose Patterns to...
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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,...
Quilting with Laura Ingalls Wilder
The Little House books tell of the life of Laura Ingalls Wilder as she grew up in the Midwest during a time of pioneering expansion and exploration. These beloved children’s books were made even more popular by the “Little House on the Prairie” television series.Quilts and Their Role in Laura Ingalls Wilder's LifeChildren and adults...
Cloth Diapering on the Prairie versus Today
In the morning after the chores and the house-work were done, Laura and Mary studied their books. In the afternoons Ma heard their lessons. Then they might play or sew their seams. —On the Banks of Plum CreekThe Ingalls family lived a simpler life than most families today, but in many ways, the everyday chores of life were much more...
Cotton Babies and Little House on the Prairie Giveaway (CLOSED)
“Our hearts grow tender with childhood memories and love of kindred, and we are better throughout the year for having, in spirit, become a child again at Christmastime.” ― Laura Ingalls Wilder This holiday season we are partnering with Cotton Babies, the leading supplier of cloth diapers, to bring the spirit of Little House on the...
Little House on the Prairie – Andover Fabrics Giveaway (Closed)
NOTE - This giveaway has ended. You can find a store near you that carries Andover Fabrics using the store locator or order online at shops like Fat Quarter Shop. Thank you for participating! Be sure to subscribe to the free newsletter to stay informed of future giveaways and specials. We are offering a fabulous Giveaway* to celebrate...
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...
Andover Fabrics Announces Launch of Little House on the Prairie Fabric Collections at Quilt Market
HOUSTON, TX (October 23, 2015) – Andover Fabrics is making a big splash at the International Quilt Market with the launch of its new Little House on the Prairie® fabrics for quilting and sewing. "This is such an important launch for us, as well as the whole quilting industry," says Andover Fabrics President David Weinstein. "The rising...