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….
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™ – 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…
Cotton Babies and Little House on the Prairie® Giveaway
“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…
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 Creek The Ingalls family lived a simpler life than most families today, but in many ways, the everyday…
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 Creek Like 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…