Started last Spring, this quilt is coming in just under the one year mark. I saw the pattern in a quilting book, Encyclopedia of Classic Quilt Patterns by Patricia Wilens, that I got when I was pregnant with Oscar. It is the drunken path pattern (if memory serves) and they arranged the path to be …
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Learn how to crochet my Vegetable Patch & Mini Vegetables using my easy to follow Free Crochet Pattern. Free Crochet designs by HappyBerry Crochet.
The Internet is a great source of project ideas for children, and I frequently print mazes for my grandchildren from free websites. They enjoy doing mazes so much that it occurred to me they might like a hooked rug based on a maze. I have made three very different maze rugs that were easy and fun to work on. Most importantly, the children love them! You can find almost any shape of maze on the Internet. Search for mazes that are free for individual and classroom use. I prefer mazes that follow the shapes of the objects rather those with rigid grids imposed on the objects. You’ll find mazes ranging from easy to difficult and maze artwork from simple to elaborate. When hooking a concentric shape, be careful not to hook the center too tightly or it will not lie flat. This article is from the Spring 2016 issue. For more information on our issues, check out our issues page.
I'm excited to share my CityStreets Mapghan squares collection, where you can build and create a fun, interactive afghan or playmat for kids!
I can’t bring you Friday’s Nature Table today… why? Because I can’t wait a moment longer to show you the knitted Waldorf story blanket we made to raffle off at our Harvest Faire on Saturday. Just look at it… isn’t it quite the most beautiful thing you’ve ever seen!! It is a Maple Village tradition […]
Spring has arrived! We didn't get the snow and slush that hit Chicago and Traverse City this past weekend. Instead, we got a cold blast of wind and a bit of frost on our lawns. Some friends got a bit of sticking snow, but by afternoon it had melted and the warm sun was shining. A lone snowdrop welcomes us as we enter school. As we depart, a happy scattering of purple and yellow buds are peeking through bright green leaves. Our hearts dance at the sight! The first graders found tiny daffodils blooming in the playground gardens. They look with admiraton and respect, and make sure the delicate flowers do not get trampled. Here is our school nature table, a familiar sight near the front entrance. I was tempted to put a bit of wool snow around the flower children, but couldn't bring myself to do it after all. Mrs. Thaw has diligently swept it all away, and Lady Spring is here to stay, despite that bit of snow we had outside. Old King Winter can play his tricks, but I am not taking him out of the box again until next school year. I put bits of green moss here and there, and I will add more as the season progresses. Doesn't that shade of green make you smile?! My favorite color is beginning to appear all around. How refreshing! Here's a wild looking bit of land in the middle of the suburbs; a spot just off the highway called The Plumbrook Drain. I pass by here every morning and get about a two second view. This time, I pull off the road to take a picture. There are geese and ducks going about their business, ignoring the traffic in their own morning commute. Kerstin made this lovely Pussy Willow Lady for our school nature table. It will remind us of her when she has gone back to Germany. We are blessed to have such talent for a few more months. Her other original designs include a Rainbow Maiden, and most appropriately, a Forget-Me-Not. Here is a Snowdrop Lady she made for a friend. My Daffodil Girl stands triumphantly with her flowers at home. All this Nature Table show and tell is a fine distraction, but what about the knitted farmyard blanket? Here are the squares for blanket number two. Three new designs have emerged among nine old favorites, so this blanket will be different than the first one. We are talking about what to do with it when it is finished. After much discussion, we have decided. We will display it around town for a few months, and then raffle it off at our annual Holiday Bazaar in November. That way, friends and families who don't yet know about our wonderful school will have a chance to learn about Waldorf education. Share the wealth, share the joy ~ the more the merrier! The first stop for our blanket is the Earth Day Expo in downtown Rochester on April 18th and 19th. This is a wonderful free weekend that features green ideas and living well, including organic foods, farmers' market, and family fun. Oakland Steiner School will have a booth. Stop by to see Kelly and friends! The event is presented by Upland Hills Ecological Awareness Center. Learn more at http://www.earthdayexpo.org/ Denise has decided to donate her farmyard blanket to the school. She has enjoyed knitting her squares, and says it inspired her daughter to knit beside her. They shared many wonderful moments together, and she sees this as the true benefit of being in the group. She has chosen to live in the moment - and enjoy the journey. Thank you for your generous spirit, Denise, from all of us.
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No Sew Dinosaur World Playmat
Handcrafted wooden toys, peg dolls and felted play mats, and more, from talented artisans on Etsy.
Trois tapis réalisés pour des enfants fabuleux: Le premier pour mon fils sur le thème de la ferme: Et deux tapis sur le thème de la savane pour les enfants des copines! Et le dernier:
One morning, The big troll took his son to the bridge. "Now, son, I need you to guard this bridge. I can't have those silly Billy Goats tr...
A trio of trees in two shades of green in the perfect size for little hands. Carefully handmade and constructed to last these trees make a fun addition to a sensory bin, free play or an scene your child wants to set up for play. Durable yet lightweight, they have wide tops to hold animals and dinosaurs that like to climb and a pleasingly tactile felt surface. The tree tops are constructed of 20 leaves individually attached so they are movable and ready to hide small objects. The trunks are also hollow and an amazing hiding space or impromptu cup for holding important yet tiny things. The small bush has 12 leaves and also can be used as a hiding spot with its hollow inside. A version of these trees are very popular in my little home daycare and enjoyed by children from tiny to big including school age kids. So popular I'm recreating some of my most played with sensory bins and items for etsy and offering them for daycare, dayhome and home. Daycare providers and parents will both find this is a great way to pass the time. Included: 1 large felt tree (6" tall) 1 medium felt tree (4" tall) 1 felt bush (2" tall) Play ideas: Add to a sensory bin with animals or dinosaurs Add books on trees, nature or habitat Use as part of everyday play The perfect size for Little People or Busy Book sets. Add other felt shapes. Anything felt or felt backed sticks to the trees in a very cool way. Add fruit, berries, coconuts, birds or butterflies. Discuss proportion and opposites. Hard and soft. Big and small. Free exploration. Let imagination guide the way. Stack, fill the trunks with sensory fill, touch, feel and explore. Hand dyed pasta and rice is available in separate listings in my shop. This set weighs approximately 150 grams so any fill would be combined with that weight. Shipping to Canada via Expediate Parcel with tracking: Up to 500gr: $12 500gr to 2000gr: $15 Shipping to the USA via Small Packet or Tracked Packet (your choice) Up to 250grams: $7 (SP) or $13 (TP) Up to 500 gr: $12 (SP) or $18 (TP) 500gr to 1000gr: $17 (SP) or $22 (TP) 1000gr to 2000gr: $25 (Expedited Parcel) If purchasing more than two items (including all sensory fills, sensory sets and felt sets) please message me for a custom listing with the appropriate shipping costs. The cart will overcharge you and noone wants that! This item contains small parts and may not be suitable for children under 3. Please supervise young children especially those still mouthing toys when playing with any sensory bin. We are located in Canada and use a shipping service for packages which allows us to use USPS for our US customers and offer better rates to our Canadian and international customers. Please allow approximately 48 hours for US tracking numbers to become active in the USPS system (after your initial shipping notification arrives) or feel free to message for the internal tracking number for my shipping service to show the movement before it enters the USPS system. Please note our processing time is currently 1 to 2 weeks for production. This does not include shipping timelines.
It has taken me a while to get back in the swing of things since my "work-cation". But Friday evening, I found myself home alone and was able to complete my latest playscape play mat. It's a moonspace. So many children are curious about space and planets. So many children's books are about the Moon. I decided to create a unique play mat - different from what I have done. I love you to the Moon. It's something my daughters and I have said to each other for 20 years. I know many parents say this. I love that. Eric Carle wrote a book called, Daddy, Can you Give Me the Moon? If your child asks that, you can answer yes with this play mat. A wool felt full moon that is full of play possibilities. Have a fun and playful day Mel See www.mybigworld2015.etsy.com
It is a sad thing that since I began sewing for a living I have found less and less time to sew for myself, for friends and for family. Once I head up to the house of an evening I...
Road Racetrack Play Rug Free Crochet Patterns
Der absolute Hit im Kinderzimmer - immer wieder anders und neu einsetzbar: Seelandschaft - eine wunderschöne Spielmatte aus einem robusten Polyester-Filz für das Spiel mit Tieren, kleinen Puppen, Klötzen und und und ... Alle meine Matten sind immer wieder neu kombinierbar und so über Jahre ein treuer Begleiter deiner Kinder. Meine Filzmatten sind handwerklich perfekt gearbeitet, jede einzelne ist sorgfältig umnäht, die Details sind fein ausgearbeitet. Tiere und Figuren stehen auf diesen weichen, aber stabilen Matten gut. Das ist ein großes Plus, weil das dauernde Umkippen auf zu weichen Materialien echt nervig ist und von meinen jungen Auftraggeber*innen als wichtiges Kriterium angegeben wird. In diesem Angebot befindet sich eine große Matte: eine Wasserlandschaft mit zwei Inseln und Wegen. Weitere Matten findest du in meinen anderen Angeboten. Die Spielmöglichkeiten sind nahezu unbegrenzt. Die Platte ist 42 x 36 cm groß, also so groß, dass darauf gut mit verschiedenen Figuren gespielt werden kann und auch ein Boot oder Floß darauf Platz findet. Die kleinen braunen Matten stammen aus dem Dinosaurier-Matten-Set. Die abgebildeten kleineren Matten, Tiere, Bauklötze und Steine sind nur zur Deko und nicht Teil des Angebots. Du erhältst jeweils exakt die abgebildete Spielmatte. Andere Matten und viel Zubehör findest du in meinen anderen Angeboten. Achtung! Wegen verschluckbarer Kleinteile bitte nur unter Aufsicht verwenden. Für Kinder ab 36 Monaten.
Modern family on holiday themed felt play mat with all accessories on the pictures. Perfect for little people with a big imagination. Take it on a trip or visit to a restaurant, it will keep little ones entertained for ages. What you get: felt play mat (33x54cm) , 3 peg dolls, 2 felt palm trees, 3 felt bushes ,a surfboard, a blanket, a sandcastle, all the animals pictured, shells and glass beads. Suitable for children 3+ but definitely not for chewing enthusiasts. My creations come from a smoke free environment. NOTE To My International Customers: Any customs fees, taxes, tariffs, duties, etc. that may be incurred at the time of delivery would be at the discretion of your country's tax regulations. I have no way of calculating how much these fees would be, should they occur, and I am not responsible for those charges. For any additional information refer to your local customs agency. Returns will not be accepted due to customs fees. Refunds and Exchanges If you are not happy with your purchase in any way, please contact me to resolve the issue. Please notify me immediately and return item within 7 days. P&P will not be refunded and it will be your responsibly to pay for return shipping cost. Customized orders will not be excepted as returns as they can not be resold.
Have you seen the play mat panel that is part of Deena’s recent Wheels 2 line? Isn’t it adorable?! My “wheels” (; were spinning when I was thinking of some of the fun things that I could do […]
You can use Race this Track Rug Free Crochet Pattern to create a round race track/roadway for a child's bedroom or playroom. It is functional and decorative.
