Ever wish you had a mentor to show you how to be a good homemaker? These instructional DVDs are a breath of fresh air! Learn homemaking skills from these down-home sisters (who have families of their own) and their mother as they work together in their homestead. Watch them demonstrate how to do just about everything needed to keep your family fed, clothed and cared for! These DVDs are entertaining and friendly—and easy to learn from! They make a fabulous homemaking course for your children too! It is so very helpful to see something done, rather than just read instructions on how to do it. These Christian sisters live close to the land and have a lot to share that would make your life better. I highly recommend these!
Sewing looks so inviting to little ones, but once they get that tiny needle in their chubby hands, it can get tricky! To the rescue, a super simple book and kit geared especially to little ones ages 4+. A custom designed round-point needle is easy to thread! Pre-cut fabric with sewing holes already punched makes it breezy for little stitchers! And finally, a snap-together "knotter" catches the end of the thread in a cute little contraption, so there is no need for those tricky knots. Sew a ribbon handled purse, a birdie backpack buddie, a beautiful bracelet and a door tag. Just wait 'til you see the "look what I made" sparkle in your child's eyes! Wirebound sturdy 20 page book plus fabric, sewing string, needle, and more!
Hand sewing is definitely a skill that every child needs to know, from the cub scout trying to sew on his own patches to the student at college sewing on his own buttons! Children so enjoy being able to learn to sew, and this kit is just the thing to start on! Bright orange suitcase is packed with everything needed—even pins, pin cushion, needle, thread, trims, buttons, fabric, measuring tape, stuffing and little scissors! Hand sew several easy projects including stuffed felt animals, a drawstring sewing pouch, and a sketchbook. Fabric is pre-cut so you can get sewing immediately! For any beginning seamstress, boy or girl, age 5 to adult.
Painting with a needle and thread—that's what embroidery feels like to me! It is so creative, and beautifully embellishes your pillowcases, clothing, and more. Start embroidering right away with 12 fabulous colors of floss. This super kit has its own convenient felt carrying bag that you can embroider to decorate. Comes with 12 colors of floss, plastic embroidery hoop, scissors, needles, ribbon, sequins, buttons, glass beads, flowers, 3 felt butterflies, 5 colors of felt, felt shapes, practice cloth and transfer paper. Lots of great project ideas included with easy instructions. Great for ages 8 through adult.
Learn to use the sewing machine with fun exercises, such as sewing on wiggly lines, sewing through mazes, stitching dot-to-dots by guiding your sewing machine and other activities that builds confidence in using the sewing machine. 17 kid tested projects start simple and build in skill level, making greeting cards, creating scrunchies, bags, pillows . . . and more! So complete that kids can teach themselves! Spiral bound, 127 pages for ages 7 to teen.
Knitting is simultaneously trendy and traditional. Find here the easiest how-to-knit kit you'll ever find. Knitting takes you from step zero (how to hold the needles and yarn) to finished projects you'll show off shamelessly. The book comes complete with yarn, knitting needles, a crochet hook, two buttons and a sewing needle. Learn to knit a long skinny scarf, a cozy hat, a sunglasses case, a cell phone sock and more. With its simple, clear illustrations, beautiful color photography and energetic style, Knitting renews the ultimate traditional pastime for today's generation. For ages 10 and up
This easy how-to book will get you started on learning to knit! You'll learn the basic techniques of casting on, knit and purl stitches, increasing and decreasing, and binding off. You can easily make fringe, pom-poms and tassels, plus learn how to combine stitches to create patterns. There are complete instructions for a headband, a rolled-brim hat, slipper socks, a book bag, mittens, a purse, scarf, and more. Simple-to-follow diagrams show exactly how to perform each step in the process. Color photos show each completed project. Paperback, 40 pages, for ages 9-12.
Weaving is an ancient art that is very satisfying. I like to include weaving projects when we study ancient history, but my kids are eager to weave all the time! Klutz is known for its fabulous instruction books, and this is no exception, with its bright photos and drawings that show you step-by-step just what to do. Kit includes everything you need to weave wonderful projects: sturdy plastic loom, big crochet hook, oodles of easy-to-work-with smooth cotton-blend loops, rainbow-colored yarn, and a blunt yarn needle. This is a very meaningful project that children love!
Quality cotton loops make the best potholders, (plus doll-sleeping bags, little purses and more!) These loops are guaranteed to fit the loom, making them wonderful to work with! Bag has enough loops for 2 potholders.
