Long before there were G.I. Joes and Barbies, children made their own dolls constructed out of corn husks. These dried corn husk dolls were created by Native Americans and later adopted by European settlers – with many kids around the world still playing with them!
October is National Pizza Month! With 31 days on the calendar, we have plenty of time to explore all things pizza – from its history to its many mouthwatering flavors. So, who invented pizza, and what’s National Pizza Month all about anyway? Keep reading to find out. Plus, get our family’s favorite go-to pizza recipe!
If there’s one unique skill that has been continually used throughout history, it’s sewing! To think our fashionable clothes and warm blankets wouldn’t exist if it weren’t for the art of sewing and the talented crafters who perfected it. National Sewing Month is a holiday that celebrates the art of sewing.
Intricate and beautiful, yet durable and practical – quilting is a craft that provides more than just a warm blanket for frosty nights. Used initially to repurpose old scraps of fabric, quilting has evolved into a unique art form and social hobby. How exactly did patchwork quilting become the beloved craft it is today?
Today we’re going to talk about a one-of-a-kind, colorful American craft called penny rugs. If you’re studying the Civil War through the Great Depression, this is the perfect sewing project to include in your child’s history curriculum. We’ll discuss the history behind these unique mats and how you can make your own!
