Step-by-step instructions on how to create a purl stitch. Includes pictures to follow as you learn.

Step-by-step guide to begin the basic knitting stitch. Has great pictures to follow!

Most kids need stitches at one time or another to help a cut heal properly. Read this article to learn all about stitches and what they do.

A poem from Emily Dickinson, "I Saw No Way-The Heavens Were Stitched", is provided on this site. Students may listen to this poem read aloud by Gary Bodwin and can access a printable version of this piece.

The satin stitch is a type of stitching where you stitch a series of stitches side by side to decorate a fabric or attach one fabric to another.

This site provides you with all the knowledge, tools and techniques to do a successful needlepoint project. To find what you need to know to stitch on each type of canvas listed, click on that particular canvas.

Simple written and illustrated instrctions on how to do a basic cross stitch.

Simple written and illustrated instrctions on how to do a basic cross stitch.

Simple written and illustrated instrctions on how to do a basic cross stitch.

Step-by-step guide to begin the basic knitting stitch. Has great pictures to follow!

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Simple written and illustrated instrctions on how to do a basic cross stitch.

Simple written and illustrated instrctions on how to do a basic cross stitch.

Step-by-step guide to begin the basic knitting stitch. Has great pictures to follow!

Step-by-step guide to begin the basic knitting stitch. Has great pictures to follow!

Step-by-step instructions on how to create a purl stitch. Includes pictures to follow as you learn.

Step-by-step instructions on how to create a purl stitch. Includes pictures to follow as you learn.

This site that provides you with all the knowledge, tools and techniques to do a successful needlepoint project. To find what you need to know to stitch on each type of canvas listed, click on that particular canvas.

A medical innovation that might eliminate prolonged infections and speculated healing. Check out this new idea of 'smart' stiches that notify caregivers if something is going wrong during the healing process.

Eight fun on-line art activities where young artists get to create, color, and design.

The Center for Disease Control and Prevention provides baseball information on the kind of equipment you will need to get started, how to play it safe, some fun facts, and a quick tip guide to help you hit, throw, and catch the ball.

This site from Better Homes and Gardens contains wonderful information on the basics of knitting. An outline in link form is provided with information on subjects such as: needles, single cast-on, purl stitch, slip-stitch, stranding...

Activities for students and families provide opportunities to learn why the Normans invaded the UK, take a look at the Bayeux Tapestry, and design a crest. Tapestries were used to tell the story of the Norman invasion of England; stitch...

A history of the sewing machine is given with a discussion of Elias Howe and the contributions of others to perfect and improve on the machine. Describes the types of stitches a sewing machine can do, and the social impact of the sewing...