Family Craft Boutique

When you ask parents what they want their kids to learn in school, the most prominent answer will probably be a choice from math, science, writing or computer technologies.  Each of those things are very valuable and of course, I would want my kids to have a firm grasp on each of those things as well.

There are other things though that I think are as valuable to a kid’s education.  That’s why my daughter and I do punch needle embroidery patterns together.  She gets the hand eye coordination from doing a simple task well, and to learn an ancient craft that is still beautiful today.

My mom taught me the neatest things when I was growing up.  We sat together and did projects regularly.  From basket weaving to whittling, we did it all together.  I really thought that this was a part of everyone’s at home activities, but I was sorely mistaken. 

These types of craft projects to create primitive home décor are not as prevalent as I thought at all.  People tend to go for the newest and the most modern, but there is something to that old world, classic charm that still appeals to me.