As heat waves move across much of the USA, please be sure to stay safe and well hydrated. If your home is not cool enough, there are many free ways to stay cool, such as browsing your local library (check out their crafting section), hanging out with friends who have better air conditioning than you, community centers, and places like The Boys & Girls Club. If you're unsure what's available in your area, your can usually call your local police station to get some suggestions.
Now, as for crafting in a heat wave, I suggest keeping away from crafts that require heat, and keeping yarn and fabric crafts to small items. If you're working with paper, remember that high humidity can make paper damp and difficult to work with.
Crafts that require water can be fun. Crafting WITH paper may be out in high humidity, but MAKING paper requires water and is lots of fun. I'm also fond of basket weaving - you can even put on a bathing suit and sit in a cool tub to keep yourself and your reeds wet. This could also be a good time to finally learn how to ice-dye some fabric or yarn.
Let me know what crafts you find to be the best on hot days.
Round Ups Here are a few round ups from over the years full of small crochet projects that won't overheat you. |
WANT TO CREATE WITH ME? Upcoming Virtual and Live Events:
Wednesdays - Lunch with Jessie Jessie At Home® YouTube • 12-1pm EST
Be sure to join Jessie at noon EST every Wednesday for yarnie and/or crafty info and details on what's new At Home. Find replays in the Lunch with Jessie Playlist.
Wed June 7th - Zoom Sit & Stitch Zoom: Register Here • 7-9pm EST
The Sit & Stitch happens on most Wednesdays at various times. It's a great way to share what you're creating, get answers to your crafty questions, and make friends with other creatives & makers.
Mon July 6th - In Person Sit & Stitch EDGE NJ • 4-8pm EST
Grab your yarn, thread or any fiber art project and drop-in to craft in a welcoming space.
More Events You can find our full events calendar HERE. We look forward to seeing you virtually or in-person at some of these events! |
On The Internet
(an excuse for me to scroll through my socials)
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@erninette
How have I never "painted" with soap bubbles before. I'm so going to have to try this out. Making bubbles sounds like a great way to cool off. |
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Check out these cute little critters made from fabric scraps! |
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@barsegianjulia
What a fun craft to do with the littles. Make some for gifts or just to decorate their rooms. |
