Stitch and String Lab for Kids by Cassie Stephens

*Disclosure of material connection- I received a copy of the book from the publisher via Netgalley in exchange for my honest thoughts. I was not required to write a positive review and all opinions stated are 100% my own. 

About the book-

In Stitch and String Lab for Kids, art teacher and winner of the Netflix bake-off show Nailed It! Cassie Stephens presents 40+ inventive projects that explore everything from simple sewing, embroidery, and weaving to string art, needle felting, and yarn crafts.

Stitch and String Lab for Kids leads children, step by step, through a huge range of sewing and fiber art projects. As they go, they will learn a variety of techniques, develop dexterity and coordination, and enjoy making a variety of creative projects. Kids will employ simple embroidery stitches to embellish a sun catcher, wall hangings, and an appliqué animal. Sewing projects include a drawstring bag, a sketchbook jacket, and custom plushies. Children will learn how to make custom looms to weave bookmarks, bracelets, and even a mini rag rug. They will also experiment with string art, needle felting, shibori dyeing, pompom animals, as well as finger knitting, yarn art, and cool wrapping projects.

My thoughts-

My kids, like most kids these days, want to spend a lot of time watching tv, playing video games, and staying on electronics in general. I am always looking for fun, engaging things for them to do away from screens. All 3 of them enjoy art projects so stitch + string lab for kids is right up their alley. They like creating, but like most people unfamiliar with a new hobby, they need guidance to get things going. I loved that these projects are fun and use different textile materials and are just challenging enough without being too difficult. This is a great book for a rainy day when kids can't go outside or, if like me, you are looking for something to engage the without staring into a screen.