Take a stitch in time at the Cross-Stitch Circle at the Dimenna Children’s History Museum from Aug. 3 through Aug. 31.
This unique drop-in workshop allows children ages 6 years and older to try their skills at one of the oldest forms of embroidery in the world.
Participants can learn the basics of this craft, or they can make a handcrafted gift.
Cross-Stitch Circle on Thursdays, Aug. 3 through Aug. 31, from 3:30 to 5:30 pm. Free with museum admission.
DiMenna Children’s History Museum at the New-York Historical Society [170 Central Park West, between W. 76th and W. 77th streets, (212) 485–9273, www.DimennaChildrensHistoryMuseum.org].