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Denise of My Life in Quilts is the winner of my recent book giveaway that was part of the Quilting Isn’t Funny Blog Tour. She will receive a signed copy of Quilting Isn’t Funny by humorist Megan Dougherty.

To get a chance to enter the contest, I asked Craft Gossip readers to share something funny that happened to them …

Set a whimsical scene of felted sheep and a cinnamon-stick fence for a fragrant holiday touch.  These come from Martha Stewart.  These are so easy using needle felting and wet felting and so adorable. Enjoy!…

Heather from Feather’s Flights shows how you can make a neat bow detail for a t-shirt neck band.  It’s a simple banded neck finish, but with part of the banding cinched in to make a faux bow.  You can rework the neck of a t-shirt in  your closet, or you can add this detail to a shirt you’re making from scratch.  …

These festive purses add a little holiday cheer to any outfit or can hold treats or trinkets for gifting. There are complete instructions and patterns for these Jolly little purses.  They can be found on “Craft Ideas”.…

Our Linda from Italy has created some fun Christmas Decorations using felt.  She tells us these are very simple because she uses pre-printed felt and cuts various designs like balls, stars and teapots and then sews them together with white felt inside for dimension. She then added red ribbons to hang on her tree. They are pretty and will …

Carla Hegeman Crimm from The Scientific Seamstress designed her Owls for All softie as a project you can make with a group of kids.  Her downloadable PDF pattern includes instructions for assembling the owl as well as tips for making your group kid sewing project a success.   Her instructions are written with kids in mind, with key terms explained and diagrams …

This Christmas wall hanging is inspired by a similar project that Donna’s aunt made in the 1950′s or 60′s.

This project uses your own collection of vintage or costume jewelry to “decorate” a holiday wall hanging made from a simple fabric tree or wreath. It’s such a clever idea to add some bling or glitz to your holiday decor

Plus, …

I’ve only done a few cookie exchanges and I always have a hard time picking a cookie recipe that no one else has done. Plus, I’m very picky about my cookies. But I do love the idea of getting lots of cookies. Maybe you need some inspiration for a cookie exchange you are hosting or participating in? Check out the …

How do you apply Perfume?  Apparently I am a rubber (rub perfume onto my wrists), which is a big no-no as it breaks down the molecules of the scent. Who would have thought I would be writing a post about the science of applying perfume. Typically I just use an antiperspirants as I suffer from many allergies and some days …

Cinnamon is one of the most recognized holiday scents. This Cinnamon garland is easy to make and will not only add a rustic appeal to your table or room. It will add a beautiful fragrance.Visit www.ruffledblog.com for the full tutorial on how to knot the sticks together.…

Kate from On The Front Line Etsy store shares her adorable little coin purses and wallets with us. These handmade purses are perfect for splashing a little retro vibe into your daily life. They are perfect for stocking fillers or small “just because” gifts too. They range from $9+ and are super cute! Her designs feature Day of the dead, …

This stylish necklace is made using dollar store hair baubles. I think this would also be a really cute teenagers necklace using saved and cherished hair baubles from when they were little. For the full tutorial visit thecraftyblogstalker.com for another variation check out this version too.

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Bev from Flamingo Toes guest blogs in the 12 Days of Handmade Gifts series at Sew Caroline with a tutorial showing how you can make an infinity scarf with layers of lace and floral fabric.  It takes just an hour to make this gorgeous scarf!  I’m loving the romantic vibe of the lace and the floral design and the vintage …

This is the first of its kind I have seen; too cute from HGTV Before you bring a bare bottle of wine to your next holiday soiree, dress it up like an elf. First cut felt into an eight-inch-by-10-inch rectangle, and then fold into a conical shape. Fasten the folds tightly with a dab of fabric glue along the bottom. …

This fur trimmed pillow by Amy from Positively Splendid is pretty for Christmas and for the nearly two months of winter that follow the holiday.  The front is a white matelasse fabric with a fur trimmed pocket sewn across. If you can’t find matelasse fabric at the fabric store, it’s fairly easy to find as a bedspread (either thrifted or purchased new).  You can …

Dan Parker from Studs and Buttonholes shows how to make a zippered leather clutch bag with a rainbow of skulls across a front strap.  To carry it, just slide your hand between the strap and the bag.  His DIY includes how to cast a mold from one skull button and use it to make enough flat back embellishments to go …

Hilary and Jessica from Domestic Bliss Squared show how to make a simple skirt for an American Girl doll.  It’s so easy, it only takes one seam!  What makes it so simple is that she started with a thrifted skirt (size 9 month) and sized it down to fit the doll.  This would work with any hemmed garment roughly the …

Imaginesque patterns are usually free form and you can use them for most anything so I like to use my imagination for what they will be useful for when stitched up. When I saw this one, I immediately thought of it stitched in gold flosses with some metallic gold thrown in and worked up as a topper for a Christmas …

Over at Chez Mamigoz the turtles have been taking over lately. The latest post includes an entire grouping of them and if you scroll back through past posts you will find some more single turtles. I was not sure what a group of turtles was until I searched it out online, but a group of sea turtles is called a …

Cheryl from Sew Can Do rehabbed an old turtle footstool from her childhood into a softer, more modern version.  The original was  far too worn and ripped to repair, so she made an entirely new cover out of Cuddle fabric.  Cute!!  She shares a tutorial showing how she did it.  You probably don’t have an old turtle footstool in your basement …

Wow, this project brought me back to my childhood. We used to make those loop potholders to give to all the relatives when we were little. We would roll them up in a tp tube and wrap them in paper with gathers at each end and tie bows. I love this version with the folded ends and accent paper strips. …

I love the gold handle on this gorgeous bouquet featured at Something Turquoise! It’s made from spray-painted leaves that add a lovely metallic luster and a modern feel. The bouquet was created by Jacki of Floral Design by Jacqueline Ahne, and you can get all the instructions for it along with suggestions for making it for any season …

Dover Publications has this adorable free vintage Santa design to print, click here to download.

-Heather…

These woodland critter tags and labels from Lia Griffith are adorable! Great for the young and the young at heart. They coordinate with her free gift wrapping paper, so be sure to check those out too. Click here to get the downloads. …

Candy calls her latest free pattern Birds of a Feather.  I can actually see those geese flying south.  It’s so cold here that I wish I were flying south – or already there!  But, I think this would be a great, quick gift to work up with any two colors of yarn.  School colors.  Holiday colors.  Team colors.  Your …

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