I am sure your guests will be delighted when they are greeted by this adorable Reindeer Wreath from “FaveCrafts” By: Debi Schmitz for Styrofoam. She has written instruction and a downloadable template for the Reindeer. Enjoy!
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by Linda Lanese
I am sure your guests will be delighted when they are greeted by this adorable Reindeer Wreath from “FaveCrafts” By: Debi Schmitz for Styrofoam. She has written instruction and a downloadable template for the Reindeer. Enjoy!
Janet Perry of Nuts About Needlepoint has some excellent guidance about choosing a background color for your needlepoint. See her post.
Someone you know needs a wee pocket bot in his or her Christmas stocking. And you can make one! Jodie of Ric-Rac is sharing the pattern and tutorial. My favorite part: the tiny pocket where you can tuck a charm … Read More...
by Anne Weaver
Seema SK from SSK Craft Shop shares a tutorial on her blog, Hooks, Needles and Brushes showing how to make her fringe-y Hope Rag Tote bag. She cut all of the fringed squares using the AccuQuilt Rag Die, but … Read More...
The Whiff of Joy blog shares directions for making a sweet pocket card, perfect for tucking in a little cocoa packet, gift card, etc. These make great simple holiday gifts for teachers or co-workers.
-Heather
by Anne Weaver
Chris from Pickup Some Creativity wanted to add some patches to her kids’ Harry Potter Halloween costumes. It would have been nearly impossible to find them in a store to buy, so she made her own using her inkjet printer. … Read More...
by Anne Weaver
Meream from Bored & Crafty shows how she made a bobbin organizer for her wall – out of a French curve. Awesome! Get the tute.
[photo from Bored & Crafty]
Bronwyn of Red Brolly shared this photo of Japanese embroidered felt balls. It gives me exactly the same feeling as a photo of a boxful of Belgian chocolates. What a treat! See more at her blog post.
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by Anne Weaver
Head over to the Fiskars site for a tutorial showing how to make this Funky Fabric Bird softie. Get the tute.
Looking for more Softie toys to sew? Check out these sewing patterns for kids’ toys on Etsy and … Read More...
I’ve posted about Katrinshine’s fabulous leather jewelry before. Now you can get Katrinshine’s easy and stylish leather pendant tutorial at the blog for the Russian Team on Etsy! This looks like a wonderfully simple gift idea.
Three years in the making, Susan Elliott‘s Breakfast at Tiffany’s crazy quilt is complete, and it is spectacular. The overall composition is breathtaking. The details are exquisite. And the story behind it is fascinating. I’m so glad she’s sharing … Read More...
by jd wolfe
Broken Blocks Scarf (Free Pattern For Personal Use Only)
THIS PATTERN HAS NOT BEEN TESTED AND IS PROBABLY NOT FOR A BEGINNER
2 Skeins Sheep(ish) Yarn – worsted weight yarn Magenta(ish) is Color A; Teal(ish) is Color B
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Oh, my. Look what Elsa Mora has been up to. See more at her blog post.
Saw Daniel Rouse’s art quilt and thought of all the spouses left behind this weekend since Modern Gun Deer season started today. Deer Widows they are sometimes called. The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission explains what Modern Gun – Deer … Read More...
Kat from Diary of a Flutter.Kat shares how to make this patchwork pouch with a zipper. She says,
… Read More...They make such great presents!!! And once you know the technique of how to make one – you will quickly be able
Marie from ran dum thots shows off the quilt she just finished draped over a bike rack in her home town of Portland. She says the bike shelter has an interesting back story. Click HERE to read more. Nice … Read More...
Laura from Joy in Cloth, along with a friend(s), spied this sign on a car trip to a show. She said by the looks of the place, she immediately thought of Dueling Banjos from the movie Deliverance. I … Read More...
by SandraW
This is one of those craft project that uses a recycled element, in this case a cake mix box, as a tool to make a gift bag. Check out the tutorial Carmen sent in featured at the blog Roca and … Read More...