Amy Friend of During Quiet Time created this fun quilt block for her bee partner, Leila. She shows the advertisement that inspired the block and shares her experience drafting the pattern. Go HERE to read more.
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Christmas Craft Ideas
DIY Christmas crafts that are sure to inspire the kids and you. Great ideas for decorations, ornaments and parties. Find Christmas wreath inspirations and handmade gift ideas!
Free pattern: “Holiday Ribbons” needlepoint stocking
Now is the perfect time to tackle your stitching for the next winter holiday season. And Janet Perry of Nuts About Needlepoint has an awesome project for you. She’s sharing the pattern for this mantle-size needlepoint stocking and walking through … Read More...
Ta Dah!: Kids’ patchwork pillows
QuiltyGirl at The Girl Who Quilts made these two patchwork pillows from a pack of charm squares. In the center of each pillow she appliqued the first initial of the recipient’s name, both kids. Lovely gifts. Go HERE to read … Read More...
Ta Dah!: Quilted potholders and towels
Linn from The Home Project shows off her first quilt-y project, pieced pot holders and matching linen towels. I’m crushing on these, so adorable. I think the quilting bug has taken hold; now she’s talking about making a bed quilt. … Read More...
Frosty the Cheese Ball
Here we go, this snowman cheese ball is a little friendlier (except for the “being served as an appetizer” part). Make a Frosty Cheeseball HERE at Family Fun.
Doodly valentine inspiration
I wonder if Lisa Burke has ever thought about creating a fabric line from her doodles. Her collection of Valentine’s Day hearts made of construction paper seem too temporary for such pretties, at least to this quilter’s way of thinking. … Read More...
Baby Jesus Bread
ve become more and more interested in bread art after seeing what some of you clever folks can create with dough. So amazing. Check out this “Baby Jesus” bread at Prunille fait son show. The instructions are in French, … Read More...
Peppermint Sugar Cubes from Leftover Candy Canes
I’m always a fan of finding uses for leftover holiday candy. Such a happier image than that Christmas-is-over reminder when we see a broken candy cane under the couch. Make peppermint sugar cubes from leftover candy canes HERE at homework… Read More...
Rudolph and Reindeer Ice Cream Cone Treats
A slap-on-forehead-why-didn’t-I-think-of-that moment for these easy treats: Rudolph and the reindeer ice cream cones filled with treats. Find the how-tos HERE at the Seven Year Cottage.
Walnut Cake with Peuche Icing
Not only does this look so charming for Christmas, but it sounds utterly divine. Find the recipe and how-tos to make creamy walnut cake with Penuche icing HERE at Sisteroo.
Snow Globes
I am seeing these all over the blog world lately…these kid globes are especially fun since they have cartoon and movie characters in them! I could see this being a fun ‘school break’ project for a bunch of friends over … Read More...
Simple Block Nativity Craft for Kids
I have been looking for a simple nativity craft for my children, and I believe I have stumbled upon the best one!! Head to Brimful Curiosities to see how to make a simple nativity scene out of one block of … Read More...
Beaded Snowflakes
These snowflakes are perfect for little hands to practice their hand/eye coordination. I think we need to make these here in Florida since they are the only snowflakes we’ll see this year!! Head to The Chocolate Muffin Tree for the … Read More...
Tutorial: Felt mittens ornament
An easy-peasy pair of mittens, grinning with delight at the chance to adorn your tree. Go to Mollie Johanson‘s Wild Olive post to learn how to make them.
Tutorial: Crewel tree ornament
Somehow I missed posting about this adorable ornament by Mollie Johanson of Wild Olive. Like her other handmade ornaments this year, it’s quick and easy. And this one is the perfect opportunity to dip your toe into crewelwork (embroidery … Read More...
Tutorial: From scraps to elegant ornaments
Improvise gorgeous, one-of-a-kind ornaments using fusible web, scrap fabrics, bits of yarn and other fibers, and lots of random, sparkly machine stitching. Vicki of Field Trips in Fiber came up with this idea and walks us through the construction step … Read More...
Candy Tree
Candy ornaments? How do they not disappear before Christmas? Love the peppermint stick base, too. Find the how-tos HERE at Martha.
Christmas Joy Door
Angie from The Country Chic Cottage shows you how she decorated her door and created these fun letters for the holidays. Head over to see this easy Christmas transformation — Christmas came to my front door!.
Wooden Christmas Card Display
When I think of Rit Dye the first thing that pops into my head were the tie dye shirts my kids and I used to make when they were little. I’m finding out here lately though that you can dye … Read More...
Handprint Santa
How cute is this Santa Ornament? I just love the fact that the fingers become the beard. Make one with your child today, just in time to hang them on your tree before the REAL Santa comes! Head on over … Read More...