Jessica from Me Sew Crazy shows how to make this faux fur vest. The look is luxe, but it’s actually a quickie project. She doesn’t finish the edges, so it’s just a matter of cutting the pieces and sewing shoulder … Read More...
Freebie: Holiday Subway Art
Thrifty Finn shares three jolly subway art free printables, perfect for framing or shrink them down for a card front. Click here to download.
-Heather
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Guest Post!! Holiday Favorites from Robin of Bird on a Cake
While I’m off in the hospital having a new baby, one of my favorite bloggers, Robin from Bird On a Cake is visiting. I love her sweets! They are always so clever and smart and cute, but somehow re-creatable, too.… Read More...
Using Up Yarn – Or A Christmas ExStringvaganza
Here are a few quick ideas for using up you scraps of yarn to make your packages look very special – and unique. Most need no instruction. Turn the plainest of paper into the most stylish packages under the tree. … Read More...
Tutorial | Handmade Christmas Card
I really like this card from Betty J of Bettys HandWerke. It has a vintage modern feel, and of course you can’t go wrong with a kraft background. Get the details on how to make it here. The … Read More...
Holiday Roundup: Celebrate Kwanzaa!
The Seven Days of Kwanzaa, an African tradition of celebrating the “first fruits” of the harvest, starts December 26th and ends with a feast and gift-giving. Here are a few ideas for hosting a Kwanzaa celebration.
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Christmas Cupcakes
Simple and adorable and so lovely for Christmas, I’m loving these Christmas “pudding” cupcakes made from an inverted cupcake. How very smart. Find the how-tos HERE at Little Inspiration.
Tutorial: Christmas Snowflake the Snow Chick softie
Anjeanette from By Anjeanette shares a tutorial over at Pellon Projects showing how to make this cute snowgirl softie. Her name is Snowflake the Snow Chick. She wears a warm hat on her head and a scarf around her neck, … Read More...
Pattern and tutorial: Felt Christmas tree
Check out this adorable felt-applique evergreen by Mollie of Wild Olive. Mollie has finished hers as a brooch. And it would make a great gift tie-on or ornament. Imagine the possibilities for embellishment! Go to Mollie’s blog post to learn … Read More...
How to make a wall Christmas tree
If you have limited space or are just in need of a Christmas tree why not try this tutorial on how to make a wall Christmas tree featured at Ursula.
Tutorial: Tinsel purse, no sewing required
Aunt Peaches shows how to cover a purse in shiny happy Christmas tinsel garland. It’s just the thing for a holiday party or for New Year’s Eve festivities. No sewing is required, though you could use handstitches in place of … Read More...
Learn stumpwork from Arlene White
Arlene White has announced her spring online classes. As always, the projects are gorgeous and teach techniques that will serve you well. And I’m thrilled to tell you that she’s again offering to teach us to make her famous stumpwork … Read More...
Recycled Sweater Trees
Use old wool sweaters to make these adorably whimsical Christmas trees. A fun decoration, or made small enough, a great ornament as well. Would be fun as table place markers too, especially if guests get to take them home! Get … Read More...
Knit a SnoBuddy Family
It may seem a little late in the season to be knitting holiday decor, but the great thing about snowmen is that they can hang out for the whole of winter, not just the holidays.
The SnoBuddy Family by Chris … Read More...
Lighted Snowflake Canvas
You’ll be amazed at just how easy this stunning piece of art actually is. I could see adapting this to other holidays and themes as well, not just for Christmas! Get the tutorial at Apartment Therapy –>> How To: Make … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Easy reversible Christmas stocking
Suzannah from Adventures in Dressmakingshows how to make a quick and easy reversible Christmas stocking. Get the how-to.
[photo from Adventures in Dressmaking]
Looking for more sewing patterns for handmade Christmas Stockings? Check these out on Etsy.
Free Knitting Pattern: Lace Wine Cozy
It’s getting down to the wire for holiday knitting, so now might be the time to start thinking about knitting projects where the knitting is just part of the gift. For example, give a nice bottle of wine or olive … Read More...
Tutorial: Refashion a pullover sweater into a buckle cardigan
The Renegade Seamstress shows how she reshaped and refashioned this rather shapeless pullover sweater into a more fitted cardigan with a cool buckle closure. The buckle is also refashioned, taken from an old belt. Get the how-to.
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Tutorial: Fleece hat with ear flaps
LiEr from ikat bag recently showed how to make a fleece winter hat. She’s back with another version, this one with ear flaps. You can keep it plain, or embellish it up with a pom pom at the top and … Read More...
Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Scarf with pom pom trim
Sachiko from Tea Rose Company shows how she made this square scarf with pom pom trim. She used a pretty fabric print (from Amy Butler’s Cameo line) and then added matching pom pom trim to the edges. Go to her … Read More...