Tutorial: Dala horse stocking
If you love the Swedish Dala horses popping up all over the web, you’ll adore the latest holiday tutorial by Jenny of allsorts. She uses simple felt applique to add Dala-horse flair to a Christmas stocking. See her tute.… Read More...
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Brilliant gifting
This sweet little beaded heart, created by Yesteryear Embroideries, is actually a pocket for delivering a small gift. I think it would be perfect to hang on the Christmas tree each year with a small surprise inside. And I … Read More...
Bead a little stocking
Chris of Themeaparty.com has guest posted a tutorial on whip up for creating a dear little felt stocking embellished with beaded snowflakes. You could also use the snowflake patterns–free on the post–on ornaments or other Christmas crafts. See the tute… Read More...
Tutorial: Shirred leg warmers with pretty bows
Amanda from Simply Homemade shows how to make pair of cute shirred leg warmers topped with pretty bows. The shirring creates an adjustable fit, and also a ruffled cuf effect at the hem. Love!!! Get the tutorial.
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Free pattern: Fur-trimmed trapper hat with earphone pockets
Fleece Fun shares a free pattern for making a fur-trimmed fleece hat with hidden earphone pockets. The warm fleece earflaps will keep your ears warm while you’re rocking out to your favorite tunes. If you want to make a hat … Read More...
Tutorial: Applique snowman stocking
Haley Pierson-Cox of Craftzine.com shows us how to make a cuddly Christmas stocking with hand applique and embroidery. The trees and snowman just beg for your special customization. Go to her tute.
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Inspiration: Schindermania!
Why did schinders stitch this child in a sock monkey costume? Because he’s a real kid, and that was his real Halloween costume, and this is a portrait pillow. I said: portrait pillow. She takes commissions. Just sayin… Go to … Read More...
Holiday inspiration: The Cotton Floozy
OMG! This little hoop by the Cotton Floozy made me snort laugh. If you don’t get it, you definitely need to rent and watch A Christmas Story. Go to Cotton Floozy’s blog.
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Folded Ruler Christmas Tree
Fun! I love a funky Christmas tree, don’t you? These twist on holiday cheer is right up my rustic alley. Check it out at My Salvaged Treasures: Repurposed Folding Rulers.
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Tutorial: Petite purse ornaments
Michele of michele made me created this little purse ornament as a novel way to deliver a gift of Christmas cash. So smart and pretty! And, unless the recipient steals away with the ornie, you can reuse it year after … Read More...
Fun With Filet Crochet
I’ve never mastered filet crochet. I’ve attempted it several times and have had inconsistent results. I actually finished a pretty filet doily that ended up being my own design! It started as a legit filet pattern, but it kinda devolved … Read More...
Holiday Candle Making Workshop for Kids in NJ
Grounds For Sculpture, a public sculpture park in Hamilton NJ is offering two holiday candle making workshops for kids on Saturday, December 17. The first is at 12 pm and the children will make aluminum foil molds before they create … Read More...
Perfect For Your Christmas Party – It’s Isabella!
Isabella! Elegant, beautiful and a bit on the fun side. Take a handful of wire, a sprinkling of beads and look what you can make! This is so pretty. While the instructions aren’t here, you can certainly buy the bracelet, … Read More...
iPhone love for quilters
Red Feedsack iPhone 4/4s Speck Case for $39.99 at Zazzle. Have your own quilt you want to look at? Create your own Speck Case also at Zazzle.
Image credit: Zazzle
Free pattern: Vintage-inspired Road Cape
ThunderLily shares a free pattern on BurdaStyle for making a vintage-inspired Road Cape. The short cape has a zig zag front with button closure and a wide tie at the neck. Get the free pattern.
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Tutorial: Sew a wine bottle gift bag
Jamie from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom shows how to make a fabric gift bag to present a bottle of wine. The simple sack is quick and easy to sew. Just slide in a bottle of wine, tie it … Read More...
Freebie: Ginger Street Scraps On-line Mag
The latest issue of the FREE on-line paper crafting magazine Ginger Street Scraps is now on-line. It’s full of wonderful holiday and winters ideas for cards, tags and scrapbooking. Click here to check it out.
-Heather
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