Claire from Pillar Box Blue shares a tutorial for making this cute pom pom Christmas tree pillow from an upcycled sweater. She used a green wool sweater which she felted before turning it into a pillow shaped like a Christmas … Read More...
Tutorial and pattern: Merry and Bright Christmas towels
Add some fun Christmas cheer to your kitchen with these cute Merry and Bright retro towels! Amanda from Jedi Craft Girl shares a tutorial and free pattern at Therm O Web. They’re quick to sew and make great gifts. Use … Read More...
The Perfect Knit for Outlander Fans, and Everyone Else
I haven’t read or watched the Outlander series yet, though I know I need to do both, not the least of which because there’s great knitting in the show.
Claire’s Outlander Cowl from Knitterly is a giant, bulky Garter Stitch … Read More...
Felt Wrapped Wreath
This Christmas wreath is wrapped with felt pieces. This tutorial shows you how to create a festive handmade wreath like no other. You can see this felting tutorial over at Livingfelt.wordpress.com.
Slow Cooker Hot Chocolate
This hot chocolate recipe is for your slower cooker
. This is one of the best hot chocolate recipes I have made and I love the cardamon touch. Gives it a special little chai taste. The recipe was finished off … Read More...
10 Christmas Snowflake Crochet Patterns
These Free Crochet patterns all have a Winter Snowflake theme. Perfect for a White Christmas. All of these Crochet patterns are Free and available online. The snowflake afghan would have to be my favorite. How about making the Snowflakes and … Read More...
Insta Party Love – Unicorn Backdrop
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This Unicorn party backdrop is more of a focal point than a background decoration. It’s massive and perfect for a party that has a large … Read More...
Projects: 5 Mini Class Card Tutorials
Each month My Favorite Things stamps shares some of their favorite projects from their designers, each with a mini class to complete the projects. You’ll find a downloadable PDF as well as video tutorials for 5 different projects. November has … Read More...
Tutorial: Scrap fabric Christmas tree banner
Kim from Bugaboo City shows how you can use your scraps to make this beautiful Christmas tree banner. The edges are left raw, which gives it a lovely rustic look. Using scraps give a wonderful mix of color and pattern … Read More...
Project: Holiday Card with All Over Stamped Background
Designer Laura Bassen will show you how to use a stamp positioner to make it easy to line up a boarder stamp to create a seamless all over background pattern. She’s also got complete card directions for these lovely holiday … Read More...
Tutorial: Scrap fabric memory matching game
Use your fabric scraps to sew up a fun matching game for your toddler! Rebekah from Rebekah Sews shares a tutorial at Pattern Revolution showing how. The fabric “cards” are easy for young hands to grab hold of, and they’ll … Read More...
Christmas Tracing Sheets Make Learning Fun
Have a little one learning to write this holiday season?
Check out the cute Christmas/winter themed tracing sheets from Teach Beside Me. This pack of 12 sheets includes coloring areas and words to trace for the following words:
- light
- wreath
Little Stockings to Knit by the Bunch
This time of year we really do have to be realistic about the amount of time we have for knitting and the things we can actually get done.
It’s not the time to decide to stitch a pair of fingerless … Read More...
Tutorial and pattern: Felt cat Christmas ornament
This kitty loves knitting! She’s peeking her head through a knitted wreath, and she’s got a ball of yarn to play with. Donna Herron created this felt kitty ornament for an ornament exchange with her knitting friends, and she’s sharing … Read More...
Another Classic Christmas Tree
I promised you a week of Christmas tree cross stitch patterns, and here is one more.
I love the classic look of this Christmas tree from Talons Aiguilles. The pattern is in French but you don’t really need it.… Read More...
Cute DIY Gift Idea – Jingle Bell Frames
JINGLE BELL FRAMES are easy to make and I love their look. Did I mention they make the most lovely sound when you give them a shake! These frames are perfect for gift giving! Pop in a photo of a … Read More...
Santa In Pajamas Pattern
Santa in Pajamas! Santa also has to enjoy his cocoa and cookies, put the favorite pajamas and slippers on and rest! ????
The ornament can be made with the basic cross stitching skills, no sewing machine required for assembling.
Giant DIY Sheet Music Angel Wings
These Christmas Angel wings have to be the biggest I have ever seen and I am stunned at how amazing they look on this Christmas wall. I mean wow! what an impact these would make in a foyer or as … Read More...
Edible Crafts Rocky Road Wreath
You have to love Rocky Road
to make these Beast of a Christmas wreath! This my Chocolate friends is Heaven. The perfect Christmas Gift for Families or work parties. It’s big enough for everyone to share. You can learn how … Read More...
Tips: Three Ways to Add Stitching to Your Cards
Adding stitching to your stamped cards adds such a special touch and extra dimension. There are several ways to add stitching to your cards and the Ellen Hudson blog shares how to achieve 3 different stitched looks, hand stitching, machine … Read More...