Here is a great project for the kids to help with. They would make cute gifts or place cards for the dinner table. Maybe you need a last minute gift for a hostess, these would be perfect to give.
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Tutorial: No-sew pom pom Christmas trees
Michelle from The Ribbon Retreat shows how you can make these Christmas tree decorations using pom pom trim, and you don’t have to sew a stitch. They’re quick and simple to make, and would make a fun decoration to add … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: You Are My Cup Of Tea Apron
Sachiko from Tea Rose Home guest blogs at U Create with a tutorial showing how to make her Your Are My Cup of Tea apron. It’s made from a tea towel and has a pocket in the shape of a … Read More...
Tutorial: Quilted Oven Mitt plus free pattern
Need to whip up a quick handmade gift? Vanessa of Crafty Gemini has you covered with a video tutorial for making theses quilted oven mitts. A gifted teacher, she’s right when she claims even a new sewer can successfully complete … Read More...
Tutorial: Appliqued Christmas bunting
Josie from Sew for Soul shows how you can make this festive Christmas bunting. You can spell out a Christmas message with the bunting, or put a Christmas themed applique on the flags. Free motion stitching outlines the appliques and … Read More...
Crochet Hats for Cats
These custom made cat hats (and on request for other pets as well) are one of the cutest things ever. How can you not fall in love with your feline after she has one of these on?
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Merry Christmas Cookies
Even though these cookies spell out Merry Christmas, they can actually be used for all the holidays. You could spell out Hanukkah and Kwanzaa or even spell someone’s name on their birthday. The possibilities are endless. Chocolate cookie dough is … Read More...
Backyard Playhouses
What kid doesn’t want to have a playhouse? These 21 amazing backyard playhouses will leave you in awe over how beautiful they all are. With amazing details in each and every one of them, you will want to have one … Read More...
DIY Double Sided Pearl Earring
Tired of boring earring backs? Then try this double pearl styled Earring. It’s very creative whilst maintaining the classic pearl earring look. The full turorial can be found on this feature post.
Free Crochet Pattern – Death Star Pillow
If you know what a Death Star is then you are probably jumping up and down right now and the thought of this free pattern. This Star Wars pattern is for a death star the size of a small cushion. … Read More...
Keep Someone’s Legs Warm with Reversible Boot Cuffs
I love knit boot cuffs. They’re a simple way to add a bit more knitting to an outfit, and they serve a purpose: filling the gap between your leg and your boot, if there is one, or keeping your leg … Read More...
Project: Felt Ornament
Doesn’t this cute fuzzy ornament look like it was made from a sweater? Shelley Hickox actually made this by stamping onto a die cut piece of felt. She shares her process over on her blog, The Stamp Tramp (which is … Read More...
Paper Plate Peppermint Candy Tutorial
Amy, from Amy D…Randomly Me, originally just posted a picture of this fun holiday decoration. She got so many emails from people asking how she made it, she decided to write up this tutorial — lucky for us because they … Read More...
6 Kid Friendly Felt Christmas Trees
If you have small children around your home you know how hard it can be keeping those little hands from playing with the Christmas tree and all of the fragile ornaments. While the magic of Christmas really is about the … Read More...
DIY Snow Globe
There’s something magical about a Christmas snow globe, isn’t there? Bring the magic to your home with this tutorial for easiest faux snow globe tutorial ever!
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Deconstructed Candy Cane table runner
Karin Jordan of Leigh Laurel Studios did a guest post at Sizzix’s blog showing how she made this festive table runner. Inspired by a candy cane, she used her Dresden Plate Sizzix die and created this minimalist look. I love … Read More...
25 Christmas Appetizers
Having a party and still need ideas to serve to your guests, here is the site for you. Hopefully, you will be able to find something new to serve or maybe you are having your first party and need some … Read More...
Tutorial: Fleece and faux fur infinity scarf
Sew4Home shows how you can make a fleece and faux fur infinity scarf. You can make it with one layer of faux fur or minky, and one layer of fleece. Or, make it from two layers of fleece and no … Read More...
Freebie: Winter Coloring Pages
Dover Publications has 5 different winter scene coloring pages to download for free. Keep the kids busy on a snow day or shrink them down and use them yourself on holiday cards. Click here to download (once there click the … Read More...
Why You Should Never gift a quilt to a newborn says Dr. Pait
Quilters are natural gift givers and many of you, like myself, especially enjoy welcoming new babies into the world with a quilt. With the colors and style reflecting the expecting mother’s taste. it’s often the centerpiece of the nursery, So, … Read More...