Sew4Home shows how to make a simple potholder with a ric rac
trimmed pocket. Edges are bound with contrasting bias tape, and a tab with a grommet makes it easy to hang from a small hook. Get the tute.
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Tutorial: Make leggings from outgrown tights
Heather from The Sewing Loft shows what to do with tights that have grown too short for your child. A couple of snips and a couple of hems turns them into leggings. Get the tute.
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A Peek at Wool People 4
The latest installment of the pattern collection by Brooklyn Tweed was released earlier this week, and it would make a great last-minute addition to your holiday wish list.
Wool People 4 has 15 patterns from indie designers with an emphasis … Read More...
Free Tutorial: Double-Layer Bibbed Cowl
This Double-Layer Bibbed Cowl by Kitschy Coo is an alternative to a traditional scarf. Made from two layers of stretch knit, it slides over the head easily and keeps the neck and chest warm. It’s a quick sew, a great … Read More...
Glitter Votives
100 Layer Cake made these sweet glitter votives that would make excellent wedding table decor, New Year’s Eve decor or quick holiday decor. Check out the tutorial.
Project: White Christmas Card
I love how soft and wintry this card is! Find directions for making it using die cuts, stamps and an inking technique over on the Spellbinders blog.
-Heather
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Chalkboard Christmas Plates
Use thrift store plates and chalkboard paint to add a fun and unique element to your wall. A quick and easy way to add a final touch to your home that will make your guests smile. See it at –>> … Read More...
Snowman Cocoa Hugger tutorial
This would make a delightful gift and it can be made up is a short while. Every adult or child would love this little fellow holding the yummy makings of a drink. Barbara Matthiessen made this and it is on … Read More...
Christmas Holiday Roundup: 12 Rudolph Edible Treats
That so cute reindeer hero lends himself so well to food crafts. From breakfast to dessert, all you need are antlers and a red nose. Pair these edibles with a Christmas storybook
or movie.
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How to make a sequin covered ball Christmas ornament
These sequin covered ornaments are truly a classic craft. If you haven’t tried making them pop on over to the blog Made with Love for an easy tutorial on how to make sequin covered Christmas ornaments.
Giveaway: Fabric bundle at Maureen Cracknell
I do declare, I love vintage campers! They’re part of this weekend’s giveaway at Maureen Cracknell. Contest ends early December 24, 2012. Go HERE for entry details.
Image credit: Maureen Cracknell
DIY Mustache Mugs
Here are some coloured plain mugs I decorated using a glass paint marker.
I couldn’t really say on my blog who these were for because they are a gift for one of my daughter’s friends. It’s a possibility that friend … Read More...
And the winner of the Epson Printer is……………
**drum roll** the winner of the Epson Stylus R2000 Inkjet printer is TERESA!! ” I would love to have this. Our printer got fried over a year ago when our house was hit by lightning. Blew out all the electronic … Read More...
Freebie | Printable Tabletop Holiday Village
I love this free printable holiday village from Handmade Charlotte. I already have mine all printed out and hope to get it installed over the weekend. Now that the holidays are in full swing and the kids are home … Read More...
Project: Stamped Chalkboard Gift Tags
The chalkboard look is everywhere right now! These fun stamped holiday tags capture this fun trend perfectly! Find a how to video tutorial for making some to hang on your gifts this year over on the Lawn Fawn stamps blog… Read More...
Tutorial: Scrappy cell phone cozy
Sarah from FairyFace Designs shows how to make a cell phone cozy. It’s made from smaller pieces of fabric, with a pieced design on the front, so you can raid your scrap bin for most of what you’ll need to … Read More...
Tutorial: Chenille scarf, two versions
Linda from Desert Designs shared a tutorial over at Ricochet and Away! showing how to make a chenille scarf. Rikka from Ricochet made a version for herself, but didn’t have enough fabric for the 7 layers that Linda’s tutorial used. … Read More...
Tutorial | Cardboard Gingerbread House Gift Tags
I love this idea from Julee at Warm Hot Chocolate for making gingerbread house gift tags from cardboard. This is a great one to do with kids! Click here to see more.
Free pattern: Felt Christmas cookies
Jessica Peck from Sweetie Pie Bakery shares a free pattern for sewing up some yummy felt Christmas cookies. They look just like the for real ones I made last weekend, though mine had a lot more calories and fat grams … Read More...
Do Not Panic! Get One (Or More) Of These For The Crocheter In Your Life.
Here are a few great ideas for gifts for the crocheter in your life:
High End – Caron Etimo Tulip Crochet Hooks
Not so high end but wonderful:
Yarn!! Nothing could be finer!
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