It’s time for the Spirit of 96 shin dig at Pacific Art Glass for those of you in Southern California. It’s this Saturday, Dec 8th and there will be glass and roll ups and a raffle and specials on Spectrum … Read More...
Pretty pink stitching from JMD
Check out this new project from Janet M. Davies of JMD Designs! Janet says,
… Read More...A must for ever person that sews; either for themselves or to give as a gift. The tote bag is lined and the front has
Make a felt-pocket advent calendar
Roslyn of Sew Delicious has devised an advent calendar that uses inexpensive materials and simple techniques to produce a beautiful keepsake you’ll want to use year after year. Her four-year-old helped with this project, so it looks like a good … Read More...
New: Issue 10 of ‘The Stitch & Thimble’
Kelly Fletcher just sent me the heads-up that the latest edition of her e-zine, The Stitch & Thimble, is available. She told me,
… Read More...It’s available in my online shop (www.kellyfletcher.co.uk) and although it’s not a Christmas edition per
Peg Doll Matching Game {Handmade Gift}
I am a huge fan of the handmade gifts!! If I didn’t have four children under 6 years old…I would be making a ton more than I do now. This is such a beautiful gift to make for a young … Read More...
Free Pattern: Chunky Chevron Baby Blanket
The folks at Purl Soho are celebrating the launch of their Super Soft Merino yarn by knitting up a storm with it. They’re reimagining some old classic patterns in this chunkier yarn as well as developing some new ones to … Read More...
Win a Cotton Spool Mouse kit!
This might be the cutest little felt mouse ever. In fact, if you decorated him with red and green trims, he just might be a Chris-mouse! Helen of Bustle & Sew has two kits to give away. She tells me,… Read More...
DIY Advent Calendar
I love that this calendar uses simple materials and is in the shape of a Christmas tree. You can find the tutorial for this wonderful Advent Calendar over at The Magic Onions..(which happens to be one of my favorite … Read More...
Make a lacy holly garland
Kimberly of Baroque Embellishments created this lacy, sparkly little holly garland by working needlelace over wire with silk thread. She calls the style “Elizabethan Bling.” Perfect! Would you like to have a little of this holiday sparkle for your table? … Read More...
Packing Peanut Igloo
I’ve always thought that packing peanuts could have such a better life used in a craft. THIS, my friends, is the craft that packing peanuts want to be a part of. You and your kids will have so much fun … Read More...
DIY Snow Globes {Kid Craft}
A while ago, I saw a ‘calm down jar’ on Pinterest that involved lots of glitter and a bottle. My girls were begging me to make the calm down bottle just so they could watch the glitter fall to the … Read More...
How To Make Peppermint Stick Christmas Food Platter
I’m adding this one to the “why didn’t I think of that?” category: A peppermint stick
platter. And totally edible, too. Find the how-tos HERE at Munchkin Munchies. Such a fun way to serve up Santa’s cookies the night … Read More...
Advent Christmas Charts
At Cross (re) Stitched the blogger is offering a free chart a day until Christmas starting with this cute little elf. So far the charts have been small and perfect for ornaments. Check out the free elf chart and be … Read More...
Free pattern: Super cute fleece and flannel fox scarf
Don’t worry. There were no animals harmed in the making of this super cute fox scarf. This guy is made from fleece and flannel, and Prudent Baby shares a free pattern for making it. Go to Prudent Baby for the … Read More...
Free pattern: Morton Salt girl dress
Elizabeth from Simple Simon & Co. shows the dress she made for her daughter’s Halloween costume. She dresssed up as the Morton Salt girl
. Elizabeth created the real-life version of the short, swingy dress that she wears. She includes … Read More...
Tutorial: Pom pom trimmed cushions made from tea towels
Torie Jayne shows how to make a small pom pom trimmed cushion out of a tea towel. You’ll get the front and the back of the cushion out of one towel. The back has a button closure so it’s easy … Read More...
Homemade for the holidays: Cranberry Fig Solid Sugar Scrub
So there are three weeks left to handcraft for the holidays, and we’re going to have one totally and completely do-able idea here every day between now and then. These are projects that won’t take a ton of time, don’t … Read More...
Pear Ornament
…and a partridge in a pear tree! Full of glittery loveliness, this pear ornament would make a gorgeous addition to any Christmas tree. Inspired by the song The 12 Days of Christmas, this pretty and festive bauble was born. Find … Read More...
Birch Tea Light Holders
Birch bark is so lovely, and these tea light holders from Oleander and Palm are lovely personified. I love the rustic texture, look and elegant effect. Visit the tutorial.
