From “Knock off Décor” and here! “Remember that pretty felt wreath pillow from yesterday? Well, Jody from Homey Home Design loved it so much she decided to whip up a matching tree skirt this year. Jody sewed a simple … Read More...
Christmas Lights from Candy
How crazy cute and clever and simple! Make quick and easy Christmas lights from M and Ms and Mike and Ike’s candies HERE at Hungry Happenings.
Paper Punched Luminary Cityscape
Crafts Unleashed from ConsumerCrafts blogged this very clever idea for a paper bag cityscape created using craft paper punches. Get the tutorial.
Review- Handmade to Sell: Hello Craft’s Guide to Owning, Running, and Growing Your Crafty Biz
First you make stuff, then people say they love it and you make stuff for other people. The next step, sell it! But how to do it? Well Handmade to Sell is the book for you! It covers just about … Read More...
Knitting Podcaster KnitPurlGirl Has Died
Karrie Steinmetz, better known to the fiber arts community by her online handle and podcast name KnitPurlGirl, died unexpectedly on Monday, according to reports around the Internet and on the Friends of KnitPurlGirl group on Ravelry.
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Sandwich “Hot Cocoa”
Drink your lunch kids, especially on a day like today (in DC it’s cold and dank and drizzly). Make a “hot cocoa” sandwich HERE at Little Nummies.
Simple Puzzle Project for Little Hands

This is a great project that you can make as a gift for the holiday season, or just something to keep the kiddos busy while you cook dinner! Putting puzzles together is fun and educational for kids…head on over to … Read More...
DIY Christmas Wrapping Paper
This simple project could be uniquely designed to fit the personalities of your family! Get inspired over at Art with Kids…although I personally love the hats!
Felt Christmas Tree Ornament
Donni is one of my favorite bloggers on the internet! She is so creative with her children, especially when it comes to making special crafts with them out of natural materials. This felt Christmas tree ornament was their first … Read More...
Newsy: Sea of Stars Quilt Along
I am all about relaxed, especially this time of year, you? Elizabeth of Don’t Call Me Betsy is taking this approach to her latest quilt along Sea of Stars. At the end of this shared stitching event, you’ll have a … Read More...
22 Cookies Inspired by 22 Christmas Cards
That’s a whole lot of cookies and a whole lot of cards and a whole lot of Christmas and a whole lot of talent. I’m so honored to be included in this collection organized by Haniela of 22 bloggers creating … Read More...
Tutorial: Felt koala earbud organizer
Onelmon shows how to make the cutest little organizer for your earbud wires. It’s a little felt koala that clips around the wires to keep them from getting tangled up. If you have a teen or tween on your Christmas … Read More...
Giveaway: Three charm packs at Samelia’s Mum
Anorina of Samelia’s Mum is hosting a giveaway on her blog for three fabric charm packs by Moda. These are all great fabric lines (no dogs here). Her contest ends December 10, 2012. Go HERE to enter.
Tutorial: Mod felt fringe Christmas tree skirt
I am loving this felt fringe tree skirt that Jacinda from Prudent Baby made! It’s colorful, fun, and… mod! She shares a tutorial showing how you can make one. Get the tute.
[photo from Prudent Baby]
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Tutorial: Tips and supplies for sewing on leather
I’ve been seeing lots of awesome sewing projects using leather (or faux leather). The leather looks cool, but it can be tricky to sew on if you don’t have the right supplies, or if you try to sew on it … Read More...
Tutorial: Vintage pillowcase apron
Jennifer Brasher from Two Butterflies shows how she made an apron out of a vintage pillowcase and a bit of fabric cut from a vintage sheet. It’s part of her 30 Days for 30 Dollars series of thrifty craft projects. … Read More...
Tutorial: Quilt-y mini advent calendar
Now this is a clever idea Jane of Quilt Jane had when she made up this mini advent calendar starting with a quilt block. Once quilted and bound, you can hang it on your tree or door, then watch as … Read More...
Tutorial: Hot Mess Casserole Carrier
Sara from Sew Sweetness shares a tutorial over at the Free Spirit Fabrics blog showing how to make her Hot Mess Casserole Carrier. It’s insulated to keep your food warm, and it’s big enough to hold a 13″ x 9″ … Read More...
Tutorial: Quilt-y money + gift card holder
Fiona of Celtic Thistle created this handsome money or gift card holder with her nephews in mind. This year the cash she gives them for Christmas will be in a cute sewn keepsake. The front is a quilt block she … Read More...
DIY: Peppermint Lip Balm
Just in time for the holidays, Nourishing Minimalism has a quick and easy tutorial for making your own peppermint lip balm. These would be great stocking stuffers! Find it all here.