I had to look twice at this photo after I read that it was made out of styrofoam and noodles! Your children will love coming up with their own patterns as to how to arrange the noodles. Head on over … Read More...
Christmas Elf Handprint
Tutorial: Child’s felt crown
Gina from Se La Cava shows how to make a child’s felt crown that they can wear on their birthday, or year-round for dress-up fun. On oversized monogram on the front makes it extra special. Get the tute.
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Gingerbread Cookie Wreath
Here’s a fun wreath to make for the holidays! Inspired by a martha Stewart design this adaptation is totally adorable and very festive. Get the how to from Saving 4 Six: Gingerbread Cookie Wreath.
Father and Son Cross Stitch Chart
Tutorial: Dala horse stocking
If you love the Swedish Dala horses popping up all over the web, you’ll adore the latest holiday tutorial by Jenny of allsorts. She uses simple felt applique to add Dala-horse flair to a Christmas stocking. See her tute… Read More...
December House
Brilliant gifting
This sweet little beaded heart, created by Yesteryear Embroideries, is actually a pocket for delivering a small gift. I think it would be perfect to hang on the Christmas tree each year with a small surprise inside. And I … Read More...
Music Lover
Bead a little stocking
Chris of Themeaparty.com has guest posted a tutorial on whip up for creating a dear little felt stocking embellished with beaded snowflakes. You could also use the snowflake patterns–free on the post–on ornaments or other Christmas crafts. See the tute… Read More...
Photo Stocking Holders
When I first saw these a smile crept across my face. There’s no question about whose stocking belongs to who! You can get the how to over at Southern Lovely: Stocking holders.
Stockings to Stitch
Inspiration: Racaire
Racaire of Racaire’s Embroidery & Needlework has done a couple of gorgeous needlebooks lately using Klosterstitch. See more at her posts Queen and We Have Dragons. Browse her blog for more information about Klosterstitch.
Tutorial: Shirred leg warmers with pretty bows
Amanda from Simply Homemade shows how to make pair of cute shirred leg warmers topped with pretty bows. The shirring creates an adjustable fit, and also a ruffled cuf effect at the hem. Love!!! Get the tutorial.
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Compete for the 2012 Hand and Lock prize
Hand and Lock has put out the call for entries for the 2012 Prize for Embroidery. The announcement page says,
… Read More...This years HAND & LOCK prize for Embroidery brief is inspired by celebration. With an exciting year ahead in the
Free pattern: Fur-trimmed trapper hat with earphone pockets
Fleece Fun shares a free pattern for making a fur-trimmed fleece hat with hidden earphone pockets. The warm fleece earflaps will keep your ears warm while you’re rocking out to your favorite tunes. If you want to make a hat … Read More...
Tutorial: Applique snowman stocking
Haley Pierson-Cox of Craftzine.com shows us how to make a cuddly Christmas stocking with hand applique and embroidery. The trees and snowman just beg for your special customization. Go to her tute.
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Tutorial: Make a fabric checkers game
Jessica Levitt from Juicy Bits shows how she made a checker game out of fabric. The gameboard is pieced from squares of contrasting fabric and the pieces are itty bean bags. A fabric pocket on the back holds all of … Read More...
Tutorial: Sewing pattern tissue Christmas ornaments
When people find out that I like to sew, they often try to pawn off some old, unstylish, already cut, wrong size sewing pattern on me. Does this happen to you? If so, Jodi from Sew Fearless shows how you … Read More...
Illuminated stitching
Terry of And Sew It Goes recommends this little finger light as a stocking stuffer for stitchers. It becomes a little headlight for the finger that guides the needle. I’m not totally confident about how well this would work. But … Read More...