If you love topiaries, here’s a fun project to decorate your home. The Rebel Crafter tells us that it’s a bit of a messy project, so be prepared for that when you get started. Here’s the how to over at … Read More...
Free Pattern – Cowl!
Super easy, and crazy quick! This cowl is knitted on size 13 needles with worsted weight yarn.
And up here, we need all of the outerwear we can wear. (because rumor has it there will be snow at some point), … Read More...
Tutorial: Round yoke dress with an empire waist
Shauna from Shwin & Shwin shows how she created her Hello Neutral dress for her little girl. The short-sleeved dress is gathered on to a rounded yoke. A belt embellished with a poof of tulle creates an empire waist. Love … Read More...
Sewing Pattern: Sparkly sweatshirt refashion
Jessica from Happy Together shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to use sequin trim to transform a plain boxy sweatshirt into a top with winter sparkle. She removed the tell-tale ribbed neck that screams sloppy sweats, and then … Read More...
Tutorial: Faux leather tasseled clutch
Sew4Home shows how to make a little zippered clutch pouch out of faux leather. (That’s fancy talk for vinyl.) In addition to making the basic pouch, they also show how to make a pretty tassel to hang from the zipper … Read More...
DIY: felt mistletoe & mistletoe pomander ornament tutorial
Kacey, of “Stay-at-Home artist” has this lovely felt mistletoe tutorial that appears to be a quick and yet stunning project. I have seen many felt mistletoe patterns; but I love this one’s simple elegance. I would say this is … Read More...
Printable Paint Stick Ornaments
Aren’t these adorable? You can make them too! You’ll need some large paint stir sticks and the free printables available from Today’s Fabulous Finds. Get the how to here — Printable Paint Stick Ornaments {Tutorial}.
Christmas Angel Pancake Tutorial
Pancakes are one of those delightful breakfast staples that can be as simple or as creative as you like. From classic fluffy stacks drenched in syrup to intricate pancake art, there’s … Read More...
Candy Cane Apples
Project: Letter Pressing for Kids
Here’s a wonderful crafting project to do with the kids when they are stuck inside on a cold day. Mommy Labs has directions for do it yourself letter pressing, the kiddos can create their own artwork to print again and … Read More...
What Pinterest Says We Eat
Are you a Pinterest addict yet? Check out this great analysis of the top ten major food groups represented on Pinterest from the kitchn. Oreo-related foods, edible rainbow, casseroles dripping in cheese… What do you think, did they capture … Read More...
Hot Air Balloon Ornament
Inspired by a hot air balloon mobile over at Restoration Hardware, Rena created these fun hot air balloon ornaments for her Christmas tree. Check them out over at The Cheese Thief: How to Make Hot Air Balloon Ornament Tutorial.
Tutorial: Felt house ornament
Cate Anevski guest-posted the tutorial for this adorable house ornament over on whip up. Use your felt scraps, a touch of applique, and a bit of embroidery to create keepsakes for your tree or as gifts for friends. Go … Read More...
Tutorial: Snowflake coasters or ornaments
Laura of Bugs and Fishes riffs on papercut snowflakes with her winter designs that can be used as coasters or ornaments. Follow her tutorial to make a set of your own.
Adding needlelace to a simple blouse
Rachel of VirtuoSew Adventures shares images of a blouse she embellished with needlelace when she was just a teenager. You’ll enjoy the story and the close-ups of the beautiful stitching. Go to her post.
Tutorial: Yoyo ornament
Gerry of Older Rose shows us how she made this simply sweet Christmas ornament with a fabric yoyo as a base. If you aren’t as skilled as Gerry at creating handpainted buttons, you could use any pretty button as the … Read More...
Name this work
Susan Lenz has created another assemblage incorporating her gorgeous embroidery-wrapped vintage spools. This time, the setting is a sweet cradle. She says,
… Read More...The work is done … but I still haven’t landed on the perfect title. To me, each spool
Great idea: Little holiday canvases
Jenny of Stumbles & Stitches used burlap from recycled coffee bags as the background for a set of little Christmas canvases. A little piecing, a little felt and happy fabrics, a few beads–and she has a gift-worthy work that the … Read More...
Free pattern and tutorial: Embroidered Christmas cards
Check out DMCThread’s Blog for a free pattern and instructions for stitching up some cute and quick holiday greeting cards. Go to the post.
Looking for more Christmas Embroidery Patterns? Check these out on Etsy
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Tutorial: Layered and fused fabric Christmas ornaments
Vicki Welsh shares a tutorial on her blog, Field Trips in Fiber, showing how to use fusible webbing (she used MistyFuse), fabric scraps, and angelina fibers to create these lovely Christmas ornaments. Though the layering and stitching makes them look … Read More...