Diane of CraftyPod has put together a roundup of her Christmas tutorials from years past. Needlework-related and otherwise, you’ll want to check these out. Go to her post.
Looking for more Christmas Embroidery Patterns? Check these out on Etsy
Mini Advent felt Stockings tutorial
This is the cutest idea that will make your children more interested in the Advent season; because these mini stockings are just large enough to hold a small gift or sweet for each of the 24 days of Advent. The … Read More...
A useful knot for beading
Lyric Kinard shows how to make a handy knot to stabilize beads. See the video on her Lyric Art blog.
Money Tree -Gift Idea
Here’s a great gift idea, and a fun decoration for Christmas. Something I’d love to have growing in my backyard — a money tree! Get the tutorial from Then she made — Make a Money Tree.
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Check out Recycled Market on this Cyber Monday
DIY Hot Chocolate Bar
Make your winter wedding festivities cozy with a hot chocolate bar to warm up your guests! Bijoux Bride shares all the delicious details here.
Free pattern: Retro space age Christmas stockings
Pam from Tried & True shares a free pattern and tutorial for making her Retro Space Age Christmas stockings out of felt. The series includes a rocket, a ray gun, a robot, and a spaceship, all on a starburst background. … Read More...
Tutorial: Keeping embroidery clean
Mary Corbet of Needle ‘n’ Thread shows how to protect delicate embroidery from dirt and snags as you work. See her tute.
Tutorial: Jersey and wool felt Christmas stocking
Prudent Baby shows how to make this pretty Christmas stocking. The body of the stocking is made from wool felt, and the cuff and hanging loop from jersey knit. Get the tute.
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Tutorial: Retro-mod Knit Sweater Dress
Jessica from Me Sew Crazy shows how to make her Knit Sweater Dress. The sleeveless dress has a fabulous retro-mod feel. It’s made from two layers – a sweater knit material and a jersey knit lining. It’s inspired by a … Read More...
Giveaway: Patchwork heart Christmas ornaments
Leslie from Leslie’s Art and Sew created these lovely patchwork heart ornaments, and wants to share them with others. She doesn’t have enough to give one to everyone, but she does have a pair of heart ornaments to give away … Read More...
Inspiration: Stamped Cookies
Lynette Horner shares her amazing stamped cookies on her Flikr page, she used a blank ink pad and edible ink to stamp them, follow the link for more info from her. These are almost too pretty to eat!
-Heather
Tutorial: Santa and reindeer photo props
If you’re feeling blah about taking your family’s Christmas photos this year, why infuse some fun into the shoot with Santa or reindeer props? Sweetie Pie Bakery shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make them out of … Read More...
Tutorial: Felt babe
A new DIY ornament from vintage umbrella: the babe in the manger. See the tute.
Camera Cookies
Remember when I declared an edible camera trend, as evidenced by these camera cookie cutters? And I said I was getting a set to review? I got them and I made some. And I’m giving away a set. For … Read More...
Vellum Photo Votives
This lovely idea was uploaded to Pinterest directly. The pin says that dollar store glass votives were used and photos were printed onto vellum. Check them out at Pinterest — DIY: Gift Making / Votive candle holders.
Inspiration: Linda Stokes
Linda Stokes created this sumptuous journal cover. She says,
… Read More...This came from an embroidery done a few years ago, using the circular attachment of my sewing machine. I was thinking of making it into a bag but journals are quicker
Freebie | Printable Gratitude Journal
Being grateful isn’t just for November. Lou from Happy Serendipity made a free printable gratitude journal that you can use to express your gratitude every day of the year. Once printed out and bound you will have a page for … Read More...
Easy Gingerbread House How-tos
This gingerbread house from Ladies Home Journal is labeled as “easy,” and given they start off with a stove-top gingerbread, I think perhaps they are on to something. Find the slideshow HERE.
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Some Homemade Food Gift Guides
A few roundups from the magazines for ya’, all homemade food gifts…
1. Some spiced rum, homemade hot sauce, lemon digestif and the like at Chow.
2. Infused vodka, mixed nuts, granola and more at Real Simple. (Photo the … Read More...