Trish from All Things Crafty made this pretty Christmas Wreath block using a paper pieced quilt pattern she created. Impressive. Go HERE to get the pattern.
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Sale and giveaway at Samelia’s Mum
Anorina from Samelia’s Mum is having a sale this week on Deb Strain’s Meadow Friends. Visit her online store to shop this deal, limited time. She’s also hosting a charm pack giveaway. You have until December 7, 2011 to enter. … Read More...
Amish Diamond block for quilt along
Vanessa from Crafty Gemini posted her second block – Amish Diamond – as part of her Video Sampler Quilt Along. She says it’s a good beginner block. Click HERE to get the video tutorial.
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Verena magazine – Fall in Love With Fall Colors
Verena isn’t just a knitting magazine, it’s a whole site full of fun, fresh, funky, and classic patterns. (Last I checked there was like 839 patterns!) That’s a lot of knitting. Better get at it, but first, get over to … Read More...
EQ7 review and giveaway at Gen X
AnneMarie at Gen X Quilters shares her thoughts on the Electric Quilt 7 software
, a gift from her husband. She is paying it forward with a giveaway. Contest ends Dec 3, 2011. Click HERE to learn more.
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Tutorial: Reversible table runner
You get two great looks with this reversible patchwork table runner. Jen at Sew Happy Geek made one side with a charm pack and the other with half square triangles to make the zig zags. Brilliant! Get the know-how.… Read More...
Christmas Coal Candy
On my to do list: Make a list of anyone I know deserving coal this year. Make coal candy. Give coal candy to the meanies. No, forget it. This coal candy from Sprinkle Bakes looks way to gorgeous to give … Read More...
Apple-a-Day Advent Calendar
My daughter is currently obsessed with apples (and unicorns and rainbows and her horsey boots and whether or not it will snow), so I’m pretty sure this healthy Advent calendar would work on her. And bonus, there are also little … Read More...
Hello Kitty Candy
It seems about right that Hello Kitty should be a candy. Make honey and grenadine Hello Kitty candy HERE at Prunille fait son show. By the way, I found a mold HERE at amazon, though can’t tell if … Read More...
Candy Cane Pretzels
Don’t the Fruit Roll-Ups just make the most perfect stripes on these? Make “candy cane” pretzels HERE at Kitchen Fun with My 3 Sons.
Customizable Family Tree Pillow
YOu can use a silk screen kit or freezer paper stencils to make this totally customizable family tree pillow. There’s a free printable that comes with this tutorial as well. Get it at Mega•Crafty: Make A Customizable Family Tree Pillow- … Read More...
Stockings Pattern Kit Giveaway from MillaMia
Naturally soft merino and Christmas stockings just naturally go together. Well, over at the Classic Elite Yarns site, one lucky reader will have the chance to experience a stocking kit of their choice.
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Free Pattern, Toddler Mittens. Very. Cute!
From the Mary Frances Blog comes these very cute, very easy toddler mittens. The pattern is quick, easy and FREE!
Go HERE to make your own!
Jorid Linvik’s Big Book of Knitted Mittens:
45 Distinctive Scandinavian Designs is sure to … Read More...
Tutorial: Felt mistletoe hair clip
Narelle from Cook Clean Craft shows how to make a mistletoe hair clip. Cute, cute, cute!!! She preivously shared this tutorial in the Crafty Creative Christmas series at Me Making Do. Get the tute at Cook Clean Craft or Me … Read More...
Free pattern: Boy’s Best Vest
Dana from A Place in the Cloud shares a free pattern and tutorial for making her Boy’s Best Vest. The toddler-sized vest would be so cute for church or Christmas dressy! The pattern is in size 18month, but you could … Read More...
Tutorial: Snowman sock softie
Sassa Lynne from Chittle Chattle shows how to turn a single sock into a cute little snowman softie. You can have fun using buttons, felt, and other embellishments to create his face and his personality. Get the tutorial.
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Christmas Card Advent Calendar
Made from recycled Christmas cards, this advent calendar is charming and makes a great holiday presentation. Crafty nest shows you how it’s done, so head over to get the tutorial — Recycled Christmas card advent calendar – Crafty Nest.
Technique: Peeled Paint
Learn how to do a really cool peeled paint technique, perfect for card backgrounds, collage art and more. Watch the instructional video from Scrap Time.
-Heather
Easy Marshmallow Men Snowman Christmas Treat
Snowman marshmallows have exploded all over the place in the last year or so (I’ve made plenty myself). But these cuties from Cute Food for Kids really do seem like the easiest. And cutest? Plus there’s heat added… A new … Read More...
7 Creative Cocktails {Weddings}
Treat your guests to a delicious signature beverage with these recipes from The Bridal Guide!