From the queen of bread tag art (see?), here’s the latest cuteness from our own, Amanda. Find the how-tos to make adorable gingerbread man bread tags HERE at Crafts by Amanda.
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Free pattern: Circle apron for a Barbie doll
Barbie will be ever the fashionable hostess wearing this half-apron with a circle skirt. Sharon Sews shares a free pattern and tutorial for making it. Get the pattern and tutorial.
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Tutorial: Pleated Christmas tree skirt
Stephanie from The Petite Sewist guest blogs at Mommy By Day… Crafter By Night with a tutorial showing how to make a pleated Christmas tree skirt. It’s gorgeous out of the muslin fabric and contrast-y red trim that she used … Read More...
Tutorial: Free-motion stitched nested heart ornaments
Birgitte from Sew Danish guest blogs in the Scandinavian Christmas series at The Pickled Herring shares a tutorial showing how to make free-motioned stitched nested heart Christmas ornaments. These are so pretty, especially when they’re stitched with gold thread! Even … Read More...
Hungry as a Horse Spaghetti Measure
Despite the fact that I’ve been boiling spaghetti for over twenty years now, I still misjudge the amount almost every time. Guess I need this spaghetti measuring tool: one person, two people, hungry enough to eat a horse. Very clever. … Read More...
How to make a coffee filter Christmas wreath
This is just winter wonderland! See how to make a coffee filter Christmas wreath over at the blog Recaptured Charm.
Sparkle-tastic poodle ornaments
When simple ball ornaments just aren’t calling to you add a few pom poms and you too can have some pink poodle ornaments. Check out the close-up of this pink pooch at Joanne’s blog.
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Inspiration: Roxy Creations
Oooooooooo, pretty! Appliqued and embroidered zippered pouches by Rachel of Roxy Creations. Go to her blog.
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Tutorial: Crewel tree ornament
Somehow I missed posting about this adorable ornament by Mollie Johanson of Wild Olive. Like her other handmade ornaments this year, it’s quick and easy. And this one is the perfect opportunity to dip your toe into crewelwork (embroidery … Read More...
Tutorial: From scraps to elegant ornaments
Improvise gorgeous, one-of-a-kind ornaments using fusible web, scrap fabrics, bits of yarn and other fibers, and lots of random, sparkly machine stitching. Vicki of Field Trips in Fiber came up with this idea and walks us through the construction step … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Leather obi belt with flower embellishment
Catherine from Cat on a Limb shows how to make a fabulous leather obi belt with a flower embellishment. The wide belt has narrow ties that wrap around the waist and tie together right in the center of the flower. … Read More...
Ending couched goldwork threads
When you couch metallic threads, you wind up with some stiff little cut ends poking out. What are you supposed to do with that? The answer is simple. Mary Corbet demonstrates. See her Needle ‘n’ Thread post.
Tutorial: Apple mug rug and pot holder
Tanya from Craft Couture by T.C. shares a tutorial for making a mug rug shaped like an apple. There’s a slit on the back so it can also be used as a pot holder. Cute!! Get the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Faux leather or fabric firewood carrier
Head over to the Fiskars website to find out how you can stitch up a firewood carrier out of fabric or faux leather. The carrier makes it easy to bring in the logs you’ll need to build a cozy winter … Read More...
Tutorial: Minky neck pillow
Sew4Home shows how to make a neck pillow out of a soft minky fabric. The pillow is shaped to help support your neck while reading or watching TV in bed. If you don’t have any minky fabric, they’d also be … Read More...
Tutorial: No-sew knotted knit scarf
Jessica from Me Sew Crazy shows how you can make a quick and easy knotted knit scarf, no sewing required. It takes just 15 minutes to make one – perfect for last minute gifts! Get the how-to.
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Project: Snow Globes
Adding a pretty stamped silhouette image, some fake snow and glitter inside a jar makes a wonderful snow globe. Find more info on this cool project on the Red Lead blog.
-Heather