Melissa Thiese posted this wall hanging as part of her 25 Days of Christmas Extravaganza. Check her blog every day until December 25th to see another idea or project. Click here for more information.
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9 Advent Calendar Ideas
It’s not too late to whip up an advent calendar! Besides, even if you run a few days late this year, you can always pack it away after Christmas and pull it out again year after year. Advent calendars are … Read More...
9 Holiday Wreath Projects
I haven’t decided what type of wreath to put on my door yet this year. December has already begun, so it’s time to make a choice and hang it! Luckily for me (and you!) there are plenty of beautiful and … Read More...
Giveaway: Swoon fabric bundles
Swoon by Melissa Averinos has arrived! Enter to win one of three bundles of Swoon over at I’m Just A Guy Who Quilts. This giveaway, sponsored by the Fat Quarter Shop, runs through Dec 6, 2010. Head on … Read More...
Scotty dog patchwork softie
The talented Aunty Spicy made this patchwork Scotty dog softie. It’s so cute I want to hug it. Visit the post to find out why she made more than one of these.
Looking for more scottie dog quilting patterns? Check … Read More...
Quilted candle mat giveaway
Get a chance to win this merry quilted candle mat over at Quiltifications. Go to the post for entry details.
Tutorial: Ric rac and flower cardigan with faux necktie
Kathleen from Grosgrain shares another fabulous sweater refashion as part of her Embellish Knit month. She creates the Emma Pillsbury-inspired design with ric rac, gathered fabric flowers, and a faux necktie. Love!! Get the tute.
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Tutorial: Pocket Advent calendar
Anna from Noodlehead guest blogs over at Gwenny Penny with a tutorial showing how to make a pocket Advent calendar. Each numbered pocket has a tag printed with a family activity. Love it! Get the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Faux chenille baby blanket
Dana from MADE shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a faux chenille baby blanket. It takes quite a bit of fabric (1 1/4 yard each of 4-5 fabrics) to make one, but the result is a … Read More...
Jelly Belly Cupcake Challenge
Decorate a cupcake with Jelly Bellies
for a chance to win 10 grand! You can see the entries HERE. Even if you don’t enter, check out their cupcake gallery of inspiration, how-tos included.
Your Christmas Turkey, from Rowan Purelife Organic Cotton….
Every detail from tail feathers to the large and small wattles is present on this huggable stuffed turkey.
The dangling feet and comb atop the head are I-cords. The body has a separately knitted base. The beak and eye are … Read More...
NOVEMBER GIVEAWAY WINNER IS….
Kabira!
Kabira, please contact me by email: [email protected]
with your snailmail address so I can mail you this lovely Interweave 2011 Crochet Calendar.
Congratulations!!
Projects from Colour de Verre
Want to do some glass casting? Colour de Verre makes molds for simple glass casting. You don’t have to make the molds, they’re ready to use. And they have such a variety of molds to choose from. And then there … Read More...
More about felt – Felting lessons
The Felting Lessons site is just what it sounds like. Felter Terri Pike writes up many wonderful felting video tutorials. Wet felting, nuno felting, resist felting, you name it.
This is a really wonderful resource for the beginning or beyond … Read More...
How to recycle a zippered rice sack into a cute tote bag
The clever crafter of the blog Recycled Sewing made a cute tote that utilizes the handle and zipper of a rice sack and some pretty recycled fabric to make a pretty bag. See how in this tutorial.
Lollipop Tree Advent Calendar
I’m loving the great finds in this Advent Calendar roundup at babble, especially this lollipop tree from Garnet Hill.
The Winner of “Making Felted Friends: 25 Toys & Gifts”
Congratulations Amanda, you are the winner of this fun book Making Felted Friends
giveaway! You are the lucky number 5! I want to thank all of you that entered and I will be posting another amazing book giveaway today or … Read More...
Chocolate Marshmallow Dreidels
And you can learn how to make ’em HERE at Martha Stewart.
Pattern and tutorial: Santa shadow applique
Kathy Shaw of Shawkl is sharing the pattern and instructions for creating this Santa shadow applique. She says the design “can easily be adapted to needle-turn or freezer paper applique methods.” Go to her blog post for links to the … Read More...
Free patterns: Snowman murder
Feed Dog is sharing his pattern for these charming snowman appliques (or embroidery patterns). In addition to the healthy and melted versions, there’s a surprise crime-scene pattern that shows how the snowman murder happened. Go to his blog post for … Read More...