This is probably the most intricate project I have seen and to go along with it the most extensive tutorial on how to make it. Pop on over to this post at Keith LoBue’s blog Stuffsmith to see the amazing … Read More...
Upcycled Denim Jeans Christmas stockings
Lookie what Naptime Journal made from repurposed jeans! She turned them into super cool Christmas stockings. I love the pocket and waistband details. I bet Santa will put some extra candy in those back pockets. See more photos at Naptime … Read More...
Tutorial: Zig zag stitch trim
Susan from Crafterhours trimmed a sewing project with this cool zig zag stitch, and she shares a tutorial showing how she did it. The fabric gets folded up and over the edges of the zig zag, creating a layered look. … Read More...
Shop: Tresijas Hand Carved Stamps
Check out these wonderful stamps from Tresijas on Etsy. They are had carved rubber stamps mounted on salvaged wood, how very lovely and clever these are!
P. S. Mustaches are a really hot trend right now!
-Heather
Free Holiday Paper Piecing Patterns
Download free patterns for holiday themed paper piecings from BHG Scrapbooks etc. The 25+ patterns include the tree shown above, an ornament and a wreath. Click here to go to download.
POMPOM, POMPON, POMPADOODLE – Have You Seen This Yarn?
I saw skeins of this yarn (the higher end variety) at my LYS last month. It’s very scrumptious, comes in divine (and more adult) colors, and is tempting – but, what to do with it??
There are less expensive varieties … Read More...
Tutorial: Doll socks and pants the easy way
Care from Obsessively Stitching shows how she makes a pair of pants and a pair of socks for an 18″ doll. She makes the pants from a pair of baby pants, and the socks from a pair of adult socks. … Read More...
Tutorial: SRE poinsettia
Carol Daisy shows us how to stitch a simple silk-ribbon poinsettia — the perfect embellishment for a stocking or Christmas table linens. See the tute.
Looking for more Christmas Embroidery Patterns? Check these out on Etsy or check out … Read More...
Sale: Purple Onion Stamps
Purple Onion is having a big sale! From now through Dec. 15th all stamps are 25% off, enter code HOL2009 at check out to receive the discount.
-Heather
13 Cookies from 13 Food Bloggers
A visit to the ultimate baker’s dozen challenge is a must for foodies and bakers and bloggers and anyone who likes cookies. 13 food and craft bloggers gathered to post their own cookie creations. (7 of which hid chances to … Read More...
New Giveaway Ivy League Vest….
Yay! Don’t you just love free stuff? I do. It rocks!
This time it’s by Eunny Jang from Knitting Daily. What is it? What is it?
Well, patience, my pets. It’s the DVD: Introduction to Fair Isle: The Ivy League … Read More...
25 Best Places to Find Free Knitting Patterns Online
Finally, a Master List!
Few online communities are as welcoming and open to beginners as those devoted to the ancient craft of knitting. In order to promote an appreciation and love of the utilitarian art, they provide thousands of … Read More...
Giveaway: Imaginisce Products
There’s a great giveaway on Write.Click.Scrapbook today! A goodie box of Imaginisce products, including the iTop brad maker
shown above! Click here to go to giveaway. Hurry! Entries close at 8pm PST tonight!
Half Eaten Gingerbread Man Ornaments
This idea would be so great for a simple gift for teachers, or family members. Older children could definitely help out with this craft…even help sew it! HEad on over to Elsie Marley for the tutorial.
Holiday Cocktail Roundup
Just a tiny sampling of holiday cocktail ideas from the web:
1. Find 15 cocktails at Saveur.com, like a Santa Hat, Reindeer Martini, and Hot Toddy.
2. Find a recipe for a candy cane cocktail at Let’s Entertain. 
3. … Read More...
Got an empty tin can, wire and fuzzy yarn? Craft up a Christmas Tree
I love making Christmas trees and this is positively a wonderful tutorial that makes a super pretty tree. Pop on over to the blog Jane Avion to check it out!
[tags]how to make a feather style Christmas tree from yarn[/tags]
Gingerbread Partridge in a Pear Tree
After spending two days decorating a traditional gingerbread house and accompanying family, I can’t get over how much I love love love this twist on the usual: a partridge in a pear tree from not martha. The how-tos are HERE.… Read More...
Tutorial: Elephant snuggle toy
Daniëlle from small dreamfactory shares a tutorial for making this sweet elephant snuggle toy. So cute! The layer of batting inside makes it soft, but keeps it flexible for cuddling by small hands. Get the how-to.
[photo from small … Read More...
Lookie what she’s making: Detailing on bias cut jeans
One of the most appealing aspects of recutting a pair of existing jeans instead of creating them from scratch is the ability to reuse much of the detailing. Jennifer Stern from J. Stern Designs shows how she repurposed pocket details … Read More...
Freebie: Mouse in Present Digital Stamp
Click here to download this super cute mouse popping up out of a present digital stamp FREE from Two Scoops Rice.
-Heather
Looking for more digital stamps to download check out these designs we found on Etsy.
Looking for free … Read More...