For creative inspiration, check out the impressive roundup of gingerbread houses over at Apartment Therapy. Click HERE for the post. Learn more about the picture above of The Farnsworth House in the New York Times.
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How to make a fabric scrap Christmas tree
We all end up with scraps of left over fabric form our sewing and craft projects. Why not turn them into a fun and easy holiday decoration? Over at the blog All Things Heart and Home there is a great … Read More...
Free Friendship Shawl from Caron
This gorgeous shawl is knit out of Caron’s Simply Soft (which is indeed, very, very soft, and it comes in green as well as 35 other solids, heathers, and variagateds). Simply Soft is a dream to knit with, it’s one … Read More...
Giveaway: Stunning Felt Fingerless Gloves from NadiaDMiller’s EcoStreet USA
NadiaDMiller of EcoStreet ETSY shop has so generously offered you a chance to own this pair of stunning gloves. This pair of fingerless gloves will keep your hands warm. The off white ruffle on the side makes them charming and … Read More...
Winners of Pattern Giveaway, 3 Stunning Felted Crochet Patterns
We have three lucky winners today and I am sure you will all be thrilled with your patterns so generously given by Kim and Tara of ETSY “Knot Sew Cute”. The winners get to select the pattern they love. Because … Read More...
Tutorial: Super cute bug softie
Rebecca from Blinking Flights shows how to make this super cute bug softie. This would be great for an infant or small child, though I want to make one for my adult self! (For an infant, you could put a … Read More...
12 Days of Christmas at Creative Imaginations
Every day from December 12th to 24th Creative Imaginations will be giving away a $25 prize package on their blog. Then on Christmas Day one lucky winner will receive a $100 prize package!
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Tutorial: No-sew wrapped fabric ornaments
Heather from Dollar Store Crafts shares the how-to for these no-sew Christmas ornaments. Scrap fabric is wrapped around a wire shape. It’s as simple as that, but what cute little ornaments they make! Hang them on your tree, or use … Read More...
Lookie what she made: Winter gear for the homeless
Claudi posts on Wardrobe Refashion about a recent sewing project that made my heart smile. She and a group of sewing friends spent the evening making winter gear for the homeless. To read more about this meaingful sewing project, read … Read More...
Tutorial: Ruffled dropcloth stocking
Whitney from Shanty2Chic made this ruffled dropcloth
stocking to match her Christmas tree skirt. I love the black edging on the ruffles! Find out how to make one with her tutorial.
[photo from Shanty2Chic]
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Free pattern: Bunnies snug in their beds
This one’s for the girls said Deborah Raymond of Wonderwoman Creations blog about her play mat creation featuring pockets for bedding down critters. With the right fabric choices, this could be one for the boys too. Think David Walker Fabric … Read More...
Australian Glass Percussion Project – Music with Glass
As I looked around for something interesting to write about and share with all of you, I came across the blog for Glass Quarterly. they were mentioning an Australian group of musicians that use glass bowls and glasses and rods … Read More...
Tutorial: Matching ruffle aprons for mom and daughter
Jaime from Prudent Baby continues her Handmade Hanukkah series with a tutorial for making a matching set of ruffled aprons for mom and daughter. Little girls get such a kick out of dressing the same as their mothers, and this … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Toddler jeans from a pair of adult jeans
Hannah from While They Sleep has done it again with another cool idea for refashioning your maternity wear into kids’ clothes. This time she shows how to make a pair of toddler pants out of maternity jeans. Of course, there’s … Read More...
How to Make a Christmas Holiday Snowman Cake
So simple. So cute. Hence why Family Fun is one of my favorite sites for foodie ideas. Find the how-tos HERE.
Tutorial: Stitch a wee tree
A bit of felt, a hoop, a few stitches and buttons, and voila! A Christmas decoration or gift that any youngster can be proud to have created. See the tute on scrumdillydilly blog.
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Recycle Christmas cards into a festive banner decoration
Want to transform last year’s Christmas cards into this year’s decoration, follow this tutorial over at Outside The Margins and you’ll be sitting back and sipping hot cocoa enjoying your new decoration in a flash.
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Great idea: Needlepunch with silk ribbon
OMG! Look what Allison Aller came up with! She made the latest flower set for her repro vintage crazy quilt by needlepunching with 4 mm silk ribbon!!! I’ve never seen needlepunch done with ribbon, but of course it would work. … Read More...
Holiday Idea: Paper Pieced Cards
Get 15 ideas for holiday cards from BHG Scrapbooks etc. Click here to go to article.
Free pattern just in time
Mollie of Wild Olive shares the pattern and tutorial for making this adorable appliqued and embroidered tea cozy. You’ve still got time to make one for someone on your Christmas list! Get the details and links.
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