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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The Giving Tree…Lesson Plan Project
If the weather by you is still decent, this is a great addition to a lesson plan about The Giving Tree book by Shel Silverstein. Growing Up Creative shows what she did for her child’s class. She show’s you how … Read More...
Tutorial: Sew a Door Draft Buster
Need a last minute gift idea? Sew4Home shows how to make this fabric Door Draft Buster. I love the fabric choices in their example. Rather than looking cutesie, their fabric choices lend a sophisticated air to this project. Go to … Read More...
Decorative Festive Gumdrop Trees
Makes and Takes has an easy project for the kids…AND it involves candy..any mom’s dream right?
But these decorations are just too good to pass up. You could make a gumdrop village or forest out of these things. I love … Read More...
Winner of the FAB 6 Felted Acorn from FairyFolk
We had an awesome response to this giveaway and I am pleased to announce that #32 picked by Random.org is the winner. Her name is Christine. I know Donni of FairyFolks will be delighted by your awesome comments. Thanks Donni … Read More...
Gifts Kids can Make EBook
Teaching your children about giving, especially through crafts can be very rewarding and an excellent lesson during the holiday season. Skip To My Lou has a great EBook available for immediate download with loads of ideas for children
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Pepperidge Farm’s Cookie House Contest (a BIG Prize and a BIG Donation)
I have a special fondness and weakness for all things Pepperidge Farm. I grew up on their Goldfish, as is my 2-year old currently, and I have distinct memories of my grandmother always having milano and chessmen cookies in the … Read More...
Tutorial: Use a fagoted seam to join fabric pieces
Sarai from Colette Patterns shows how to add vintage detailing to your garments with a fagoted seam. This technique joins two fabric pieces with a litle gap showcasing a fagot stitch. This is such a lovely detail! Go to the … Read More...
Free Online Class: Mini Album a Month in 2010
Join Two Peas Garden Girl Jennifer Gallacher for the free Mini Album a Month Class in 2010.
… Read More...This year’s “Mini Album a Month” class will have a dual focus: types of albums and album themes. Each month will focus on
Free pattern: Sew a scoodie (scarf with a hood)
Blanche from Just Tutorials is sharing an exciting new project for all the sewing enthusiasts out there! She’s created a free pattern for a unique and versatile accessory that combines the best of two classic wardrobe staples – a scarf … Read More...
Tutorial: Bias tape tote bag
Belle Epoque shows how to make a tote bag using bias tape to trim the edges and make the straps. Go to the tutorial.
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Holiday idea: Quick and Cute Paper Ornament
Learn how to make this paper ornament from Moonsplash Designs. Click here to go to tutorial.
On sale: Pincushion pattern
Ooh la la, take a look at this stylish pin cushion, the Paris Bebe Eiffel Tower designed by Robin Mynatt for Paris Bebe. It’s on sale now at Pink Chalk Studios for 1/2 off $5.00 USD. Get the pattern here… Read More...
Freebie: Printable Christmas Papers
Download these free 12×12 Christmas papers from Alethiologie. The papers are available in pdf format and free for personal and small commercial use. Click here to go to download.
Tutorial: Add interlining to your sewn garments for extra warmth
CraftStylish shows how to add interlining when sewing a garment for an extra layer of warmth. Go to the tutorial.
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Crochet for Your Pets
Many of us have adored pets – dogs, cats, birds, etc. Many of us like to crochet for our own pets and for rescue centres such as the Humane Society. Small afghans are great for the dogs at the animal … Read More...