I always love Berroco’s Minutia patterns, a little collection of tiny sweaters for holiday decorating.
A few ideas on how to use them:
- Christmas tree ornaments
- Decorate a bag or gift box
- Make a little garland of sweaters
- Use
Punch Needle Santa Hat Ornaments Tutorial
Few Christmas symbols are more iconic that Santa’s hat. That bright red stocking cap with the big white rim and pom pom can’t ever be mistaken for anyone’s hat but the big guy’s. That is why this adorable punch needle … Read More...
DIY Christmas Tree Banner – Free Sewing Pattern
Decorate your home in handmade holiday style with this DIY Christmas tree banner! Cucicucicoo has a free template and tutorial you can use to sew it. Use fabric scraps and beads for customized festive bunting that won’t cost a cent!… Read More...
Christmas Window Wreath Card
Bonnie used stamps and Tombow markers to create this beautiful Christmas Window Wreath Card. She stamped her images from Art Impressions “inking” them with the markers and then blended with water for a soft watercolor design.
Christmas Board Book
This fun and festive Christmas Board Book designed by Melissa Merritt measures 5×7 and is filled with pages, tag shaped pages and pocket pages. I love the holiday papers backed with black and tied with black ribbon, it adds a … Read More...
Christmas Train Card
How much fun is this Christmas Train card from Amy R., I love the little reindeer conductor with his train cars full of gifts.! The slimline style is perfect for fitting in a long card design. Amy even added one … Read More...
Pillowcase Dress for American Girl Doll – Free Sewing Pattern
A pillowcase dress is a cute – and easy – style of dress to sew for girls. And it’s also an easy dress to sew for American Girl dolls or other 18″ dolls. Sew Crafty Me has a free pattern… Read More...
Christmas Star Layout
I love the background on this Christmas Star layout from Melinda. She took a star pattern die cut and embossed it in gold then placed it over torn paper with a wash of watercolor that adds lots of texture to … Read More...
200 Beading Tips, Techniques and Trade Secrets
Just like having an expert on call 24 hours a day–here are the answers to any beading questions or dilemmas you might have.
Whether stringing, wiring, or beadweaving, step-by-step photographs, diagrams, and clear instructions will guide you through each stage … Read More...
Cross Stitch Pattern – Antique Cross
Hues of rich and elegant golden floss combine harmoniously with shiny beads and metallic braids to create a project that is opulent, elegant and timeless. Try it in shades of silver for a completely different, yet no less elegant, option. … Read More...
7th Inning Stretch Free Quilt Pattern
This free pattern is all about Baseball and home runs, A great quilt for boys, teens and gentleman. You will need their fabric to complete this design as it is based on pre-printed themed fabrics. You can learn more and … Read More...
Knitting Pattern – Scourie slouchy beanie Hat
Scourie is sideways knit, with short row colourwork. This design is a lovely modern boho look, and would be pretty in a variety of contrasting colors too. You can purchase this pattern via Etsy.
Looking for more Knitted Beanie patterns? … Read More...
15 Breakfast Casseroles For The Christmas Holiday Season
Breakfast casseroles are perfect for feeding the family, you can drop it all into a dish and bake it whilst you sit back and enjoy your morning coffee. The perfect solution for Christmas morning too. If you are like our … Read More...
Plaid Christmas Scene Card
You don’t always have to use a traditional sky for the backgrounds on a scene card. You can use pattern papers or stamps like Channin did on this cute Christmas card. The large trendy buffalo plaid adds the perfect cozy … Read More...
Easy Pillowcase with the Burrito Method – DIY Sewing Tutorial
A special pillowcase makes a great gift for kids, especially when you use cute prints they’ll love. It’s an easy sewing project, perfect for beginner sewists. Heather Handmade shows how you can sew an easy pillowcase with the burrito method, … Read More...
How to make yarn bottle brush style Christmas trees
These yarn Christmas trees look just like nature as they are all different sizes and shapes…oh and colors. Each one is made with a single color of yarn but I bet it would be fun to try it with different … Read More...
Cooking and Baking Layouts
If you take lots of photos in the kitchen and around the table this holiday season be sure to check out some of these great layouts over on Kiwi Lane. These baking and cooking designs have lots of homey charm … Read More...
Crochet – Christmas Tree Pincushion
This is a simple crochet pattern that can be completed in just one day. use scrap yarn to make this adorable object. A great stocking stuffer for anyone who does needlework.
Looking for more Christmas themed Crochet Patterns? Check out … Read More...
Padded Wine Bag – Free Sewing Pattern
This padded wine bag is perfect for gifting a bottle of wine this season! The padding helps protect the bottle of wine and keep a chilled bottle cool. So Sew Easy has a free sewing pattern you can use to … Read More...
10 Best Tips For Sewing Soft Toys
There is nothing quite like a handmade soft toy or doll for a child to play with. The soft toys are so charming, and because they’re handmade there are no two exactly alike. Plus, there’s all the love that was … Read More...