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Jenni of The Vintage Umbrella continues her annual series of DIY Christmas ornaments with two new needlework-related cuties. See her tutorials for
Mommy and Baby Owls
Yarn snowmen
Looking for more Christmas Embroidery Patterns? Check these out on Etsy
Learn how to make these cute little jeweled and pearled trees for Christmas. Great as ornaments for your Christmas tree or as suggested in the post, make an entire forest for your mantel! Easy to make with few supplies at … Read More...
Laura of Bugs and Fishes shows us how to make a variety of adorable Christmas ornaments from one simple tree shape. Lots of photos make the steps clear and easy. See her tutorial.
Looking for more Christmas Embroidery Patterns? … Read More...
There’s a couple good tutorials out on the net for these kind of tags – Happy Hour Projects’ tutorial a good addition, with great pics. The comments also have the useful suggestion of being able to use the tags as … Read More...
Abby hosts a blog called “Things for Boys” because it’s all about the things that she makes for her little boy and her hubby. But she tells us; “it’s not really that boyish…there’s plenty of things for girls here too”! … Read More...
“Librarian Tells All” hosted by Jen is a librarian in Nashville, Tennessee. She loves DIY’s and sharing them with us and is also an amateur interior design enthusiast with a passion for mixing mid-century and antique pieces. Since she can’t … Read More...
Check out this good news from Bird Brain Designs:
… Read More...Everything in our Christmas Category is still on SALE all weekend long. You will have time to check out all the patterns from ornaments to stockings and get started on your
These squeezable little ornaments will make excellent gift tie-ons or tree ornaments next Christmas. Get the stitching out of the way now! Go to Jenny Bartoy‘s Stumbles & Stitches post for the pattern and tutorial.
Kat at Just Crafty Enough had a really fun idea for an advent calendar that she’s sharing with the rest of us. Instead of the traditional candy or toys to be unwrapped with each day’s reveal, hers has knit Christmas … Read More...
It turns out I’m not the only one thinking about holiday knitting already. Red Heart has a whole section on Christmas in July patterns on their website, which currently includes 12 free patterns for you to choose from.
These patterns … Read More...
It’s the time of year when many stitchers get their holiday crafting in high gear. If you plan to make cards and ornaments as gifts now is the time to start making them so you will have plenty to give! … Read More...
Elena sent in a link to her blog with this note, “Hi! I want to show you my Christmas ornaments (if it is not too late yet). I adore ornaments and try to imagine something new every year 🙂 However, … Read More...
Although this Heart Felt Ornaments is listed on Cheryl’s “FeltSewGood” as a Christmas ornament; what a lovely Valentine decoration or gift this will make. You could make these into Sachets, pin cushions, a small brooch or hang them on … Read More...
This is a project that may encourage you to teach your little ones to sew. My daughter is married with a child and is still having me sew on their buttons. I always sewed; knit, crocheted, painted, felted, did graphic … Read More...
I just love everything about these clever decorated cookies honoring the great Charlie Brown Christmas. Find all the characters’ signature outfits turned into ornaments HERE at Bake at 350.
With the holiday season fast approaching, it’s time to start thinking about how you can add a festive touch to your home. One way to do this is by creating beautiful floating Christmas candle centerpieces. These centerpieces not only add … Read More...
Lark Crafts shares a free project for making their Oh, Christmas Tree ornament. The project is an excerprt from the book Fa La La La Felt
. The felt Christmas tree would be pretty hanging on your own tree, … Read More...
Birgitte from Sew Danish guest blogs in the Scandinavian Christmas series at The Pickled Herring shares a tutorial showing how to make free-motioned stitched nested heart Christmas ornaments. These are so pretty, especially when they’re stitched with gold thread! Even … Read More...
When simple ball ornaments just aren’t calling to you add a few pom poms and you too can have some pink poodle ornaments. Check out the close-up of this pink pooch at Joanne’s blog.
I love simple things and this recycled newspaper ornament idea is just that! I actually like them unpainted. See the tutorial Melissa shared at her blog The Chocolate Muffin on how to make easy and kid friendly recycled newspaper Christmas … Read More...
