You may have noticed that the closer we get to the end of the year, the sparser my posts have become. I’m completely in awe of the many crafters who have managed to post more during this busy season! I … Read More...
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Free design: Merry Christmas
Di van Neikerk of Crafts Unlimited has a lovely seasonal gift for all of us. This beautiful Christmas greeting is free to download. Print it on fabric and embroider with threads, ribbons, and beads for a special home decoration or … Read More...
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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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...
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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Naughty crafters confess
Remember the Urban Threads Naughty Christmas Giveaway I told you about? Confessions of crafting mayhem have been coming in, and Karline is posting some of them out on the UT blog. If you’re like me, you always enjoy (1) a … 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.
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Free pattern: Tatted beaded mini-cross necklace
TATBit Tats is sharing her original pattern for this beaded necklace that is perfect for someone on your Christmas list. Get the pattern.
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Tutorial: Dapper Bird Tree Ornament
Urban Threads blog shows us the ins and outs of creating the Dapper Bird Ornament. I’d love to see a whole flock of these roosting in my Christmas tree! You, too? Then go see the tute.
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Tutorial: Felt gift-card holders
Gretchen of June at Noon reprises last year’s successful Christmas craft: felt gift-card holders. You know you’re going to need these! Go to Gretchen’s post for links.
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Multi-use Christmas designs from Wild Olive
Mollie of Wild Olive says,
… Read More...Each year, my family makes our Christmas cards. Sometimes they are complicated, sometimes simple. But every year the goal is to feature the manger. This year I made simple illustrations for the cover…
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Christmas-gift ideas from Janet Granger
Look at this note I just got from miniature-needlepoint designer Janet Granger! She says,
… Read More...There are lots of ‘stocking filler’ gifts on the Janet Granger Designs website, to help you solve your Christmas present problems this year. Maybe you
Hang your ornament on the Ackworth tree
A remarkable invitation from Needleprint blog:
… Read More...Here is a chance for a stitched item by you to have a place in [the stitched archive at Ackworth School] and to hang on the Ackworth School Tree. Simply stitch one of Steve
Temporarily out of service…
I live in the USA. So it is my duty to cook (and eat!) as much as possible over the next couple of days in thanksgiving for my many blessings. I’m starting now! But I’ll be back Friday to … Read More...
Free pattern: “Naughty”
Urban Threads is treating us to a Very Merry Freebie! The site says,
… Read More...Getting on Santa’s good list? Way overrated. ‘Tis the season for eggnog and cookies! Here’s a free design as an early little Christmas present to you. Stitch
Giveaway: White Christmas ornament
Oooooooooo. Rebecca Cason of Edward & Lilly is giving away one of her beautiful, touchable Christmas ornaments — this one is a white felt bird with a white snowflake embroidered on natural linen. Uber sweet. Go to the blog post … Read More...
Free pattern: Punchneedle poinsettia
Whether you’re a punchneedle expert or a rank beginner, this free holiday pattern from June Gilbank of PlanetJune will make you rush to find your hoop and needle. June says,
… Read More...This 2.5? Poinsettia design uses Punchneedle Embroidery for a fast
Free chart: Eat Pie
This adorable holiday stitchery is called Eat Pie. (Ms. Turkey appears to be encouraging us to indulge in pie rather than Thanksgiving poultry!) The chart is free from VeeandCo Cross Stitch Designs. Get the chart.
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Christmas is for the birds
How much cuteness can one Christmas tree hold? I’d love to find out by crowding every branch of my tree with little felt-applique birdie ornaments from Bugs and Fishes by Lupin. You, too? Go to her blog.
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Free charts: Christmas
Christmas Embroidery is a great way to add a festive touch to any holiday project. With a wide range of designs and patterns, it’s easy to find something to suit your style. From traditional snowflakes and reindeer to more modern … Read More...