Next up in Troublet‘s series of stash-busting Christmas ornaments is this adorable penguin. Go to her post at The Trouble with Crafting for the pattern and tute. And don’t forget the associated giveaway!
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Next up in Troublet‘s series of stash-busting Christmas ornaments is this adorable penguin. Go to her post at The Trouble with Crafting for the pattern and tute. And don’t forget the associated giveaway!
Looking for more Christmas … Read More...
by Anne Weaver
Jars filled with handmade recipe mixes make great Christmas presents for the neighbors, coworkers, teachers, and friends on your gift giving list. Linda from Craftaholics Anonymous guest blogs at Skip To My Lou with a tutorial showing how to make … Read More...
Visit Blockheads Stamps for some cool tips on using permanent markers (such as Copic) and a blender pen for cool winter effects like a snowy background.
-Heather
Simple but, oh, so effective. Make some inchies with scraps of canvas and tapestry wool. Attach them to craft sticks. Voila! Bookmarks, perfect for tucking into a Christmas stocking. Check out more beautiful little needlepoint creations at the Pin Pals… Read More...
by Linda Lanese
Heidi of “Digital misfit” created “Percy Penguin” and is now sharing her pattern with us. Heidi of “Digital misfit” created “Percy Penguin” and is now sharing her pattern with us. Heidi relates: “I know that autumn has only just begun, … Read More...
If you are a crafter and love all sorts of embellishments why not try this as a gift to a fellow crafter or anyone who likes to gift wrap green? Mel of Mel Designs has put together a gift box … Read More...
Heidi (Digital Misfit) of My Hiding Place in Cyberspace shares the pattern and tutorial for her Percy Penguin Christmas ornament. Go to her blog post to download the file.
Looking for more Christmas Embroidery Patterns? Check these out on … Read More...
Troublet of The Trouble with Crafting gives us number 4 in her series of stash-busting Christmas ornaments. Poinsettias are my favourite. I’ll definitely be stitching up some of these! Go to her blog post for the pattern and tute.… Read More...
Check out this awesome announcement from Carina’s Craftblog:
… Read More...I’m happy to say that the Christmas Stitches class is on again this year! We’ll have fun stitching up some pretty things to use as Christmas presents and decorating. This is
I love the look of these rustic Christmas trees. I made something similar for Kaboose a couple of years ago, but mine were more kid related. These would be easy enough for kids but they are definitely for grown ups. … Read More...
Miki at 15 Minutes Play is working on this Christmas quilt. A center fabric panel of religious icon Our Lady of Guadalupe is surrounded by 12 crazy quilt patchwork blocks. Read more about it on her blog.
by Anne Weaver
Susan from Crafterhours shares a tutorial at Skip To My Lou showing how to make a drawstring Christmas gift bag. This would be a perfect way to wrap up a gift from Santa, as it’s made to look just like … Read More...
Laura Howard of Bugs and Fishes by Lupin shows us how to make quick and easy felt-applique and embroidery Christmas ornaments. I think these would make excellent gifts for teachers and coworkers. And they would be great twofers–tied on as … Read More...
Peggy of NeedlePaint has a rockin tutorial for making personalized needlepoint Christmas ornaments. She follows up with another apt tute about quick stitches for filling the backgrounds when you need to complete a lot of ornaments in a hurry. … Read More...
Betsy Veldman shares a cool resist technique at The Simon Says blog, using a crayon and ink on embossed cardstock for a perfect holiday card background. Click here for her directions.
-Heather
Candice from Paper Crafts by Candice shares a quick and easy tip for adding glitter to your cards.
-Heather
Troublet of The Trouble with Crafting continues her series of stash-busting handmade Christmas ornaments with this cute snowman. Check out her tute.
Looking for more Christmas Embroidery Patterns? Check these out on Etsy or check out these Pattern books … Read More...
Sew Happy Me is hosting a Christmas Sew Along starting September 23, lasting 8 weeks. You’ll stitch seven blocks then join them into a bunting. Click HERE to see more.
Jenyfur shares a quick and easy tip on the Penny Black blog for adding multiple colors to solid stamps. Wow, this technique really makes the image pop!
-Heather
by Terrye
This would make the perfect gift for a child on your Christmas List that is hard to buy for.
Isn’t it cute? I ljust love the pom poms on top.
You can get the pattern, FREE from All Free Knitting, … Read More...