Troublet of The Trouble with Crafting shares a new Stashbustin’ Ornament in her weekly series–a sweet and easy angel face. Go to her blog post for the pattern and tute.
Egg Carton Ornament Storage
How brilliant. This is one of those “why didn’t I think of that” ideas. Just imagine how many egg carton you send through the recycling bin each year. enough to store all of your Christmas ornaments I’m sure! Well, at … Read More...
Make Holiday Pillow Covers
Decorative painter Patricia Presto has teamed up with Bloc It Painter’s Tape to show you how to make these beautiful stenciled pillow covers. Don’t buy new pillows, just dress up a cover and you have instant holiday dressings. Watch the … Read More...
Tutorial: A Jack Skellington Ornament
Here’s a tutorial perfect for fans of the movie The Nightmare Before Christmas. The Jack Skellington ornament is meant for Christmas but totally creepy cute enough for Halloween.
Christmas Berry Candle Jars
These are absolutely stunning! Simply add greenery, cranberries, water and a floating candle. Absolutely beautiful. Spotted on Pinterest – Found on Better Homes and Gardens — Christmas Decorating with Kitchen Items.
Easy felt jar topper tutorial
When I ran across this project and with the holidays nearing I decided it was a very timely project. If you love to giveaway your homemade jams as holiday gifts then this tutorial is for you. Even if you go … Read More...
Mistletoe Kisses embroidery pattern
With patterns like this one by Nini Makes it’s no wonder I’m seeing more embroidery in patchwork projects. This sweet design starts on a kitchen towel but would be at home on a quilt, garment, or whatever. Get a closer … Read More...
Free pattern and tute: Gingerbread family
Troublet of The Trouble with Crafting shares another Stashbustin’ Ornaments pattern and tutorial. Your tree needs a gingerbread family! Go to Troublet’s post.
Tutorial: Ryan’s Holiday Ribbon block
Ryan at I’m Just A Guy Who Quilts shows how to make his Holiday Ribbon Block, (photo left). Each finished block measures 12 1/2″ square. Make 16, join them together in rows of four, add a border and you will … Read More...
Kim’s list: 101 handmade holiday tutorials
Get your handmade on with 101 Handmade Holiday Tutorials by Kim at Everything Etsy. Wow, that’s a lot of research.
Image credit: Everything Etsy
Two tutes in time for holiday gifts
I found two potholder tutorials at Prudent Baby as part of their Sewing Machine Double Down contest; posted Dec 29, 2010 and Jan 05, 2011. Though out too late for Christmas presents last year, consider making some this … Read More...
Quilt photo ornament, a how-to
Maria Charbonneaux at AllPeopleQuilt.com shares how to make a Christmas card using a photo of one of your quilts. Click HERE to get the know-how.
Image credit: AllPeopleQuilt.com
Holiday Ornament Pillow by Debbie Grifka
This is a cleverly designed pillow. Maker Debbie Grifka used a simple ornament design in white, then repeated the ornament pattern for the quilting. This project is part of the Quilting Arts Gifts Holiday 2011/2012 issue. Stefanie of Sew … Read More...
Cute Lil’ Stocking
It’s time to get ready for holiday stitching! This little stocking from Cross Me Not will be great for ornaments, gift tags and so many other things – pins, ornaments – what might you make using this little motif?
Percy Penguin Free Felt Ornie Pattern
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...
How to make a “gift of green goodies”
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...
Twiggy Christmas Trees
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...
Our Lady of Guadalupe crazy quilt for Christmas
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.
Technique: Crayon Resist Embossed Holiday Cards
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
Tip: Adding Glitter
Candice from Paper Crafts by Candice shares a quick and easy tip for adding glitter to your cards.
-Heather