Head over to Lark Crafts for how to make this festive felt stocking designed by Cathy Ziegele. I love the paisley applique design and the scalloped trim peeking out all around! It’s a free excerpt from the book Fa la … Read More...
Tutorial: Wine gift sack from a sweater
Thirty But Not So Flirty shows how to make a wine gift sack out of the arm of an old wool sweater. One sweater arm will yield two bags, and you’ll still have the body of the sweater to make … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a reusable gift bag from felt
Amanda Carestio shares a tutorial at Lark Crafts showing how to make this felt gift bag. Not only is it more earth-friendly than throw-away paper gift bags, but it’s awfully cute, too. Get the how-to.
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Tutorial: Little Bunting Dishtowel
Jen from Tatertots and Jello guest blogs at U Create with a tutorial showing how to make a Christmas dishtowel with a cute bunting applique. Rows of ruffles at the bottom add to the design. Go to the tutorial.… Read More...
Tutorial: Flip-Top Notepad Cover
I’m guest blogging over at Lark Crafts with a tutorial for making a Flip-Top Notepad Cover. It’s an easy project to sew, and quick to make, too. You could make a batch to give out as Christmas gifts to friends … Read More...
Tutorial: Quick sew fleece mittens
Head over to Lark Crafts to find out how to make a pair of fleece mittens. Their tutorial is an excerpt from the book Craft Hope: Handmade Crafts for a Cause
. They’re quick to sew – you make a … Read More...
Free pattern: Felt Santa beard & moustache
Amanda from Snazzle Craft shares a free pattern and tutorial for making this felt Santa beard and moustache. This is so cute!! Go to the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Felt envelope Advent calendar
Jenny B Harris from Jolly Allsorts and Loopsies shares a tutorial for making an Advent calendar with felt envelopes hanging from a garland. So cute! Go to the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Winter Caroler Christmas softie
Virginia from Gingercake and ginia18shares a free tutorial for making a sweet Winter Caroler softie. She’s weighted at the bottom so you can stand her up on your mantel or side table. You can use your own fabrics to … Read More...
Tutorial: Parchment pocket Advent calendar
I love this Advent calendar that Pascale from //between the lines// made! She created the unique design as a last-minute project. Strips of parchment paper are sewn together to make pockets. Each day, you cut off the paper pocket to … Read More...
Tutorial: Cute fabric bows for gift jars
From cocoa mixes to candies, many homemade holiday gifts are given in plain glass jars. Linda from Craftaholics Anonymous guest blogs at U Create with a tutorial showing how to make a cute fabric bow to tie around the neck … Read More...
Tutorial: Super easy, super cute appliqued stockings
Wendi Gratz from Shiny Happy World and Gratz Industries shares a tutorial showing how to make super fabulous felt stockings. She combines two of her free tutorials – her Swell Stocking and her Neato Ornaments – to create a whole … Read More...
It’s new: Christmas Gingerbread men softies pattern
Whimsy Couture announces their newest ePattern – a tutorial for a set of three gingerbread men. The softies are 9”, 12” and 15” tall. These would be so much fun to make with kids! The pattern is $4.50 US. Read … Read More...
Tutorial: Scrappy fabric Christmas ornaments
Cecilia from So Tei Tei shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make these colorful ornaments. They’re made with small bits of fabric and styrofoam balls. Pretty ornaments that aren’t breakable!! This is happy news for those of … Read More...
Tutorial: Pocket Advent calendar
Anna from Noodlehead guest blogs over at Gwenny Penny with a tutorial showing how to make a pocket Advent calendar. Each numbered pocket has a tag printed with a family activity. Love it! Get the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Fringed tablecloth with pompom overlay
Head over to Sew4Home to find out how to make this tw0-part table covering. The bottom layer is a solid fabric with a fringed edge. The top layer is made from a printed cotton and has large pompoms hanging from … Read More...
Tutorial: DSLR camera cozy
Christine Koh shares a tutorial at Craft showing how she made this camera cozy for her new DSLR camera. Foam padding in the sides and bottom protect the camera. Get the how-to.
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Tutorial: Ruffled table runner
Becca from Blue Cricket Design shows how to make a ruffled runner for your table. The mix of prints on the ruffles is so fun! Go to the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Freezer paper stencil softie faces with the Silhouette
I love making softie dolls. I love the wide-open possibilities of fabric choice and shape. I love stuffing them and seeing them come to life. But what I absolutely don’t like is making their faces. In a perfect world, I’d … Read More...
Tutorial: Mini-Me Cardigan for little girls
Jessica from Happy Together shares a tutorial on her blog showing how she refashioned an adult-sized cardigan down to one small enough for her young daughter. This would be such a fun way to make a mother-daughter outfit! Get the … Read More...