This sweet little creche is the latest of Mollie Johanson‘s handmade Christmas ornament series. The simple shapes make it totally doable for a young stitcher. A more proficient stitcher might want to cover all the edges with buttonhole stitch. … Read More ...
Tutorial: Dala horse stocking
If you love the Swedish Dala horses popping up all over the web, you’ll adore the latest holiday tutorial by Jenny of allsorts. She uses simple felt applique to add Dala-horse flair to a Christmas stocking. See her tute.… Read More ...
Tutorial: Applique snowman stocking
Haley Pierson-Cox of Craftzine.com shows us how to make a cuddly Christmas stocking with hand applique and embroidery. The trees and snowman just beg for your special customization. Go to her tute.
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Easy reverse applique
Judy Martin shares a simple, reliable method for making reverse-applique dots. See her post.… Read More ...
Applique some stockings
C&T Publishing is sharing a rockin project by a couple of their authors. The C&T blog says,
… Read More ...The super sweet Santas and lettering on these stockings are fusible web appliqué patterns from Christmas with Possibilities by Lynda Milligan and Nancy
Tutorial: Easy applique pillow
Amy of Diary of a Quilter shares her secrets for creating a quick and easy applique pillow. Make one in holiday colors to add to the season’s decor. Or save the tutorial for after the new year, and make a … Read More ...
Inspiration: grrl + dog
There is so much to see on grrl + dog‘s most recent post. She gives us a peek at some of her handmade ornaments, which–true to form–are unique, beautiful, and unexpected. She tells the story of how her tiny … Read More ...
Make or win a recipe book
Lu of summersville shows how to turn a little notebook into a keepsake recipe book with a little felt, some pretty applique, and a touch of embroidery. Follow her instructions to make one. Or enter her giveaway for a chance … Read More ...
Win wool felt
Ellen of the long thread is giving away awesome prizes from one of her sponsors, Felt on the Fly. Three readers will win five 8″ x 12″ sheets of wool felt in the Apple collection, shown above. Go to the … Read More ...
An embellishment idea
Elsa Mora needed a tiny girl and even tinier bunny for this beautiful little brooch. Find out how she made them.… Read More ...
Tutes: DIY stocking stuffers
Laura of Bugs and Fishes shares a rundown of her free tutorials for little projects that would make perfect stocking stuffers. Check it out.… Read More ...
Patterns and tutes: Christmas ornaments
(1) Peppermint Candy from Pink Suede Shoe
(2) Cuckoo clock from Wild Olive
(3) Mistletoe, snowflake, and stocking from Wild Olive
(4) St. Nicholas from Wild Olive
(5) Peppermint Candy Stars from allsorts
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Make a PB-like advent calendar
Rachel of Family Ever After spent only US$20 on her knock-off of a US$70 Pottery Barn advent calendar (discontinued). Each little pocket is a work of felt applique and embroidery–a great project for your family to tackle together. And all … Read More ...
A coat Mrs. Santa would envy
I am knocked out by this wool-applique Christmas coat by opusanglicanum. Each of the views and all of the details are study-worthy. Go to her blog post to see it all.
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Inspiration: Gerdiary Handmade
Prettiness from Ger of Gerdiary Handmade.
Ed. note: Ger didn’t ask or pay. Just love her stuff. You know.… Read More ...