Art, patterns and techniques
Wendi Gratz of Shiny Happy World has some fabulous suggestions for combining her free simple stocking pattern with her free simple ornament patterns to create unique, personal Christmas stockings. See lots of idea photos at her blog post.
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Tom Russell (Tom Russell Quilts) shows us what happens when Kathy Drew “plays around” with machine embroidery. You’ll enjoy Tom’s commentary and the many beautiful photos. Go to the post.
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Deborah Schlegel of Art Threads shows us how to make cheery felt-applique poinsettia coasters for our holiday tables. See the tute.… Read More ...
I’m in love with Stitch Therapy‘s new series of collages that combine fabrics, stitchery, and found objects. Awesome. See more on her blog.… Read More ...
Here are more of the cute designs in vintage umbrella‘s handmade ornament series:
These little Christmasy hoops by Laura of Bugs and Fishes have me humming winter holiday songs already. I love clean, simple, evocative designs. And the slight twist on traditional colors–the inclusion of lime green–adds to the modern feel. The hoops … Read More ...
I heart these little embroidered house brooches by LiliPopo. The tiny fabric bits, simple stitches, and vibrant colors–perfect wee compositions to wear on your purse or lapel. See more at her blog post.
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Squeeeeeeeeeeee! Legolas as a teeny DeriDoll! Go see.… Read More ...
Here is the geekiest, most fabulous appliqued skirt ever. Rachel Hobson (Average Jane Crafter) is just not the type of woman to be satisfied with appliqued poodles on a circle skirt. So she combined her loves of all … Read More ...
Memi the Rainbow has just released an e-book of patterns and tutorials for creating these adorable felt Christmas ornaments. Or if you don’t feel like stitching them, just order a completed set from her Etsy shop. Go to her blog … Read More ...
Here are a couple more projects from vintage umbrella‘s 24 Days of Handmade Ornaments that use scraps and tidbits from your stash to make new keepsakes for your friends and family.
Your Christmas tree needs a penguin parade! Make one using the quick and easy tutorial from Lazy Bassett for felt-appliqued softie ornaments. Go to the tute.
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Oscar Wilde as a wee little DeriDoll. Need I say more? Go to Deri’s post.… Read More ...
This sweet felt-applique softie is one of a new line of Christmas ornaments from Faith of ordinary mommy design. Go to her blog post for news about discounts and links to her Etsy listings.
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