Even Betz White gets rejected now and then. We can’t know why her series of tissue-box designs wasn’t accepted with gratitude (and compensated handsomely). But I’m so glad we get to enjoy the work she created through her blog. Her … Read More ...
Free pattern: Unicorn ornament
A Christmas unicorn? Mollie of Wild Olive shares the pattern and the reason behind this adorable felt-applique tree ornament. See her post.
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Free pattern: Reindeer tote
Here’s a gift just for you from Helen of Bustle & Sew. The pattern for this adorable reindeer-applique tote bag is free from Helen’s blog. She says it’s “a good-sized, sturdy tote that’s quick and simple to make – and … Read More ...
Make a felt Santa ornament
Make a cute plump Santa — or a whole collection of them — to use as gift tie-ons or tree ornaments. Jenni of The Vintage Umbrella shares the pattern and shows us how. See her tutorial.… Read More ...
Free patterns and tutes: Felt ornaments
The American Felt and Craft blog has gathered together a whole series of adorable DIY Christmas ornaments by Stephanie of Imagine Our Life. Go to the blog post for links to each of the free patterns and tutorials.
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Tutorials: Eight little hooped ornaments
Angie of The Country Chic Cottage has posted tutes for a whole series of sweet Christmas ornaments that incorporate felt applique, hand embroidery, and tiny wooden hoops. The button tree shown here is just one of the designs you’ll want … Read More ...
Pattern and tutorial: Button-flower ornaments
Sarah of Wonderstrange devised these sweet Christmas ornaments that have unlimited embellishment potential. Think of the possibilities! And she’s sharing her pattern and instructions with us. Yea! Go to her blog post to see how they look on a tree … Read More ...
Underwear as art
Heather of In Love With Threads has documented the evolution of corsets with a charming series of original stitcheries. To help you understand the scale of this work of applique and embroidery, the finished piece is about 3″ x 5″! … Read More ...
Stitch some fantasy flowers
TeresaDownUnder of Sewn Up steps us through the process of creating felt fantasy flowers embellished with sequins, beads, and embroidery. With a pin attached to the back, they could become colorful brooches for your lapel, purse, or hat. Add a … Read More ...
It’s time for pie!
Aimee Ray is sharing the pattern and tutorial for this slice of (felt) pumpkin pie over on Lark Crafts. Maybe you need to stitch up a few as seasonal decorations. Or wouldn’t it be fun to send each wee one … Read More ...
Tutorials: Handmade Christmas ornaments
Jenni of The Vintage Umbrella has fired up her annual ornament-making engine! Yea! Here are a couple of DIYs that are perfect for needleworkers. Make twine-covered bells and embellish them with all those scraps of trim you’ve been hoarding. Or … Read More ...
Make some little monsters
Jenni of Vintage Umbrella shares an idea for little felt monsters to make for or with your kids. I think these would be awesome treats for Halloween visitors — healthier and more long-lasting than candy. Jenni’s post isn’t exactly a … Read More ...
Free pattern: Halloween stand-ups
You can make a variety of Halloween cuties from the pattern that Creative Breathing is sharing. And while you’re at her blog post, admiring all the possibilities and downloading the pattern, be sure to read the post. If you’re old … Read More ...
Tutorial: Embroidered moth patches
I love the wit as well as the beauty of this bit of mending. To repair a little moth hole in a comfy sweater, Joan of Nini Makes created a moth-shaped patch and embellished it with sweet stitching. Don’t wait … Read More ...
Felt applique for Halloween
Here are a couple of felt-applique blocks that are perfect for a little Halloween stitching. The patterns are free from Wee Folk Art. Go to the cat design and tute. Or go to the blackbird design and tute… Read More ...