A sumptuous wreath like this one by Claire of Needle Book is a worthy addition to your decor all winter long. Claire started with a tube of felt, then added felt leaves, a few layered felt flowers, and handmade pompoms. … Read More ...
Make a fairy crown
Larissa of mmmcrafts created this lovely flower crown for a little would-be fairy she knows. Although she doesn’t offer a tutorial, she shares enough information for you to be able to try one. See her blog post.… Read More ...
Win at American Felt & Craft
I know you’ve heard by now that the Color of the Year for 2012 is Tangerine Tango. American Felt & Craft is looking for the closest match in its line of colored felts. The three candidates are shown at the … Read More ...
Tutorial: Felt mittens ornament
An easy-peasy pair of mittens, grinning with delight at the chance to adorn your tree. Go to Mollie Johanson‘s Wild Olive post to learn how to make them.… Read More ...
Tutorial: From scraps to elegant ornaments
Improvise gorgeous, one-of-a-kind ornaments using fusible web, scrap fabrics, bits of yarn and other fibers, and lots of random, sparkly machine stitching. Vicki of Field Trips in Fiber came up with this idea and walks us through the construction step … Read More ...
Tutorial: Christmas lights ornament
This little string of Christmas lights couldn’t be safer–or cuter. They’re Mollie Johanson‘s latest free Christmas ornament design. Yea! Go to her Wild Olive post for the tute.
Looking for more Christmas Embroidery Patterns? Check these out on … Read More ...
A photo transfer ornament
Fourteen Countess created this beautiful ornament by transferring a photo of a jasmine flower to fabric and framing it with felt and embroidery. The finishing touch? A few drops of jasmine scented essential oil in the ornament’s stuffing. Brilliant! While … Read More ...
Tutorial: Felt window ornaments
Megan Noel shares a nifty idea for thoughtful but quick ornaments, good for last-minute decorating or gifts. Fussy-cut little images from fabric prints to peek out through the felt window. Go to the tute.… Read More ...
Tutorial: Embroidered felt gift tags
My old aunties called gift tags “to-froms.” I love these to-froms by Curbly for their stitchy goodness. I love them even more because each has a pocket on the back to hold a gift card or a bit of cash! … Read More ...
Tutorial: Felt nesting dolls
You’ll love the tutorial from vintage umbrella for these sweet nesting doll ornaments. I even love them without the ricrac. Go to the tute.… Read More ...
Stitch a snowflake ornament
If you can make a simple chain stitch–and, believe me, you can–you can make this sweet felt snowflake ornament. If you follow the tutorial by Troublet of The Trouble with Crafting, you won’t even need a pattern. See Troublet’s … Read More ...
Photos for your tree
Here’s the perfect quick little ornament for Mom and Grandma–or Dad and Grandpa–or anyone in your family who loves collecting school photos of the kids. Make a simple felt frame for the photo. I can tell you from personal experience: … Read More ...
Make a wee ornie hoop
Melissa Crowe of Checkout Girl shows us how to make an awesome little ornament from bits of felt, a few stitches, and a 3-inch embroidery hoop. Check out her tutorial.… Read More ...
Tutorial: Unicorn ornament
Megan Noel says, “You still have time to make a whole herd of unicorns before the holidays!” She provides the pattern and instructions; you supply pretty felt, fibers, beads, and buttons from your stash. See her tute.… Read More ...
Tutorial: Felt house ornament
Cate Anevski guest-posted the tutorial for this adorable house ornament over on whip up. Use your felt scraps, a touch of applique, and a bit of embroidery to create keepsakes for your tree or as gifts for friends. Go … Read More ...