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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Win a Floozy Christmas hoop
If you’re a fan of the movie A Christmas Story, then you know you want this embroidered hoop by The Cotton Floozy for your very own. And you could have it! The Floozy is giving it away! Hurry to her … Read More ...
Free pattern: Christmas tree Embroidery
Simply beautiful — words that describe all of Kelly Fletcher‘s hand-embroidery designs, including this gorgeous Christmas tree. The pattern is a gift from Kelly to all of her readers. Go to her site to get the free download.… Read More ...
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 ...
A crazy tree skirt from Arlene
If you follow our beloved Arlene White, you know she’s been working hard to complete a unique crazy-quilted tree skirt before Christmas. Good news: She met her goal and the skirt is done. Isn’t it gorgeous! Go to her … Read More ...
Wait…that’s not a pony…
A while back, I gave away a lot of rockin products from EK Success, including several of their new needlefelting kits. One winner, Donna Herron, got back in touch recently to show what she did with her kit. She … Read More ...
Free Embroidery pattern: Christmas Angel ornament
The lovely folks at Country Bumpkin are sharing this gorgeous angel ornament pattern, Celestina, as a thank you to their readers and supporters. The site says,
… Read More ...Designed by Carolyn Pearce and featured in Inspirations issue 67. Lustrous pearls, sparkling beads
Make a felt-pocket advent calendar
Roslyn of Sew Delicious has devised an advent calendar that uses inexpensive materials and simple techniques to produce a beautiful keepsake you’ll want to use year after year. Her four-year-old helped with this project, so it looks like a good … Read More ...
Make a lacy holly garland
Kimberly of Baroque Embellishments created this lacy, sparkly little holly garland by working needlelace over wire with silk thread. She calls the style “Elizabethan Bling.” Perfect! Would you like to have a little of this holiday sparkle for your table? … Read More ...
Make an ornament that fits inside a card
Deborah of Woolen Sails has a great idea for a little gift ornament that is flat enough to include in a Christmas card. Find out how she put together these cute, quick stitcheries.
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A Christmas gift from Di
This gorgeous seasonal design is a gift for you from embroidery artist Di van Niekerk. Her e-newsletter says,
… Read More ...Use your free design to embroider a card or a pincushion, print a card or make gift wrap. Whatever you do
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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A tree straight from the book
I adore the Pocketful of Posies tree that Salley Mavor has put together for the Concord Museum. While I may not be able to create tiny fiber-sculpture ornaments like Salley, I definitely can adapt her spool garland–a perfect tree embellishment … Read More ...
Free pattern: Christmas pickle
Squee! I don’t know what culture this comes from; but if you’ve ever been to Atkins, Arkansas (The Pickle Capital of the World), then you know that every Christmas tree is supposed to have a pickle ornament hidden somewhere. Abby … Read More ...