We’ve found some really fun designs for you to use as DIY Christmas decorations! Whether you’re looking for something to add a little extra flare to your tree, or just want to spruce up your home for the holidays, these … Read More ...
Holiday craftiness from Kreinik
Big crafting is ahead on Kreinik Thread Blog. The 25 Days of Christmas Projects series will present five new projects each week. And the first half of 8 Days of Hanukkah Projects already are available. Go to the Kreinik post … Read More ...
Sew Woodsy’s 12 ornament tutes
It’s not too late to enjoy12 Days of Handmade Ornaments at Sew Woodsy. They’re featuring 12 tutorials by 12 guest bloggers, such as this rockin fabric star by Johnnie of Saved by Love Creations. See the whole … Read More ...
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 ...
Make a fat-quarter tree
Benita of Victoriana Quilt Designs is sharing a simple, economical project to spruce up your holiday decor. All you need: three fat quarters of pretty fabric and Benita’s tutorial. Go to her blog post for the link to request … Read More ...
Free December calendar from Janet
Janet M. Davies of JMD Designs is decorating desktops for Christmas with her free December calendar featuring an elf with all the seasonal trimmings. Go to her post to download the freebie.
Looking for more Christmas Embroidery Patterns? Check … 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.
And many thanks to reader Tanya for … Read More ...
Here come the owls
If there’s a bride and groom on your Christmas list, they probably need a pair of owl ornaments by Faith of ordinary mommy design. Go to her post for details.
Ed. note: Faith didn’t ask or compensate me … Read More ...
Tutorial: Little sock ornaments
Oh, the cuteness! Hillary Lang of Wee Wonderfuls shows us how to make Tomten ornaments from little socks. Go to her tute.… Read More ...
Tutorial: Gingerbread house ornament
I’m loving this little Stashbustin’ Ornament from The Trouble with Crafting. Just imagine the embellishment possibilities for wee gingerbread houses. Go to Troublet’s blog post for the pattern and tutorial.… Read More ...
Inspiration: LimeRiot
Panta!!! LimeRiot posted the cutest holiday stitchery so far this season over on Craftster. Just check out that candy-cane bamboo! Go to her Craftster post.
And many thanks to Faster Kittykill! Blog! Blog! for sharing this find.… Read More ...
Tutorial: Woodland Santa pillow
The First Friday Freebie from Kaaren of The Painted Quilt is this sweet embroidered holiday pillow. Go to her blog post for the pattern and tute.… Read More ...
Pork out your tree – Bacon Christmas Tree Ornament
American Felt and Craft continues its 25 Days of Felt Christmas Crafts with an ornament, designed by Seremere, after my own heart: bacon. My friend Heather Smith introduced me a couple of years ago to the most decadent dessert … Read More ...
Stitch a holiday bunting
Teresa of Teresa Down Under shares the pattern and tutorial for the cutest appliqued and embroidered Christmas bunting! Go to her post.
Looking for more Christmas Embroidery Patterns? Check these out on Etsy… Read More ...
Tutorial: Ted Astaire and Ginger
Jules of Adventures in Thread presents: Ted Astaire and Ginger! And she’s sharing the pattern and tutorial so you can have a pair for your own tree. Go to her tute.… Read More ...