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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Win a dear deer kit
If you love the faux taxidermy trend as much as I do, then this giveaway will knock your socks off. Helen of Bustle & Sew is giving away the kit to make this fabric reindeer head. Everything is included but … Read More ...
Tutorials: Two new DIY ornaments
Jenni of The Vintage Umbrella continues her annual series of DIY Christmas ornaments with two new needlework-related cuties. See her tutorials for
Mommy and Baby Owls
Yarn snowmen
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Pattern and tutorial: Christmas deer
Cute, cute, cute! Make this little deer to decorate a package or the tree. Add a pin to the back, and it also can be worn as a holiday brooch. Susi of Lilla Luise came up with the idea and … Read More ...
Free tat pattern: Garden Snowflake
Jane Eborall is sharing her pattern for this beautiful Garden Snowflake. You know someone who needs at least one of these on her holiday tree. Maybe you! Go to Jane’s blog post for the link.… Read More ...
Tutorial: Felt tree ornaments
Laura of Bugs and Fishes shows us how to make a variety of adorable Christmas ornaments from one simple tree shape. Lots of photos make the steps clear and easy. See her tutorial.
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Free pattern: ‘Count Blessings’
Jacquelynne of The Noble Wife is sharing this beautiful pattern from her November e-newsletter. This is the month of Thanksgiving in the USA, so it’s the perfect time to be counting our blessings. Get the pattern.
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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 ...
Free design from Urban Threads
Here’s an awesome, timely freebie from Urban Threads! The UT e-newsletter says,
… Read More ...Show off your skills as a vampire hunter when you machine embroider your own in-the-hoop patch! Available in hand embroidery and stock art versions too — free
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 ...