Mary Corbet of Needle ‘n’ Thread walks us through the basics of pattern darning. Imagine the pretty set of linen handtowels with pattern-darning borders you could whip up for a last-minute gift. Better check out the tute.… Read More ...
Tutorial: Felt creche
This sweet little creche is the latest of Mollie Johanson‘s handmade Christmas ornament series. The simple shapes make it totally doable for a young stitcher. A more proficient stitcher might want to cover all the edges with buttonhole stitch. … Read More ...
Tutorial: Dala horse stocking
If you love the Swedish Dala horses popping up all over the web, you’ll adore the latest holiday tutorial by Jenny of allsorts. She uses simple felt applique to add Dala-horse flair to a Christmas stocking. See her tute.… Read More ...
Bead a little stocking
Chris of Themeaparty.com has guest posted a tutorial on whip up for creating a dear little felt stocking embellished with beaded snowflakes. You could also use the snowflake patterns–free on the post–on ornaments or other Christmas crafts. See the tute… Read More ...
Tutorial: Applique snowman stocking
Haley Pierson-Cox of Craftzine.com shows us how to make a cuddly Christmas stocking with hand applique and embroidery. The trees and snowman just beg for your special customization. Go to her tute.
Looking for more Christmas Embroidery Patterns? Check these … Read More ...
Tutorial: Petite purse ornaments
Michele of michele made me created this little purse ornament as a novel way to deliver a gift of Christmas cash. So smart and pretty! And, unless the recipient steals away with the ornie, you can reuse it year after … Read More ...
Ideal for beginners
Mollie Johanson says this sweet little ornament is the perfect project for an embroidery beginner. Go to her Wild Olive blog post for instructions and give it a try.… Read More ...
Easy reverse applique
Judy Martin shares a simple, reliable method for making reverse-applique dots. See her post.… Read More ...
Tutorial: Slipcover your headphones
If the foam covers on your headphones are disintegrating, you can salvage the set. Just make some cute slipcovers for the ear pieces. Wendy Gratz of Shiny Happy World shows us how. See her tute.… Read More ...
Have yourself a steampunk little Christmas
Michelle of A Can of Crafty Curiosities created this awesome steampunk ornament. She says,
… Read More ...This one is a series of Steamships that I found on old 18th century drawings. I found this great topographical map fabric and embroidered them on
Tutorial: Easy applique pillow
Amy of Diary of a Quilter shares her secrets for creating a quick and easy applique pillow. Make one in holiday colors to add to the season’s decor. Or save the tutorial for after the new year, and make a … Read More ...
Tutorial: Hexie snowflake
Nova of a cuppa and a catch up teased us with a peek at her sweet hexie ornament–simple perfection. I’m so glad she decided to show us how it’s made. See her tute.… Read More ...
Make or win a recipe book
Lu of summersville shows how to turn a little notebook into a keepsake recipe book with a little felt, some pretty applique, and a touch of embroidery. Follow her instructions to make one. Or enter her giveaway for a chance … Read More ...
Tat some easy snowflakes
Heather of Tatted Treasures has put together a roundup of tatted snowflake ornament patterns. She says,
… Read More ...While I don’t currently have any original Christmas or winter patterns written up…I’ve gone through all my bookmarks, favorite blogs, online directories, and tatting
Tutorial: Mini Christmas bunting
Bronwyn of Red Brolly shows us how to make a mini Christmas decoration with embroidered details. She says,
… Read More ...Make a cute little Christmas bunting to have on top of your Christmas cake, or hang as a garland from a mini-Christmas