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Make a wee ornie hoop

December 17, 2011 by Denise Felton Leave a Comment

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.

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Inspiration: Hearty Craft

December 17, 2011 by Denise Felton Leave a Comment

These ornaments by Zinaida of Hearty Craft just take my breath away. When you see the close-ups of her work, you’re going to want to try your hand at designing your own original ornaments and encrusting them with stitching and … Read More ...

Tutorial: Unicorn ornament

December 17, 2011 by Denise Felton Leave a Comment

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.

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Hypno-kitteh says Merry Christmas

December 16, 2011 by Denise Felton Leave a Comment

Eep! Christmas means…kitties with laser-beam eyes! Lisa Riddle stitched them. See her Etsy shop.

And thanks a million to Lish Dorset of Craftzine.com for spotting these little winners.

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Tutorial: Felt house ornament

December 14, 2011 by Denise Felton Leave a Comment

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 ...

Tutorial: Snowflake coasters or ornaments

December 14, 2011 by Denise Felton Leave a Comment

Laura of Bugs and Fishes riffs on papercut snowflakes with her winter designs that can be used as coasters or ornaments. Follow her tutorial to make a set of your own.

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Tutorial: Yoyo ornament

December 14, 2011 by Denise Felton Leave a Comment

Gerry of Older Rose shows us how she made this simply sweet Christmas ornament with a fabric yoyo as a base. If you aren’t as skilled as Gerry at creating handpainted buttons, you could use any pretty button as the … Read More ...

Great idea: Little holiday canvases

December 14, 2011 by Denise Felton 2 Comments

Jenny of Stumbles & Stitches used burlap from recycled coffee bags as the background for a set of little Christmas canvases. A little piecing, a little felt and happy fabrics, a few beads–and she has a gift-worthy work that the … Read More ...

Free pattern and tutorial: Embroidered Christmas cards

December 14, 2011 by Denise Felton 1 Comment

Check out DMCThread’s Blog for a free pattern and instructions for stitching up some cute and quick holiday greeting cards. Go to the post.

Looking for more Christmas Embroidery Patterns? Check these out on Etsy

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Tutorial: Felt creche

December 13, 2011 by Denise Felton Leave a Comment

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

December 11, 2011 by Denise Felton Leave a Comment

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

December 11, 2011 by Denise Felton Leave a Comment

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

December 11, 2011 by Denise Felton Leave a Comment

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.

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Holiday inspiration: The Cotton Floozy

December 11, 2011 by Denise Felton 2 Comments

OMG! This little hoop by the Cotton Floozy made me snort laugh. If you don’t get it, you definitely need to rent and watch A Christmas Story. Go to Cotton Floozy’s blog.

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Tutorial: Petite purse ornaments

December 11, 2011 by Denise Felton Leave a Comment

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 ...

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