Janet Perry of Nuts About Needlepoint is sharing her pattern for this gorgeous needlepoint poinsettia ornament. Go to her blog post to download the free chart.
Applique some stockings
C&T Publishing is sharing a rockin project by a couple of their authors. The C&T blog says,
… Read More ...The super sweet Santas and lettering on these stockings are fusible web appliqué patterns from Christmas with Possibilities by Lynda Milligan and Nancy
Make stuff and win
CraftStylish challenges you to make your own Christmas decorations and gifts this year. They’re providing inspiration and tutorials through a special holiday blog. Upload photos to their contest gallery, and you stand a chance to win a prize package worth … 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.
Stitch a Christmas sheep
Rachel of Lines Across My Face kicks of a series of tutorials for handmade ornaments with this cute little button sheep. Go to her blog post to learn how to make one.
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Stitch some vintage cheer
The December stitch-along on feeling stitchy is all about vintage Christmas patterns, and there are dozens to choose from. Go to the post to get the details, see all the patterns, and join in.
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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: Needlepoint star ornament
Janet Perry of Nuts About Needlepoint shares a diagram and instructions for creating a sparkling needlepoint star ornament. Go to her post.
Clever repurposed ornament hangers
Mollie of Wild Olive came up with the perfect hangers for these little felt ornaments. Awesomely clever. See her post.
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
Make better ornaments
Teresa of Teresa Down Under has some useful tips for getting the best results when creating these popular ornaments. See her post.
Looking for more Christmas Embroidery Patterns? Check these out on Etsy
… Read More ...Patterns and tutes: Christmas ornaments
(1) Peppermint Candy from Pink Suede Shoe
(2) Cuckoo clock from Wild Olive
(3) Mistletoe, snowflake, and stocking from Wild Olive
(4) St. Nicholas from Wild Olive
(5) Peppermint Candy Stars from allsorts
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Free hand-embroidery patterns: Christmas
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 ...