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“Last Minute Chanukkah” plus 34 more

“Last Minute Chanukkah” plus 34 more


Last Minute Chanukkah

Posted: 26 Nov 2012 10:27 PM PST

Little Gelt (gold or goodie) Bags like this are traditional for Chanukkah.  This pattern is free and very quick and easy.  The pattern would work fine for other occasions too.  Young children love to have small ‘treasure’ bags to stash all kinds of goodies in.  This would be perfect for them.  One nice thing about these simple, little bags is …


Craft Show Tips – Dirty Laundry {the blog}

Posted: 26 Nov 2012 08:34 PM PST

It’s that time of the year again, when Indie crafters the world over break out their plastic tubs and tables and head out to sell at Holiday themed bazaars. If you’re braving the holiday show for the first time (or the second or the fifth or the hundredth time) take a moment to check out Dirty Laundry the Blog‘s …


A Christmas gift from Di

Posted: 26 Nov 2012 07:31 PM PST

This gorgeous seasonal design is a gift for you from embroidery artist Di van Niekerk. Her e-newsletter says,

Use your free design to embroider a card or a pincushion, print a card or make gift wrap. Whatever you do with it… enjoy!

Download the free PDF file.…


Support textile artists through TAFA

Posted: 26 Nov 2012 07:18 PM PST

Rachel Biel, founder of the Textile and Fiber Arts List (TAFA) writes so beautifully about TAFA’s mission and evolution. I wish I could share her entire e-newsletter with you, including links to TAFA’s kindred sites. In this limited space, I’ll pass along this much. Rachel says,

I realized that I was a part of a tribe on the internet


New design, new group, new contest

Posted: 26 Nov 2012 06:47 PM PST

It’s no secret that I love Kelly Fletcher‘s designs. Right now, I’m happy dancing because her Flame Tree pillow cover is featured on the cover of the latest issue of Country Bumpkin’s Inspirations magazine. (How awesome it is that our stitching community is truly international! Kelly lives in South Africa. Inspirations is published in Australia. And I’m telling you …


Make a felt Santa ornament

Posted: 26 Nov 2012 06:30 PM PST

Make a cute plump Santa — or a whole collection of them — to use as gift tie-ons or tree ornaments. Jenni of The Vintage Umbrella shares the pattern and shows us how. See her tutorial.…


Terri goes wild(life)

Posted: 26 Nov 2012 06:22 PM PST

Terri Bett of Betty’s Delights takes a detour from her usual kitchy, pin-up-style embroideries to do some stunning wildlife studies. The Etsy listing for this work says, “This piece is hand drawn onto fabric and then handstitched using tones of greys.” Go to the listing to see close-up views. Beautiful!

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Tasty Christmas Minis

Posted: 26 Nov 2012 06:19 PM PST

Goodbye Kronos…It’s Been Fun!

Posted: 26 Nov 2012 05:52 PM PST

Double Helix is having to discontinue Kronos. It’s hard to type with tear filled eyes…OK, I’m not really crying, but I am very sad about this news. Kronos is being discontinued due to the fact that Vetrofond is discontinuing production and Kronos is made with their cobalt cullet. That’s so not cool. But what can you do. Get some Kronos …


Pottery Barn Knock-off Pillow for the holidays Tutorial

Posted: 26 Nov 2012 03:50 PM PST

Jody hosts "Homey Home Designs" and is the mother of 4 children) She loves to create spaces that are functional, organized, but beautiful. Her goal is to recreate what she already owns and staying on a budget. For Jody, decorating is a hobby. This blog is the story of her home, their lives, and blessings. Her blog is called ‘Homey …


Tutorial: Pieced stripe chevron dress bodice

Posted: 26 Nov 2012 03:47 PM PST

Jess from Craftiness Is Not Optional guest blogs in the Basic Bodice Design series at iCandy Handmade with a tutorial showing how to piece striped fabric to create a chevron effect on a dress bodice.  It’s a pretty detail to add to a simple dress. Get the tute.

[photo from Craftiness Is Not Optional on iCandy Handmade]…


Tutorial: All-weather tote from laminated cotton

Posted: 26 Nov 2012 03:22 PM PST

Sew4Home shows how to make an all-weather tote bag using laminated cotton fabric.  It’s a roomy tote with wide straps so it’s comfortable to carry on your shoulders.  There’s a zippered pocket on the outside, and a patch pocket on the inside.  Get the how-to.

[photo from Sew4Home]…


Tutorial: Christmas doll Advent calendar

Posted: 26 Nov 2012 03:00 PM PST

Leah from Sew Spoiled made an Advent calendar for this year that has a creative twist.  Instead of receiving a piece of candy each day, they will mark the days till Christmas was a sewing project.  Over the course of 25 days, she and her daughters will create a stuffed doll together.  For each day, there’s a bag that includes …


Project: Gift Card Holder from a Envelope

Posted: 26 Nov 2012 02:00 PM PST

The October Afternoon blog has directions for turning a plain old white envelope into a fabulous stitched gift card holder. Click here for the tutorial.

-Heather…


I Don’t Quite Know What to Think of This

Posted: 26 Nov 2012 12:16 PM PST

sweater flashmobI just had a link to this video come across my Facebook feed courtesy of Caron International’s Facebook feed, and I’m not quite sure what to make of it.

The link is to a video on Vimeo about one Loes Veenstra, resident of Rotterdam, who has been knitting sweaters since 1955 and tucking them away in her home.

There are …


Owl Trio Christmas Chart

Posted: 26 Nov 2012 12:15 PM PST

Owls are quite popular these days and this trio of owls will not only fit into pop culture, they will be fun to stitch. Free from Chez Mounette, add this chart to your collection today. Get the free chart.


Dear Edible Crafts Readers… An Important Announcement for December!

Posted: 26 Nov 2012 11:39 AM PST

Hello dear readers! As many of you know, I’m expecting my second child in two weeks. I can’t guarantee that I will see any emails or submissions, holiday-themed or otherwise, between December 8th and  January!!  Given the medical oddity that is me, I expect to be in the hospital for an extended period and out of commission for most …


{Monday Moods at DIY Wedding} Baroque ‘n’ Roll

Posted: 26 Nov 2012 10:45 AM PST

A little dark, a little edgy – this inspiration board at Bespoke Bride is inspired by the latest fashion trends, and creates a moody, opulent ambiance.…


Snowglobe Cake

Posted: 26 Nov 2012 10:28 AM PST

Holiday Snow Globe Cake RecipeThis simple idea has so much potential. Just invert a glass bowl over a cake to make a snowglobe, and you can build any edible scene you like inside. Find recipe HERE at Taste of Home.…


DIY Puffy Paint Lanterns

Posted: 26 Nov 2012 09:17 AM PST

Look at these glorious puff paint lanterns by A Bit of Bees Knees! No really, visit her blog to see more of these amazing lanterns and learn to make some for yourself.

via Make:Craft


How to make a recycled wine bottle dispenser

Posted: 26 Nov 2012 07:39 AM PST

OK, after you drink that yummy bottle of wine why not turn it into a dispenser for oil or whatever you need to store some liquids in. See how to etch a bottle over at the blog Crafts Unleashed.…


Tutorial: Baby cardigan tee with contrast lapel collar

Posted: 26 Nov 2012 07:11 AM PST

Elles from Misusu & More shares a free downloadable tutorial showing how you can make this awesome little cardigan tee for a baby boy.  (Or baby girl, if you change up the colors.)  She uses a t-shirt (or onesie with the bottom cut off) for the base of the shirt, and adds pockets and a contrast lapel collar.  Her tutorial …


Tutorial: Linen stocking Christmas ornament

Posted: 26 Nov 2012 07:04 AM PST

Gwen from Gwenny Penny guest blogs in the Holiday Bake, Craft, & Sew Along series at Skip To My Lou with a tutorial showing how to make an itty linen stocking ornament.  It’s pretty hanging on a tree, but she also suggests using them was flatware holders at your holiday dinner or using them to make a bunting for your mantel.  Get the


Tutorial: Sherpa boot coverups

Posted: 26 Nov 2012 06:50 AM PST

Jessica from Me Sew Crazy figured out a way to make a plain pair of suede boots look like a pair of sherpa boots.  She created a wrap for the top out of sherpa fabric.  It ties in place so it’s easy to put on, and easy to remove when you want to wear your boots plain again.  The girl’s a …


How to Make Fake Filigree and Papel Picado Candle Holders

Posted: 26 Nov 2012 06:45 AM PST

Tikkido created a lovely set of candle holders for a recent Day of the Dead project using laser-cut scrapbook paper. Super easy, but with lovely results! Tutorial.…


Tutorial: Scalloped felt tree skirt with stitched snowflakes

Posted: 26 Nov 2012 06:41 AM PST

Cherie from You & Mie shows how she made this scalloped tree skirt.  It’s made from felt, with snowflakes scattered over the dark gray background.  You can’t see it in this photo, but she stitched detail lines in the middle of each of the snowflakes.  Her method has you stitching those lines before you cut out the snowflakes, so there’s …


Tutorial: Make little boy overalls from men’s pants

Posted: 26 Nov 2012 06:33 AM PST

Lindsay from The Cottage Home guest blogs in the Refashionista series at I Am Momma, Hear Me Roar with a tutorial showing how to make a pair of little boy overalls out of a couple of pairs of men’s pants.  She found the two pairs of pants she needed in a pile of clothes her husband was getting rid of.  …


Whimsical Christmas Tree Cake Tutorial

Posted: 26 Nov 2012 06:22 AM PST

Willy Wonka, Dr. Seuss… Yep, I have to agree that those are the names I thought of upon seeing this whimsical lollipop and candy Christmas tree cake. So needless to say, this may be my new favoritest Christmas cake ever. Find the how-tos to make it HERE at Bubble and Sweet.…


Christmas Pudding Macarons

Posted: 26 Nov 2012 06:19 AM PST

Christmas pudding macaronsI feel like I’ve seen a few versions of cookies and cupcakes made to look like Christmas pudding of late, but not macarons. And you know how impressed I am by macarons that look like other things. Make Christmas pudding macarons–with Italian meringue brandy buttercream? yes, please– HERE at Craftstorming.…


Homemade Hot Cocoa Mix Gifts

Posted: 26 Nov 2012 06:15 AM PST

Homemade hot cocoa in recycled jars.Are you a homemade holidays sort of gift giver? I usually am, and usually include at least one homemade item (usually cookies, predictably) with my gifts. The homemade gift may be skipped this year what with having a newborn, but I’m still filing things away for next year. Like this yummy, homemade hot cocoa mix gift in the cutest packaging. …


Project: Snowflake Card

Posted: 26 Nov 2012 06:07 AM PST

Using stamps, die cuts and dry embossing the Spellbinders blog has directions for making this fabulous Snowflake Card.

-Heather…


{Monday Moods at DIY Weddings} Modern Graphic

Posted: 26 Nov 2012 05:55 AM PST

Yellow + Gray + Typography = a fresh, stylish wedding mood board at b.loved!…


{Monday Moods at DIY Weddings} Rustic Rainbow

Posted: 26 Nov 2012 04:29 AM PST

Rainbow-themed weddings are so bright and cheery! I love the rustic twist to this theme at Burnett’s Boards!…


Freebies | Printable Gift Wrapping from ellinée

Posted: 26 Nov 2012 04:00 AM PST

Get a jump on your gift wrapping this year with these three free printables from ellinée.

1. Printable gift bows

2. Printable gift wrap paper

3. Printable gift tags – 25 in total!…


Inspiration du Jour | Smiles

Posted: 26 Nov 2012 03:00 AM PST

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