“Christmas Blue Tree Display” plus 49 more

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• Christmas Blue Tree Display
• Tutorial: Woodland Santa pillow
• Favors {Wedding Details}
• TuTu Christmas Tree
• Decorate Your Christmas… in Clay
• Freebie: Paper pieced wreath pattern
• Sale and giveaway at Samelia’s Mum
• Amish Diamond block for quilt along
• Verena magazine – Fall in Love With Fall Colors
• EQ7 review and giveaway at Gen X
• Tutorial: Reversible table runner
• Christmas Coal Candy
• Apple-a-Day Advent Calendar
• Hello Kitty Candy
• Candy Cane Pretzels
• Customizable Family Tree Pillow
• Stockings Pattern Kit Giveaway from MillaMia
• Free Pattern, Toddler Mittens. Very. Cute!
• Tutorial: Felt mistletoe hair clip
• Free pattern: Boy’s Best Vest
• Tutorial: Snowman sock softie
• Giveaway – Vogue Stitchionary 6 – Edgings
• Christmas Card Advent Calendar
• Technique: Peeled Paint
• Easy Marshmallow Men
• 7 Creative Cocktails {Weddings}
• Stephanie’s Sewn Felt Slippers
• Inspiration: Jennifer Andrews
• Four Trees Ornament
• DIY: Fade to Grey
• How to use salt shakers to store your needles with a bit of sparkle
• Opportunity for young fiber artists
• Cubed Christmas Projects
• Pork out your tree
• Free pattern: Christmas tree poncho
• Free pattern: Lined Christmas stocking with Minkee cuff
• Stitch a holiday bunting
• Assemble-Your-Own Snowman Cookies
• I’ll Bring the Cookies Event from In Katrina’s Kitchen
• Tutorial: Ironing Board Thread Catcher and Caddy
• Tutorial: Mini scalloped rolled felt flower
• Tutorial: Little girl’s tulle skirt with attached leggings
• Book Review: Easy Greeting Cards
• Inspiration: Fantaisies Crazy
• Christmas Family Tree Cookies
• Gingerbread Playdough Homemade Gift for Kids
• 25 Days of Cookies
• Make fabric from scraps
• Bride’s Receipt Keeper/Notepad
• Christmas In The Air

Christmas Blue Tree Display Posted: 03 Dec 2011 03:50 AM PST This beautiful display of trees is made from thrifted sweaters and recycled fabric. I love the felt wreath above it all, and the beautiful Christmas blue is stunning. Check it out at Wise Craft — value village & savers holiday 09 – wise craft.

Tutorial: Woodland Santa pillow Posted: 03 Dec 2011 04:01 AM PST The First Friday Freebie from Kaaren of The Painted Quilt is this sweet embroidered holiday pillow. Go to her blog post for the pattern and tute.

Favors {Wedding Details} Posted: 02 Dec 2011 08:29 PM PST Seeking ideas for wedding favors? You’ll find lots of creative inspiration at A Lowcountry Wedding!

TuTu Christmas Tree Posted: 02 Dec 2011 06:49 PM PST What little girl wouldn’t love this pretty little TuTu Christmas Tree? For about $5.00 you can make one of these in pink, or any color you like. Thanks to Jean for sending the link! Quilted Cupcake: TuTu Tree Tutorial.

Decorate Your Christmas… in Clay Posted: 02 Dec 2011 07:46 PM PST My public service – in the sense that I’m always looking so I’m going to share – advertisement: this is based on a quick search for polymer clay Christmas decorations.

Freebie: Paper pieced wreath pattern Posted: 02 Dec 2011 07:27 PM PST Trish from All Things Crafty made this pretty Christmas Wreath block using a paper pieced quilt pattern she created. Impressive. Go HERE to get the pattern. Image credit: All Things Crafty

Sale and giveaway at Samelia’s Mum Posted: 02 Dec 2011 07:15 PM PST Anorina from Samelia’s Mum is having a sale this week on Deb Strain’s Meadow Friends. Visit her online store to shop this deal, limited time. She’s also hosting a  charm pack giveaway. You have until December 7, 2011 to enter. Click HERE for contest details. Image credit: Samelia’s Mum

Amish Diamond block for quilt along Posted: 02 Dec 2011 07:00 PM PST Vanessa from Crafty Gemini posted her second block – Amish Diamond – as part of her Video Sampler Quilt Along. She says it’s a good beginner block. Click HERE to get the video tutorial. If you still want to join in, go to intro and instructions for Block One. A Image credit: Crafty Gemini

Verena magazine – Fall in Love With Fall Colors Posted: 02 Dec 2011 06:49 PM PST Verena isn’t just a knitting magazine, it’s a whole site full of fun, fresh, funky, and classic patterns. (Last I checked there was like 839 patterns!) That’s a lot of knitting. Better get at it, but first, get over to Verena and check them all out! HERE

EQ7 review and giveaway at Gen X Posted: 02 Dec 2011 06:31 PM PST AnneMarie at Gen X Quilters shares her thoughts on the Electric Quilt 7 software, a gift from her husband. She is paying it forward with a giveaway. Contest ends Dec 3, 2011. Click HERE to learn more. Image credit: Gen X Quilters

Tutorial: Reversible table runner Posted: 02 Dec 2011 06:01 PM PST You get two great looks with this reversible patchwork table runner. Jen at Sew Happy Geek made one side with a charm pack and the other with half square triangles to make the zig zags. Brilliant! Get the know-how. Image credit: Sew Happy Geek

Christmas Coal Candy Posted: 02 Dec 2011 05:52 PM PST On my to do list: Make a list of anyone I know deserving coal this year. Make coal candy. Give coal candy to the meanies. No, forget it. This coal candy from Sprinkle Bakes looks way to gorgeous to give to whomever slashed the tires of both our cars last weekend. (Yes, BOTH our cars. Either a random…

Apple-a-Day Advent Calendar Posted: 02 Dec 2011 05:42 PM PST My daughter is currently obsessed with apples (and unicorns and rainbows and her horsey boots and whether or not it will snow), so I’m pretty sure this healthy Advent calendar would work on her. And bonus, there are also little coupons for “treats,” such as extra TV. I love this idea. I think this may be a new Christmas tradition…

Hello Kitty Candy Posted: 02 Dec 2011 05:38 PM PST It seems about right that Hello Kitty should be a candy. Make honey and grenadine Hello Kitty candy HERE at Prunille fait son show. By the way, I found a mold HERE at amazon, though can’t tell if it’s silicone. I found this one on ebay.

Candy Cane Pretzels Posted: 02 Dec 2011 05:31 PM PST Don’t the Fruit Roll-Ups just make the most perfect stripes on these? Make “candy cane” pretzels HERE at Kitchen Fun with My 3 Sons.

Customizable Family Tree Pillow Posted: 02 Dec 2011 03:49 PM PST YOu can use a silk screen kit or freezer paper stencils to make this totally customizable family tree pillow. There’s a free printable that comes with this tutorial as well. Get it at Mega•Crafty: Make A Customizable Family Tree Pillow- Free Printable.

Stockings Pattern Kit Giveaway from MillaMia Posted: 02 Dec 2011 04:37 PM PST Naturally soft merino and Christmas stockings just naturally go together. Well, over at the Classic Elite Yarns site, one lucky reader will have the chance to experience a stocking kit of their choice. Now remember, this isn’t a CraftGossip giveaway – you have to go HERE to enter (and hopefully win!)

Free Pattern, Toddler Mittens. Very. Cute! Posted: 02 Dec 2011 04:13 PM PST From the  Mary Frances Blog comes these very cute, very easy toddler mittens. The pattern is quick, easy and FREE! Go HERE to make your own!

Tutorial: Felt mistletoe hair clip Posted: 02 Dec 2011 03:51 PM PST Narelle from Cook Clean Craft shows how to make a mistletoe hair clip.  Cute, cute, cute!!!  She preivously shared this tutorial in the Crafty Creative Christmas series at Me Making Do.  Get the tute at Cook Clean Craft or Me Making Do. [photo from Cook Clean Craft]

Free pattern: Boy’s Best Vest Posted: 02 Dec 2011 03:33 PM PST Dana from A Place in the Cloud shares a free pattern and tutorial for making her Boy’s Best Vest.  The toddler-sized vest would be so cute for church or Christmas dressy!  The pattern is in size 18month, but you could easily adapt it larger or smaller as needed.  Get the free pattern. [photo from A Place in…

Tutorial: Snowman sock softie Posted: 02 Dec 2011 03:31 PM PST Sarah from Sassa Lynne and Chittle Chattle shows how to turn a single sock into a cute little snowman softie.  You can have fun using buttons, felt, and other embellishments to create his face and his personality.  Get the tutorial. [photo from Chittle Chattle]

Giveaway – Vogue Stitchionary 6 – Edgings Posted: 02 Dec 2011 01:53 PM PST The Ulitmate Stitch Dictionary from the Editors of Vogue Knitting Magazine. This is the Volume 6 – Edgings editon. More than 200 edgings organized by ribs, texture, cables, lace, color, unusual and crochet. There are patterns for knitters and crocheters of all skill lecels, arranged from easiest to most challenging. Easy to follow written instructions as well as charts. Full…

Christmas Card Advent Calendar Posted: 02 Dec 2011 12:48 PM PST Made from recycled Christmas cards, this advent calendar is charming and makes a great holiday presentation. Crafty nest shows you how it’s done, so head over to get the tutorial — Recycled Christmas card advent calendar – Crafty Nest.

Technique: Peeled Paint Posted: 02 Dec 2011 01:05 PM PST Learn how to do a really cool peeled paint technique, perfect for card backgrounds, collage art and more. Watch the instructional video from Scrap Time. -Heather

Easy Marshmallow Men Posted: 02 Dec 2011 12:07 PM PST Snowman marshmallows have exploded all over the place in the last year or so (I’ve made plenty myself). But these cuties from Cute Food for Kids really do seem like the easiest. And cutest? Plus there’s heat added… A new twist. Find the how-tos HERE.

7 Creative Cocktails {Weddings} Posted: 02 Dec 2011 12:05 PM PST Treat your guests to a delicious signature beverage with these recipes from The Bridal Guide!

Stephanie’s Sewn Felt Slippers Posted: 02 Dec 2011 10:26 AM PST   These Sewn Felt Slippers look easy enough to make and what a charming Christmas gift these would make for your entire family. You will find the template and instructions on the Martha Stewart web site.  Enjoy!

Inspiration: Jennifer Andrews Posted: 02 Dec 2011 10:07 AM PST This work by Jennifer Andrews, featured on the Hand Embroidery Network blog, is touching to me. Pristinely white with script that would be at home on a wedding invitation, it invokes marriage. And the bitterness of the words suggests betrayal. It makes my heart hurt. Well done.

Four Trees Ornament Posted: 02 Dec 2011 10:00 AM PST Over at Byrd’s Nest blog, find an example of a freebie Four Tree’s Ornament that is really cute and great for an ornament. The link to the ornament chart is listed in the blog post. Learn more…

DIY: Fade to Grey Posted: 02 Dec 2011 09:53 AM PST Grey is such a versatile color! It can look modern or vintage, industrial or elegant, and it pairs beautifully with just about any other color. Grey has been popular color for weddings for a while now and the trend is still going strong. Pocketful of Dreams shares a lovely round up of crafty uses for grey…

How to use salt shakers to store your needles with a bit of sparkle Posted: 02 Dec 2011 09:43 AM PST This is such a simple yet sparkle-tastic idea that does double duty! And you know how much I love it when one thing can serve two purposes and be pretty! Check out the blog After I Finish This Row where the clever crafter has repurposed salt shakers into a storage place for her needles with a bit…

Opportunity for young fiber artists Posted: 02 Dec 2011 09:06 AM PST Check this heads-up from Threads blog: The Textile Study Group of New York (TSGNY) is a non-profit organization promoting the appreciation of fiber arts, and part of that mission includes recognizing and encouraging the achievements of young fiber artists. Every three years, TSGNY lauds student work through Nancy and Harry Koenigsberg Student Award, which is now …

Cubed Christmas Projects Posted: 02 Dec 2011 09:00 AM PST Lady Kell from Kincavel Krosses is generous with free charts and projects and this is certainly an example of her generosity! She’s provided charts and finishing ideas for Noel and Xmas cubes (and those of you who don’t like the term Xmas can certainly go for the Noel charts, okay?). The blackwork motifs are beautiful too and would make…

Pork out your tree Posted: 02 Dec 2011 08:05 AM PST American Felt and Craft continues its 25 Days of Felt Christmas Crafts with an ornament, designed by Seremere, after my own heart: bacon. My friend Heather Smith introduced me a couple of years ago to the most decadent dessert in the world: bacon dipped in warm chocolate sauce. (Don’t knock it till you’ve tried it.) So this cute little feltie gave…

Free pattern: Christmas tree poncho Posted: 02 Dec 2011 07:18 AM PST Michelle from Design Camp PDX shares a free pattern and tutorial at the Pendleton Woolen Mill Store for making.  Instead of the traditional circular skirt, this is square-shaped tree skirt.  The heavy woolen fabric is evokes the mood of a log cabin or snow lodge – perfect for a winter holiday!!  You can make one from a…

Free pattern: Lined Christmas stocking with Minkee cuff Posted: 02 Dec 2011 07:06 AM PST Staci from Crafty Staci shows how to make a lined Christmas stocking with a soft Minkee cuff.   She made a set of stockings for her family, with everyone picking out a fabric for their stocking that suits their personality.  In fact, her daughter made her own stocking, proof that this is an easy sewing project.  Get the…

Stitch a holiday bunting Posted: 02 Dec 2011 07:04 AM PST Teresa of Teresa Down Under shares the pattern and tutorial for the cutest appliqued and embroidered Christmas bunting! Go to her post.

Assemble-Your-Own Snowman Cookies Posted: 02 Dec 2011 06:51 AM PST As inspired by those that came before me (namely, turkeys and Jack O’ Lanterns and Mr. Potato Head), I made these assemble-your-own snowman cookie kits for my daughter and nieces for Christmas gifts. Already done and in the freezer, thank you very much. If only I could say the same for everything else I…

I’ll Bring the Cookies Event from In Katrina’s Kitchen Posted: 02 Dec 2011 06:49 AM PST In Katrina’s Kitchen is hosting a month long “I’ll Bring the Cookies” event, a new cookie every day until Christmas. Already we’ve seen, homemade white thin mints from  Katrina, toffee pretzel peanut butter cookies from Chef Dennis, and Santa face cookies from The Sweet Adventures of Sugarbelle.…

Tutorial: Ironing Board Thread Catcher and Caddy Posted: 02 Dec 2011 06:46 AM PST Sew4Home has the how-to for making a thread catcher and notion caddy to drape across your ironing board.  This makes so much sense, as I’m often trimming or measuring while at the ironing board!   This would make a great gift for a sewer or quilter – or perhaps a “Merry Christmas to me” gift yourself!  Get the tute. [photo from Sew4Home]

Tutorial: Mini scalloped rolled felt flower Posted: 02 Dec 2011 06:33 AM PST Jess from Bits for Baby and Craftiness Is Not Optional continues her series on felt flowers with a tutorial showing how to make a mini scalloped rolled felt flower, no sewing required.   The cute little bloom is made from a flower shape cut from felt.  She used an die cutter to cut her shapes, but you could also cut…

Tutorial: Little girl’s tulle skirt with attached leggings Posted: 02 Dec 2011 06:23 AM PST Kelly from Sewing in No Man’s Land shows how to make a little girl’s tulle skirt with attached leggings.  The fluffy little skirt is soooo cute, and I’m loving that the leggings are already attached.  No rummaging through drawers (or the dirty laundry pile) to make a matched outfit!  If the skirt is clean, so are the leggings. …

Book Review: Easy Greeting Cards Posted: 02 Dec 2011 06:04 AM PST Easy Greeting Cards from Better Homes and Gardens is choked full of wonderful quick and easy card ideas as well as techniques and patterns. The book includes 192 pages full of 220 cards ideas, over 40 patterns and step by step technique photos. The chapters are separated into different occasions from holidays to birthdays, wedding and baby. Scattered through…

Inspiration: Fantaisies Crazy Posted: 02 Dec 2011 06:03 AM PST Garden of Eden by Evy of Fantaisies Crazy. So delicious, you’ll want to see it from every angle. Luckily, Evy provides abundant photos. Enjoy her creation.

Christmas Family Tree Cookies Posted: 02 Dec 2011 05:50 AM PST But wait! There’s one more from Callye of The Sweet Adventures of Sugarbelle… as seen guest posting on Glorious Treats.  Find the step-by-step how-tos to decorate your own Christmas Family Tree cookies, with free printable treat bag topper, HERE at Glorious Treats.

Gingerbread Playdough Homemade Gift for Kids Posted: 02 Dec 2011 05:47 AM PST Ah, the most perfect gift for a baker (like me) to give to kids (like my nieces). Find the recipe and packaging ideas (hint: my favorite, mason jars) to make gingerbread playdough HERE at The Sweet Adventures of Sugarbelle.

25 Days of Cookies Posted: 02 Dec 2011 05:42 AM PST Now this is my kind of Advent Calendar… Every day until Christmas, a new cookie recipe. This Heart of Mine is hosting guest bloggers for the next 25 days, all sharing a new cookie recipe. First up is English Toffee Cookies. Check back every day HERE at This Heart of Mine.

Make fabric from scraps Posted: 02 Dec 2011 05:02 AM PST SharonB of Pin Tangle has posted a tutorial for making gorgeous, unusual fabric from your scraps. She says, With this technique you can not only use up your orts but you can use embroidery threads, wool, textured yarns, silk ribbon ends and tiny scrap fabric. Beautiful and upcycled. Awesome. Go to her tute.

Bride’s Receipt Keeper/Notepad Posted: 02 Dec 2011 04:50 AM PST Staying organized is the key to a successful, low-stress wedding! This sweet little receipt keeper/notepad is the perfect place to park all those purchase receipts,business cards, swatches, notes, and other bits and pieces accumulated while planning a wedding. You can make your own, or create one as a gift for a bride-to-be with this handy tutorial created by…

Christmas In The Air Posted: 02 Dec 2011 04:46 AM PST This year, I have decided to make a concerted effort to spend my gifting dollars locally – or at least in the U.S. – or to purchase gifts directly from the artisans who made them.  To that end, I’ve spent a lot of time trolling the net to find some good ideas for crochet gifting.  Here are some of the…

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