The red and green of holly is something I need to have every Christmas, no matter what my theme and colors might be. I really wanted a garland to hang across our very bare mantel and wanted something that popped, so holly immediately came to mind. This Felt and Pom Pom Holly Garland is a fun bit of color for any type of Christmas decor. This post contains affiliate links. Supplies: Cricut Maker green felt in two shades red pom pom trim green sparkly thread red thread ... Read More
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Felt Medallion Ornaments
I've been happily making ornaments for our Christmas tree, but they've been a bit labor intensive. I wanted something fairly easy to fill in some empty space, but still wanted that nice stitchy look. These Felt Medallion Ornaments are a pretty quick make--your biggest issue is going to be choosing colors! This post contains affiliate links. Supplies: Cricut Maker three colors felt coordinating thread coordinating buttons baker's twine scissors needle Felt ... Read More
Winter Felt Ornaments with Cricut
This post contains sponsored content. Since we're starting all over with our ornaments this year, I'm taking the opportunity to make as many as I can myself. I wanted to start with a winter theme because that's one of my favorites, so I found a mitten, ice skates, mug, snowman, and gingerbread house and added them onto my canvas in Design Space. Between the Cricut Maker and Cricut Access, Cricut makes it so easy to make a handful or ornaments at once, which is just what I did. My Winter Felt ... Read More
Madeline Quote Cross Stitch Pattern
My first-born daughter was always going to be Madeline and I never had any doubt that my first-born would *be* a daughter. I fell in love with the Madeline books as a child and her name was just the prettiest name I had ever heard. Today our Madeline turns ten. I can remember being pregnant with her like it was yesterday and I really don't know where the time has gone. I stitched up this Madeline Quote Cross Stitch Pattern as a gift to her as she enters double digits. This pattern is a ... Read More
Fabric Teacup Coasters
I love a cup of tea in the evening. I've taken to snuggling in with tea and my crochet and stitching attempts once the girls are in bed and my chores are finished. It's such a relaxing way to end the day! I didn't have any coasters to use, though--I mean, I have coasters, but nothing that was easy to store in my bedside table (because I'm also super lazy), so I found some canvas blanks and cheerful Liberty of London fabric in my stash and put together these fun and easy Fabric Teacup Coasters. ... Read More
Eight Ort Storage Ideas
Many stitchers hold onto their orts (the small leftover bits of thread that occur when you're doing an embroidery or cross stitch project). I'll admit that I hadn't until a couple of years ago, but I wish now that I had discovered the practice sooner! I asked my stitching friends forever and ever ago what they did with their orts and I love seeing all the different ways they've hung onto their pretty thread ends. I've rounded up Eight Ort Storage Ideas for you to get stitchy inspiration ... Read More