Whether you’re using these stockings for ornaments, gift wrapping, or silverware holders, they are simple to make and allow for tons of self expression. Use the main pattern for the stocking base and decorate with the shapes included. Or, express yourself and decorate to suit your fancy. Mini Stocking Star Directions Materials: 8” x …
I wanted to share a pattern for a couple of very cute mini Christmas stockings. When you put a loop on them, they make wonderful ornaments or gift toppers. Leave the loops off, stuff with silverware or a napkin, and they add a festive touch to your holiday table. They can also be used to fill …
Remember those Dragon Scarves I mentioned awhile ago as Christmas gifts for my nephews? Well, I finally finished them this evening… along with matching hats and mittens so I can check this project off my list! These make my first fully completed Christmas gifts. Now to wrap them and ship them off. I hope everyone …
Okay, NOT a typical WFA entry, BUT I saw this and was fascinated! And it’s a Sunday, and we normally don’t blog on the weekends, so this is just a extra! I am not a machine knitter…I need needles in my hands. But today Tim shared this video with me and the creativity blew me …
We tried a new technique this week with our water color painting… adding salt crystals to create an interesting texture. NOTE: setting down a bowl filled with salt then immediately walking away to answer the phone is NOT a good idea when a 2 year old is completing said craft. This produces the “It’s SNOWING …
Here Britta shares her Christmas Holly Banner Pattern for the gnome home. Today Britta awoke to two marvelous surprises. First, the first snowfall of the winter, and second, news that her city kin will be coming to spend the holidays in the Thicket. She has already begun her preparations, because there will be so much …
Today Britta awoke to two marvelous surprises. First, the first snowfall of the winter, and second, news that her city kin will be coming to spend the holidays. She has already begun her preparations, because there will be so much to do. She spent the morning carefully packing away her fall treasures, and began the …
Once the bodies were done, it was time for the faces. I had the kids tell me what they wanted. They were very specific. Fairy wanted pink checks, gold hair and big, red lips. Bug wanted angry eyebrows and a Not-Smiling but Not-frowning face… very serious. We drew a couple mock-up and once we were …
Take the traditional wool penny design, pick three colors of wool felt, and in hours you can make a set of coasters that are both lovely and functional. Tie them with a coordinating bow and you have a charming gift for the holidays! Wool Penny Coaster Materials (makes 6 coasters): 3 – 12” …
The other day I was going through some old books and came upon a wool penny rug that I’ve wanted to make for years…I shared the pic last week. I know I don’t have enough time right now to tackle a rug, but I wanted to use the wool pennies for SOMETHING! I started a table runner, …
Since my kids are too young to really following a pattern I cut out all the body pieces and trim. I also ironed under all the hems. When it was time to sew I let each kiddo sit on my lap to help use the machine while I made their doll (even the Pixie Girl). …
After we decided on a direction for our spoon dolls, it was time to gather the materials. We took our pictures to the fabric store and I let everyone pick out their own main body fabric… Pixie a pink calico with hearts, Fairy a pretty daisy print and Bug found a Shimmery Black print. I …
