Great Gifts To Make
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Crochet Sweet Flower Pin Cushions (For Shavuos, For Mom? For A Teacher? To Use For a Baby Mobile, Without the Pins?)
Aren't these sweet? You could use them in so many cute ways beyond pin cushions of course! Like a sweet baby mobile for starters, or a sachet filled with something sweet smelling? Those of you who are paying attention can now discern that I've got a bit of a crocheting bug lately. (Nothing major yet,…
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From A Simple Crocheted (& Felted) Square: A Sweet Envelope Or A Potholder!
Need a little something handmade to show you care? Want to practice crocheting and have something to show for your efforts? Looking for a little project that will fulfill an immediate need to craft? (That was me, by the way, which is how this came about!) When the idea struck, I quickly crocheted this square…
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A Felt Bean Bag For Alphabeans Alphabet Game!
Yesterday I promised that today I would post my packaging idea for the Alphabeans Alphabet Game I introduced yesterday, (post here) so here it is! A felt bean-shaped bag, with colorful beans on the outside, which will safely hold our alphabet beans. Sewing (I've just started learning) is certainly opening up a whole new range…
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No-Sew Fleece: Make Adorable Outfits For Stuffed Animals!
Want to renew your child's interest in his stuffed animals? Need a super cute semi handmade gift? Use the no-sew fleece techniques I've taught in previous posts here, to make quick hats, capes, scarves and sweaters for all your stuffed animal friends! This dog was cute but now he's irresistible, and my kids were so…
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No-Sew Fleece: Simple Pom-Pom Hat
Isn't this hat cute? And guess how long it took me to make it? Oh about ten minutes, really! How's that for a quick last minute gift, or even a fun holiday crafting activity. Who wouldn't love a new cozy hat? Can't blame me for trying to be helpful. And if you'd like to make…
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No-Sew Fleece: Color Block Tea Cozy!
I have always loved tea cozies. There's just something so homey and cute about them, an attraction I can't quite describe. Now that I am venturing into the world of sewing I'm sure I'll be able to whip one up fairly quickly, but in previous no-sew years I contemplated crocheting a tea cozy, hand stitching…
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No-Sew Fleece: Cozy Ruffled Blanket!
I don't know what's happening in your little corner of the world, but right now it's pouring over here, which is great, because we were suffering from serious drought conditions this summer. The pouring rain makes this blanket look all the more welcoming, and I'm happy to say that I made everyone in the family…
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No-Sew Fleece: Delicate Ruffled Scarf
I love fleece! I just can't get enough of it when winter arrives. I now have a working sewing machine for the first time in a long time, and am getting into sewing, (whipped up some cute fleece hats for the kids for Chanukah gifts, will show you next week) but I can certainly sympathize…
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No-Sew Fleece: Color Block Scarf!
In my neck of the woods, winter has arrived, which means it's time to break out the cozy scarves and hats! When it comes to keeping warm, there's nothing quite like fleece. And when it comes to whipping up some quick gifts, well if I were you I'd run out and buy a ton of…
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Make Make Festive and Fun Felt Flowers For The Holidays (and enjoy them all winter long!)
Ever seen flowers like these before? Me neither, so I was so totally surprised when this oh-so-simple idea popped into my head and came into reality in a matter of minutes. This is the type of crafting that I love— simple, quick and fabulous!