DIY Tree Skirts (and Alternatives) for Everyone!
Many of the functional Christmas tree (or Hanukkah bush) stands I've tried over the years do a great job of supporting the tree. But it's hard to find one that...
Occasions
When you have a special occasion to celebrate, something you make by hand adds a personal, festive touch. Do you go all out decorating and making gifts for your favorite holidays? Or special keepsakes for important life events?
Whatever or however you celebrate, find ideas and inspiration here. Make each occasion memorable for friends and family with decorations and gifts that you make with your own hands.
DIY Christmas Ideas
DIY Christmas
How to Make Sashiko Ornaments
Making Sashiko ornaments is a great way to see what the slow-stitch movement is all about. It's slow stitch, to be sure, but the projects are so small you can...
How to Make an EPP Moravian Star Ornament
EPP Moravian Star Ornaments made with Diamonds are an adaptation of an 1830's geometry lesson. The first known star, made in a German boys' school had 110 points! This version...
DIY Halloween
DIY Halloween
Make a Crazy Quilted Pumpkin
When asked to “decorate an art pumpkin” for a local arts alliance exhibit, what’s a fiber artist to do? Add the personal challenge of using materials already in my studio....
Fabric Trick or Treat Bowl
This Fabric Trick or Treat Bowl is fun to make from clothesline and fabric strips. I joined the coils with a simple zigzag stitch on my sewing machine. My open...
How to Make a Dog Bandana
I love my dog bandanas! My owner and a I walk every day and people always make comments about my holiday and seasonal bandanas! Here is how to make a...
More Occasions
Reggae Skull
Sometimes these things just sort of happen. You find a fake skull with articulating jaw and have a fake boar tongue from a taxidermy form. Then you pull out some…
Fake Scythe
This fake (and safe) scythe is ready to enhance a Halloween costume or add a frightful touch to your Halloween decorations.
How to Make a Halloween Graveyard
Halloween Graveyard Fencing is so easy to build and really sets the mood for a great Halloween party! The gravestones are made from painted Styrofoam
DIY Paper Fans
My wedding was outside in the summer. In order to make that a little more comfortable for our guests I made some simple DIY paper fans. Learn how to make…
Patriotic Yard
Easy yard art for the Fourth of July! All you need is a cardboard template and spray paint. No clean up - just mow!
How to Stencil on Fabric with Freezer Paper
Let your dog be part of the Fourth of July festivities with a flag-inspired kerchief. Bones were stenciled with paintsticks. Red and white stripes were pieced.
Pledge of Allegiance Flag Quilt
An embroidery machine does the heavy lifting on this flag quilt that features the Pledge. The machine takes care of piecing, applique, embroidery and quilting.
Decorate a Mantel for All Seasons
Keep your living room fresh and decorated for every season with some basic ideas on decorating your mantle.