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...
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 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: DIY Easy Sewing Tutorial
I love my dog bandanas! My owner and I walk every day. People always make comments about my holiday and seasonal bandanas! Here is how to make a dog bandana...
More Occasions
Creative Mothering
When I was just seven, our father accepted a position in Iran that brought a big move and a big change in our lives! Our family of four (there would…
Scribble Appliqué Bird Ornaments
No two birds are the same, in nature and when you make these adorable scribble appliqué bird ornaments! All you need is some scraps of fabric (preferably with fusible web…
Spotlight: Erika Anderson, Founder Army of Lovers
With Erika Anderson Army of Lovers, love makes the world go 'round, one handmade, hand-delivered valentine at a time. Erika has recruited a growing army (anyone can enlist!) of people…
Seasonal Door Quilts Make the Year Go ‘Round
When I worked for a quilt shop, I made small quilts as store samples. Before long, I had a "collection". I shared most, but kept some. I like to decorate…
How to Make a Mug Rug and Wine Coaster from Charm Packs
It's charming, quick, and easy! Make mug rugs from a charm pack for your cup of coffee or tea, that doubles as a wine coaster. Now, everyone can keep track…
DIY Valentine Fabric Postcards
Show your love by making your own Valentine Fabric Postcards! Fabric postcards are little pieces of art that the recipients can display and enjoy, and they are so fun to…
DIY Reversible Snap On Dog Scarf
Lucy is ready and fabulous for Valentine's Day in her reversible snap on dog scarf! She sports her bandanas for most holidays (and other days), but they get dirty and…
How to Make May Day Baskets: Easy DIY Ideas
Surprise someone with beautiful cut flowers from your garden on May Day. Make a paper cone basket for May Day flowers and leave them at a neighbor's door.