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...
Christmas
Gifts made by hand come from the heart. Make your DIY Christmas special with decorations, ornaments and other craft ideas you can make at home. Unique handmade ornaments and homemade Christmas cards become future keepsakes. Treasured homemade gift ideas can be simple, yet meaningful. Personalize DIY Christmas stockings for each family member and hang them where Santa can find them!
Browse our Christmas crafts to make for a wonderful holiday!
DIY Christmas Ornaments
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...
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...
DIY Gift Wrap Ideas
Creative Gift Wrap Ideas
I put a lot of thought and effort into making a gift and like to find a creative way to present it, too. (“Present” it? Get it? Ha!) These fun...
How to Sew a Card Holder Wallet: Quick and Easy
Make your own card holder wallet to keep just a few cards handy in your pocket, backpack or purse. Our free pattern is easy to make to hold your business...
How to Make a Furoshiki Bag with Kraft-Tex
I love look of furoshiki wraps that take a simple square of fabric, then wrap and tie it creatively to turn any object into a pretty package. But most often,...
Stockings!
Easy Christmas Stocking Pattern Sewing Tutorial
Looking for an easy Christmas stocking pattern? You can make this in less than an hour! Starting with fleece makes this a sewing project that is perfect for beginners. This...
Spotlight: Emilee Reynolds, Knitter
Meet Emilee Reynolds, a passionate knitting pattern designer with a heartwarming journey. In 2005, she embarked on this creative path, guided by her beloved grandmother's skilled hands. Her initial motive...
How to Make a Homemade Lined Christmas Stocking
Learn how to make a homemade lined Christmas stocking with our step-by-step tutorial for this holiday season! In this article, I'll show you how to make one by drafting your...
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Easy Bags to Sew
A bag has simple seams, can be made from just one or two fabrics, and is achievable in a relatively short period of time - if you select the right…
How to Make Quilted Heart Ornaments Tutorial
I cut a heart out of an old quilt, sewed some buttons on it and then did a blanket stitch around the edge of the heart. It is a fun…
Wise Men Outfits and Hat
It was fun making costumes for 3 Wise Men at a Christmas program. They wanted the costumes to be shiny and bright, they were with sequins, beads and trim!
Retro Yarn Doll Christmas Ornaments: Quick & Easy
I make ornaments every year for the children in my life. These yarn ornaments are like the ones our mother made when we lived overseas growing up. Super easy!
How to Make Beaded Tassels: DIY Tutorial
Start with a basic tassel, add some peyote stitch seed beads as a cap, then add some more decorative beads for a custom beaded tassel.
How to Make a Tassel: Easy DIY Craft Tutorial
It's easy to make custom tassels for your projects. Start by wrapping some yarn, string or thread around either a box or cardboard. Inexpensive embellishments!
Decorate a Mantel for All Seasons
Keep your living room fresh and decorated for every season with some basic ideas on decorating your mantle.