Every year as the holidays approach, I find myself surrounded by rolls of festive fabrics, colorful threads, and my trusty sewing machine humming away in the background. There’s something magical about combining the warmth of Christmas with the joy of…
I’m a big fan of giving gift cards as gifts. It’s a bit more personal than cash, but still makes sure the person gets something they want. But it’s no fun to just hand over a gift card or put…
Christmas in Australia is HOT. Santa hats made from wool and fleece just make you hot and sweaty! Where are the sun-smart Santa hats? You shouldn’t have to worry that your face will be as red as your Santa hat…
Christmas is coming and that means it’s time to start thinking about Christmas stockings! If you’re looking for a fun project, why not sew your own stocking? To make it even easier, get one of these Christmas stocking kits to…
A Christmas tree skirt is a decorative fabric placed under the Christmas tree. It hides the Christmas tree stand and looks pretty under the tree before all the presents get placed! It’s also a great way to collect up the…
Kisses under the mistletoe – it’s a holiday tradition, but what if you can’t find any mistletoe? Make your own DIY felt mistletoe, of course! I don’t need an excuse to kiss my (not-so) baby girl, but a mistletoe hairclip adds a…
What do you put at the top of your Christmas tree – a star or an angel? It’s always been an angel in my family. Whatever you prefer, there’s always room for an angel as part of your Christmas decorations….
We’re heading into the festive season and I’m always looking for ways to add to my holiday decor. Father Christmas plays a big part in our Christmas traditions, so I love the idea of sewing up a Father Christmas doll…
Celebrate the countdown to Christmas with these DIY Advent Calendar Kits to sew. These sewing kits contain the pattern, template, fabric and more to create a handmade family heirloom. Choose from felt, fabric and quilt designs, from easy to more…
If you love Christmas and you love Star Wars, why not combine the two with these Star Wars Christmas Cross-Stitch patterns? Do you make your own Christmas decorations? I love giving a personal touch to the Christmas decor and making…
Each year, when it’s time to put up the Christmas tree and decorate the house, I’m filled with joy as I pull out my handmade Christmas decorations. They bring back wonderful memories of Christmases gone by. There are always decorations…
Rudolph the red-nosed reindeer is absolutely my favourite Christmas song. I can relate to being a little different and people not really understanding me. I didn’t have quite as dramatic a moment of finding my place in the world, but…
Celebrate the true meaning of Christmas with these Christmas Nativity sewing patterns. From finger puppets to quilt nativity scene patterns, start your Christmas sewing now. Christmas is right around the corner, and I’m getting ready to pull out my decorations….
One of my favourite Christmas traditions is putting out the Christmas stockings before we went to bed. It was so exciting to think about Santa coming and the stockings being filled with toys in the morning. Now that i have…
I have to be the slowest cross-stitcher ever, so I need to start early if I’m going to get a cross-stitch project finished by Christmas (I’ve been working on my current cross-stitch project for more than a year!). Now I’m…
I love the lead-up to Christmas and one of my favourite parts is watching the kids update the Advent calendar each day. After the battle for who gets to do which days is over (although with most calendars having 24…
Decorating the Christmas tree is such a special family tradition. Getting the ornaments out of the box, and remembering Christmases gone by. In our family, each family member has special Christmas ornaments that they hang on the tree. Every year,…
Christmas is right around the corner. Whether you’re looking to sew your own Elf on a Shelf, a fun Christmas decoration or a cute toy for the kids, start your Christmas sewing projects with this collection of the best Christmas…