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Benzie Palettes, Confessions, French Hen, Partridge and Pear, Turtle Dove, Twelve Days, Twelve Days in 12 Months
March 11, 2026 by Larissa Holland No Comments

In which I remake all my TDITM 26 ornaments

OK, you know I’ve really been struggling with the palette for this year’s ornaments, right? And I think one of...
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Confessions, Drummer Drumming, Fun With Wood, Twelve Days in 12 Months, WIP
September 8, 2025 by Larissa Holland 2 Comments

I tried hairspray to seal the beads

OK I was intrigued by a lovely mmmaker who told me she seals her wood beads with hairspray. Of course,...
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Confessions, Maid a Milking, Twelve Days, Twelve Days in 12 Months
August 7, 2025 by Larissa Holland No Comments

Win some, lose some

First attempt at my daughter’s TDITM Maid is just OK. Taking a photo helps me to figure out what’s wrong....
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Christmas Ornaments, Confessions, Ebenezer, Ghost of Christmas Present, Prototype
November 23, 2022 by Larissa Holland 1 Comment

Update on Mr Christmas Present

UPDATE: For those of you waiting patiently on the Ghost of Christmas Present pattern, I thought I’d jump in here...
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Confessions, Errata, French Hen, Twelve Days
May 30, 2019 by Larissa Holland 2 Comments

Twelve Days Update: You Can Sub Pellon 70 Peltex for the Wings, and Two Other Notes

Hey, guys! I always like to share updates with you that might make the construction of your ornaments easier/faster/better/cheaper. (As...
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Christmas Ornaments, Confessions, Embroidery, Felt Crafts, Twelve Days, WIP
August 29, 2018 by Larissa Holland 10 Comments

New Colorways in 100% Wool Felt – WIP

Hey, guys. Stitching like a busy bee in between driving my kid all over creation to volleyball. This is the...
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Confessions, Errata, Swan a Swimming, Twelve Days
January 10, 2018 by Larissa Holland 9 Comments

Minor Correction for Swan a-Swimming Pattern and Maybe I Should Just Use a Pipe Cleaner Anyway…

Hello, guys!You are all awesome, have I mentioned that lately? Well, you are. Vigilant mmmaker Judi (thank you, Judi!) brought...
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Christmas, Christmas Ornaments, Confessions
December 24, 2017 by Larissa Holland 2 Comments

Were You Naughty or Nice?

Santa’s checking right now. Merry Christmas to everyone far and near! I’m wishing you a wonderful, peaceful, delicious day in...
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Confessions, Just for Fun, Kdramas
November 4, 2017 by Larissa Holland 32 Comments

Things I’ve Learned in DramaLand

My Love From Another StarGoblin: The Great and Lonely GodSecret Love Affair You guys might know I like love to watch...
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Confessions, Twelve Days
June 23, 2017 by Larissa Holland 6 Comments

Panic Averted

…and there they are, at the bottom of the last unpacked box. My Twelve Days samples. Countless hours of hand...
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Christmas, Christmas Ornaments, Confessions, Embroidery, Felt Crafts, Twelve Days
November 8, 2016 by Larissa Holland 5 Comments

As Long as the Front Looks Nice

There are some excellent crafters in this world whose embroidery looks as great from the back as it does from...
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Confessions, Decor, Fabric Crafts
October 19, 2009 by Larissa Holland 17 Comments

Mushroom Avoidance Crafting

I was having a family of six over for dinner Saturday. So at 2pm I made this when I should...
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In which I decide I do not like Ecru with Silver s In which I decide I do not like Ecru with Silver so of course I remake all my TDITM 26 ornaments (except for Pear which mercifully has no Ecru in it)
More words about my crazy on my latest blog. 
All part of my charm, y'all. 🤪

#mmmcrafts #colorfreakout #twelvedaysin12months
My TDITM 26 set so far! Next one coming in April: My TDITM 26 set so far! Next one coming in April: Colly Bird. Love to see your sets taking shape too, so don't forget to tag me with @mmmcrafts and #twelvedaysin12months

SHOWN: Twelve Days patterns 1-3
SKILL LEVEL: Beginner friendly if you sew the series in order from 1-12. You’ll build your skills!
CHALLENGE INFO: mmmcrafts.com
PATTERNS: My Etsy shop
FELTS: @benziedesign or @feltontheflyco
COLOR GUIDES: mmmcrafts.com > Color Guides + Kits
Oui, French Hen c'est fini, and my TDITM March goa Oui, French Hen c'est fini, and my TDITM March goal is WHIPPED! The colors were once again a struggle. Chocolate had to be applied to the problem more than once. I like how it turned out, but of course I am mentally redoing the embroidery colors as I type this.

I’m unusually punctual this month. Don’t let my early finish throw you off, though, y’all still have three weeks to sew your March TDITM hens! Don't forget to tag me with @mmmcrafts and #twelvedaysin12months so I can see them!

SHOWN: Twelve Days French Hen
SKILL LEVEL: Beginner friendly if you sew the series in order from 1-12. You’ll build your skills!
CHALLENGE INFO: mmmcrafts.com
PATTERNS: My Etsy shop
FELTS: @benziedesign or @feltontheflyco
COLOR GUIDES: mmmcrafts.com > Color Guides + Kits

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CAP & GOWN: We are headed toward spring, and that CAP & GOWN: We are headed toward spring, and that means your graduates will soon be walking down the aisle! NOTE: As you make their adorable mini-me ornaments, be sure to orient the mortarboards correctly! Corner goes in front, lined up with the cap seam and their imaginary nose.

PATTERN: my Etsy shop
SKILL LEVEL: Intermediate (if you have completed my Twelve Days series, you are ready!)
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NEW TUTORIAL! On the blog: How To Sew On The Loop. NEW TUTORIAL! On the blog: How To Sew On The Loop. Lots of photos for you mmmakers who are avoiding this. You know who you are. 😂 It's a cinch, trust me. 

Hop to the blog or find it always in my list of tutorials: mmmcrafts.com > tips + tutorials

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MERRY HUMBUG: March means MR MARLEY! *jingle jingl MERRY HUMBUG: March means MR MARLEY! *jingle jingle* If you are joining this year's challenge (to sew one INTERMEDIATE pattern per month in 2026) then now's the time to get going! (If you have completed my Twelve Days series, you are ready!) 

Unfortunately, Mr Marley is dead. Much like our yard at this time of year. Share an image of your completed Marleys by tagging @mmmcrafts and #merryhumbugchallenge. I will cheer you on!
Reminder: Please do not post images or videos of my instructions or pattern pages.

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