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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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SHOWN: New pattern in progress, Snug In Their Beds
Snug In Their Beds: I'll be including this alterna Snug In Their Beds: I'll be including this alternate felt/floss sugarplum vision in addition to the sparkly 3D chenille stem/wood bead one I showed you previously. I've almost got all the bits and pieces of everything worked out! Details, details.

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Snug In Their Beds: Some alternate ways to use the Snug In Their Beds: Some alternate ways to use the bead hole in the tops of your lil' dreamers' heads are shown here (if you don't wish to simply disguise the hole by inserting a scrap of felt). From L to R: a felt bow, a top knot, or a cow lick!

SHOWN: The pajamaed (removable) occupants of the beds in my upcoming ornament pattern, Snug In Their Beds
TUTORIAL: A tutorial for making the heads is on my site:
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SERIES: 'Twas The Night, a series of handmade felt ornaments inspired by Clement C. Moore's poem. Check my Etsy shop to see the currently available patterns, link in bio
SKILL LEVEL: This series is intermediate level. If you have completed my Twelve Days series, you are ready!

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Did you know my website is chock-full of helpful i Did you know my website is chock-full of helpful info to support you during your #mmmcrafts projects? Check out my tutorials page if you haven't seen it yet: mmmcrafts dot com > Resources > Tips + Tutorials
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My TDITM set so far! Now featuring the new and imp My TDITM set so far! Now featuring the new and improved Gold Ring. *Dusts hands* On to the Goose for June, for which I'll be swiveling back to the predominantly red/pink/green end of my color palette. Stay tuned for my regularly scheduled color freak-out. Y'all, only two more months til we are DONE with the birds. Man, that True Love guy was all about giving the birds. LOL Happy stitching to you!
P.S. IT IS NOT TOO LATE TO JOIN! Pah-lenty of time to catch up!

SHOWN: Twelve Days series 1-5
SKILL LEVEL: Beginner friendly if you sew the series in order from 1-12. You’ll build your skills!
TDITM CHALLENGE INFO: mmmcrafts dot com
PATTERNS: my Etsy shop!
FELT: @benziedesign
COLOR GUIDES: mmmcrafts dot com > Resources > Color Guides

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Samantha @feltontheflyco is busy cutting gorgeous Samantha @feltontheflyco is busy cutting gorgeous stacks of merino wool felts to make the Jewel colorway for my Twelve Days series, shown here. Go get you some in her Etsy shop.
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