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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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#twelvedaysin12months Group shot! This is my TDITM #twelvedaysin12months Group shot! This is my TDITM set so far, now including Lady Dancing. The color guide for her is now available. Only one more pattern to sew next month and our challenge will be completed! How are your TDITM sets coming along? Tag @mmmcrafts to show me a group shot of your ornaments! Love to see.

SHOWN: My Twelve Days ornament series
PATTERNS: my Etsy shop
FELTS: @benziedesign 
COLOR GUIDES: my website

#mmmcrafts #twelvedaysornaments #feltornaments
NEW TUTORIAL for an easy paper fall leaf garland i NEW TUTORIAL for an easy paper fall leaf garland is on the blog! I recently hosted the lovely middle school and high school girls from my church for a lunch devo, and we crafted this together for a beloved friend. 
Go ahead and make one for your Thanksgiving decor! It’s easy. All you need is construction paper, colored pencils, scissors, twine, and a hole punch. Detailed instructions are on my blog, including templates for the leaves to make it even easier.

#mmmcrafts #ilovefall #thanksgiving
My Lady Dancing is done! BOOM. 2nd day of November My Lady Dancing is done! BOOM. 2nd day of November. I’m slaying the TDITM challenge deadlines lately, y'all! Extra leftover Halloween chocolate for me! Just one more pattern left to go in this 2025 challenge! And no hurry, you have the rest of November to turn your Lady Dancing in. Since hashtags are basically useless now just tag me @mmmcrafts. Love to see.

If you missed this year’s challenge, no worries, Lord willing I have another one coming January 26! My youngest daughter needs her own set too.
PS It’s not too late to begin your set this year! Sew a few if you need some cozy hand sewn craft therapy! Each ornament takes two to three crafternoons to complete.

SHOWN: Lady Dancing PDF pattern from my Twelve Days series
PATTERNS: In my Etsy shop
SKILL LEVEL: Confident Beginner (when sewn in order 1-12)
FELT KITS: @benziedesign
COLOR GUIDES: My website, link in bio.

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*WHOOSH* That was the sound of my newsletter maili *WHOOSH* That was the sound of my newsletter mailing out. Check your inboxes (or spam folder) for MmmCrafts Newsie Newsletter no.15! Let me know if you try the leaf garland. 
Haven't signed up yet? It's a good time to so you'll get a reminder of my yearly sale coming in November. It's easy, visit mmmcrafts.com and use the subscribe link in the top bar.
SO CLOSE to finishing our TDITM challenge! Novembe SO CLOSE to finishing our TDITM challenge! November means time to sew the penultimate pattern - Lady Dancing!
Tag a photo of your completed dancers with @mmmcrafts and #twelvedaysin12months to share your progress, and I will too! (Unfortunately hashtags have been rendered basically useless, so be sure to tag me directly! Stellar move, Meta)
READ MORE: latest blog post on my website
SKILL LEVEL: If you made the patterns in order, you are ready!
PATTERN: my Etsy shop
COLOR GUIDES + KITS: on my site!
But wait, you might say, isn't this the wrong order? Be assured, it's the correct order for the original English carol. If 1780 is not how you roll, I have a supplement pattern. Check the blog post for details!
#mmmcrafts #twelvedaysornaments #feltornaments #woolfelt
Cap & Gown update! Swipe to zoom out. Shown from l Cap & Gown update! Swipe to zoom out. Shown from left to right is my first, second and third attempt. I am getting closer to good solutions for all the details/honors. Right now I’m working on a first draft of an elementary age graduate and she should be pretty cute! I’ll share an update when I can. (Fancy regalia for Masters and Doctorate levels will have to wait for a future supplement pattern.)

See my latest blog post for some supplies to gather. Site link in bio.

SHOWN: Samples of my upcoming pattern, Cap & Gown, made with @benziedesign felts.

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