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Coronavirus, Fabric Crafts, Resources, Sewing
April 5, 2020 by Larissa Holland 2 Comments

What I’m Up To

Mask life. Making this thing took me way longer than it should have. I haven’t sewn on my machine in...
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Fabric Crafts, Felt Crafts, Gifts, Gifts for Baby, Sewing
July 15, 2019 by Larissa Holland 10 Comments

Baby Name Banner for Teddy Graham

A blessing in the form of a tiny baby boy will soon be joining my extended family. Theodore Graham will...
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May 24, 2019 by Larissa Holland 5 Comments

Baby Name Banner for Wee Noah

I designed this wool felt name banner for my sweet friend Holley who is welcoming her 5th child very soon....
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Early Bird Night Owl, Gifts, Gifts for Kids, Patterns, Sewing, Toys
April 1, 2016 by Larissa Holland 12 Comments

Early Bird/Night Owl Reversible Pillow Pattern is in the Shop!

Yay! At long last. This fun, reversible design I came up with for my daughter’s birthday has been made into...
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Dolls, Early Bird Night Owl, Patterns, Sewing, Toys
February 24, 2016 by Larissa Holland 9 Comments

Done with Early Bird/Night Owl Prototyping

A growing collection of Early Bird/Night Owls. (Yes, my fabric shelves are a disgrace. I own it.) [You should see...
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Decor, Embroidery, Gifts, Sewing
October 6, 2015 by Larissa Holland 6 Comments

Branch and Berry Applique Pillow Covers for People I Love

Handmade gifts. I sewed these two pillow covers over the course of the last month for beloved people Robyn and...
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Early Bird Night Owl, Patterns, Sewing, Toys, WIP
September 30, 2015 by Larissa Holland 14 Comments

Early bird/night owl prototype, malware and trust issues

Hey. I’ve been quiet but busy. My beloved and wonderful mom turned 80! I love her so much. What a...
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Gifts, Gifts for Kids, Sewing, Toys
August 10, 2015 by Larissa Holland 20 Comments

Stinkface Pillow for my New Teenager(!)

I’m not sure how my oldest daughter managed to turn thirteen. THIRTEEN. There have clearly not been enough years between...
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June 17, 2015 by Larissa Holland 1 Comment

Testing, Testing

Very first try at custom printing at Spoonflower for the quick-sew version of the Early Bird Night Owl pillow. The...
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May 23, 2015 by Larissa Holland 2 Comments

Wiksten Based Tunic Top with Pockets

I’ve been doing some sewing for myself lately. This Nani IRO print has been burning a hole in my fabric...
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May 7, 2015 by Larissa Holland 6 Comments

Quick Tiered Skirt Tutorial for Preteens

You’ll need: A girl that is 10-13 yrs old and sized more or less like my kids. haha. My two...
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May 5, 2015 by Larissa Holland 3 Comments

Perfect Fur for Stinkface Pillow

It came. It’s outstanding. Super soft. The perfect color! (Yes, that’s a Jamberry nail. No, I’m not very good at...
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NEW EBENEZER PATTERN now underway: Mrs Fred! (Dick NEW EBENEZER PATTERN now underway: Mrs Fred! (Dickens did not provide a name for this clever, pretty wife of Fred.) You see a very early draft here. See the blog post for options I'll be including. Lots of adjustments to be made before I add embroidery. I'll show you more as soon as I can. I'm hoping to have the pattern finished before the end of the year. Not sure about Christmas making, but I'll do my very best!

READ MORE: mmmcrafts dot com > blog

#mmmcrafts #ebenezerornamentseries #woolfelt #handmadechristmas #Dickens
Handmade wool felt Christmas ornaments and tree to Handmade wool felt Christmas ornaments and tree toppers are treasured and brought out each year. Don’t forget to make yourself a few too!

SHOWN: 1) Twelve Days series, beginner friendly 2) By The Chimney ornament, intermediate 3) Mr Scrooge, intermediate 4) Not Even A Mouse, Intermediate 5) LodeStar Tree Topper, beginner friendly (just add patience)

TO BUY PATTERNS: my Etsy shop
MORE INFO: mmmcrafts.com > Get Started

#mmmcrafts #benziefelt #handmadechristmas #woolfelt #feltornaments
MERRY HUMBUG NOVEMBER: Your challenge this month i MERRY HUMBUG NOVEMBER: Your challenge this month is Bob Cratchit, Ebenezer Scrooge’s long-suffering clerk. Good ol' Bob is wearing his long, white comforter (scarf) tucked inside his waistcoat to keep out the cold, since he has no overcoat. His clothes may be a little threadbare, but he wears a festive sprig of Christmas holly on his hat.

If you are joining this challenge (to sew one INTERMEDIATE pattern per month in 2026) now's the time to get going on this new pattern! 
Throughout the month, tag a photo of your finishes with @mmmcrafts and #merryhumbugchallenge to share your progress! (Please, no photos/videos of my pattern pages.) I will cheer you on! 

MORE INFO: mmmcrafts dot com > blog
SHOWN: Bob Cratchit ornament pattern
SKILL LEVEL: Intermediate (If you have completed my Twelve Days series, you are ready!)
PATTERNS: My Etsy shop
FELTS: @benziedesign
COLOR GUIDES: mmmcrafts dot com > Color Guides + Kits

#mmmcrafts #benziefelt #feltornaments #ebenezerornamentseries
TDITM challenge for November: LADY DANCING! That's TDITM challenge for November: LADY DANCING! That's right, in the OG English carol, the dancer is number 11. (Don't worry, if you prefer the modern numbering, you can change it. Look for the Modern Numbering supplement in my shop.)

WE ARE SO CLOSE TO A FULL SET! Yay! Throughout the month of November, tag a photo of your finishes with @mmmcrafts and #twelvedaysin12months to share your progress! I’ll post mine too! (Please, no photos/videos of my pattern pages.)

MORE INFO: mmmcrafts dot com > blog
SHOWN: Twelve Days Lady Dancing ornament pattern
SKILL LEVEL: We are in intermediate territory now, but the series starts off beginner friendly.
CHALLENGE INFO: mmmcrafts dot com
PATTERNS: My Etsy shop
FELTS: @benziedesign or @feltontheflyco
COLOR GUIDES: mmmcrafts dot com > Color Guides + Kits

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Snug In Their Beds is the 7th pattern in my ’Twas Snug In Their Beds is the 7th pattern in my ’Twas The Night handmade ornament series. Customize it with slats or solid bed, felt or bead sugar plum vision. Options included for making the little dreamer a boy or girl with different hair styles. 

SHOWN: Snug In Their Beds ornament pattern 
TO BUY PDF: My Etsy shop, link in bio
MORE INFO: My blog, link in bio
FELT/NOTIONS: @benziedesign 
SKILL LEVEL: Intermediate (If you have completed my Twelve Days series, you are ready!)

#mmmcrafts #twasthenightornaments #feltornaments #handmadechristmas #woolfelt
My TDITM set so far! Y’all, we are only two patter My TDITM set so far! Y’all, we are only two patterns away from a full set! Eee! Let's see yours so far! Tag @mmmcrafts with a group shot. Also, the detailed @benziedesign color guide for the piper is up on my site.

PALETTE NAME: Lydia
COLOR GUIDES: mmmcrafts dot com > Color Guides + Kits

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