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February 28, 2025 by Larissa Holland No Comments

Away to Monterey

On a recent trip to California I learned that Monterey is magical. And also that driving south on the PCH...
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October 9, 2024 by Larissa Holland 8 Comments

Yes, I’ll Have the Lobster

We went to Maine for a very much needed break at the end of September. I loved it! The weather...
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August 21, 2023 by Larissa Holland No Comments

I Like Michigan

Hey guys! I’ve been on break for a bit. We took a family trip to Michigan before our two girls...
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April 24, 2014 by Larissa Holland No Comments

Now for something completely diff– yeah no, it’s more stuff we did in Brasil

Things I learned in Brasil are here and the first installment of stuff we did in Brasil is here. Where was I? Oh,...
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April 21, 2014 by Larissa Holland No Comments

Stuff we did in Brasil

The continuing saga of my recent trip to Brasil to see my ex-pat BFF and do fun stuff. That’s her...
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April 16, 2014 by Larissa Holland No Comments

Things I learned in Brasil

Portuguese words are pronounced exactly unlike Spanish words. As you drive for the first time around Rio you will be...
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January 29, 2013 by Larissa Holland No Comments

What we did (and bought) in Santa Fe

This is the last compelling installment (I promise) about our girl trip to Santa Fe, NM. You can also read...
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January 26, 2013 by Larissa Holland No Comments

What we ate in Santa Fe

A bit of everything please, and to drink, melted chocolate. We told our hosts at the B&B that we’d like to...
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January 24, 2013 by Larissa Holland No Comments

Where we stayed in Santa Fe

If you’ve ever wondered what Santa Fe, NM is like in January, it’s lovely. Also it’s cold. My superfriend Robyn is...
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September 14, 2011 by Larissa Holland No Comments

Things I Bought in London

Of course I’m going to geek out about the fabric first. I experienced a reverent feeling as soon as we...
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September 13, 2011 by Larissa Holland No Comments

Things I Did in London

Ate really good food. Often. We had our priorities.(Everybody, this is my oft-mentioned friend Robyn. Robyn, meet everybody.) Walked almost off...
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September 12, 2011 by Larissa Holland No Comments

Things I Learnt in London

Bring your own ear buds on the plane. Even better, noise reducing headphones if you have them. Do take the...
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CAP & GOWN is in the shop! Now you can make your g CAP & GOWN is in the shop! Now you can make your grad a customizable mini-me ornament to celebrate their achievement! So many options included in the pattern:

-Elementary and high school/bachelor’s levels
-Male and female
-Skin tones
-Glasses
-Short, medium, long, curly, and straight hairstyles
-Medallion
-Shirt and tie
-Pendant necklace
-Stole with two styles
-Built-in or free standing honor cords
-Embroidered hood
-18 class years to trace and embroider
-School initials to trace and embroider

FELTS/NOTIONS: @benziedesign
SKILL LEVEL: INTERMEDIATE (If you have finished my Twelve Days series, you are ready!)
TO BUY PDF PATTERN: my Etsy shop
MORE INFO: mmmcrafts.com > blog

#mmmcrafts #capandgownornaments #graduation #celebrate #feltornaments
Alas, Christmas is finally packed away and the res Alas, Christmas is finally packed away and the rest of January must be braved without twinkle lights. Lady Grey is brewing in my new favorite cup (thank you, Robyn!) and I’m finishing up edits on the Cap & Gown pattern. As soon as that has cleared my desk I need to jump on my #twelvedaysin12months Partridge & Pear and see how Lydia’s color palette is going to sort itself out. Fingers crossed. I’m sure enjoying your makes for the Twelve Days and #merryhumbugchallenge! Thanks for tagging me. Happy sewing! (If you see something in the basket that is intriguing, go to mmmcrafts.com and you'll see links to read more about them in the latest blog post.)

#mmmcrafts #january
MERRY HUMBUG: January means MR SCROOGE! If you are MERRY HUMBUG: January means MR SCROOGE! If you are joining in 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!) 

Mr Scrooge perfectly embodies my post-Christmas attitude. Share an image of your completed scowlers by tagging @mmmcrafts and #merryhumbugchallenge. I will cheer you on!
Reminder: Please do not post images or videos of my instructions or pattern pages.

PATTERN: my Etsy shop
SKILL LEVEL: Intermediate
MUCH INFO: mmmcrafts.com > blog
COLOR GUIDES: mmmcrafts.com > color guides + kits
FELTS: @benziedesign

#mmmcrafts #ebenezerornamentseries #feltornaments
MERRY HUMBUG challenge overview: Y’all, this is MERRY HUMBUG challenge overview: Y’all, this is the plan for my 2026 intermediate level challenge. (If you have completed my Twelve Days series, you are ready!) 
YOU CHOOSE: You can focus on both series (one pattern per month) or on one series (one pattern every other month)!

A LOT more info is on my website! Head there and look for my latest blog posts. They are chock-full of everything you need to get started, including a handy color planner. If you don’t want to miss reminders or posts, sign up for my newsletter there.

SHARE your mmmakes by tagging @mmmcrafts and #merryhumbugchallenge
PATTERNS: my Etsy shop
SKILL LEVEL: INTERMEDIATE
FELTS and notions: @benziedesign

#mmmcrafts #twasthenightornaments #ebenezerornamentseries
I heard you! I'm scramblin' here, folks, and runni I heard you! I'm scramblin' here, folks, and running a bit behind with my hair on fire, but I'm putting this challenge together for those who are not doing TDITM this year: Sew one of my intermediate patterns per month in 2026! These are not beginner patterns, but if you have completed the Twelve Days series, you are ready! I'll be posting your January challenge tomorrow, Lord willin'. See more about the challenge, a free color planner, and how to participate on my site: mmmcrafts.com > blog
SKILL LEVEL: INTERMEDIATE
PATTERNS: my Etsy shop
COLOR GUIDES: mmmcrafts.com > color guides + kits
#mmmcrafts #merryhumbugchallenge #benziefelt
INTRODUCING the new Abigail Medley Palette at @ben INTRODUCING the new Abigail Medley Palette at @benziedesign ! Yay! This is the felt palette I used for my beloved daughter's #twelvedaysin12months set in 2025. It's a combination of 100% wools and blends. One palette purchase covers all the felt you need to make all fifteen ornaments in the set. MANY thanks to Benzie for putting this together! There's an option included to add the matching flosses too. (Note: You will need additional flosses for the decorative embroidery.) 

Bit different this time, it's available on their .com instead of their Etsy shop. It will soon appear in their Etsy shop also and will be available at BOTH!

FELT PALETTE: benziedesign.com > search Abigail
PATTERNS: Etsy link in bio
COLOR GUIDES: mmmcrafts.com > Color Guides + Kits 

#mmmcrafts #twelvedaysin12months #benziefelt #feltornaments

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