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February 28, 2026 by Larissa Holland 2 Comments

How to attach a hanging loop

FIRST, a frequently asked question: Q: Larissa, why do you sew on the loop after the ornament is finished? Wouldn’t...
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Felt Crafts, Tutorial
February 23, 2026 by Larissa Holland No Comments

How to preshrink your wool felts

If you are using Stick ‘n Stitch (which is magical BTW), then YES, you need to preshrink your wool or wool-blend...
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Paper Crafts, Tutorial
November 1, 2025 by Larissa Holland 2 Comments

Easy fall leaf garland

I hosted a lunch and devotional for the lovely middle school and high school girls from my church recently, and...
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Fun With Wood, Tutorial
August 11, 2025 by Larissa Holland 6 Comments

Ornament face hack: Use paper!

Using hole punches is a less scary way to add the eyes and mouths to your ornament heads if you...
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Tutorial, Twelve Days
October 21, 2024 by Larissa Holland 12 Comments

How to Use Value to Create Custom Color Schemes

Choosing colors can be intimidating. Just thinking of the time and care you’ll take to sew a project makes it...
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LodeStar, LodeStar Ornaments, Tutorial
May 20, 2024 by Larissa Holland 2 Comments

Trick to submerge metallic felt pieces

You may have noticed that metallic wool felt floats. It also curls toward the wool side when wet. This can...
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Ebenezer, Ghost of Christmas Yet To Come, Tutorial
May 14, 2024 by Larissa Holland No Comments

Hood styling tips for Mr Yet To Come

The voluminous hood is a key part of the spooky look of the Ghost of Christmas Yet To Come ornament...
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Christmas, Decor, Tutorial
December 6, 2023 by Larissa Holland No Comments

Make lighted glass block Christmas presents

Have you guys ever done this Christmas craft? It’s pretty easy and I love the way the lighted presents add...
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The Shop, Tutorial
September 9, 2022 by Larissa Holland No Comments

Handy Tips to Troubleshoot Your Etsy Downloads

Having a bit of trouble? Here are a few tips which will make your Etsy purchasing and downloading experience go smoothly!...
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Ebenezer, Fun With Wood, Tutorial, Twas the Night, Twelve Days
April 20, 2021 by Larissa Holland 35 Comments

Helpful Tips for Nicely Done Ornament Heads – You Can Do This – No Really

Let’s put our heads together! haha. Are you intimidated by the idea of making the tiny wood bead heads for...
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Embroidery, Tutorial
October 16, 2020 by Larissa Holland 9 Comments

The Skinny on Metallic Thread and Flosses

I specify several different kinds of metallic thread/flosses in my Christmas ornament patterns. Because of their shiny wrapping, metallic threads...
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Embroidery, Tutorial
June 20, 2018 by Larissa Holland 20 Comments

Managing floss and choosing needles

WHAT DO YOU MEAN BY FOUR STRANDS OF FLOSS? If you are working on any of my hand embroidered projects, you’ll...
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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

#mmmcrafts #twelvedaysornaments #benziefelt #feltornaments
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

#mmmcrafts #twelvedaysin12months #twelvedaysornaments #benziefelt #handmadechristmas

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