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Bags, Just for Fun, Sewing
July 18, 2008 by Larissa Holland 11 Comments

Make Your Own Shoulder Bag

I made this messenger bag a while back out of Jade Somerset by Braemore. I found the pattern free from...
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Downloads, Kids Clothes, Sewing, Tutorial
June 30, 2008 by Larissa Holland 5 Comments

Kitty Cat Applique

I was feeling the need to appliqu© something cute, so I came up with this kitty cat for a simple...
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Dolls, Molly Monkey, Sewing
June 26, 2008 by Larissa Holland 6 Comments

Molly Monkey Pattern Tester?

Hey, everybody. This post brought to you by the magic of scheduling, because I’m not even at home on my...
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Dolls, Gifts, Gifts for Kids, Molly Monkey, Sewing, Toys
May 13, 2008 by Larissa Holland 7 Comments

Molly Monkey Doll

So here is Molly the Monkey, the doll I whipped out in a few days for my youngest daughter’s birthday....
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Cards, Gifts, Paper Crafts, Tutorial
May 11, 2008 by Larissa Holland 1 Comment

Make a Birthday Present Card

Whew! Today is over. My daughter is now officially four, her party was grand, and her monkey doll was finished...
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Dolls, Gifts, Sewing
May 9, 2008 by Larissa Holland No Comments

Mmmstrawberries

One of the joys of May — picking your own strawberries. Extra fun when you are with good friends, and...
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Benzie Palettes, Swan a Swimming, Twelve Days, Twelve Days in 12 Months
July 30, 2025 by Larissa Holland No Comments

TDITM: Swan a-Swimming is done!

With a whole day of July to spare. At least it was not down to the last hour this time!...
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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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Benzie Palettes, Drummer Drumming, FOTF Palettes, Twelve Days, Twelve Days in 12 Months
September 1, 2025 by Larissa Holland No Comments

TDITM September: Drummer Drumming

It’s time to sew up the drummer if you are participating in my Twelve Days in Twelve Months sewing challenge. You might...
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Announcements, Life
August 22, 2025 by Larissa Holland 6 Comments

I love you, Mom

My beautiful mama’s spirit flew to God Wednesday evening. She was at home, her very favorite place, surrounded on all...
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Benzie Palettes, Drummer Drumming, Twelve Days, Twelve Days in 12 Months
September 10, 2025 by Larissa Holland 2 Comments

TDITM: Drummer Drumming finished!

Early for once. I mean, it’s not even the back half of September, y’all! I’m living in the small joys...
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Bible, Life
August 25, 2025 by Larissa Holland 2 Comments

Hug your loved ones

Me and my Mom, c. 1996. Even though she was sick for a long while, nothing prepares you for losing...
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Color guide for the Drummer is now available on my Color guide for the Drummer is now available on my website. Look for 'color guides + kits' on my homepage.
SHOWN: My TDITM set so far, nine patterns sewn, three to go!
PATTERNS: Twelve Days ornament series
SKILL LEVEL: Confident beginner (if you sew the patterns in order)
TO BUY: my Etsy shop

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#twelvedaysin12months My TDITM set so far. Nine pa #twelvedaysin12months My TDITM set so far. Nine patterns down and three to go! These ornaments are embroidered and sewn together by hand using my detailed step-by-step instructions. Skills needed to begin: basic hand stitches like backstitch, whipstitch, and French knot. Sulky Stick ‘n Stitch is the secret to making these, y’all. Just embroider right on the printed lines. More details on my website.
SHOWN: Twelve Days ornament series
PATTERNS: My Etsy shop
SKILL LEVEL: Confident beginner
FELTS: @benziedesign
COLOR GUIDES: on my website!
#mmmcrafts #feltornaments #christmasornaments
#twelvedaysin12months My Drummer Drumming is finis #twelvedaysin12months My Drummer Drumming is finished! And it's not even the back half of September. *high fives self*
Full details on the blog post.
Thanks for the timely tip on the turned toothpicks, Tifany! #alliterationisfun And yes, that is my wizened little hand. It's been lined and crosshatched like that since I was a teen. A palm reader's dream. 
I hope everyone's TDITM challenge is marching along?
SHOWN: Drummer Drumming pattern 
PATTERN: my Etsy shop
FELT: Benzie Design 
COLOR GUIDE: coming soon
#mmmcrafts #woolfelt #feltornaments #christmasornaments #twelvedaysornaments
The right jolly old elf and his Mrs. My wool felt The right jolly old elf and his Mrs. My wool felt ornaments are sewn, embroidered, and crafted by hand using my detailed step-by-step instructions. Sequins and glass beads add vintage charm. Santa Claus pattern includes a snowman stocking option. Mrs Claus pattern includes an option for an orange instead of mistletoe. These are not beginner’s projects! If you have completed my Twelve Days series, you are ready. 
SHOWN: Santa Claus and Mrs Claus patterns
PDF PATTERNS: My Etsy shop
SKILL LEVEL: Intermediate
FELTS: @benziedesign from my curated Twas The Night Classic palette
COLOR GUIDES: My website

#mmmcrafts #twasthenightornaments
Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse! My Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse! My wool felt ornaments are sewn, embroidered, and crafted by hand using my detailed step-by-step instructions. Worried about loose pieces disappearing? Choose the option for a tethered mouse with attached teddy. This is not a beginner’s project! If you have completed my Twelve Days series, you are ready. 
SHOWN: Not Even A Mouse Christmas ornament
PDF PATTERN: My Etsy shop
SKILL LEVEL: Intermediate
FELTS: @benziedesign from my curated Twas The Night Classic palette
COLOR GUIDES: My website

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OK I was intrigued by a lovely mmmaker who told me OK I was intrigued by a lovely mmmaker who told me she seals her wood beads with hairspray. Of course, I had to try it. See the beads on the red chenille stem and the head on the drummer-to-be? They have been sprayed with the cheap aerosol I had on hand. Yes, I’m a Walmart hairspray type of person. (Pink chenille beads = no spray)
Conclusion: Hairspray does seal the bead nicely with no stickiness. I used permanent markers for the features and hair on the Drummer head and there was no bleed. Note: My hairspray added a yellow tint to the wood, and I have no data to see how it holds up over time. Matte Mod Podge is also fantastic if you want to seal your bead. No yellow tint, dries quickly, and it has a long craft track record. Both sealers add a verrrrry slight sheen to the bead. 
Remember: If you do seal your wood beads, do NOT use fabric or gel pens for the features. They will smear! 

SHOWN: Drummer Drumming in progress
PATTERN: In my Etsy shop
SKILL LEVEL: Confident Beginner (when series sewn in order 1-12)
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COLOR GUIDES: My website

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