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Benzie Palettes, Confessions, French Hen, Partridge and Pear, Turtle Dove, Twelve Days, Twelve Days in 12 Months
March 11, 2026 by Larissa Holland No Comments

In which I remake all my TDITM 26 ornaments

OK, you know I’ve really been struggling with the palette for this year’s ornaments, right? And I think one of...
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Benzie Palettes, French Hen, Twelve Days, Twelve Days in 12 Months
March 6, 2026 by Larissa Holland No Comments

TDITM ’26 Color Guide: French Hen

This is the palette I used for my youngest daughter’s Twelve Days set during my 2026 Twelve Days in Twelve...
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Benzie Palettes, French Hen, Twelve Days, Twelve Days in 12 Months
March 5, 2026 by Larissa Holland 2 Comments

TDITM 26: March challenge whipped!

NOTE: This post shows the older version before my color freak out in which I remade all the TDITM 26...
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Benzie Palettes, Merry Humbug, Mr Marley
February 28, 2026 by Larissa Holland No Comments

Merry Humbug March: Mr Marley!

If you are participating in my Merry Humbug challenge, here’s your March assignment: Mr Marley! This is a challenge for...
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French Hen, Twelve Days, Twelve Days in 12 Months
February 28, 2026 by Larissa Holland 1 Comment

TDITM 26 Challenge: French Hen

Oui, eef you are sewing my Twelve Days in Twelve Months chall-ahnge to complete un Twelve Days ornament a month, eet ees time...
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Tutorial
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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Kid Crafts, Paper Crafts, Tutorial
October 19, 2011 by Larissa Holland 4 Comments

Easy Autumn Leaf Craft

My girls and I got out the red, yellow, brown and orange construction paper the other day and made some...
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Felt Crafts, Flora Needle Book, Sewing
February 10, 2011 by Larissa Holland 51 Comments

Needle Book

Update: There is a pattern available for this now: the Flora Needle Book pattern, available for instant download at Etsy....
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General, Resources
January 26, 2019 by Larissa Holland 4 Comments

International Sources For Supplies

Photo: Lovely 100% wool felt samples and cards sent to me by from Cloud Craft UK You guys know I have trusted...
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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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Benzie Palettes, Twelve Days, Twelve Days in 12 Months
December 28, 2024 by Larissa Holland 11 Comments

Twelve Days in Twelve Months!

For 2026, may I suggest stitching your way through the year by making one Twelve Days ornament pattern per month?...
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Fabric Crafts, Felt Crafts, Tutorial
December 7, 2012 by Larissa Holland 26 Comments

Hey, Larissa, What Do You Use To Cut Felt (and Fabric)?

You can thank mmmaker Maggie for this post. She asked me yesterday what tool I use to cut felt and...
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Time is flying. That tiny kid who *just* graduated Time is flying. That tiny kid who *just* graduated elementary school is now graduating college. How does this happen!?

CAP & GOWN ornament pattern includes elementary, high school, and bachelor’s. Options for stole, cords, medallion, hood, and necklace are included, plus instructions for hair styles, skin tones, and glasses! Customize your ornament with the year and/or your school’s initials.

SKILL LEVEL: Intermediate (If you have completed my Twelve Days series, you are ready!)
PDF PATTERN: My Etsy shop
FELTS SHOWN: @benziedesign

#mmmcrafts #classof26 #feltornaments #capandgownornaments
I was lucky wasn’t I? (This was taken a year and a I was lucky wasn’t I? (This was taken a year and a half before our beloved mom flew to God.) Hug your mamas tight, y’all. ❤️
MERRY HUMBUG: May means it is time for Ghost of Ch MERRY HUMBUG: May means it is time for Ghost of Christmas Past, the strange candle-like spirit who is the first of three to visit Scrooge after Marley. 
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 can’t sew along with you, but I will cheer you on! 

MORE INFO: mmmcrafts dot com > blog
SHOWN: Ghost of Christmas Past 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.com > Color Guides + Kits

#mmmcrafts #benziefelt #feltornaments #ebenezerornamentseries
TDITM challenge for May: GOLD RING! Do you, *inser TDITM challenge for May: GOLD RING! Do you, *insert name here*, take this ring to be your threadfully embroidered project, 'til completion do you part? (You do) This one may look a little complicated but it’s actually pretty simple to construct. My step-by-step instructions will make all clear. *magically waves hands*
Throughout the month of May, 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.com > blog
SHOWN: Twelve Days Gold Ring ornament pattern
SKILL LEVEL: Beginner friendly if you sew the series in order from 1-12. You’ll build your skills!
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
Progress! Version 3.0. I'm pretty sure this is the Progress! Version 3.0. I'm pretty sure this is the solution I like for the dancing sugarplum/candies over the bed. I've tried about eleventy other variations and this is the one that is less likely to make you hate me as you make this upcoming Snug In Their Beds pattern. As a bonus, it's the one I think looks the best!

NOTE: That's 20 gauge white floral wire for the hanger and an iridescent chenille stem for the candy dream. (Same stems used with All Through The House for the trees.)
I still need to figure out a good way to secure the quilt on one side, so little hands can open it and tuck the dreamer in. Right now it's a straight pin. I'm also thinking I need to provide an option for a solid head and footboard. The slats look nice but they do take some patience!

SHOWN: Upcoming pattern, Snug In Their Beds
SERIES: #twasthenightornaments 
PATTERNS: My Etsy shop
SKILL LEVEL: Intermediate! (If you have completed my Twelve Days series, you are ready!)

#mmmcrafts #snugintheirbeds #prototype
Hey! How is your TDITM challenge going? Here we ar Hey! How is your TDITM challenge going? Here we are already in the middle of April! I really enjoy seeing your Colly Birds. Tag a photo of your finishes with @mmmcrafts and #twelvedaysin12months to share your progress! (Please, no photos/videos of my pattern pages.)

SHOWN: my TDITM set so far
SKILL LEVEL: Beginner friendly if you sew the pattern series in order from 1-12. You’ll build your skills!
CHALLENGE INFO: mmmcrafts.com
PATTERNS: My Etsy shop
FELTS SHOWN: @benziedesign
COLOR GUIDES: mmmcrafts.com > Color Guides + Kits

#mmmcrafts #twelvedaysornaments #benziefelt #feltornaments

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