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Benzie Palettes, Color Guides, Santa Claus, Twas the Night
September 4, 2019 by Larissa Holland 11 Comments

Color Guide: Santa Claus

Santa Claus is the first pattern in my ‘Twas the Night Ornament Series. Here are the detailed felt/floss/sequin/bead color guides...
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Christmas Ornaments, Embroidery, Felt Crafts, Santa Claus, The Shop, Twas the Night
September 1, 2019 by Larissa Holland 17 Comments

Santa Claus Pattern is Now Available!

Santa Claus, the first pattern in my new ‘Twas the Night Ornament Series, is now available! These ornaments are inspired by...
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Just for Fun, Kdramas
August 26, 2019 by Larissa Holland 7 Comments

More Things I’ve Learned in DramaLand

One Percent of SomethingThe Smile Has Left Your Eyes Do you watch Korean dramas? Ahnyeo? Well, I do. I find...
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Christmas Ornaments, Embroidery, Felt Crafts, Patterns, Santa Claus, Twas the Night
August 4, 2019 by Larissa Holland 23 Comments

Final Prototype for ‘Twas The Night Santa Claus Ornament

This tiny, pink, wool felt Santa Claus ornament is the first in a new series of ornaments I’m designing based...
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Christmas, Christmas Ornaments, Embroidery, Felt Crafts, Patterns, Snow Bird
July 27, 2019 by Larissa Holland 8 Comments

Snow Bird Pattern Revisited

I recently took another look at a pattern I wrote in 2013, Snow Bird. It’s a fun, uncomplicated hand sewn...
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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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Fabric Crafts, Felt Crafts, Patterns, Toys, Valentine, Wee Mouse Tin House
February 4, 2012 by Larissa Holland 15 Comments

Upcoming Pattern: Wee Mouse Tin House

(Edit: pattern is now available)These are the Valentine wee mouses in tin houses for my two girls. They went kinda...
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Decor
July 23, 2017 by Larissa Holland 2 Comments

No more ‘Feed me, Seymour’ Fixture

Recently we were able to call in an electrician to hang our new fixtures and do some other electrical work...
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Dolls, Sewing
November 24, 2009 by Larissa Holland 17 Comments

Tooth Pillow Improvement

Hey, everybody! I’ve been to physical therapy and we did all kinds of cool but sinister-sounding things like electrodes and...
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Sewing, Sewing for Adults
March 24, 2015 by Larissa Holland 6 Comments

Alterations Are Scary

In between ornament patterns I am trying to do much-needed and much-procrastinated clothing alterations. Do you hate doing this? I...
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Life
February 6, 2021 by Larissa Holland 14 Comments

I Love You, Dad

It still does not seem real, but my Dad passed away January 29. He was injured in a fall and...
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Christmas Ornaments, The Shop, Twelve Days
January 14, 2015 by Larissa Holland 7 Comments

The Twelve Days Bundle and a Vague but Hopeful Timeline

As promised, the discounted bundle of the first three patterns is now in the Etsy shop. And also the Craftsy...
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My Cap & Gown ornament pattern includes elementary My 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 #woolfelt #feltornaments #graduationornaments #handmadechristmas
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

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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

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