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Benzie Palettes, Maid a Milking, Twelve Days, Twelve Days in 12 Months
August 29, 2025 by Larissa Holland No Comments

TDITM: Maid a-Milking 2.0 is done!

My maid 2.0 is done! I’m feeling a little directionless and numb. Fatigue has been a big problem since I’ve...
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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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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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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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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, FOTF Palettes, Maid a Milking, Twelve Days, Twelve Days in 12 Months
August 1, 2025 by Larissa Holland No Comments

TDITM August: Maid a-Milking

Not a bird! Very exciting! If you are participating in my Twelve Days in Twelve Months sewing challenge to complete one Twelve Days ornament...
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All Through the House, Benzie Palettes, Christmas Ornaments, Embroidery, Felt Crafts, Twas the Night
April 19, 2022 by Larissa Holland 5 Comments

All Through the House *Easier Version*

Happy belated Easter! I was enjoying the beautiful day so much on Sunday I never posted my wishes to you....
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Announcements, Misc. Info
May 24, 2021 by Larissa Holland 1 Comment

Xfinity’s Block on My Blog is Now Fixed!

Yay! Just to let those of you know who subscribe by feed or email, the erroneous block put on my...
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Downloads, Fabric Crafts, Gifts, Paper Crafts, Tutorial, Valentine
February 12, 2009 by Larissa Holland 38 Comments

Love You Bookmark

Need a last minute Valentine gift? Well, I did. So I made these bookmarks today, and thought I’d share it...
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Benzie Palettes, Christmas, Christmas Ornaments, Embroidery, Felt Crafts, Lord a Leaping, Twelve Days
February 7, 2018 by Larissa Holland No Comments

Color Guide: Lord a-Leaping

All three of my Lords a-Leaping you see above were made with the Benzie felt bundle #6, shown below. It’s...
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Christmas Ornaments, Confessions, Ebenezer, Ghost of Christmas Present, Prototype
November 23, 2022 by Larissa Holland 1 Comment

Update on Mr Christmas Present

UPDATE: For those of you waiting patiently on the Ghost of Christmas Present pattern, I thought I’d jump in here...
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Dolls, Giveaway, Mikey Monkey, Sewing, The Shop
November 16, 2009 by Larissa Holland 130 Comments

Mikey Monkey, a Sale and a Giveaway

Wow, thanks everybody! Comments are now closed for the giveaway. Mikey Monkey is now in the shop! Above is 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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