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Benzie Palettes, Christmas Ornaments, Felt Crafts, Resources, The Shop, Turtle Dove, Twelve Days
September 24, 2014 by Larissa Holland 8 Comments

Color Guide: Turtle Dove

Once again, Benzie Design has come through with a bundle of felts and floss that you can purchase if you...
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Cards, Gifts
September 22, 2014 by Larissa Holland 5 Comments

You’ll Be Gladder Without Your Bladder

Gladder. That’s not a word but it’s funny. I quite enjoyed making these cards for Chelsea and Mattheus. It was...
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Christmas Ornaments, Felt Crafts, Holiday, Patterns, The Shop, Turtle Dove, Twelve Days
August 30, 2014 by Larissa Holland 10 Comments

Turtle Dove Pattern in the Shop!

I’m done, I’m done! Here’s the second ornament in the Twelve Days ornament series, Turtle Dove. (Here’s the post for...
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Just for Fun
August 19, 2014 by Larissa Holland 8 Comments

What We’re Up To

We are enjoying our summer school break! I’m busy sewing up ornament samples and tweaking the patterns for Turtle Dove,...
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Kids Clothes, Sewing
August 13, 2014 by Larissa Holland No Comments

Ok, last go at summer jim jams

The last two stragglers from my stash crashing pajama makin’ palooza. It’s been difficult to get a snap of them...
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Kids Clothes, Sewing
July 30, 2014 by Larissa Holland 10 Comments

Yes, sorry, more jammies.

Here are a couple more jammie sets, both loosely based on vintage Simplicity 5006. This time not made from thrifted...
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Benzie Palettes, Twas the Night
March 18, 2024 by Larissa Holland No Comments

new Retro and Classic palette shots

I recently snapped these photos of my ‘Twas The Night ornaments alongside their corresponding Benzie Design Retro (pink/green/mint) and Classic (red/blue/mustard) felt...
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Christmas Ornaments, Felt Crafts, Fun With Wood, Gifts
December 19, 2021 by Larissa Holland 2 Comments

Fun with Pinecones, Poms, and Pipe Cleaners

I made this little owl ornament for Robyn (don’t look, Robyn! haha) from stuff you might have laying around your...
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Fabric Crafts, My Studio, Organizing, Resources
April 8, 2009 by Larissa Holland 9 Comments

And Here’s the Follow Through

To this. I bought it at Target in their closet organizing section, and I’m really happy with it. No more...
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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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Felt Crafts, Kid Crafts, Softies by Thing 2
July 26, 2016 by Larissa Holland 4 Comments

Spongebob Softies by Thing 2

Summer making has been in full swing recently for my youngest daughter. She’s 12. I’m in awe of her creative...
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Cards, Paper Crafts
February 2, 2013 by Larissa Holland 15 Comments

Birthday Card for Young Jedi Clark

Another version of the card I made for Asher. The aliens are fun to make, and use only simple shapes...
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THE SET SO FAR! My TDITM challenge is going well, THE SET SO FAR! My TDITM challenge is going well, if you don't count all the color freak-outs and redos. Speaking of which, I think I will remake the ring. LOL The Julep is too light for the inner rim, IMO. 

How's yours going? Are you a bit behind? DO NOT WORRY! Summer is a great time to catch up. You can make several ornaments per month, comfortably. Tag a photo of your finishes with @mmmcrafts and #twelvedaysin12months to share your progress! I love to see them. (Please, no photos/videos of my pattern pages.)

MORE INFO: mmmcrafts dot com > blog
SHOWN: Twelve Days series 1-5
SKILL LEVEL: Beginner friendly if you sew the series in order from 1-12. You’ll build your skills!
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MERRY HUMBUG: June means Little Elves! This is a d MERRY HUMBUG: June means Little Elves! This is a double pattern that includes a cute boy and girl elf. Twice the crafting fun! 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: Little Elves 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

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TDITM challenge for June: GOOSE A-LAYING! Another TDITM challenge for June: GOOSE A-LAYING! Another double pattern for you, featuring a bonus egg! If you already sewed your egg as the April extra credit, go to the head of the class. Alas, I have both ornaments to make this month.

Throughout the month of June, 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 Goose a-Laying 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

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GOLD RING! May challenge complete. Last minute tot GOLD RING! May challenge complete. Last minute totally counts, y’all. I mostly like it but I think I may remake it next month. LOL I don’t think the Julep for the inside of the ring has enough contrast. More details in my blog post.

COLOR GUIDES: this one is coming soon, but the rest are on my site
SHOWN: Twelve Days Gold Ring
PATTERNS: in my Etsy shop
TDITM CHALLENGE details on my site!

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Whoops, I'm about to miss my TDITM May deadline ar Whoops, I'm about to miss my TDITM May deadline aren't I? Here we go, I got this, no sweat. 😂❤️ *says sternly to self* NO time for color freak outs or do-overs, Larissa.

SHOWN: Gold Ring pattern from my Twelve Days series
PATTERNS: in my Etsy shop
TDITM CHALLENGE: Sew one Twelve Days ornament per month in 2026 to have a full set by December. Details on my site!

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