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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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Benzie Palettes, Color Guides, Turtle Dove, Twelve Days, Twelve Days in 12 Months
February 23, 2026 by Larissa Holland No Comments

TDITM ’26 Color Guide: Turtle Dove

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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Felt Crafts, Tutorial
February 23, 2026 by Larissa Holland No Comments

How to preshrink your wool felts

If you are using Stick ‘n Stitch (which is magical BTW), then YES, you need to preshrink your wool or wool-blend...
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February 22, 2026 by Larissa Holland 2 Comments

TDITM 26: February challenge complete!

NOTE: This post shows the older version before my March color freak out in which I remade all the TDITM...
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Benzie Palettes, Merry Humbug, Santa Claus, Twas the Night
February 1, 2026 by Larissa Holland No Comments

Merry Humbug February: Santa Claus!

Who else can bring cheer to dreary ol’ February like the right jolly old elf himself? If you are participating...
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Benzie Palettes, FOTF Palettes, Turtle Dove, Twelve Days, Twelve Days in 12 Months
February 1, 2026 by Larissa Holland No Comments

TDITM 26 February Challenge: Turtle Dove!

Time to sew up some Turtle Doves! Are you participating in my Twelve Days in Twelve Months sewing challenge to complete one Twelve...
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Benzie Palettes, Christmas Ornaments, Embroidery, Felt Crafts, Lady Dancing, Twelve Days
December 27, 2017 by Larissa Holland 12 Comments

Color Guide: Lady Dancing

All three of these Lady Dancing ornaments were made with my hand-picked Benzie color bundle #5, shown below. It’s the...
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Benzie Palettes, Color Guides, LodeStar, LodeStar Ornaments
July 2, 2024 by Larissa Holland 2 Comments

Color Guide: LodeStar Ornaments

LodeStar Ornaments is the second and final pattern in my LodeStar Series. Below are the detailed Benzie color guides for each of...
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Fabric Crafts, Felt Crafts, Gifts, Toys, TravelWees
April 3, 2012 by Larissa Holland 39 Comments

Travel Bugs (Now Called TravelWees)

{Late note: This pattern is now called TravelWees instead of Travel Bugs, and is now available in my Etsy shop.}...
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Santa Claus, Twas the Night
November 28, 2023 by Larissa Holland No Comments

Thank You!

A huge thanks to you for making my annual pattern sale so successful! Y’all have a LOT of merry mmmaking...
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December 15, 2022 by Larissa Holland 4 Comments

Ghost of Christmas Present Pattern Now Available!

I’m so happy to say that Ghost of Christmas Present is now in my Etsy shop. This pattern is the fourth in my Ebenezer...
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Benzie Palettes, Embroidery, Fabric Crafts, Piper Piping, Twelve Days
November 19, 2017 by Larissa Holland 5 Comments

Color Guide: Piper Piping

All three of the Pipers Piping up at the top ^ there were made using this ^ Benzie wool-blend felt in...
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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

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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

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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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