Tag Archives: Christmas Projects
Etched Glass Cookie Jars
You can thank me now…or later…whatever’s easiest for you. I know…I just gave you the perfect gift for that person that you were thinking “I really should get them something, but I don’t know what…I wish I could make them … Continue reading
How-To: A Scrappy Christmas Ornament
Not only am I so happy to be back to the land of blogging after a very long, mitten making filled hiatus, but I’m so excited to be participating in my first blog hop! Welcome to all of my new … Continue reading
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Tagged Christmas Projects, Crafts, DIY, Embroidery, Finishing Touches, Needlepoint, Paper Crafts, Sewing
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Merry Christmas To All: An Adventure in Applique
It’s been such a long time since my last post…I’ve been buried in sweaters, which,of course, is a good thing. This year, I dropped off 125 pairs of mittens and about 30 hats and scarves. I already have over 100 … Continue reading
How To Make A Cork Wreath
How To Make A Cork Wreath Video Tutorial from Nikki McGonigal on Vimeo. This project was originally intended to be my first project for the upcoming 2010 holiday season, but I fell in love with it, and can’t wait til … Continue reading
Valentine’s Day Butter Cookies with a Candy Cane Twist
My little guy loves candy canes. In fact, they may have been his favorite part of the holiday season…except, of course, for the presents. There were only a few days in the month of December that his face wasn’t covered … Continue reading
And The Stockings Were Hung…
Six months ago, when I started posting Christmas projects, I thought I had plenty of time to get everything on my list done, and maybe even squeeze in a few extra little things along the way. And, as usual, I drastically overestimated … Continue reading
Have You Seen This Quilt?
One look at this quilt, and I had to have it. I literally stopped dead in my tracks and couldn’t take my eyes off of it. Isn’t it stunning? I’ve seen it in a few different places with a few … Continue reading
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Tagged Baltimore Style Halloween Quilt, Christmas Projects, Halloween Projects, Quilting, Sewing
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The Christmas Countdown Has Begun!
Two months until Christmas! Can you believe it? Two months to complete the huge list of holiday projects I am attempting to take on. If Christmas weren’t my most favorite day of the year, I would ask for an extension! … Continue reading
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Tagged Christmas Projects, Crafts, Embroidery, Halloween Projects, Needlepoint, Projects For Fall, Quilting, Sewing
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Always the Last to Know
I think I could be the last person in the crafting world to realize I could run fabric through my die cut machine. I’m embarrassed to admit that this has never dawned on me before, but I am so excited … Continue reading
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Tagged Beading, Card Making, Christmas Projects, Needlepoint, Paper Crafts, Sewing
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Drawstring Gift Bag How-To
You may recall me mentioning making “12 Days of Christmas” stockings to fill with goodies during the days leading up to the holiday. (You can find the links to the actual cross-stitch patterns in my Let’s Get Festive post.) I … Continue reading
