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These rustic farmhouse style Christmas ornaments are quick to make, perfect for last minute gifts or for accenting a wrapped gift. Or how about placing one at each place setting on your Christmas table? Amanda from Jedi Craft Girl shares… Read more ... 
Melanie from The Littlest Studio created these little fabric sparrows, and she’s sharing the pattern on her blog. They’d be beautiful nesting on your Christmas tree, but I’m pretty sure you can find other creative ways to display them year-round. … Read more ... 
This little Christmas gnome is a free pattern from Tina from Miss Daisy Patterns. Isn’t he adorable, with his long gnome beard and his fluffy gnome nose? He’s easy enough for a beginner to sew, and he’s made with hand… Read more ... 
If you love the Stranger Things 
TV series (and who doesn’t?), then you’ll love this hoop ornament by Bev from Flamingo Toes. She has recreated in stitches the Christmas lights that played a significant role in the first season. LOVE… Read more ... 
This fabric wreath on a canvas can go anywhere in your house, not just the front door! I designed the wreath on a canvas because most wreaths don’t show up on my dark red front door. But when the wreath… Read more ... 
This Santa gnome would make the cutest Christmas quilt!! Simple Simon & Co. shares a free paper piecing template for making him, and also another template for making a paper pieced Christmas tree. If a whole quilt feels too… Read more ... 
Jamie from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom shows how you can make these scrap fabric gift toppers. They’re kind of like an extra little giftie, because they are also ornaments to hang on the Christmas tree. They’re quick to… Read more ... 
This giant candy cane pillow is such a cute way to decorate a couch or porch bench! Lovely Indeed has a tutorial showing how you can make one. It’s easy to make from felt! You can sew one up in… Read more ... 
Wouldn’t you love to have this adorable unicorn ornament hanging on your Christmas tree? Julie from Sum of Their Stories shares a tutorial and free pattern for making one. The little unicorn face has sweet eyes and flowers embellishing her… Read more ... 
Stitch up an adorable little llama or cactus to hang on your Christmas tree! Rosie from Bustle and Sew shares a free pattern for making them! They’re made with simple embroidery stitches and take just an hour to make each… Read more ... 
Laura from A Beautiful Mess shows how you can make a Christmas stocking with a chunky faux suede fringed
cuff. They’re quick to sew up, so there’s still time to get them done! The pink, white, and gold color palette… Read more ... 
This Jingle Bird softie would make a cute toy, but it would also be a sweet ornament to hang on your Christmas tree! Stephanie from Swoodson Says shares a free pattern for making it. The Jingle Bird is made from… Read more ... 
Decorating a Christmas tree with small children (or in my case, several bad cats) in the house can be a challenge. So many of the decorations are breakable! Melanie from The Littlest Studio shows how you can make soft fabric… Read more ... 
Doodles the Deer is a cute little deer softie who lives to stay warm all through a cold winter. He’s got a scarf around his neck and socks on his feet! He’d make the perfect handmade gift for the kids… Read more ... 
Who couldn’t use a little more peace and joy in their house, especially during the hectic holidays? Emily from Life Sew Savory shows how you can these Christmas throw pillows with wishes of Peace and Joy on the front. The… Read more ...