Tutorial and pattern: DIY Elf on the Shelf soft fabric doll

Jill from Snugglebug University created a soft fabric version of an Elf on the Shelf doll, and she’s got a free pattern and tutorial for you over at Make It and Love It. The little fabric elf is wearing a cute elf outfit, complete with hat and curly toe shoes. And with knees that bend, it’s easy to pose her in all kinds of elf shenanigans.

Click below for the free pattern and tutorial:

Sew an “Elf on the Shelf” Doll, by Snugglebug University

[photo from Snugglebug University on Make It and Love It]

Where did the Elf on a shelf start? The Elf on the Shelf: A Christmas Tradition is a 2005 children’s picture book, written by Carol Aebersold and her daughter Chanda Bell, and illustrated by Coë Steinwart that took over the world and created new traditions worldwide. People are obsessed with the Elf on shelf tradition that requires you to move the elf every day of December.

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Christmas is one of those holidays that you just can decorate too much for. There’s no limit to the amount of holiday cheer you can bring into you home! There’s no such thing as too many Christmas decorations. You can bring Christmas décor into any room of the house – including the kitchen! Which is kind of fitting given how many Christmas activities and gifts are made in the kitchen. We’ve rounded up 13 Christmas kitchen accessories you can sew for your home or to give as gifts.

The list includes holiday themed hot pads, potholders ,aprons, and more that you can sew and decorate your kitchen all season long. Most are things you can make in an evening or less. These would also make wonderful hostess gifts for any holiday parties or gatherings you’re attending. Read on for the kitchen sewing ideas!