When I was a child, it just wasn’t Christmas without a new doll.  Every year, my parents would make me a new doll – it just wasn’t Christmas without one!
Are you looking for patterns to make someone special their own Christmas doll?
The Cloth Doll Connection has hundreds of free patterns for all kinds of dolls.  You’ll find everything from traditional rag dolls, Waldorf dolls to teeny, tiny doll pins to wear as jewelry.
You never know, you may start your own Christmas doll tradition this year…
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Are there people on you list who still need Christmas presents?  Cut Out and Keep is a great online craft network, filled with tons of how-tos and tutorials.
Want to give your friend a hand-embroidered coffee cup cozy – here you go!
Need an idea for your tech-obsessed cousin?  Here’s an easy laptop sleeve tutorial.
How about a dreidel plushie for the new baby?
This nap mat will work well for your pre-schooler or with a few adjustments, for the yoga or pilates fan on your list.
Make this camera strap slipcover for the shutterbug in your family.
Got an old sweater?  Here’s a great way …read more

Need a fun and easy Christmas project to keep your kids happy during the holidays?  Better Homes & Gardens has a great idea for creating stamped holiday bedding.
Lots of craft stores have inexpensive holiday-themed foam stamps – get some acrylic paint as well and you’re set!  Of course, you could also create one-of-a-kind stamped fabric for gift bags, Christmas gifts or even a tree skirt…
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I’m currently on the hunt for a new purse for fall. I’ve been browsing a few pattern catalogs and have found some designs that are close, but not quite.
I think I just need to dust off my designer hat & get to work
While I was browsing patterns, I stumbled across a free pattern offer from Butterick. I love Butterick patterns and had to check it out.
They have things like this vintage evening bag:

A very cute appliqued tote:

Or if you prefer smaller purses:

A wee little wristlet
Just click here & follow the directions to download a …read more