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Sweet Ruffle Apron It would be fun to make several Sweet Ruffle Aprons in coordinating fabrics for your friends! This apron was designed by Christen from Love Elaine for Sew,Mama,Sew! |
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Key Fob This easy Key Fob, designed by Tacha Bruecher of Hanies for Sew,Mama,Sew!, is a great “stocking stuffer” size for friends. Tacha is one of the founding sewists behind Fat Quarterly, and author of Hexa Go-Go. |
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Tiny Braids Headband Practice your braiding with this simple and sweet Tiny Braids Headband from The Small Things Blog. |
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Obi-Style Belt Show off a favorite fabric in a favorite outfit with an Obi-Style Belt from Kelley of Casa Crafty for Sew,Mama,Sew! |
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Hedgehog Pincushion Lainie’s Hedgehog Pincushion at maker*land is fairly irresistible! Make one for your crafty friends… |
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Hand-Stamped Leather Bracelets Ashley from Lil Blue Boo shows you how to make Hand-Stamped Leather Bracelets. Don’t miss Ashley’s extensive collection of tutorials (many perfect for girlfriends) at Lil Blue Boo; use the top bar navigation on her site to find tutorials in various categories. |
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Vintage-Inspired Headwraps Kate shows you how to make different versions of these Vintage-Inspired Headwraps at See Kate Sew. |
Bag a Day
There are so many beautiful bags to love out there… We’re sharing one bag tutorial every day this month for you to sew and give.
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Reversible Tote + Zipper Pouch Did you see Kristin’s free Reversible Tote + Zipper Pouch Craftsy mini-class?! The tote and pouch would be perfect for your friends. One year Kristin, owner of Sew,Mama,Sew!, even wrapped every holiday present in one of these pretty and useful totes! |
Related tutorials you might just love: Patchwork Scarf, Modular Felt Trivet, Passion for Accessories, Passion for Jewelry, Gifts for Girlfriends, Gifts for Hipsters
Here are just a few fabrics perfect for some of today’s projects. Click on the fabric images to visit the Sew,Mama,Sew! shop:
| Beth’s choice | Liz’s choice | Kristin’s choice | ||
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Mix It
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White Chocolate Peppermint Pretzels Mix up some delicious White Chocolate Peppermint Pretzels with Tracy at Shutterbean, then give them to friends and neighbors! |
Print It
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Feather Gift Tags We like these pretty Feather Gift Tags from Floris at Love vs. Design. |
Win It
Comment on today’s post for a chance to win one of these prizes!
Tip: If you’re hoping to win a prize that notes “US Winners Only,” include your state in your name (i.e. Beth in WA) so we can confirm residence and avoid any disappointment on your end. Shipping range is determined by the generous companies and artisans that donate Handmade Holidays prizes.
Georgia Leigh Designs is an indie pattern company specializing in PDF patterns. You’ll find patterns for babies, clothing, costumes, and items for mom! Georgia has been designing and selling sewing patterns for four years and finds her inspiration in every day life as a mom of six.
Georgia Leigh Designs is giving away a gift certificate for three free patterns, winner’s choice!
Sewing MODKID Style (US Winners Only)
Author: Patty Young
Publisher: Wiley
Today’s active girl needs a wardrobe that is not only stylish and exciting to wear, but that moves, runs, jumps, and bends with her life. Sewing MODKID Style offers all of that. Each project, created by designer and mom Patty Young, features fun and comfortable knit fabrics that easily stretch and move with the busiest girl. These designs can be customized to fit toddlers (sizes 2T-5T) or girls (6-10) all without zippers, buttons, or snaps and can be pulled on quickly by the tiniest of hands. Projects include headbands, gloves, leg warmers, yoga pants, skirts, tank tops, t-shirts, sweaters, dresses, and more.
Improv Sewing: A Freeform Approach to Creative Techniques: 101 Fast, Fun and Fearless Projects (US Winners Only)
Author: Nicole Blum & Debra Immergut
Publisher: Storey Publishing
These 101 creative sewing projects can all be completed in less than a day– Some in less than an hour! Playful and inventive, the projects include clothing for all ages, accessories, home decor items, and furnishings. Most feature embellishments and decorative effects– simple touches that personalize a project with charm– and use interesting textural fabrics, such as jersey knits, linen, and felt… Even paper and vinyl!
Don’t miss our Handmade Holidays photo pool, and check out our 2011 Handmade Holidays list for more fabulous ideas.
14 ~ Gifts for Babies
13 ~ Gifts for Hostesses
12 ~ Gifts for Crafters
11 ~ Gifts for Big Kids
10 ~ Gifts for Whimsical Friends
9 ~ Deck the Halls
8 ~ Gifts for Cooks
7 ~ Gifts for Pet Lovers
6 ~ Gifts for Moms + Grandmas
5 ~ Gifts for Tweens + Teens
4 ~ Gifts for Organizers
3 ~ Gifts for Travelers
2 ~ Deck the Halls
1 ~ Gifts for Little Kids
We respect the copyright of all crafters. All photos are used with permission from the artist.
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The apron is just what I’ve been looking for for my bestie!
braided headbands are a great idea – so classy! and those feather labels are adorable. toddler pants? yes, please.
I love the hedgehog, so cute.
I have never seen a more adorable hedgehog!
kimberlee, IL
White chocolate peppermint pretzels?! heaven.
White chocolate covered pretzels. Yum!
I love the leather bracelets! My kids would love those!
I was super excited to see the hedgehog, I don’t think I could use him as a pin cushion though. Those pretzels look awesome, might be time for some breakfast!
The hedgehog pincushion is so cute.
Mary in MN
i think one of MY girlfriends needs to make some of this stuff for ME!
That hedgehog pincushion will be loved by one of my girlfriends and those feather gift tags… Too awesome!
The hedgehog is so adorable.
I love the little hedgehog.
I have a friend who loves skinny headbands. And how cute is that hedgehog?! I think everyone should have one!
so many good ideas! I don’t know where to begin!
The hedgehog pincushion is so cute and my sister likes hedgehogs and even though she doesn’t need a pincushion, it’s right for her!
love the belt idea! thank you! (canada)
The hedgehog pincushion is so cute!
Love the hedgehog pin cushion! Thanks!
Ankle biter toddler pants – so cute!
Hello from Canada!
OMG that Hedgehog Pincushion is freaking ADORABLE!!!!! =O
That hedgehog is adorable! Julie in CA
I love the hedgehog. So cute!
That hedgehog is so cute! I might need to make one for myself!
That hedgehog is too cute!
The braided headband is so pretty.
Love these!
The headbands are going to go on top of the to do list. Great ideas once again.
Oh these are all so cute!
hedgehog pincushion: FANTASTIC..I’ll do that for sure..:)
Tiny braids headbands are on my homemade Chrsitams to do list…but that tiny hedgehog is so cute! I wish they lived in Iowa
Ooh, I like those Georgia Leigh patterns!
Super giveaway – thankyou! I love the key fob! cute!
I love those gift tags and headbands! thank yoU!
I like the belt and bracelets. Thanks for the chance to win! That Improv Sewing book looks awesome!
I need that apron and the headwrap -together!
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like the headbands!
That hedgehog pincushion is just aforable
That hedgie is beyond cute.
I love the key fob.
I love White Chocolate Peppermint Pretzels!
Cute apron! Love the books.
I think some headbands are making their way onto my list!
That apron is stinkin’ adorable!
I wish one of my “girlfriends” would make me a hedgehog pincushion!
so many cute present ideas. love the key fob & headband. Need to find some faux fur for that gorgeous hedgehog.
Very cute ideas! Janice in PA
I’m so into that hedgehog – that might become the first “selfish” sewing I’ve done in a long while!
So many awesome things today. The pincushion, that lovely braided headband, and the great free printable. Thanks so much!
I know a few girls who would LOVE that tiny braid headband! So cute!
The hedgehog pincushion is adorable!
love those pants! And i would love to win the modkids book!
The braided headband is really cute!
Oh! I love the little hedgehog. who could resist that tiny bow?!
I have made several of those aprons and it is a very well written tutorial. Your readers will not be disappointed!
Love those feather gift tags. And I could have a different apron every day and still want more…
Love the obi belt! I have been saving some kimono remnants for just this project! Thanks
Love the key fob and the ruffle apron. I want to go make some pretzels now. YUM!
The key fob is a great idea! I wonder where I can find the hardware for it.
Those bracelets are so neat
Oh, I want the tiny braids headband for myself!
Ohhh the key fob is too cute! What a super idea!
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I love that feather gift tags!! And the key fob is so cute too.
What a darling head wrap! I love the handmade holidays and APPRECIATE it so much!!!
love that pincushion – pinning it on christmas gifts others can make me
Hedgehogs for my sister’s collection.
oh so nice the hedgehog !
Those pretzels look delicious!
I think I will make the keyfob
Thanks for the great ideas!
The headwraps look like a great idea!
Must have a go at that headband. Thanks.
Great ideas – thanks!
My brain is filling up with all these great projects! Thanks.
So many great ideas…. thank you!
that obi style belt is such a good idea – way to get the perfect sized middriff belt. thanks
Ohmygoodness! I have a few friends that these would be perfect for! I better get to work
adorable hedgie pincushion
Love the pincushion!
Love the pincushion!
Love them!!
The Hedgehog Pincushion is SO cute!
The leather bracelets are so cool!
The tiny braided headband is gorgeous!
The apron is perfect for holiday baking too. I’ll have to make one for my daughter and one for myself.
Oh my that hedgehog is cute!
LOVE the pincushion! I need the toddler pants pattern.
Love the keyfob! Donna in Texas
That hedgehog is adorable!
love the apron!!
Love them all! So many cute things.
Lynne in TX
OK, that hedgehog pincushion made me squeal! So cute!!
That hedgehog is pretty darn cute, but mine are mice this year.
The mini-class on Craftsy that was mentioned in the Bag-A-Day section is awesome, especially for beginners. I have watched it all the way through and would highly recommend it.
All the classes on Craftsy are pretty great, but this mini-class is FREE! Give it a try!
Agreed that the hedgehog pincushion is irresistible! My kids would definitely steal that one as a stuffed animal friend.
Sweet little Hedgehog, it is almost too cute to stick pins into. I also love the hexie keyfob. What a great way to use up little scraps and create something really special for a friend at the same time. Thanks once again.
Love the key fobs. A great idea and quick project to whip up for all my girlfriends who love all my handmade stuff!!
gotta love the hedgehog pincushion!
Love the apron!
Marcia in Florida – like the Obi belt – would make a nice gift
Love it all!
Love that hedgehog! (Colorado)
Who doesn’t love a sweet little hedgehog?!
I really like the key fob and I think those pretzels look yummy.
I love the hedgehog! How adorable!
Hi, I’m from Argentina, I like to win the lovely PDF patterns. Thanks for the website.
LOVE the apron and keyfob!
I love the vintage inpired headwraps.
The obi-style belt looks great! Thanks for all the fab ideas
I’m gonna haveta go check out that bag making class now.
Cute aprons!
Loving that Improv Sewing.
The hedgehog is too cute. And I love the feather gift tags. I like coming to this blog. I learn so much.
Cute projects!
ohh, the books look fabulous. Love the leather bracelets, perfect for my nieces that are ‘grown up”
Those pretzels look yummy!
Adorable apron!
oooh, I think I shall try making the Obi-style belt and the headwrap. Now to just get more time in the day to have some fun trying.
I would love to win the Georgia Leigh patterns!
Peppermint pretzels — my kid would love these!
I love the sweet ruffle apron. I know a young woman who would enjoy it.
Love this post! I’m going to have a lot of pinning to do to remember which ones to do!
Ooo, I love the headbands! I need to make some for my sisters!
Oh my gosh, that tiny braid headband is PERFECT! (also, LOVE Beth’s fabric choice!)
The key fobs are great! And the pincushion! I wouldn’t mind having them all.
LOVE that hedgehog!
I like the Obi-style belt! I think my sister would love it.
Love them all! Want them all!
Hedgehog pincushion! I need to make this one for me- I LOVE hedgehog.
Adorable gift tags!
some cute, fun projects! I’ve had my eye on the mod kids book, too.
what fun projects today!!
Love the tiny braids headband! Very cool!
I need the hedgehog pin cushion! Too adorable.
That hedgehog pincushion is adorable!
Love the pincushion and the printable! Thanks
The feather gift tags are very pretty.
That hedgehog pincushion is adorable!
I love the choices today, so great!
Need to make some vintage head wraps
I like the tiny braids headband. Maybe a present for me?
That tiny braided headband is just beautiful!
Lots of good ideas, I really like the key fob, it’s cute and looks like it would be quick. I need to get busy!
Love the key fob idea!
Love the headband!!
Love EVERYTHING today! What great ideas!
Can’t forget the girlfriend!
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Wow so many great ideas!
Had my eye on the Obi-style Belt for a while – time to do it! Also the Vintage Headwraps – perfect for my long-haired girlfriends!
Love the Sweet Ruffle Apron – will be perfect for my quilt club exchange gift. Thank you!
Ooh, I like Georgia Leigh designs
Love the little hedgie pincushion and key fob! Perfect little gifts for friends!
That ruffle apron is sweet!
More lovely ideas!
The belt is darling! very cute! Thank you again!
I love the ankle biter pattern – would love to try more!
LOL The hedgehog pincushion cracks me up! love it!
All of the girlfriend gifts are wonderful.
The sweet ruffle apron is absolutely adorable! I also LOVE the hedgehog pushpin. I may actually make one for myself! The feather gift tags will go perfectly with the heat pad that I made for my sister using flannel fabric with a bird pattern!
ooooh that little hedgie is must-make – toooooo cute!
That braided headband is lovely. My sister would love one. Thanks!
I like that apron a lot – and who doesn’t need an apron?!
I look forward to your gift posts every year. Thank you!! Cherri in WI
Ahh, that pin cushion is so cute!
My kids would love the braided headband. Thanks!
Love that keychain! sooo cute. Thanks as always for the great ideas!
Some great ideas! And those books look like fun, and a gift certificate for patterns? WOOT!
The tiny braided headband is so sweet!
That key fob is cute!!
I’m definitely intrigued by those braided headbands!!
The white chocolate looks so tasty!
Some great tips these last days! Can’t wait for the “Gifts for men” tips… Those are the hardest gifts to find for the holidays. Hope you will help me! (0:
Mari
Might have to make a hedgehog pincushion for myself. Ahem.
The hedgehog is a must make on my Christmas list! So adorable.
Lots of great ideas today! I love that pincushion!
Lovely ideas, as usual. Thanks for sharing.
Love the braided headbands.
Thank goodness for girlfriends who help us keep our sanity! Glad to see a special gift category dedicated to them.
Love love love it all!
Love the leather bracelets!
The hedgehog pincushion is too cute!
They are all great ideas. Love the Hedgehog Pincushion, the belt and the apron!
Oh my goodness! That hedgehog is about the cutest thing ever!
I love so many of these tutorials. I’m trying to get my Christmas gifts planned and started asap!
I almost squealed when I saw that pincushion! And can’t wait to make some yummy holiday treats this year!
Those tiny braided headbands are too much! Love them!
Love the headband!
The hedgehog is wonderfully adorable.
Hedgehog! Too cute!
I love the feather gift tags.
I’m so printing off those feather tags.
Would love the patterns!
i live in texas and would love any and all of the prizes;) they all look amazing!!
thank you!
This southern gal can’t seem to win anything, but feeling lucky today!
Every project today is fantastic! Crafternoons to come!
oh, I LOVE the leather bracelets!
great ideas!
Love the hedgie — it seems wasteful, but my first thought is that my cat would love one to use as a cat toy!!!
I love the ankle biter toddler pant pattern.
Living in WA.
These are super giveaways! I signed up for the craftsy class!
So many cute ideas here!
The hedgehog is adorable!
sweet ruffle aprons will be made for all my girlfriends!!!!
Such cute ideas!
I love the tiny braids headband-I’d definitely wear it myself!!
Awesome Hair Wrap for the beach! I love it!
Love the improv book, I’ve been eyeing it for some time now. Thanks for posting so many great projects!
I love so many things in this post, specifically the hedgehog pincushion. I currently LURVE hedgies so I think I will make this for myself!
another great list!
The Obi belt is way cool!
Love it all!!
The hedgehog pincushion is a riot!
I love the hedgehog!
Loved the belt, but then scrolled down and about died when I saw the hedgehog pincushion. Don’t think I would get much sewing done with that cute thing sitting on my table.
The tiny braids headbands will be perfect for my neice, Ocean!
That apron is great. Something like that is actually on my list to make for a friend.
That little hedgehog is the cutest thing ever!
That hedgehog is about the most adorable thing I have seen. So cute!
I’m off to look at the braided headbands.
I love the little hexie keyfob because I am in live with hexies!