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Crochet:  Candy Cane Reindeer
14 Dec 2022

Crochet: Candy Cane Reindeer

by Crafty Gardener | posted in: Christmas, Crochet, Patterns | 1

Here is a quick and simple idea to make some reindeer candy cane holders and use them as gift tags, an addition to a gift or to tuck inside a stocking. This is my own version of the holders. I … Continued

candy cane holder, reindeer, yarn stash
Crochet: Christmas Tree Skirt
12 Dec 2022

Crochet: Christmas Tree Skirt

by Crafty Gardener | posted in: Christmas, Crafty's Projects, Crochet, Patterns | 1

Several years ago I made a crochet tree skirt to go under the Christmas tree. The pattern is based on one from Lion Brand for a shoulder snuggle. When laid flat it was perfect for under the tree. It was … Continued

tree skirt, yarn stash
Around the House:  Into December
9 Dec 2022

Around the House: Into December

by Crafty Gardener | posted in: Around the House, Books, Embroidery, The Garden 2022, What's Been Happening? | 14

The weather has been so mild for the beginning of December with several rainy and foggy days. Even though the temperatures have been around 5 Celsius and a bit warmer I always feel colder on these days, probably the damp … Continued

blue hoop snowflakes, felt snowflakes, garden journal 2022, Mike Martin, slow stitching, snowflakes
Christmas: Be ‘Tree’mendous
5 Dec 2022

Christmas: Be ‘Tree’mendous

by Crafty Gardener | posted in: Christmas | 0

I love trees of all sorts so it is no wonder I have a selection of trees for decorations and ornaments over the Christmas season. The first is a nice simple stitching project using green yarn, plastic canvas and sequins. … Continued

Christmas trees
Around the House:  Decorating and Stitching
2 Dec 2022

Around the House: Decorating and Stitching

by Crafty Gardener | posted in: Around the House, Christmas, Crochet, Embroidery, What's Been Happening? | 12

The last month of 2022 has started. Where does the time go? The snow we got towards the end of November was all washed away with rain on milder days. December arrived much chillier and windy but still no snow. … Continued

blue hoop snowflakes, Christmas village, decorating, slow stitching, snowflakes
Crafts:  Felt Snowflakes
25 Nov 2022

Crafts: Felt Snowflakes

by Crafty Gardener | posted in: Christmas, Crafty's Projects, Embroidery | 14

Inspired by the snow we have had recently I am working on some embroidered felt snowflakes for my stitching this week. I experimented with the patterns, first creating my own patterns on paper and then with the erasable pen. I … Continued

felt, slow stitching, snowflakes, winter

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