Can I have an Elsa braid?

My daughter has become a huge fan of braids ever since watching Frozen. I now find myself braiding her hair several times a week and we both enjoy it! We get to spend some quality girl time together talking and doing her hair.  I have to admit that I have enjoyed learning new braids, some that I had thought would be impossible to do like the fish tail...  Now it's her favorite, because it makes her feel more like Elsa with a side braid. Other times we do two braids, because she says she likes Anna just as much.  Is your daughter the same way?

This YouTube video by Luxy Hair was so clear and had terrific instructions on how to do it. Aha!  Watch it a few times and then practice on your girl. You will both love it!  

Have fun and happy braiding! 


~ Fabi

Gobble, Gobble, Sew a Turkey

Halloween has passed, stores are decorating for Christmas, and yet Thanksgiving is only a few weeks away! Grab your fabric, scissors, and sewing machine and get ready to make your turkey projects using these tutorials from around the web. 

1. DIY Felt Turkey Crayon Holder - Skip to my Lou has a template and tutorial to sew a turkey crayon holder for your little ones using felt. Use it as a party favor for Thanksgiving or give to your students at school or sunday school.  

2. Thanksgiving Place Card Holder  - The NY Melrose Family has a step by step tutorial with a list of supplies needed to make a turkey place card holder. If desired, you can skip the name and use your new turkeys to decorate your home. 

3. Turkey Embroidery Hoop Art - This project is great for a stash buster and for relaxing for the afternoon while sewing pieces of fabric to make a new piece of art. Thanks to Do Small Things with Love for this tutorial and the free template. 

4. Turkey Puppet - Use felt or left over pieces if you have any and sew up some cute turkey puppets for Thanksgiving! You can also use this puppet for your homeschool or for your children to play and pretend to be little turkeys. Thanks to Frog Prince Paperie for the free template and tutorial.

5. Turkey Headband - Using a small amount of ribbon in different colors and some goggle eyes make a cute headband for Thanksgiving photos.  You can also use ribbon to match a Thanksgiving outfit and ready for the party!

6. DIY Turkey Placemat - Use the template provided by U-Create Crafts and make placemats! I love that it has little pockets to place your silverware. How gobbly is that! 

7. Turkey Placemat with Napkin Pocket - Here's another tutorial with templates for sewing a turkey with felt. It gives a 3-D effect to your placemat and you can use the little pocket for stuffing the napkin. How neat is this! 

8. Turkey Shirt - Love from Texas was inspired by a few designs to make a new shirt using ribbon. I love how pretty this turned out! 

9. DIY Shirt Collection - Need more shirts ? Here's a collection of FIVE patterns and tutorials to sew more shirts for this fall and Thanksgiving.  

10. Stuffed Turkey - In a hurry and not much time left to sew? Make a no-sew stuffed turkey using fleece. If you don't have any on hand, print out a coupon to Joann's and get some. You'll need a small amount to complete this project! 






Enjoy these projects! Let me know in the comments which you are going to try, post a picture to see your final project! 

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Happy Sewing! 


~ Fabi

Crochet Boot Cuffs - Free Patterns Roundup

It's gotten so cold in Florida over the weekend that I have been wishing for a pair of boot cuffs.  They can be made using worsted, chunky or bulky weight yarn.  I love how adorable, stylish, girly, warm, and cosy they look when worn with jeans and long boots.  

I have searched the web and today I am sharing my favorite FREE 11 crochet boot cuffs pattern so that you too can make a pair or several pairs to wear during this upcoming winter.  

1. Crochet Boot Cuffs by A Town Girl's Life - It uses worsted weight yarn and a size J hook. 

2. Scalloped Boot Cuffs by Autumn Berry Crochet on Ravelry - It uses worsted weight yarn and an I size hook. 

3. Brooklyn Boot Cuffs by Crochet Dreamz - It uses worsted weight yarn and a G size hook. 

4. Bow Boot Cuffs by Loops of Lavender - It uses worsted weight yarn and a size H hook. 

5. Easy Reversible Boot Cuffs by Dabbles and Babbles - It uses soft worsted weight yarn (Caron yarn would work great) and a J size hook. 

6. DIY Boot Cuffs by Vanessa Crafts - It uses worsted weight yarn, H size hook, and two buttons. 

7. Shell Boot Cuffs by Bonbonanza - This pattern is made of shells using worsted weight yarn and a G or I hook. 

8. Friendship Boot Cuff by Fiber Flux blog - It uses wool and easy thick and quick yarn, size N hook, and can be decorated with an optional button. This pattern also includes measurements.  I love the look of these! 

9. Key Tab Boot Cuff by Calleigh's Clips & Crochet - It uses worsted weight yarn and an H size hook. 

10. Belmont Boot Cuffs by Life Adorned - It uses worsted weight yarn and a size H hook. 

11. Ripple Stitch Boot Cuff by ELK Studio - It uses worsted weight yarn and size H hook. 

Hope you enjoy these patterns!!!! Let me know in the comments which one you decided to make! 

Happy Crocheting!

~Fabi 

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