This soft felt bag is simple enough to make in multiples for shopping trips and stylish enough to use as a tote.
Use odd bits of felt and ribbon (wide grosgrain works well) for these gift wraps that can be saved and used as protective coverings for books, diaries, and pencils.
To make these lovely machine-embroidered coasters, simply machine embroider squares of wool felt to make straight and zigzag designs; both stitches are standard on any sewing machine.
These charming felt pumpkins, made by sewing together pieces of dyed felt, are the perfect Halloween decoration for your home.
Seal holiday gifts with mistletoe made from felt leaves.
Next time you give a bottle of wine as a gift, dress it up with these lovely felt bottle covers made using our Christmas tree template.
Attach felt features to fleece mittens to make a pair of cozy dragons, sharks, or lions.
Make a festive, personalized Christmas stocking using red felt and a screw punch.
Embellishing a pilot's cap with felt hearts helps keep tiny ears toasty. Cut two large hearts from felt. Then use a needle and thread to stitch them to the cap at three points. If you want the decoration to be permanent, affix hearts with fabric glue before sewing.
Dress up gifts with toppers made from felt and our maple-leaf and oak-leaf templates.
Homemade slippers made of red felt will keep feet warm and cozy throughout the winter.
Embellish your little one's sweater with cozy mittens cut from felt.
Keep autumnal leaves alive all year long with these beautiful coasters crafted from felt.
Homemade slippers make a heartwarming (and foot-warming) gift. Felt is the ideal fabric to work with, since it won't unravel when cut.
This adorable felt cherry pie is perfect for any play kitchen.
Conceal a Christmas tree stand with a lovely scalloped tree skirt made of felt.
For a playful nod to the traditional Christmas pin, try these cheerful corsages. They're easy enough for a child to make but sophisticated enough for her mom to wear.
Once you've made a pot of tea, be sure to keep the tea warm enough for second helpings. A tea cozy will allow you to enjoy your well-made brew in a leisurely fashion.
These unique tote bags are made with a traditional Hungarian reverse-applique technique. You'll be stylish carrying around these fabulous bags, which are perfect for holding anything and everything.
Art imitates nature with these clever tree-stump trivets. You can also make coasters with these instructions.
Using felt in a range of complementary colors, you can transform a self-standing clear Lucite frame into a wonderful gift or keepsake.
When clothes need mending, reach for this book -- its felt pages are designed to keep sewing supplies organized.
There's no better way to cover a baby's precious toes than with a pair of soft, snug hand-sewn booties.
This project can be completed using a store-bought pillow cover, but a flat piece of fabric works best, as it fits easily into a sewing machine. After you embellish the fabric with leaf patterns, you can use it to make a pillow cover.
Fill these soft butterfly sachets with your favorite scent; they're a great way to freshen drawers and closets, and would make a lovely gift or favor.
These adorable woodland toadstools are a comfortable and unique form of seating.
This adorable felt handbag is the perfect accessory for Valentine's Day, but it also works as an any-day gift for someone you love.
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nanatentoes, how about sewing a grosgrain ribbon from bottom left, up the handle and back down again? Would that make the handles stronger and add a pretty detail?
i think these handles would stretch waaay to much
i want to make perforated design on my felt bag. I used hot engraving tools but it leaves a dark burnt circle. I tried different degrees of heat but it didn't work for me. How can I achieve that?
alvajean the slippers are here http://www.marthastewart.com/271000/felt-slippers
WE LOVE FELT... Please have a look at my new Seasonal decorations (Xmas)
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I agree that I cant find the intstructions for the cute little fortune cookie looking slippers on the first page of the email.
On front page of email there were some overlap felt slippers, top left.
went through all the felt projects, nada...................?
Dee6005, Here's the strawberry pincushions: http://www.marthastewart.com/good-things/strawberry-pincushions
Hi, can someone tell me if there is a listing for the felt strawberry pincushionss shown in the 'Craft of the Day' title. Many thanks
Hi I can't find the felt shopper project from the jan 09 goodthings anywhere. Any ideas?
Hi Craftwhack, for 100% wool felt, we suggest Magic Cabin, magiccabin.com. For a heavyweight felt, try filzfelt.com. Good luck!
Tiffany Sun, Online Holiday and Crafts Editor
Can you please share some good sources for felt? Thanks.
Stacerella, you can find the directions for the pinecone here: http://www.marthastewart.com/how-to/pinecone-stocking
I believe it is a pine cone. Put "pine cone stocking" in the search box to obtain the directions.
I would really love the template and instructions to make the acron gift accent, please!!