Feeling spirited, and a little bit crafty? Break out your needle and thread -- or your sewing machine -- and stitch up these festive holiday decorations and gifts.

These stockings, made from wool fabric, knit cord, and a shrunken sweater, are easier than they look - so an afternoon's effort will be cherished for years to come.

It takes only an afternoon and some very basic sewing skills to turn a pair of stray socks into a cuddly canine -- and what's better than getting a puppy for Christmas?

Prepare homemade or store-bought slippers for the holidays by adorning them with merry bells. You can also follow a European custom by filling them with gifts.

With eyelet embellishment and a gift-wrapped pocket, this apron will delight your favorite cook on Christmas Day.

While kids are tucked tightly into their beds, their littlest gifts can be tucked inside a cozy stocking made from a bedspread or thick quilt.

Conceal a Christmas tree stand with a lovely scalloped tree skirt made of felt, which will never fray.

A holiday dinner table evokes drifts of snow when covered with a cloth made from rows of stitched-together doilies.

These beautiful birds are decorated with colorful feathers and beads, creating a striking and unexpected effect atop your Christmas tree.

If you need a gift for a classy gentleman this holiday season, what could be better than a handmade bow tie in a festive print?

Books, pencils, or diaries are ideal items to offer in these attractive pockets that can be saved and used as protective coverings for years to come.

Sewing on paper is a beautiful -- and tidy -- alternative to tape or glue when it comes to making holiday cards.

Felt stockings with pierced detailing and holiday bells make a merry statement hanging from the mantel.

These pinecone and pipe-cleaner elves are outfitted with adorable mittens, shoes, and hats sewn from felt.

Next time you give a bottle of wine as a gift, dress it up with one of these festive felt tree bottle covers.

Even canines deserve to don finery at Christmas. This regal, easy-to-sew collar is adorned with festive bells for added holiday cheer.

This homespun stocking is a wonderful way to mark a baby's first Christmas -- as well as a second, third, and fourth.