For this weeks Top 10 In Craft, It’s all about genuine and thoughtful thanksgiving crafts that are perfect for the upcoming holiday. The centuries old celebration has messages that are as strong and important as ever.
In readiness for the upcoming holiday, the crafts here are sure to help you create some lovely decor.
The classic craft emblems, (turkeys, pumpkins and more) are all here, plus a few unique and new ideas.
But first a little progress report of my own…
On My Needles
I’ve been busy working on a new pair of socks with a pattern called ‘Toe Up Socks With A Difference‘ by Wendy D Johnson.
Some wonderful members of Ravelry helped me when I came to a section in the pattern that I did not understand. I am grateful for their help as I can continue with the pattern 🙂 There are parts in the pattern I’ve not ever done before, so it is challenging.
I love the colors of the self striping yarn and the effects it creates.
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Top 10 In Craft – Thanksgiving Crafts
Another special time to get into the spirit of things!
This week I’ve found more fabulous Thanksgiving projects to share with you.
Giving Thanks Banner
A simple and easy to make leaf banner project by Carina from Carina Gardner.
Follow her tutorial and get the whole family involved with writing messages of thanks.
Thanksgiving Home Decor Turkey
This is a lovely idea for a handmade Thanksgiving decoration for the home.
A good project for using up material scraps. Follow Rachel’s tutorial on Adventures Of A DIY Mom.
No Sew Personalized Napkins
Find some stencils you love, and some fabric paints to create your no sew napkins for your Thanksgiving table.
Follow the tutorial on Sustain My Craft Habit.
Give Thanks Changeable Frame
Using an upcycled frame and some embroidery skills, create a changeable frame for messages of thanks.
The embroidered words “Give Thanks” are behind the piece of glass.
Then you can write on the glass, what you are thankful for each day.
Follow Bev from Flamingo Toes tutorial.
DIY Thanksgiving Place Cards
Guests will love these handmade fall leaf place cards.
Wonderful use of something found in nature.
Follow the tutorial on Lark and Linen.
Pumpkin Pie Garland
Adding this garland to a wall or mantlepiece would make a lovely Thanksgiving decoration.
Follow Liz’s tutorial on Say Yes.
Thanksgiving Paper Flower Turkeys
These gorgeous paper flower turkeys can top a mason jar, a craft stick or be used as a table decoration.
Super easy instructions to follow on Club Chica Circle.
Yarn Wrapped Pumpkin Decorations
This is a smart idea for using up scrap bits of yarn and creating an excellent display for Thanksgiving.
I love the spiral rosettes.
Follow Jessica’s tutorial on Two Shades of Pink.
Balloons and Autumn Leaves
A clever way to use fallen Autumn leaves and balloons to create a unique decoration for Thanksgiving.
It will be a labor of love, but worth it!
Follow A Joyful Riot’s tutorial.
DIY Embossed Autumn Leaf Candle
This would make a beautiful addition to your table for Thanksgiving.
Follow Fran’s tutorial on Fall For DIY.
Editor’s note: Our readers have said, in their free time, they love going back over previous editions of our roundups.
– So we’ve kept the crafty goodness below from this time last year.
Thanksgiving Embroidery Hoop Pattern
A lovely handmade decoration for Thanksgiving.
Jessica from Cutesy Crafts shares her embroidery hoop design on Polka Dot Chair.
Give Thanks Crocheted Table Runner
Using the technique of corner to corner (C2C) crochet to create the letters of this table runner design.
Sarah from Repeat Crafter Me shares her pattern and some helpful videos of how to do the C2C technique in her tutorial.
Scrap Buster Fall Inspired Pillow
Decorate your couches with a fall inspired pillow during Thanksgiving.
A great way to use up your scrap fabric pieces and the tree comes up a treat 🙂
Follow Allison’s instructions on Cluck Cluck Sew.
Corn Embroidery Thanksgiving Card
A lovely handmade card to give out at Thanksgiving.
Nessy Designs has created the downloadable pdf and tutorial to help you build one.
Colorful Fall Leaves
These would look lovely as a centerpiece for a Thanksgiving table.
Get the kids involved too and they would be super excited to show off their crafty cleverness!
Follow Jodi’s tutorial on Super Make It.
3D Pumpkin Felt Art
Such a lovely and straightforward Thanksgiving wall art idea.
Using felt to make a 3D pumpkin and some embroidery to say “Give Thanks.”
Follow Allison’s tutorial on Simple Serendipities.
Thanksgiving Banner
Sara at Tell Love and Party has this easy to do felt and canvas Thanksgiving banner. Something to decorate your home for Thanksgiving.
Thanksgiving Crackers To Delight Your Guests
Use a tradition that is often seen at Christmas and New Years and adopt it for Thanksgiving.
They can be used for a name card at each setting or as a gift after your meal.
Pop in a lovely note to say why you are thankful for having that guest in your life.
The lovely team at Handmade Mood has a tutorial for you to follow.