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Summer Felt Gnome, Palm Tree & Surfboard Décor with Fergus Dies
Hello, crafting friends! My name is Beverly Tiemann. I’m a stitcher, card-maker, mixed media artist, and quilter. Today, we are going to talk about 3-D Felt Décor. Are you ready for some new summer decor? Spellbinders has three new die sets to help Fergus the Gnome make the most of his summer. Fergus is sizzling hot with his new surfboard, shades, and flamingo friend! Complete his summer ensemble by providing him with a little shade from an adorable coconut palm tree. If you have yet to meet Fergus, please check out this blog post for a complete introduction to him and his over-the-top cuteness! Spellbinders Merino Felt is die-cut the…
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How to Make a Summer Felt Gnome with the Summer 3D Felt Décor Dies
Hi there! It’s Andrea Shell here, and I’m thrilled to be a guest on the Spellbinders’ blog! Today I’m sharing a step-by-step photo tutorial featuring the new Summer 3D Felt Décor Etched Dies by Sandi MacIver. These dies complement the original Felt Décor Collection introduced in 2025, but can also be used by themselves, with paper, and for flat projects. Fergus looks like he’s ready to hit the beach with this fun surfboard and palm tree from the new Summer 3D Felt Décor Collection! Read on to learn how to create your own summer Fergus scene. Diecut wool felt with the Spellbinders Platinum 6 Die Cutting Machine and the Summer…
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Meet Summer Fergus: Beach-Themed Felt Décor Dies by Sandi MacIver
Summer is here, and so is Fergus’s most adventurous season yet! Created by Sandi MacIver, the new Summer 3D Felt Décor Collection brings sunny days, tropical vibes, and beachside fun to your felt crafting projects. From surfboards and palm trees to flamingos, flip flops, and sunshine-filled embellishments, this collection is packed with everything you need to create charming seasonal décor. Whether you’re already a fan of Fergus or discovering him for the first time, you’ll love customizing this playful gnome and his summer accessories to create unique decorations for tiered trays, dough bowls, shelves, and more. Let’s take a closer look at the new Summer Fergus collection! Summer Embellishments Crafted…
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Step by Step Tutorial: Stitching a Spring 3D Felt Egg
Hello crafters! Jen Kotas here to share a step-by-step photo tutorial using the 3D Felt Decor Spring Collection by Sandi MacIver. This collection works with and complements the Fergus 3D Felt Decor Collection released last year. We’ll be creating a stitched egg that can be made in no time and as simple or detailed as you wish! Step 1 Cut the large egg from 3D Eggs and Flowers Etched Dies four times and the large square once. Step 2 Choose a floss color close to the color of the felt. Cut off about a yard then pull out three individual threads and thread the needle. Step 3 Line up…
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DIY 3D Felt Easter Egg Ornaments with Flowers | Spellbinders Tutorial
Hello, crafty friends! I’m Heejung Hunsberger, and I’m thrilled to be back as a Guest Designer for Spellbinders, showcasing another exciting project from the 3D Felt Decor Spring Collection by Sandi Maclver! In this tutorial, I’ll guide you through creating unique, plush Easter ornaments featuring delightful floral designs using the 3D Eggs & Flowers Die. These interactive 3D eggs not only stand upright beautifully for a spring display but also include a charming option to add a hanging loop for added fun! If you’d like to get to know me better, visit my blog or follow me on Instagram. Additionally, I have a YouTube channel where I regularly post video…
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Spring Fergus Collection Introduction with Sandi MacIver
Hi crafty friends! It’s Sandi MacIver here, and I’m thrilled to be back with the second release in the 3D Felt Décor Collection with Spellbinders. Fergus has been such a big hit (and I thank you all SO much), and now it’s time to dress him up for the new season and create fresh Spring Décor for your tiered trays, dough bowls, and cozy home displays. The Spring release is all about Valentine’s Day, St. Patrick’s Day, and Easter – with a delightful Spring Embellishments Die Set filled with charming details to decorate your Fergus’ coat and hat. AND… Because I couldn’t stop there. I’ve also designed two sizes of…
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How to Make Stitched Felt Pooh Bear and Hunny Pot Ornaments
Hello, crafty friends! I’m Adrienne Boese, better known online as Alice Scraps Wonderland. Today, I’m taking you through how to create ornaments using the Stitched Pooh collection from Spellbinders. I’m laying out each step to make it super easy for you to stitch together a Pooh Bear and a honey pot, so you can turn them into ornaments or sweet little bag charms! I highly recommend getting the Classic Pooh Collection Merino Wool Felt Sheets from Spellbinders for this project. The felt is high quality and cuts nicely with dies. Plus, it contains the perfect colors to create your Pooh Bear and honey pot. Creating Your Stitched Pooh Bear and…
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Sometimes the Smallest Things Take Up the Most Room in Your Heart: A Pooh Hanging for Gifting
Hello, folks! This is Jennifer Ingle here with you today, and I am so excited to be sharing a super fun (and rather simple) stitching project using the Stitched Classic Pooh Collection. If you are a Winnie the Pooh die-hard, you may have recognized that quote in my title. It holds so much truth. Sometimes a small handmade gift can say so very much to your recipient. That is why I created this adorable hanging. I stitched two of the Pooh character to add to my hanging. You can see I chose to not add stuffing, but if you wanted to, you could totally make his belly a bit chubby…
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Meet Fergus, The Cutest Handmade Gnome for the Holidays
Hi friends! I’m Lorena Wakefield, and I’m delighted to be back on the Spellbinders blog with a cozy felt project featuring Fergus the Gnome by Sandi MacIver. He’s sweet, sturdy, and surprisingly simple, perfect as a tree ornament, a bottle topper, or a little shelf sitter. Below you’ll find a clear, photo-matched walkthrough. Step 1 Some of the dies are numbered; this shows how many pieces you’ll need to cut from each shape. Step 2 Arrange the felt and dies on your cutting plate, and run them through your Platinum 6 Step 3 Die cut all the gnome parts from your chosen felt colors (body, hat, beard, hands, feet, etc.).…
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Felt Décor Collection Introduction with Sandi MacIver
Hi crafty friends! I’m Sandi MacIver, and I’m thrilled to introduce my very first collection with Spellbinders – the Felt Décor Collection! Inspired by my love of gnomes and felt stitching, this collection was born from a desire to create charming, seasonal décor for tiered trays, bread bowls, and cozy home displays. The star of the collection is Fergus the Gnome, a whimsical 3D standing figure rooted in folklore and fun. Designing Fergus was my first priority, followed closely by two coordinating embellishment die sets that allow you to dress him up for different holidays and seasons. Whether you’re a die-cutting enthusiast, felt crafter, or gnome lover, this new Spellbinders…
