Daughter and Her Date's Outfits
Every year my daughter attends a New Year's Eve costume ball. This year, she asked if I could make formal outfits based on her and her date's favorite video game characters, Cirno and Reimu from...
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Pair of Wooden Trivets
This pair of trivets were a holiday/hostess/housewarming gift for a couple who hosted their first holiday meal in their first house this year. I designed the monogram and flower and cut the wood with...
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Holiday Pillows
I made this set of pillow covers to quickly decorate my family room. They all have envelope style backs so I can easily put them over my existing pillows for the holiday season. To be economical I...
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Family Stockings
I made this set of stockings for my best friend's family, as it was their first Christmas in their new home and with a fireplace. Aside from the main green, red, and cuff fabrics, all of...
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Merry and Bright Quilt
I usually make quilts to give away, but I wanted one for my home to snuggle with over the season, and to go with a set of pillows I also made this year. I used a combination of panels, holiday themed...
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Last Chance to Enter Dare to Make it: Holiday 2011
4 commentsMake your holiday decorations and gifts this year. We dare you! You could win a prize package worth over $200.
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Red Footed PJ's
1 commentMy son and his family are crazy enough to all wear footed sleepers. They live in Pennsylvania and it can get cold at night! I found a man's footed sleeper pattern online, then the ladys...
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Daddy Doll
My son and his wife are expecting their first child, a girl. My son has an extreme beard and a lot of curly hair. I found a pattern for "Tube Dolls" using the Fasturn tubesnbsp...
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Pendelton Winter Coat
I wanted to do something special and unique for my significant other for Christmas but didn't know what. My mom and I happend upon a sale of Pendelton wool samples and pieces, where I...
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Quilted Purses
2 commentsI am a beginner sewer (i.e., this is my third project!), but I decided to tackle making holiday gifts for some of my friends this year. Luckily, I have a great teacher-- my mom! She came up with a...
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Satin Brocade Table Linens
These table covers were Christmas gifts I made for my son & daughter-in-law. They have a coffee table and 1/2 circle table. I used this lovely satin brocade fabric and lined it with a...
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Red Crocodile and Black Leather Purse
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Toddler's Quiet Busy Book
1 commentThis fabric book holds crayons, coloring book, picture book and a number game with fish that can go along some mini rick rack. It has carrying handles and velcro closures. nbspMy...
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Prairie Point Scherenschnitte Tree Skirt
1 commentI love to cut, and sometimes design my own, Scherenschnitte tree ornaments but could not come up with a complimentary tree skirt until I came across Liz Benjeddi's work. I used her idea of intricate...
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Little Wallet
1 commentPersonalized little wallets “was the best present” my friends told me they received this holiday year. I made 15 wallets, with each recipient’s name embroidered on the inside...
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embroidered silk patchwork ornaments 2.5" diameter
These are 2.5" wide silk patchwork hand sewn and embroidered ornaments using a technique I developed. No two are alike.
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faux fur and leather bag
these are 2 fotos of the same bag. The pattern is for a Sloan Bag to be made of fabric. I used faux mink and leather and lined it with silk. I listed it on Etsy for a very short while.
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Sock Monkeys
Sock monkeys made as gifts for my god-daughters from knee high socks purchased from target. Each monkey is a total of 2 socks. Their body and legs are one sock and the arms, tail, and...
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Christmas Card Holder
I wanted to create a special place to display the cards we received from family & friends. I quilted it so it can be used for many years to come.
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velvet and taffeta are a traditional combination
Made as gifts for my 6 month old and 3 year old Granddaughters, these velvet and taffeta original designs will become family heirlooms. Careful measurements were required as my girls and I live...
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fabric wrapped coiled baskets
Every year I make handmade gifts for those on my gifting list. It can be a challenge to come up with something handmade, useful, and something that will be well received by the recipient. This year...
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Photo Pillow
I try to make something for everyone on my list each year, but my 40 year old son is sometimes a challenge. As an amateur photographer, he sends me beautiful shots from his travels, like this one of...
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Well-Dressed Vinegar Bottles
My husband bought deluxe flavored vinegar for his three siblings. He planned to wrap the bottles in paper gift bags. I thought they'd look better in frock coats and tricornes. My husband asked...
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Holiday Wine Bags
2 commentsWrapping makes a gift special and personal – it’s the finishing touch that can make a big impression. Wine bags are an easy way to create that ‘wow’ factor when yoursquore...
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Dare to Make It! Holiday
Dare to make your holiday gifts and decorations this year!
Share your handmade gifts and decorations for this holiday season before 11:59 p.m. EST, January 12, 2012. You could win a prize package including books and DVDs worth over $200.
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