How to Monogram a Vintage Apron with 4D Monogram & Vision Software
If you've been looking for the perfect monogramming software, here it is--Pfaff introduces 4D Monogram & Vision Software today! I love it, here's why!
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Cal Patch Interviews Kayte Terry
Cal talks to Kayte about inspiration, walking, Brazilian fantasies, and the state of the crafty universe.
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Kayte Terry Interviews Cal Patch
Kayte talks to Cal about writing books, inspiration, and life in the country.
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How to Make a Photo "Guest Book" Wall Hanging for Your Wedding
Instead of a traditional guest book, why not give your guests the opportunity to help you create a masterpiece to hang on the wall of your new home?Â
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How to Make an Heirloom Lace-Edged Hanky for the Bride-to-Be
6 commentsThere's something special about a handcrafted gift for a bride-to-be, especially when it's something she can pass on to her child. This lace hankie lives on as a sweet baby bonnet...
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How to Make an Embroidered Garter
Here's another way to achieve the old, new, borrowed, and blue all in one: a hand-embroidered silk garter.
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How to Make a Reverse-Applique Eyeglass Case
3 commentsThis project is completely handsewn and made from scraps, and it'll keep your sunglasses scratch-free!
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April Classes in NYC
If you'd like to learn to embroider, make your own sewing patterns, or step up your sewing skills, join me for a class!
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The Craftonomics of Our Handmade Nation
6 commentsWith the premiere of Handmade Nation, I started pondering the indie craft movement, economics, and beyond.
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How to Make Button Embellishments for Shoes!
10 commentsIf you have a plain pair of shoes that need a little pick-me-up, how about adding a button rosette for a sweet and spring-y makeover? Choose two favorite buttons in coordinating colors for a super-personalized update.
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Get the Little Bunny That Has Quite a Cult Following—for Free!
3 commentsPeople have been clamoring to get their hands on this crafty bunny (who's busy chomping on craft supplies)!
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How to Recycle an Old Sweater into a Plastic Bag Organizer
5 commentsHere's an easy way to organize the plastic bags you get from the grocery store so they're at your fingertips when you need to reuse them!
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How to Embroider Your Own Buttons
23 commentsA bit of embroidery turns simple fabric-covered buttons into adorable, wearable works of art.
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How to Make Singleton Buttons
27 commentsHere's another handmade button with a long history. Singleton buttons are easy to whip up and a great way to use those precious scraps of pretty fabric.
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How to Make Wall Art with Vintage Fabric and Buttons
6 commentsEmbroidery hoops make perfect frames for vintage fabric embellished with buttons. Depending on your choice of fabric, you can get all kinds of looks with the same concept.
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Natalie Chanin Introduced Her New Line at Fashion Week
2 commentsI blogged about Natalie Chanin's book, The Alabama Stitch Book, months ago. I was mesmerized by the beautiful details in her garments, which were mostly made from repurposed knits. Check out her new collection, Songbirds.
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Learn to Make a French Knot Like a Pro!
2 commentsKristin Nicholas, knitwear, embroidery and textile designer, has a great new video tutorial on her website that explains the often frustrating French Knot stitch.
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How to Hand-Sew a Buttonhole
26 commentsWhy use a machine for what your hands can do better? Making buttonholes the old-fashioned way lends a charming touch to your finished projects!
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How to Make a Kitty Hat (for Humans!)
5 commentsShow your feline adoration with a kitty hat, made from recycled sweater fabric, buttons, and other embellishing bits and pieces.
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