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Cal Patch Interviews Kayte Terry

CalPatch, contributor | May 29th, 2009

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

kaytet, contributor | May 28th, 2009

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

JenniferStern, contributor | May 23rd, 20091 comment

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?

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How to Make an Heirloom Lace-Edged Hanky for the Bride-to-Be

JenniferStern, contributor | May 16th, 20099 comments

There's something special about a handcrafted gift for a bride-to-be, especially when it's something she can pass on to her child.

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How to Make an Embroidered Garter

CalPatch, contributor | May 12th, 2009

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

CalPatch, contributor | April 28th, 20093 comments

This project is completely handsewn and made from scraps, and it'll keep your sunglasses scratch-free!

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April Classes in NYC

CalPatch, contributor | April 7th, 2009

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

Jen_W, contributor | April 6th, 20096 comments

With 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!

susanstars, contributor | March 22nd, 200912 comments

If 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!

JenniferStern, contributor | March 21st, 20094 comments

People 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

JenniferStern, contributor | March 21st, 20096 comments

Here'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

erika_kern, contributor | March 18th, 200925 comments

A bit of embroidery turns simple fabric-covered buttons into adorable, wearable works of art.

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Happy Saint Patty's Day!

JenniferStern, contributor | March 15th, 20093 comments

Embroider a clover!

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How to Make Singleton Buttons

Sister_Diane, contributor | March 13th, 200934 comments

Here'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

leethal, contributor | March 10th, 20098 comments

Embroidery 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

JenniferStern, contributor | March 5th, 20092 comments

I 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!

LindaPermann, contributor | March 4th, 20092 comments

Kristin 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

CalPatch, contributor | March 3rd, 200937 comments

Why 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 Turn a Photo of Your Pet into a Thread Painting

JenniferStern, contributor | February 28th, 20096 comments

Use a light box to trace the details of a photo of your pet, then let the fun begin. Drop the feed dogs on your sewing machine and play with different shades of thread as you fill in the picture with free-motion stitching—you'll be surprised how easy it is!

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The Latest Trend in Sewing Machines Is BIG!

MaryRay, contributor | February 26th, 20096 comments

Last week I attended the Bernina National Artisans’ Reunion in Chicago and had an opportunity to play on the new Bernina 830 sewing and embroidery machine and to learn about how Bernina is reaching out to the next generation of sewers.

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