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Cal Patch Interviews Kayte Terry

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 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

How to Make a Photo "Guest Book" Wall Hanging for Your Wedding

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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

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

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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

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

How to Make a Reverse-Applique Eyeglass Case

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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

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

The Craftonomics of Our Handmade Nation

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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!

How to Make Button Embellishments for Shoes!

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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!

Get the Little Bunny That Has Quite a Cult Following for Free!

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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

How to Recycle an Old Sweater into a Plastic Bag Organizer

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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

How to Embroider Your Own Buttons

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

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Happy Saint Pattys Day!

Happy Saint Patty's Day!

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Embroider a clover!

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How to Make Singleton Buttons

How to Make Singleton Buttons

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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

How to Make Wall Art with Vintage Fabric and Buttons

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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

Natalie Chanin Introduced Her New Line at Fashion Week

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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!

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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

How to Hand-Sew a Buttonhole

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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

How to Turn a Photo of Your Pet into a Thread Painting

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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!

The Latest Trend in Sewing Machines Is BIG!

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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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