How to Make Stuffed Pumpkins
These stuffed pumpkins by Danielle Thompson make the perfect decoration for this holiday season and beyond.
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Get to know fabric designer Anna Maria Horner
We just love the amazing fabric designs from author Anna Maria, and now she has her own pattern line and book available, too. From her very first fabric collection for Free Spirit in 2006, to her current quilting and décor lines for Westminster, Anna Maria always has an original style full of inspiration.
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Adieu, craftstylish
2 commentsIt’s time to say, “so long” as a CS blogger, but I’ll continue to be a craft cheerleader.
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How to Make a Photo "Guest Book" Wall Hanging for Your Wedding
1 commentInstead 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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Make a Quilted Bag and Tote Your Laptop in Style
6 commentsHere’s a bag you can easily make yourself and, just like a custom-made garment, it will perfectly fit your computer.
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Make a Picnic Basket Cover from a Double Wedding Ring Quilt Pattern
1 commentHere’s a way to simplify a traditional quilt pattern to fit a small project—and a hectic schedule.
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How to Make an Eco-Friendly Quilted Tote Bag
1 commentHere's a reusable tote that will stand out in any market.
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Behind the Design Curtain: How Did I Design That Market Bag?
2 commentsA year ago, I was developing some nifty projects for a summer sewing camp. Since a law had just been passed requiring stores to charge a fee for grocery bags, I dreamed up a grocery bag pattern. Creating your own bag is cool, especially if the bag can be customized. Here's what I did.
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How to Make an Out-of-the-Ordinary T-Shirt Quilt: Part Two
13 commentsLast week we covered blocking the quilt front using all the T-shirts you love but never wear; this week we turn that patchwork into a quilt!
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How to Make an Out-of-the-Ordinary T-Shirt Quilt: Part One
22 commentsThis quilt is a great way to reuse the T-shirts you have that are too full of memories to throw away but too full of holes (or too small!) to wear.
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How to Make a Pretty Pincushion with a Button Center
10 commentsTake a patchwork pincushion to the next level with stacked button embellishments and a crocheted border.
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Do You Need a Little Extra Creative Support?
The Quilters of South Carolina have created an inspirational and uplifting exhibit for Breast Cancer Awareness.
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How to Turn a Photo of Your Pet into a Thread Painting
3 commentsUse 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!
5 commentsLast 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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Try These Techniques for Perfectly Beautiful Seams
13 commentsSeams are the backbone of any sewn project. But there’s more to it than keeping them straight.
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How to Sew a Patchwork Cat Mat
2 commentsYour kitty will love this protective cover that's made just for her! Only you will know the real reason why you made it.
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How to Make a Mosaic Tile Portrait of Your Pet
4 commentsTry something new with your photos...copy them onto Inkjet Fabric Sheets and cut them up! You'll be amazed at what you can come up with when you put them back together!
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How to Make a Catnip Pillow and Blanket
6 commentsMake a heatable catnip-filled blanket and pillow from a recycled pillowcase, or whatever fabric you have left over, for your kitty to go crazy with!
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How to Piece a Puppy Pocket and Put It on a Purse
1 commentPiecing an intricate quilt block requires an orderly strategy so you won’t be pulling your hair out trying to set perfect points.
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Kaleidoscope Kreator: More CHA Innovation
3 commentsI was bowled over by this crafty image-making software. Imagine, your own custom kaleidoscopes, printed onto fabric or paper!
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