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Easy, Fast, Super Hip Gifts by JCasa

December 31, 2012 Rachel Faucett

Today’s projects are from one of our favorite sewing & handmade living blogs, JCasa, whose tag-line is a handcrafter’s mantra: Make something special every day. Jennifer Casa is a self-described mama, maker, homebody, rocker, and dreamer — all things we can certainly appreciate! … More

Grandma Camp

December 27, 2012 Kerry Finn

Each summer we take our grandchildren for a few days and have “camp.” We move in a camper, fire pit, sleeping bags, pillows, swimsuits, and lots of snacks. This year we added two great-nieces and two more grandmas!
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DIY Stylish Sewing Gifts for the Holidays: Ideas from Handmade Charlotte

December 24, 2012 Rachel Faucett

Handmade always means more during the holiday season. If you’re anxious to squeeze in some sewing for gift-giving we have six great easy tutorials to help in your handmade quest. These stylish gifts can be sewn in an afternoon and will leave your friends and relatives feeling extra cozy and extra loved this holiday season! … More

Holiday Gifts To Stitch For Kids

December 21, 2012 WeAllSew

We’re sharing some of our favorite free sewing projects for the holidays each Friday until the end of the year – from decorations to deck the halls to quick gifts for loved ones. This week we’re sharing some of our favorite stitchable gifts for kids. … More

How to Make a Faux Fur Capelet

December 20, 2012 Nicole Smith

Faux fur achieves true style in this simple, classic design. Go ahead and dress it up or down, wrap yourself in a bit of glam and make a striking entrance. Nothing draws the eye like feline elegance.
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Peace, Love, and Joy

December 18, 2012 WeAllSew

Gayle Schleimann composed her Peace, Love, and Joy Chirpy Bird trilogy in BERNINA Embroidery Software 6, using simple letter kerning, manipulation, and pattern run items to create her pieces. The best part was incorporating her new Chirpy Bird designs! … More

5 Super Easy Holiday Sewing Project Ideas from Handmade Charlotte

December 15, 2012 Alice Voss-Kantor

Sewing for the holidays should be fun, and not add stress to an already often hectic season. We would like to make it even easier for you by clueing you in on five super simple sewing projects that can be done in an afternoon, easy enough to replicate for any number of gifts or decor for the season. … More

Festive Finery

December 14, 2012 WeAllSew

Need some holiday sewing inspiration? Well, look no further, for today we’re sharing our favorite free wearable projects fit for your “festive finery”! … More

DIY Matching Pajamas for Christmas

December 13, 2012 WeAllSew

One of our favorite holiday traditions is the matching pajama pants the kids wear for Christmas. Growing up, my siblings and I would cluster together on the stairs every Christmas morning in our new pajamas, anticipation building, while our mother snapped the annual “waiting to open presents” photo. … More

Paint That Plate!

December 10, 2012 Amanda Whitlatch

Yes! You CAN “embroider” a plate! This fancy plate was made with everyday Sharpie Permanent Markers and the BERNINA PaintWork Tool.
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Pieced For The Holidays

December 7, 2012 WeAllSew

Each Friday from now until the end of the year we’re sharing some of our favorite free sewing projects for the holidays – from decorations to deck the halls to quick gifts for loved ones. This week we’re sharing some of our favorite holiday themed quilting projects! … More

How to Make a Danish Wreath and Banner

December 6, 2012 Juliette Lanvers

The wreath and garland are sewn from gorgeous Danish linen from Stof. They will give your Christmas décor a hint of the great north and an authentic Scandinavian look. The wreath is wrapped in a long strip of bias tape—at the end of the season you can to recycle it for another project. … More

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