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Gypsy Romance: Headscarf with Beads

Monday, 21 March 2011 9:00

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No self-respecting Gypsy Collection would be complete without a dramatic headscarf. Of course, any square of fabric could become a scarf. So how did we kick it up, S4H Style? Our gypsy scarf is reversible and features corner grommets that hold lovely, long leather ties with beautiful beaded ends.

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Happy Easter from Cuddly Cat, Funny Bunny & Eggy Pop

Thursday, 03 March 2011 9:00

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Last Spring, we created a small series called Sweet Softies, which included a trio of stuffed animal friends: Eggy Pop, Funny Bunny and Cuddly Cat. We combined nubby chenille with the smooth, retro-inspired cotton of Heather Bailey's Nicey Jane for a sweet and soft vintage look, like treasured toys you might have found in Grandma's attic. We're reintroducing them to you today because we think they would make the perfect Easter basket pals.

Grocery List/Coupon Holder on Lanyard

Wednesday, 02 March 2011 9:00

Click to EnlargeThings to do today: 1) Make cool grocery list/coupon holder from Sew4Home; 2) With increased level of organization from said cool grocery list/coupon holder, complete chores in record time; 3) Eat chocolates; 4) Send any leftover chocolates to Sew4Home. I think that pretty much covers it. Our cute little case has a perfectly-sized vinyl window pocket that displays your shopping list, a handy credit card pocket on the opposite side and a zippered inside pouch to hold coupons and more. Yes... you can sew vinyl with your home sewing machine!

Reversible Ribbon Belt

Friday, 18 February 2011 9:00

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Belts are fun to make. They're fast and easy, and use just a tiny bit of fabric or, in this case, just a few yards of ribbon! This particular project is double the fun because the belt is reversible. We show you two different ways to stitch and turn so the belt ends are finished and the side seams super flat. Try one for your own wardrobe, as a gift for any occasion, or as an item to make and sell.

Valentine's Day: Hoopla Pre-Cuts: Be-ribboned Guest Bath Towels

Friday, 11 February 2011 9:00

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Here's another super fast project that turns out super cute with very little effort on your part. Our gussied-up guest towels with their bright bows would look very cool on your own towel bar, but better still, they are the perfect quick and easy gift. We've put them into our Valentine's Day project mix, but with the right fabric trim, they would be excellent as a hostess gift, or for a wedding shower or house warming.

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Valentine's Day: Hoopla Pre-Cuts: Treat Bag Toppers

Wednesday, 02 February 2011 9:00

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Here's a fast and fabulous Valentine's gift idea everyone will love, because it includes both adorable fabric and yummy candy. We created a cellophane bag topper from Charm Pack squares, stitched on a personalized message of love, and sealed it with a secret quick-release basting stitch. When it's finished its job as a bag topper, it can serve as a cute coaster or beautiful bookmark.

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Noel Home: Comfy PJ Pants for the Whole Family

Monday, 20 December 2010 10:00

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Our thanks to our creative friends at our Signature Sponsor, Janome for sharing this project with us. It was created last year for a special New Sewists Series they put together, and the instructions show you how to make pajama pants without a pattern; simply grab your favorite current pair and use them as a template. We added a jazzy bottom accent cuff to ours so we could mix and match our beautiful Michael Miller Bonnes Amies fabrics. This is a perfect project for beginners: super fast, easy and instantly gratifying. We thought it would be great fun to surprise the whole family on Christmas morning with matching PJ pants. I recruited one of the cutest families I know to be our models, and the rest is dreamy history.

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Noel Home: Color-Popping Pom-Pom Garland

Thursday, 16 December 2010 9:00

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Poms away! Our Noel Home projects feature a plethora of poms. They were so fun to make and such bouncy and happy little fellas when done, we simply couldn't stop with only the snowball poms on our holiday projects. Back to the craft store we went for an armful of jewel tone yarn. This project is done completely by hand; no need to turn on the sewing machine. In fact, it's a great activity to do in front of the TV or while waiting for the kids to finish practice.

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