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If you love the Dresser Dress-Up design by Rebecca Kemp Brent for Coats & Clark, be sure to visit the Coats Web site at www.coatsandclark.com to find additional directions for making a matching set of tea towels. And take a few minutes to browse this site. You'll find it packed full of information about sewing, hand and machine embroidery, among other craft and fiber know-how.

Sewing your own design to create greeting or gift cards is a great way to use snippets of fabric, odd buttons and other scrap embellishments. But don't limit yourself when you search for card design ideas. Though we're sure you'll love our gift cards, you may want to visit www.scrapsmart.com for some printable card designs. These designs are perfect for fabric or paper printing and come in a variety of styles and sizes, perfect for creating cards for every occasion.

Searching for the right fabric for your project can be challenging. That's why designer Carol Zentgraf contacted Della Q for her Little Miss Muffet Tuffet design. Della Q is known for her designer-style handbags made from luscious rich silks and other fabrics. The company has expanded to include fat-quarter silk bundles and silk by the yard. Be sure to visit this Web site at www.dellaq.com to find some silken treasures of your own.

By definition, tapestry is a double-faced fabric with the warp threads hidden between the layers, creating a large design or motif. Originally, tapestry was made by hand on looms as wall hangings and rugs. Today, tapestry fabric is used primarily for home decor. But don't limit yourself to just home decor for this scrumptious fabric. It's great for totes, jackets and vests. After checking your local fabric store for selection, visit www.fabricdepot.com for additional enticement. And be sure to read Off-the-Wall Outfits for inspirational home decor fabric ideas.