Featured Pattern
GIFTS & ACCESSORIES --
Little Scrappy Pincushions
These fun little pincushions are a great way to use scraps from your other fat quarter projects. Add felt, cord and button accents, and stuff them with cotton batting for quick-to-make gifts. For more great fat quarter projects, visit Clotilde.com for a book full of sewing projects called Sew Special Fat Quarter Gifts.
In This Issue
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EMBELLISH IT! -- Dresser Dress-Up
Maybe you've seen them in antique shops -- feminine dresser scarves meticulously hand-embroidered early in the 20th century. Give this traditional project a modern makeover with machine embroidery that mimics hand-embroidered stitches.
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FOR THE HOME -- Dinner for Two
Quilt and appliqué a simple table runner with matching napkins for a romantic dinner for two.
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FOR THE HOME -- Little Miss Muffet Tuffet
Combine two decorator favorites -- a painted tray and embellished silk pillow -- to make an eye-catching tuffet perfect for any little Miss Muffet!
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GIFTS & ACCESSORIES -- Get Ready to Cook
Take the tedium out of kitchen tasks with an apron inspired by patterns from the past.
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GIFTS & ACCESSORIES -- Pretty & Pink
This padded hanger comes with an invisible zipper and a pocket -- a great way to store your jewelry and other accessories to go with your outfit.
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GIFTS & ACCESSORIES -- Quilt Cards
Snippets and scraps from past projects become cute, quick gift cards.
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GIFTS & ACCESSORIES -- Take-It-With-You
Tapestry fabric isn't just for home decor anymore. Because of its heavier weight, many tapestries are heavy enough for outside wear and tear. Plus, you'll love the rich colors and styles available.
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SERGING AHEAD -- Bow Tie for Baby
Take your serging skills to a new level by serging this fast, fun and easy bow-tie blanket. Minky fabrics are a great choice for this textured quilt because they are so wonderfully pleasing to touch, making this project a joy to create and a delight to receive!
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SEW FUN & FAST -- Baby Valentine
The perfect valentine for the new cherub in your life, a basic bodysuit is quickly transformed into a delightfully sweet outfit complete with matching socks and hair band.
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SEW IN THE KNOW -- Tapestry Traveler
Combine embellishing techniques using silk yarn with multicolored cotton threads and free-motion sewing to create a textured fabric. This is a great technique to highlight motifs in fabric -- as you'll see once you try it.
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SEWING MATERIAL -- A Steamy Affair
What better time to take stock of your pressing equipment than during winter? Performing a yearly inventory allows me to repair, replace or upgrade my equipment as needed.
Read More A Steamy Affair
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SEWING MATERIAL -- Off-the-Wall Outfits
Sometimes the perfect fabric for your garment isn't actually found in the dress-goods department of the store, but in the home decorating section -- often an untapped resource for many fashion sewers.
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WEARABLES -- Silk-n-Stripes Jacket
This bright silk jacket will shine for any occasion when paired with all-black trimming and accessories. Use up your scraps of silk or choose new pieces in eight different colors.
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WEARABLES -- Spa Towel Set
Before you go on your weekend getaway, be sure to make this luxurious spa towel set so you can enjoy relaxing bathtub soaks on your trip.
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WEARABLES -- Tailored Tapestry
Tapestry fabric plus a gently used wool blazer equals color, texture and a touch of class!
