Features
technique spotlight: felt facts Linda Turner Griepentrog
the real story behind fukusa wrap Carol Ziogas
share your passion: beginner's sewing kit
bookshelf: the hottest sewing reads of the season
Sew Festive
These nine charming and stylish decorating projects will give your home a unique flair during the holiday season.
peace bunting Linda Lum DeBono |
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festive table runner Marcia Van Oort |
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flat scrap ornaments Missy Shepler
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modern winter wreath Amy Struckmeyer |
good-all-year stocking Jenn Rhoads |
terrier dog ornaments Heidi Boyd |
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star spangled garland Heidi Boyd
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embroidered snowflake linen stocking Rebecca Smith |
button dove ornament Linda Turner Griepentrog |
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Fast + Fabulous
If you have just a little bit of time and a lot to give, here are ten quick and easy-to-sew gifts that will put you at the top of everyone's list.
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swirl potholders Jacquie Gering
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pretty wrist pincushion Rosemarie DeBoer |
favorite pajamas Amanda Madden |
pocket pals Beth Walker
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travel trio Michelle Freedman |
felted sweater pouch Karen Pulaski
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vintage-inspired embellished cardigan Susan Beal |
hot-head hats Missy Shepler |
quilt blocks sachet trio Charise Randell |
quilted steering wheel cover Madeleine Roberg
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Embellish It
Use fabric, beading, embroidery, and more to create seven gifts that have their own special sparkle.
beaded evening frame bag Rose Beck | |
felt bauble bracelet Heidi Boyd |
embellished flower hostess apron April Moffatt |
snappy silk pins Mary Walter |
sparkly shoe clips Susan Beal |
horsehair holiday headband Alex Sudalnik
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pretty stitches sampler earrings Stefanie Berganini |
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Great Gifts
These eight spectacular gifts are sure to satisfy even the hardest-to-please person on your list.
chevron library tote Sarah Minshall | |
racing stripe tablet bag Kevin Kosbab |
pleated clutch + pleated scarf April Moffatt |
"Toasty" hot water bottle cover Berene Campbell |
winter berries journal cover Sigrid Arnott |
gathered clutch Charise Randell |
hanging sewing caddy Carol Zentgraf |
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It's a Wrap
Make your packages as much of a present as the gift itself. Here are five gorgeous ways to give every holiday package that handmade touch.
nesting gift boxes Lucy Blaire | |
bottle gift bags Amanda Madden |
fashion set gift ornaments Amber Eden |
traditional fukusa gift wrap Carol Ziogas |
reversible gift bags Rosemarie DeBoer |
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From Our Favorites
As our gift to you, we've gone into the archives and brought back twelve of our most beloved projects from issues of Stitch past.
fiber lover's shrug Tricia Waddell | |
button flap belt Erin Gilday |
matryoshka dolls Heidi Boyd |
lily pillow covers Josee Carrier |
scandinavian reindeer + heart ornaments Heidi Boyd |
felted sweater throw Carol Zentgraf |
envelope clutch Erin Harris |
fabric + beads necklace Carol Zentgraf
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banana-peel pencil case Kevin Kosbab |
bejeweled pillow Blair Stocker
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passementerie pincushion Eva Hanusova |
bird on a wire laptop case Erin Gilday |
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editor's note
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wish list
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bookshelf
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sewing basics
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sew gifty
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sew inspired
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