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style="color:#004558;">Videos</span></h2> <p><strong><a target="_blank" title="Stitch Gifts 2012 Chevron" href="http://www.sewdaily.com/media/p/7705.aspx"><i>Stitch Gifts 2012 Chevron</i></a></strong></p> <p><strong><a target="_blank" title="Stitch Gifts 2012 Paper Piecing" href="http://www.sewdaily.com/media/p/7706.aspx"><i>Stitch Gifts 2012 Paper Piecing</i></a></strong></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> </td> <td style="width:350px;" class="content" valign="top"> <h2><span style="color:#004558;">Features</span></h2> <p><strong>technique spotlight:&nbsp;felt facts&nbsp;<br /></strong><i>Linda Turner Griepentrog</i></p> <p><strong>the real story behind fukusa wrap&nbsp;<br /></strong><i>Carol Ziogas</i></p> <p><strong>share your passion:</strong> <em>beginner&#39;s sewing kit</em></p> <p><strong>bookshelf:</strong><em> the hottest sewing reads of the season</em></p> <h2><span style="color:#004558;">Sew Festive</span></h2> <p>These nine charming and stylish decorating projects will give your home a unique flair during the holiday season.</p> <table style="width:391px;height:173px;" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="10" width="391" align="center"> <tbody> <tr> <td valign="top" align="left"><span style="font-size:small;"><strong>peace bunting</strong>&nbsp;</span><br /><span style="font-size:small;"><span style="font-weight:100;">Linda Lum DeBono</span></span></td> <td valign="top" rowspan="5" align="left"></td> <td valign="top" align="left"><strong>festive table runner<br /></strong>Marcia Van Oort</td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" align="left"> <p><strong>flat scrap ornaments<br /></strong>Missy Shepler</p> </td> <td valign="top" align="left"><strong>modern winter wreath<br /></strong>Amy Struckmeyer</td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" align="left"><strong>good-all-year stocking</strong><br />Jenn Rhoads</td> <td valign="top" align="left"><strong>terrier dog ornaments<br /></strong>Heidi Boyd</td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p><strong>star spangled garland<br /></strong>Heidi Boyd</p> </td> <td><strong>embroidered snowflake <br />linen stocking<br /></strong>Rebecca Smith</td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>button dove ornament<br /></strong>Linda Turner Griepentrog</td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <h2><span style="color:#004558;">Fast + Fabulous</span></h2> If you have&nbsp;just a&nbsp;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&#39;s list.<br /><br /> <table style="width:396px;height:240px;" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="10" width="396" align="center"> <tbody> <tr> <th scope="col" align="left"> <p>swirl potholders<br /><span style="font-weight:100;">Jacquie Gering&nbsp;</span></p> </th><th rowspan="5" scope="col"></th> <td><strong>pretty wrist pincushion<br /></strong>Rosemarie DeBoer</td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>favorite pajamas<br /></strong>Amanda Madden</td> <td> <p><strong>pocket pals<br /></strong>Beth Walker</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>travel trio<br /></strong>Michelle Freedman</td> <td> <p><strong>felted sweater pouch<br /></strong>Karen Pulaski&nbsp;</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>vintage-inspired<br />embellished cardigan</strong><br />Susan Beal</td> <td><strong>hot-head hats<br /></strong>Missy Shepler&nbsp;</td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>quilt blocks sachet trio<br /></strong>Charise Randell</td> <td> <p><strong>quilted steering wheel cover<br /></strong>Madeleine Roberg</p> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <h2><span style="color:#004558;">Embellish It</span></h2> Use fabric, beading, embroidery, and more to create seven gifts that have their own special sparkle.&nbsp;<br /><br /> <table style="width:387px;height:266px;" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="10" width="387" align="center"> <tbody> <tr> <th scope="col" align="left">beaded evening<br />frame bag&nbsp;<br /><span style="font-weight:100;">Rose Beck</span></th><th rowspan="4" scope="col">&nbsp;</th> <td><strong>felt bauble bracelet<br /></strong>Heidi Boyd</td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>embellished flower<br />hostess apron<br /></strong>April Moffatt</td> <td><strong>snappy silk pins</strong><br />Mary Walter</td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>sparkly shoe clips<br /></strong>Susan Beal</td> <td> <p><strong>horsehair holiday headband<br /></strong>Alex Sudalnik</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>pretty stitches <br />sampler earrings<br /></strong>Stefanie Berganini</td> <td><strong></strong></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <h2><span style="color:#004558;">Great Gifts</span></h2> These eight spectacular gifts are sure to satisfy even the hardest-to-please person on your list.&nbsp;<br /><br /> <table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="5" width="100%" align="center"> <tbody> <tr> <th style="width:125px;" valign="top" scope="col" align="left">chevron library tote&nbsp;<br /><span style="font-weight:100;">Sarah Minshall</span></th><th rowspan="4" scope="col"></th> <td><strong>racing stripe<br />tablet bag<br /></strong>Kevin Kosbab</td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>pleated clutch + pleated scarf<br /></strong>April Moffatt</td> <td><strong>&quot;Toasty&quot; hot water<br />bottle cover</strong><br />Berene Campbell</td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>winter berries journal cover<br /></strong>Sigrid Arnott</td> <td><strong>gathered clutch<br /></strong>Charise Randell</td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>hanging sewing caddy<br /></strong>Carol Zentgraf</td> <td> <p>&nbsp;</p> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <h2><span style="color:#004558;">It&#39;s a Wrap</span></h2> <p>Make your packages as much&nbsp;of a present as the gift itself. Here are five gorgeous ways to give every holiday package that handmade touch.&nbsp;<br /><br /> <table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="5" width="100%" align="center"> <tbody> <tr> <th style="width:125px;" valign="top" scope="col" align="left">nesting gift boxes&nbsp;<br /><span style="font-weight:100;">Lucy Blaire</span></th><th rowspan="3" scope="col"></th> <td><strong>bottle gift bags<br /></strong>Amanda Madden</td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>fashion set gift ornaments<br /></strong>Amber Eden</td> <td><strong>traditional fukusa <br />gift wrap<br /></strong>Carol Ziogas</td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>reversible gift bags<br /></strong>Rosemarie DeBoer</td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </p> <h2><span style="color:#004558;">From Our Favorites</span></h2> <p>As our gift to you, we&#39;ve gone into the archives and brought back twelve of our most beloved projects from issues of <em>Stitch </em>past.<br /><br /> <table cellspacing="0" cellpadding="10" width="100%" align="center"> <tbody> <tr> <th style="width:125px;" valign="top" scope="col" align="left">fiber lover&#39;s shrug&nbsp;<br /><span style="font-weight:100;">Tricia Waddell</span></th><th rowspan="6" scope="col"></th> <td><strong>button flap belt<br /></strong>Erin Gilday</td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>matryoshka dolls<br /></strong>Heidi Boyd</td> <td><strong>lily pillow covers<br /></strong>Josee Carrier</td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>scandinavian reindeer +<br />heart ornaments<br /></strong>Heidi Boyd</td> <td><strong>felted sweater throw<br /></strong>Carol Zentgraf</td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>envelope clutch<br /></strong>Erin Harris</td> <td> <p><strong>fabric + beads necklace<br /></strong>Carol Zentgraf</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>banana-peel pencil case<br /></strong>Kevin Kosbab</td> <td> <p><strong>bejeweled pillow<br /></strong>Blair Stocker</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>passementerie pincushion<br /></strong>Eva Hanusova</td> <td><strong>bird on a wire <br />laptop case<br /></strong>Erin Gilday</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </p> <p> <table style="height:175px;" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="10" width="386" align="center"> <tbody> <tr style="height:12px;" valign="top"> <td style="height:8px;" valign="bottom"> <h2><span style="color:#004558;">departments</span></h2> </td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <th style="width:125px;" valign="top" scope="col" align="left"> <p><span style="font-size:small;"><span style="font-size:small;">editor&#39;s note</span>&nbsp;</span></p> </th><th rowspan="4" scope="col"> <p><span style="font-size:small;"></span>&nbsp;</p> </th> <td> <p><span style="font-size:small;"><strong>wish list&nbsp;</strong></span></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p><span style="font-size:small;"><strong>bookshelf</strong></span></p> </td> <td> <p><span style="font-size:small;"><strong>sewing basics&nbsp;</strong></span></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p><span style="font-size:small;"><strong>sew&nbsp;gifty&nbsp;</strong></span></p> </td> <td> <p><span style="font-size:small;"><strong>sew inspired&nbsp;</strong></span></p> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </p> </td> </tr> </tbody> <tbody> <tr> <td><strong></strong></td> <th scope="col"></th> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </p><div style="clear:both;"></div><img src="http://www.sewdaily.com/aggbug.aspx?PostID=7690" width="1" height="1">Michelle Jibsonhttp://www.sewdaily.com/members/Michelle-Jibson/default.aspx/blogs/stitchgifts/archive/2011/11/04/stitch-gifts-2011.aspx2011-11-04T16:52:00Z2011-11-04T16:52:00Z<p> <table border="0" width="100%"> <tbody> <tr> <td align="center" valign="top"><a href="http://www.sewdaily.com/cfs-file.ashx/__key/CommunityServer.Blogs.Components.WeblogFiles/stitchgifts/6472.stitchgifts.jpg"><img src="http://www.sewdaily.com/resized-image.ashx/__size/550x0/__key/CommunityServer.Blogs.Components.WeblogFiles/stitchgifts/6472.stitchgifts.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </p> <p>Get ready for the holidays in style with <i>Stitch Gifts</i>, a special 148-page publication packed full of contemporary sewing projects perfect for gift-giving. You&#39;ll find gift projects for the entire family, with a focus on small projects and stash-busting projects that can be completed quickly. Offering over 50 gift projects and ideas, the issue also features time-saving tips for holiday sewing, embellishing ideas for store-bought items, holiday d&eacute;cor projects plus much more!</p> <p><strong>Issue Highlights:</strong>&nbsp;</p> <li><strong>Fast and Fabulous!</strong> - Features fun and festive projects you can make in an afternoon, many using small amounts of fabric.&nbsp; Great for stashbusting! </li> <li><strong>Sew Festive</strong> - Check out our holiday-themed project section featuring ornaments, stockings, table decorations, fabric garlands, and more. </li> <li><strong>The Embellished Gift</strong> - Save time by buying a plain store-bought item then customizing it with machine embroidery, beading, ribbons, appliqu&eacute; and more for a unique gift. We offer simple technique tutorials plus project ideas. </li> <li><strong>Stitch Holiday Gift Sewing Guide</strong> - stylish gifts section featuring projects for friends and family including toys, accessories (bags, scarves, hats, mittens, jewelry), wearables (simple clothes for men, women, and children), and home accents (pillows, placemats, table runners, lap quilts and more.</li> <li><strong>It&#39;s a Wrap! </strong>- Creative wrapping ideas using fabric including fabric gift tags, fabric ribbon, fabric labels, fabric bags, fabric-covered boxes and more. </li> <li>Find the newest and best gadgets and tools recommended by our editors. These are perfect ideas for gifting (or keeping!). </li> <li>Check out the <i>Stitch</i> list of must-have books for 2011. </li> <li><strong>Sewing Basics</strong> - A complete reference section that covers essential the sewing supplies and basic techniques.</li> <p><i>Stitch Gifts </i>isn&#39;t just for the holidays. Do you have a birthday, anniversary, or special occasion on the horizon? Our gift projects make ideal gifts for almost any occasion. </p> <p>&nbsp;</p><div style="clear:both;"></div><img src="http://www.sewdaily.com/aggbug.aspx?PostID=3397" width="1" height="1">Erin Careyhttp://www.sewdaily.com/members/Erin-Carey/default.aspx