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the real story behind fukusa wrap
Carol Ziogas
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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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