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The Luck of Asia: Kirigami Pop-up Card

Kirigami is the art of paper cutting. Make some beautiful pop-up cards using these printable patterns.

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Vintage Image Pendants

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I have a huge collection of vintage illustrations from all kinds of books, postcards etc. that have been passed down through my family.  I made tiny prints and decoupaged them to a wood base to...

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Guilt-Free Crafting

Feeling guilty about the environmental impact of your crafting? Or is someone in your life encouraging you to reduce your craft-supply bill? Try these ideas for reducing your "guilt footprint."

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Easy Peasy Crochet Bag

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Laughing Purple Goldfish Designs shares a step-by-step tutorial on how to crochet (and line!) your own pretty bag.

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Scarfittens: Dual-Purpose Cold-Weather Gear

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Get ready for the cool weather by knitting up this ingenious scarf-mitten combo. This simple, chic accessory needs only a couple of balls of yarn and couldn’t be easier.

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How to Emboss a Metal Tin

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These shiny tins look impressive, but here's their secret: They're made with ordinary hardware-store metal tape.

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Make a French Seam Organza Gift Bag

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If you're having trouble working with a sheer fabric, a French seam is a great way to create a professional finish for your projects. And if you're going to learn a French seam, then why not make a little gift bag on the way?!

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Great Results from a Student

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On Saturday, I taught a hands-on class of the tote that was on the cover of Threads Magazine, Issue # 137 - June/July, 2008.

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Crafting Long Distance

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Two friends share their online collaboration with the world and invite other crafters to join in.

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Knit a Pretty Rose Pin

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Knit up a bouquet of colorful roses in the time it takes to drive to the garden center. Even if you don’t have a green thumb, you can “grow” this everlasting rose pin in less than an hour. Forget about fertilizer and bug spray, all you need is a few yards of yarn that reminds you of a perfect summer day.

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Anatomy of a Hand-Knit Sock

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Ah, the lowly sock...worn on feet, shoved into boots, and even chewed up by pets. Yet the hand-knitted sock is a thing of beauty, comfort, and entertainment on long bus rides.

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Embroidered Onesie Wonders

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Here are the onesies I promised from the Urban Threads Embroidery post!

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Yo-Yos and Couching: Two Easy-to-Do Embellishment Techniques

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With a few small fabric yo-yos, some beads, and couched yarn, you can create elegant vintage-inspired surface design that will turn your project into a showstopper.

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Win A Crafty Book!

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There are only 3 more weeks to enter into the CraftStylish Summer Sweepstakes Book Giveaway so hurry it up and enter for your chance to win one of our amazing books!

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Last Minute Gift to Make-Woven Ribbon Scarf

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Create this easy and elegant scarf for a special last minute gift. The recipient will never guess you whipped up this artsy little number in a day!

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Little House on the Prairie: The Musical

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Melissa Gilbert is playing Caroline Ingalls and singing. Seriously.

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A Capitol Trendsetter: Knitting Hip in DC with Marie Connolly

This knitting mogul personifies the concept of multitasking with style and grace. It appears that she seamlessly manages her three-store creative empire with two kids (soon to be three), a patient husband, and her publishing pursuits.

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Quick-to-Make Linen Wedding Hankie

Weddings are all around me these days! Here is a beautiful, quick little gift I came up with to give a newly engaged friend or bride-to-be at her shower. With a classic, heirloom hem technique, this hankie also covers the something new and something blue!

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Free Julie Cuff Pattern from Blueprint Crochet

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Try crocheting this quick summer cuff designed by Robyn Chachula!

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A Little Primer on Japanese Craft Books

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Japanese craft books, known for their irreverent photography and quirky projects, are a big hit with today's crafters. I'll tell you where to find them!

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