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Creating Small Palm-Sized Stuffed Toys and Dolls

Some books are simply just fun to own and Palm-Size Softies is one of them. There are patterns included for 44 stuffed pets and dolls that really do fit in the palm of your hand (or your favorite child’s). Look for Cheeky Chihuahuas, Dandy Dogs, Terry Bears, goats, terrycloth pets, bunnies, dolls and more. Step-by-step [...]

High-Style Sewing – use household items to create artistic handbags

“Upcycling” is a popular word these days, and this book takes this movement seriously! Refashioned Bags, by Faith & Justina Blakeney, offers some unusual beginnings for handbags and totes. What do neckties, shower curtains, umbrellas, beach towels, sweaters and doilies have in common? You’ll find them all made into handbags and accessories in this unique [...]

Ty Pennington Fleece, Home Dec and Fashion Cotton Print Fabrics

I recently had the pleasure of having breakfast with Ty Pennington, host of ABC’s “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition.” Actually, it wasn’t just the two of us, but a group of magazine editors gathered to see the debut of his new Ty Pennington Impressions fabric line from Westiminster Fibers. Look for these new collections at your [...]

All Dolled Up – Sew Coordinating Outfits for Your Little Girl and Her Doll

Nothing’s quite as cute as a little girl dressed up in an outfit to match her dolly, and author Joan Hinds offers up 20 different coordinating outfits in All Dolled Up. Whether you’re looking to clothe your duo with dress-up garb, casual wear, pj’s or accessories, there’s something for all occasions. Most of the doll clothes [...]

Simply Irresistable Bags – Sew, Knit, and Crochet Your Own Tote Bags

If you’re like me, you can never have enough tote bags. Whether you leave them in the car to take with you to the grocery store, or you have one to match every outfit (and then some!), bags are terrific. I use them to store things in various rooms of my home as well…they make [...]