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Sewing Purses and Bags
Sew purses and bags to match special outfits. Many bag patterns are available with some being suitable for beginners.
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Special Quilt Books for All Ages and Genders
While some qult books ignore gender and age issues, others address these subjects. Here are some titles focusing on specific groups of people.
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Sewing With Exotic Woolly Fabrics
Soft woolly fabrics keep you warm and cozy. They're ideal for winter sewing projects.
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Sewing Dining Chair Covers and Seat Pads
Dress up a dining room with new chair covers and seat pads. These are suitable sewing projects for anyone with prior sewing experience.
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Sewing Dolls and Easy Doll Clothing
Cloth dolls are fun to sew. Here are some tips for beginners
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Silk Fabric Basics
Luxurious silk fabric is derived from silkworm cocoons. Treat this high quality material with care.
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Quilting Books for Beginners
Novice quilters won't go wrong with these quilt books. These were written specifically for beginners.
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Sewing Gift Bags and Containers
A handmade fabric gift container shows you care. You can easily sew a container for almost any size gift.
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Gifts for Quilters
Choose holiday gifts that quilters can use throughout the year. Quilt calendars, puzzles, and books are popular.
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All-Occasion Gifts for Quilters
Quilters like practical quilting gifts. JWD Publishing has suitable quilting and sewing patterns for any time of the year.
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Mini Quilt Book Reviews
Mini quilts are timesaving projects. They are a great way to learn new quilting techniques. These books have delightful mini quilt projects.
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Versatile Buttons
Buttons come in a kaleidoscope of shapes, colors, and sizes. There are buttons to suit every need and taste. These serve decorative and functional functions.
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Sewing Vests
Vests are fun and easy to sew. These are suitable sewing projects for novices. Styles range from casual to dressy.
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Sewing Valances
Dress up windows with easy to sew valances. These versatile window treatments are suitable projects for beginners. .
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Money Saving Scrap Quilts
Fabric scraps are quilts waiting to happen. These leftover bits can be put to good use for all sorts of quilt projects.
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Fleece Sewing Project Ideas
Create warm clothing and home furnishings with easy to sew fleece. This is a useful and versatile fabric.
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Sewing Purses, Handbags and Totes
Sew chic purses and bags to match your outfits. These are fun to sew. Start with a basic pattern and personalize your bag with special embellishments.
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Fabric Wreaths and Garlands
Create stunning fabric wreaths and garlands. These can be seasonal or year-round decorations. Commercial sewing patterns are available for these projects.
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Sewing Door Decorations
Doors offer space to display your sewing skills. Theese are the ideal spot for small sewing projects, such as mini quilts and door banners.
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Hearts All Over the House
Decorate with easy to sew heart projects. This classic motif is suitable for all decorating styles.
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Sewing on a Budget
Frugal shoppers can find bargains galore on fabric, buttons, trim, lace, and other sewing needs.
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Sewing Potholders
Dress up your kitchen with a new set of potholders. These are quick and easy to sew.
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Embellishing Quilts
Embellish your next quilt project. Decorative threads, beads, buttons, and other decorative materials are great choices.for quilts.
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Displaying Quilts
Enjoy your quilts. Display them throughout the house.
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Quilt Books for Beginners
Novice quilters should start with simple blocks when learning to piece. These books for beginners have easy strip pieced projects.
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Sewing Hats and Head Coverings
Sew your own fabric hats and protective head coverings. Choose fabrics and styles that meet your needs.
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Sewing Patterns for Hats
Whether you plan to make sun hats, fashion hats or other styles, here are some suitable sewing patterns.
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Thrifty Clothing Makeovers
A fashionable wardrobe is within reach when you sew. Clothing makeovers can save you money.
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Sewing Jar Covers
Sew stunning jar covers with scraps of fabric and bits of trim.
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Fashionable Pin Cushions
Tickle your fancy with easy, fun pin cushion sewing projects.
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Home Office Sewing Projects
Personalize your home office or desk with these sewing project ideas.
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Organizing the Sewing Room
Get your sewing room organized with these easy tips.
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Patterns for Sewing Rooms
Sew many of the items you need for the sewing room with these patterns.
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Energy Saving Sewing Projects for the Home
Save energy by sewing draft stoppers, insulated window shades, and window quilts.
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Green Arts and Crafts Supplies
Nurture yourself and the environment by choosing green or natural arts and craft supplies. Non-toxic paints, artist's supplies, fleece, and yarns are widely available.
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Trip Around the World Quilting Project
The simple and easy to piece Trip Around the World quilt is a classic design.
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Nine-Patch Quilt Squares
The versatile nine-patch quilt blocks work up fast and easy.
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Eucalyptus Fiber Quilt Batting
Warm and Safe quilt batting is naturally flame retardant. Made from eucalyptus fiber, this isn't 100% green.
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Craft Book Reviews
Save money and have fun creating handmade gifts for loved ones. Here are reviews of some craft books with suitable projects.
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Guides to Green Living
Going green is all about changing one's lifestyle. Books on green living explain what green citizens can do to help the planet. Here are reviews of several titles.
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Quilt and Sewing Pattern Reviews
Choosing the right pattern isn't easy. Here are some reviews that can help.
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Holiday Cookbook Reviews
Busy cooks need not fret. These books from Southern Living and Gooseberry Patch make holiday entertaining simple and easy.
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Holiday Decorating
Make the holidays special this year with decorations you've created. Reviews of some holiday books and patterns follow.
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Holiday Gifts for Quilters
Those quilters on your holiday shopping list are easy to please. Quilt calendars, quilt patterns, and quilt-related items are always well received.
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Holiday Decorating on a Budget
Indoor gardeners on a limited budget can find affordable ways to decorate for the holidays.
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Christmas Quilt Book and Pattern Reviews
Decorate for the holidays with Christmas quilt projects from this book and pattern.
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How to Make Wholecloth Quilts
The wholecloth or whitework quilt is a dream come true, especially for those who dislike piecing and applique. This is the simplest quilt project ever.
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Bamboo Batting, Fiberfill, and Pillow Forms
Bamboo quilt batting, pillow forms, and fiberfill are an alternative to polyester. Can these natural craft products be considered 100% green?
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How to Quilt Using Strip Piecing
Strip piecing is an easy, time-saving technique that is used for patchwork quilt tops.
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How to Make Simple Tied Quilts
Quick and easy tied quilts are suitable projects for beginners.
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Corn Based Craft Products
Crafters can now buy quilt batting, fiberfill, and pillow forms made from corn fiber. Are these products green?
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Outdoor Sewing Patterns
Create a relaxing patio or deck with these outdoor sewing patterns for tablecloths, grill covers, BBQ mitts, outdoor cushions and patio chair covers.
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Coping with Dry Weather
Take preventive steps and learn how to cope with drought before it hits your area.
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Sewing Garden Organizers
Sew useful garden organizers, such as vests, smocks, aprons, hanging organizers, and bucket organizers.
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Outdoor Sewing Projects
Those who sew can make all sorts of useful outdoor items, such as pillows, table cloths, outdoor banners, windsocks, and decorative flags.
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How and Why to Use a Rain Barrel
Consider installing a rain barrel to collect and store rain water.
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Garden Inspired Sewing Titles
These sewing and quilt books feature garden quilts, place mats, and other projects with garden-related motifs.
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How to Sew & Care For Hemp Fabric
Choose versatile, carefree hemp fabric for your next sewing project.
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Watering Basics
Water plants thoroughly with soaker hoses and other efficient watering aids.
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How to Grow A Green Garden
Green gardens make use of native plants, eco-friendly pots and potting soil, rain barrels, and more.
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Alternative Bamboo and Soy Fabrics
Soy and bamboo fabrics are earth-friendly and suitable for a range of sewing projects.
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Quilting Book Reviews
These quilting books have pieced and appliqued projects to suit every taste.
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Quilt Pattern Reviews
These quilt pattern reviews make it easy for you to chose summer-themed projects.
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Gravel and Stone Mulches
Gravel and stone offer certain advantages over organic mulching materials.
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Paper Mulches
Eco-friendly paper mulches offer many advantages to gardeners.
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Organic Mulches
Organic mulches are beneficial and earth friendly.
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Synthetic Garden Mulches
Control weeds with plastic and fabric mulches.
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Mulches
Garden mulches can be very useful when they're applied properly.
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Sewing Organic Cotton Fabrics
Choose the best possible cotton for your next sewing project - organically grown cotton.
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Crazy Quilt Patchwork Basics
Turn those leftover scraps into stunning crazy patchwork clothing, quilts, throw pilllows, and other items for the home.
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Sewing With Inkjet Fabric Sheets
Inkjet fabric sheets are versatile enough for all sorts of sewing projects.
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Patterns for Spring Wraps to Sew
Suitable sewing patterns for spring feature easy-to-make ponchos, capes and jackets.
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Sewing Ponchos and Capes
Easy-to-sew capes and ponchos are perfect sewing projects for cold spring days.
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Organic Seed Sources
Start your organic garden with organic seeds from these garden catalogs.
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Spring Sewing & Quilting Projects
Bring spring motifs and color to the home with seasonal sewing and quilting projects.
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Sewing Stuffed Animals
Cute cuddly stuffed animals are fun to make and display.
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Valentine's Day Projects
All sorts of heart-related sewing projects are suitable for Valentine's Day, including table runners, place mats and teddy bears.
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Why Sew?
While sewing offers many advantages, this rewarding hobby requires time and money.
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Braided Snowman Fabric Wreath
This quick and easy braided fabric wreath made from snowmen prints is a perfect sewing project for winter.
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Holiday Sewing Projects
Sew these quick and easy tree skirts, table runners, pillows, and other holiday decorations.
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Cyclamen
Cyclamens bring joy to the holidays.
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Gifts Gardeners Will Love
Gardeners prefer practical gifts like garden tools, watering aids, and gardening supplies.
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Sewing and Quilting Gift Ideas
Choose practical holiday gifts for those who sew or quilt.
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Decorating with Poinsettias
Use the festive poinsettia as part of your holiday decor.
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The Log Cabin Quilt
The versatile, quick and easy log cabin quilt is a perfect project for beginners.
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Poinsettia Basics
Selecting and caring for a poinsettia is simple and easy.
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Gift Books for Quilters
Those quilters on your holiday gift list would love to receive quilting books.
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Sewing Fall Decorations
Decorate your home for fall with these fun sewing projects.
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Making a Closet Organizer
Easy to sew closet organizers can help you get rid of clutter.
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Easy Sewing Projects for Beginners
For starter projects, beginners will love sewing pre-printed pillow tops, fabric panels, and banners.
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Quilt Patterns for Fall
Celebrate the new season with some autumn quilt projects featuring pumpkins and other familiar fall themes.
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Fabric Card Designs
If you've been looking for ultra-mini quilt patterns for fabric cards, here are some books with small-scale designs.
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Harvest Quilts
Create harvest quilts for gorgeous seasonal displays.
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Quilting for Baby
Quilters can make all sorts of gifts for baby.
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All-America Selections Winners
All-America Selections has announced its all-star lineup for the 2008 gardening season.
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Sources of Fabric
Determined shoppers can find affordable fabric from retail and non-traditional sources.
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Sewing Back-to-School Basics
Sew back-to-school book covers, book bags, and other basics your youngster will need.
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Applique Quilts
Creating applique quilt blocks only requires one simple technique.
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Fabric Postcards
Quilted fabric postcards are tiny quilts that can fulfill many roles.
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Coping with Deer Problems
Gardeners can use various methods to control white tail deer damage.
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