Gift Wrap: Bright and Bold(Post)

    My friends at C&T asked me to do a guest blog post about an exciting new product that is now available at C&T Publishing. So it is with great pleasure that I introduce the new Gift Wrap ...

    Holiday gift wrap using the fast2fuse craft pack(Post)

    The challenge: To decorate some holiday gift packages using only fast2fuse® craft packs, some brown paper wrapping, and what was on hand in my studio.Being someone who is known for my over-the-top gi ...

    2018 Gift Guide(Post)

    Are you ready for the holidays? If you're still looking for some gifting inspiration, look no further than our 2018 gift guide! You can browse and shop the full guide HERE. Follow my blog w ...

    Introducing...the Holiday Gift Guide!(Post)

    From gifts for the beginner quilter, to gifts for the garment sewist, to stocking stuffers, we have the complete guide for everyone on your list! Whether you're a baffled gift-giver unsure what ...

    The Loyal Union Sampler, All Wrapped Up!(Post)

    UPDATE: Congratulations to Donna Barrett! You've won the giveaway!  When my friends at C&T invited me to blog about their latest product from the world of Elm Creek Quilts, my two sons agr ...

    We Love to Sew–Gifts(Post)

    Annabel Wrigley has created 23 more fabulous projects for kids to make for We Love to Sew—Gifts, using simple-to-find materials and easy sewing and hot-glueing techniques. Kids will love t ...

    Make 1-Hour Gifts for the Holidays(Post)

    Our new book, Make 1-Hour Gifts, just came out, and I am so excited to start sewing! I already know which projects I'll be making for my friends and family this holiday season. I think this N ...

    Mistletoe Gift Topper Project(Post)

    'Tis the season, and the holidays are just around the corner! Don't worry, as it's never too late to infuse a touch of personal charm into your gifts. With a handful of materials and a dash of your t ...

    2021 Holiday Gift Guide: Gift Ideas For All on Your List(Post)

    What should you get for your beginner crafter or quilter? We've put together selections from Beginner Crafter, Embroider, Sewist, and Quilter to help you check everyone off your list! If you’re looki ...

    The Gift of Quilting(Post)

    Jump Into Patchwork and Quilting with Sarah Ashford’s colorful beginner’s guide! If you’ve been wanting to learn how to make a quilt, or if you know someone who would like to, this step-by-step guide ...

    10 Baby Animal Themed Handmade Gifts (Post)

    Oh, baby! Baby elephants, tigers, bears, whales, and more animal designs make for the perfect baby shower gift or baby’s 1st birthday. From a cozy quilt to a baby bib or nursery decor, you can make m ...

    The Perfect Gift for Every Occasion(Post)

    Please welcome Judy Whitman, author of Affectionately Yours, to our blog for National Sewing Month! Today she shares with us several ways to adapt the projects in her book to make heartfelt g ...

    6 Holiday Craft & Handmade Gift Ideas(Post)

    As the holiday season approaches, there's a magical buzz in the air, and what better way to embrace the spirit of giving than by crafting your own handmade gifts? In this blog post, we'll explore som ...

    Gifts Quilters Could Really Use(Post)

    Quilters are a selfless lot. They spend untold hours upon hours making beautiful gifts for others and ask nothing in return. During this gift-giving time of year, they definitely deserve something, b ...

    kraft-tex Gift Cones(Post)

    Adapt a versatile kraft-tex cone into unlimited festive gift bags! Supplies: 17" x 4" rectangle of festive fabric Coordinating thread 1–1 1/4 yard of 1/8" or 1/4" wide ...

    Sometimes You are Going to Give a Gift Card(Post)

    I’m sure I speak for many crafty folks out there as well as myself when I say: every year, I vow to make all handmade gifts. I’ve been at this game long enough to know if you even want a prayer of do ...

    Creative Spark Gift a Course: Staff Edition(Post)

    Treat yourself or your favorite person to a burst of inspiration this season with our Creative Spark courses! No clue what to get? Don't worry—we've got you covered. Peek into the wishlists of the C& ...

    Easy-to-make gifts for the special people in your life(Post)

    Handmade gifts make a wonderful statement. It tells the recipient that you spent time thinking about them, you made an effort to make something personal... something you knew they'd love. But let's b ...

    Adorable Homemade Gifts Anyone Can Make(Post)

    After writing two Sewing Illustration books, Sew Illustrated and Diary in Stitches, I wanted to reach audiences who are scared of thread drawing so I created projects that anyone can make. You’ll lea ...

    It Took Me Six Years to Make This Birthday Gift(Post)

    My best friend and I have been doing the handmade birthday gift thing since the mid-eighties. We were broke college students then but we both knew how to sew (Thanks, Moms!) so handmade was the only ...

  • CT Publishing Furoshiki Fabric Wraps eBook

    Furoshiki Fabric Wraps Digital Download

    Pixeladies –– THIS IS ONLY AVAILABLE AS AN eBOOK. Wrap it up and take it! Take your gift, your potluck dish, or even your daily essentials, and wrap it all up furoshiki-style. This...

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  • CT Publishing Make 1-Weekend Gifts

    Make 1-Weekend Gifts

    Editors of C&T Publishing ––  Create charming gifts in just one weekend! Whip up something sweet and thoughtful in just the span of a weekend! Bring a personal touch to any...

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  • FunStitch Studio We Love to Sew  Gifts eBook

    We Love to Sew Gifts Digital Download

    Annabel Wrigley ––    Get to gifting!Let’s get started and make gifts for every special person in your life … don’t worry, we won’t forget your...

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  • CT Publishing Make 1-Hour Gifts

    Make 1-Hour Gifts

    Give yourself the gift of instant gratification!Love to sew but never have enough time? Pick up this value-packed book of 16 fast, fun projects from some of your favorite designers: Abbey Lane...

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  • Stash Books Sew Sustainable

    Sew Sustainable

    Sew towards a sustainable lifestyle Waste is a global problem and barrier to ecological sustainability. You can be part of the solution by reducing or eliminating waste from your everyday life. Sew...

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    Stitched Paper Art for Kids

    Ali Benyon –– Paper your way to pretty things! You use paper for a lot of things, like doing homework, writing notes, and drawing. But did you know that you could make something super...

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    The Little Box of Artist Pencils

    Carrie Bloomston ––  Make your mark with artist pencils Sharpen your creativity with Carrie Bloomston! Pair these pretty pencils with her newest creative workbook The Big Book...

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    Sew Cute Baby Animals

    Mary Hertel ––  Paper-piece baby animals, the perfect shower gift Everyone loves adorable baby animals. Now you can learn to sew 17 paper-pieced baby animal blocks, from...

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    Sensational Quilts Playing Cards

    Judy Gauthier ––  Delight your game-playing friends with Sensational Quilts A Colorful Deck of Standard Playing Cards Featuring Judy Gauthier‚ Scrappy Quilts. Pick up a...

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    Knit & Crochet Project Planner

    Sophie Scardaci and Kerry Graham –– Plan a year of knitting and crochet projects This delightful planner is designed especially for knitters and crocheters so that you can track multiple...

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    Bonnie K. Hunter’s Quilter’s Tech Set

    Bonnie K. Hunter ––  Inspire your everyday life with this unique tech pack! This handy tech set, featuring beautiful quilt designs from Bonnie K. Hunter, is washable, lightweight,...

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    Zakka from the Heart

    Minki Kim –– Sew handmade gifts for you and your friends Add peace to your busy life with a cozy afternoon of zakka sewing. Stitching in her signature style, Minki Kim is back with...

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  • Stash Books Thank You America Quilt Jigsaw Puzzle

    Thank You America Quilt Jigsaw Puzzle

    Masako Wakayama –– Put it all together! Enjoy a fun and creative 1,000-piece jigsaw puzzle featuring the gorgeous “Thank You America” quilt from Masako Wakayama of Crib Quilt...

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    Quilting in the Rain Password Keeper

    Jera Brandvig ––  Store your passwords with Jera Brandvig’s “Solstice Parade” from Quilt As-You-Go Made Modern This pretty, practical password keeper, featuring a...

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  • CT Publishing Harriets Journey Playing Cards

    Harriet’s Journey Playing Cards

    Jennifer Chiaverini ––  Delight your game-playing friends with Harriet’s Journey Pick up a pack of quilt-themed playing cards from Harriet’s Journey from Elm Creek Quilts...

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    Laura Coia’s Quilty Pencils

    Laura Coia ––  Make your mark with Quilty Pencils! Sharpen your creativity with SewVeryEasy sayings! Featuring photos of quilts from YouTube Celebrity host, Laura Coia, this 10 pack...

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  • CT Publishing Embellished Art Embroidery Project Planner

    Embellished Art Embroidery Project Planner

    Christen Brown ––  Plan a year of embroidery projects This delightful planner is designed especially for embroiderers so that you can track multiple projects throughout the...

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  • FunStitch Studio Bandanarama  Wrap, Glue, Sew eBook

    Bandanarama Wrap, Glue, Sew Digital Download

    Judith Cressy –– What can you add to plain skirts, belts, or even pillows to make those items even cuter? Bandanas! You'll learn how to combine colors and mix patterns to create a...

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