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Craft Column: Porcupine Glasses Case

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I don’t know about you, but I am constantly misplacing my sunglasses in my bag. I eventually find them, and inevitably the lenses are scratched. I’m determined not to let this happen this summer, so I made a cute little glasses case to help protect them. I made this case on my machine, but you could hand sew it as well.

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handcrafting, sewing, honemaking, kids, enter, issue #83

Handcrafting: LIttle Bug Faeries -- A Waldorf -style Pcket Doll

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Spring brings showers, flowers, and faeries back into our gardens! These cute Little Bug Faeries are great for entertaining little ones during story time, while riding in a car, or waiting to see the doctor. They are so easy to make, you’ll find yourself making one in every color of the rainbow!

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Issue #82, penguin, handcrafting, sewing, homemaking, kids, craft, art and craft

Handcrafting: Puckly Penguin—A Midwinter Playmate

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Need a fun project to beat the midwinter blues? Make this cute penguin in a few hours sitting by the hearth. You can add a hanging loop to make an ornament, have fun embroidering his body, use him to brighten your winter table, or just place him in an unexpected spot to give visitors a quick smile.

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Hand Crafting: A Jolly Old Elf

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Bring a little magic into your holiday season with this jolly old elf. Made from scraps of wool felt and a bit of ribbon from your stash, he’ll be adorable hanging from your Yule tree, decorating a package, or pinned to your lapel.

handcrafting, wearable art, felt, Issue #81, faeries