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With warmer weather on its way, it’s time to recharge your creative energy with fresh ideas, pops of color, and a little whimsy. Add some fizz to the fun with a retro soda pop party (page 68). Bring your creativity outdoors with crafts for your garden or patio (page 32). Feed the maker soul of a youngster with the projects in our new Crafting with Kids section (page 22), complete with age recommendations! Recapture your inner child by loop-weaving a rug for your home—way cooler than the potholders you made when you were 10 (page 28). Pick up a new crafty skill—try working with resin (page 51). Upcycle items for yourself or your home (pages 44 and 76), or be a trendsetter with fruity-licious projects (page 60). Here’s to a new year of new ideas!

For instructions on how to make a paper-straw garland, turn to page 75.

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Stitching and finishing embroidery is a cinch with these colorful hoops. Each 4" hoop is crafted from Japanese cypress and is available in lavender, yellow, blue, or red. $14; bunnyhilldesigns.com.

New to needlepoint? Learn how to stitch and finish four 3"-square gingham pincushions with this beginner kit that includes needles, canvas, 10 merino wool/silk mini skeins, stuffing, and more. $62; purlsoho.com

Stop wrestling with unruly measuring tapes. This innovative ruler is sticky, flexible, and reusable, so you can keep it flat against any surface. Choose from 18" or 36" lengths. $6–$10; simplicity.com

Gorilla Glue Super Glue Brush & Nozzle has two dispensing options. Choose the fine-bristle brush for controlled coverage or the precision-tip nozzle for quick and easy dispensing. $5–$6; gorillatough.com

Get instant prints of your photos while saving them on a digital platform. The Polaroid Snap has a built-in printer to output 2×3" adhesive-back photos on the fly. $100; polaroidsnapcamera .com

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Don’t just frame your photos—build with them! Each box of Fotoclips includes 100 clips to hold two parallel photos together and 10 clips to attach photos perpendicularly. $9; lomography.com

Now you can express yourself with emojis that don’t require a smartphone. Each stamp is clear for easy positioning. Set includes one sheet of 24 stamps you can cut apart. $17; abeautifulmess.com

Tame up to nine spools of ribbon on this wallmount storage bar with snap-on clips. The 18" bar comes with three small, three medium, and three large ribbon clips. $13; wermemorykeepers .com

Put your personal stamp (or paint, stain, or varnish) on this unfinished wood organizer from Amy Tan. Arrange each of the removable compartments as desired. $25; americancrafts.com

Combine the power of a light box, a task lamp, and storage all in one unit. Lower the adjustable arm for a light box; raise it for a task light. Storage trays galore keep supplies within reach. $120; joann.com

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BOOK CLUB Take your knitting to the dogs with this collection of 22 adorable canine knitwear projects. You’ll find the perfect sweater to suit any pooch’s personality. $17.95; Lark Crafts; larkcrafts.com

Make pom-poms, garlands, and centerpieces for your next party,or simply liven up your home with these colorful paper creations. Step-by-step photos and patterns are included to make 35 projects. $19.95; CICO Books; rylandpeters.com

Discover the joy of hand-printing while adding pattern to your home, accessories, and wardrobe. Use stamps, stencils, and paint to give a variety of blank surfaces modern flair. $27.50; STC Craft; stccraft.com

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Learn and practice embroidery stitches while you complete creative projects. You’ll become more proficient as you stitch, since each project builds on the techniques of the previous one. $12.95; The Taunton Press; tauntonstore.com

Get a bird’s-eye view of real and imagined cities through Steve McDonald’s fanciful and detailed illustrations that you can color. The cityscapes and architectural mandalas are inspired by beautiful cities from around the globe. $14.95; Chronicle Books; chroniclebooks.com

Illustrator Johanna Basford invites you to an underwater world you’ll love to get lost in. Discover exotic fish, sea creatures, shipwrecks, and pirate treasures to color. $16.95; Penguin Books; penguin.com

CHAMELEON COLOR TONES PENS effortlessly add gradations, highlights, and shading as you color with these double-ended pens available in four colorways. $26.99 for pack of five pens; Chameleon; chameleonpens .com

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Each of these DUAL BRUSH PENS features brush and fine tips in one pen. The water-base ink blends easily using the included blender pen. $26.99 for a pack of 10; American Tombow; tombowusa.com

Be inspired by 30 thought-provoking and motivating messages to color. Each line drawing is printed on thick, perforated paper for easy removal and display. $9.99; Design Originals; d-originals.com

Use WATER BRUSHES to give watercolor pencil color a blended, airy look. Three refillable and leak-proof brushes come in fine, medium, and chisel tips. $19.99 for a set of three brushes; Derwent; pencils.co.uk

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Find the right pair of scissors for every crafting job.

as dressmaker’s) shears are used for making long cuts in fabric. The bent-handle design allows for comfortable cutting along the work surface. 8" Knife-Edge Dressmaker’s Shears; $40; gingher.com

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2.UseEmbRoIdeRy embroidery scissors for cutting fine threads such as embroidery floss and metallic threads. Stork-handle scissors are a favorite option. 31 ⁄2" Stork Embroidery Scissors with gold handle; $20; gingher.com

3.CutPinKing fabric with the zigzag-edge blades of pinking shears to prevent fraying or for a decorative finish. 9" Dura-Edge Pinking Shears; $36; havelssewing.com

4.ThisFriNge five-blade scissor makes quick work of cutting fringe in paper. It also works great for making confetti. Martha Stewart Crafts Fringe Scissors; $14; simplicity.com

5.When DetAil precise work is needed for cutting tiny shapes and intricate pieces, detail scissors with short blades and sharp points do the job best. A spring-loaded handle helps ease hand fatigue. RazorEdge MicroTip Easy Action Shears; $18; fiskars.com

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MEET THE MAKER Little Skunk Co. celebrates fun every day with colorful felt sentiments. words by HEIDI PALKOVIC photography by CHELSEA LAINE FRANCIS PHOTOGRAPHY (STUDIO PHOTOS) AND ELY FAIR PHOTOGRAPHY (WEDDING PHOTOS)

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FAVORITE CRAFTS MATERIAL Premium woolblend felt. “It’s such an easy, friendly material.” FUTURE WISH “I would love to learn to

machine knit. I don’t know if it would work with my style, but I just think it’s really cool.”

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hile some newlyweds dream of the moment when they are showered by bubbles or confetti as they exit the wedding ceremony, Lauren Cooke of Little Skunk Co. had one idea that she couldn’t get out of her head. “I had a vision of a whole bunch of colorful flags waving when we walked down the aisle,” Lauren says. “So I made lots of quirky felt pennants for our guests to hold. We had fun.” Once the vows and the rings were exchanged, the newlyweds held a pair of pennants made specially for the moment that read “I Love You” and “I Know.” With a nod to the infamous exchange between Han Solo

“My husband plays a very supportive role. We call him the CFO, He makes sure I take breaks and that I still have fun.”

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and Princess Leia in Star Wars, the sentiments captured the moment with the silly style that has become Lauren’s hallmark. “Those pennants jump-started my Etsy shop,” Lauren says. “They really struck a chord with people. It’s also just a really fun sentiment.” To Lauren, describing her work as “silly” isn’t a bad thing. “I always embrace the silliness of anything,” she says. “A lot of my designs come from an inside joke, which is not always the most sellable thing, but it’s really fun and tickling for me. I just enjoy making things that make people smile and laugh.” A former theater student who did a stint in information technology for Apple, then with a start-up, Lauren didn’t have formal art training, but she was flush with creativity. “The start-up environment just wasn’t my thing. Oddly enough, I wanted to make my own start-up,” Lauren says. Once she opened her Etsy shop, people began seeking her out for her pennants with handcut and embroidered lettering. Sales grew, and she added embroidered cake toppers to her shop. With demand growing every day, she soon realized that she needed to find a way to get her creations out into the world without

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killing herself with work while doing it. According to Lauren, it’s a problem many successful online shop owners face. “Scaling is such a big thing. You open up your shop, you sell some goods, and then you get to the point where it’s ‘oh no, I need to figure out how to do this,’” she says. “Ultimately I want to get to a spot where I’m designing more than I’m having to spend time making things.” To alleviate the strain and time of hand-cutting all her lettering, Lauren began exploring a variety of production methods. Screen printing ended up being her favorite, and a handmade press allows her to retain her signature style. Printed wall banners and pillows, an expanded line of pennants, and T-shirts are all part of Little Skunk Co.’s design mix. “Design is a fun and torturing process. I will have an idea that I’ve written down on my phone or on a

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piece of paper. I will think of it for a really long time. Sometimes it’s a chore to try and figure out how to get that vision out there,” Lauren says. “Then, other times the designs totally come out easy, and it’s like kismet.” TOP Little Skunk Co.’s “Adventure Awaits Us” pennant makes a great decoration for a wedding or a gift for newlyweds. ABOVE Lauren holds a collection of her pennants in her booth at a crafts show. BELOW AND LEFT Felt cake toppers and printed pillows are customer favorites.

Birthday Blowout Bright felt candles make a topper that works great not only on cakes, but donuts and cupcakes too. A short dowel is sandwiched between the felt layers to keep each one upright and ready for a party.

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YOU WILL NEED (FOR 10 CANDLES) • 6×9" pieces of felt: sea foam, magenta, orange, and yellow • Crafts glue • Artists paintbrush • 12" of thick black cording, cut into 1" segments • Ten 1 ⁄8"-diameter dowels, 6" long

out. Trace and cut the pieces: From sea foam felt, cut: • 8 of Pattern A (candles) From magenta felt, cut: • 6 of Pattern A (candles) From orange felt, cut: • 6 of Pattern A (candles) From yellow felt, cut: • 20 of Pattern B (flames)

Glue two yellow felt flames to top of candle, sandwiching cording between the pieces. Repeat for all candles.

Trace candle and flame patterns on Pattern Sheet 4 onto paper; cut

Brush glue around the edges of a candle, leaving the center and bottom open to accommodate

Insert dowel between felt layers of each candle. If desired, add embroidery stitches and beads.

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BLOGGER CHALLENGE What can you do with a canning jar? Three popular crafts bloggers show you the possibilities. photography by MARTY BALDWIN

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“I love hunting in thrift shops for vintage treasures. I fell in love with an old cross-stitch napkin, and the pretty embroidery was the perfect size for adding a feminine touch to a canning jar.”

Melissa DiRenzo THE SWEET ESCAPE thesweetescape.ca

Corral pens, pencils, paintbrushes, or other crafts tools inside a canning jar treated to a painted ombré effect. To get the look, choose spray paints in light and dark shades. Place the jar mouth side down on a drop cloth, and lightly spray the lighter shade on the jar bottom and partially down the sides in a sweeping motion. Once dry, spray the bottom portion of the jar with darker paint in the same manner, letting the overspray create a speckled effect; let dry.

“One of my favorite ways to organize my crafts supplies is with Mason jars. With just a splash of paint you can transform your storage from drab to fab in no time at all.”

Rachel Smith THE CRAFTED LIFE thecraftedlife.com

Cross-Stitch Topper Beautify the lid of a canning jar with a piece of vintage embroidery, or crossstitch your own using our pattern: MakeItYourselfMagazine.com/ SpringSummer2016.

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Macramé Hanger Designed by Jenny Kolenda; blueskyconfections.blogspot.com YOU WILL NEED 1 skein each of cotton yarn: light teal and dark teal • 1" metal ring • Pint-size canning jar • Pebbles • Succulent •

Cut six 3' lengths from light teal yarn and six 3' lengths from dark teal yarn, and lay together in a group. Thread all the strands through the metal ring, and tie the strands at their midway point to the ring (Diagram 1).

Split the strands into six sections of two strands each, with one strand of each color in each section. Tie each section with a knot approximately 8" from Step 1 knot (Diagram 2). Split the tails below each knot, and join tails from adjacent knots with a knot approximately 3–4" below the knots from Step 2 (Diagram 3). Repeat Step 3 two more times. Group all tails together, and knot them with a large overhand knot (Diagram 4). Fill jar with pebbles; top with a succulent. Insert jar into hanger. Trim tails to desired length.

Macramé Hanger If you can tie a knot, you can make this hip, netlike hanger to hold a canning jar planter.

“I love to garden, so creating a small hanging rock garden in a Mason jar was the perfect project for me to hang in my kitchen window. Bonus: I don’t have to water this one!”

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CRAFTS FOR KIDS Bring everyday clothespins off the line, and help kids turn them into fun and easy crafts. designed by AMANDA KINGLOFF photography by CARSON DOWNING

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Forest Friends Kids will love turning a clothespin into a miniature tree magnet. After drawing the brown oval hollow on the clothespin, kids can cut and arrange green felt circles (they don’t have to be perfectly round!) onto the top of the clothespin for the leaves. If cutting the circles and birds is too challenging, an adult can cut and kids can glue the pieces on however they please. A magnet glued to the back makes each tree hangable on the fridge!

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Vroom! Vroom! Kids will look forward to speeding these little race cars down the hall when they are done building them. Have kids paint a clothespin, and apply washi tape stripes to the clothespin flat edges when dry. To make wheels, roll and flatten polymer clay into two 1" disks for the front wheels and two 11 ⁄4" disks for the back wheels. Poke a hole in the center of each wheel; then bake the clay according to the manufacturer’s instructions. When cool, glue a 1" washer and a silver bead on top of each wheel. Cut two paper straws into 1–11 ⁄2" segments for the axles (two are needed per car), insert a toothpick into each axle, and glue a wheel to each toothpick end, pairing wheel sizes together. Open the clothespin, and glue a small wheel axle in the round indentation and a large wheel axle to the bottom inside face on the opposite end. Draw sunglasses on a 1 ⁄2" wood bead, and glue it on top of the car.

Fluttering Fairies Wishing for a fun craft that kids will love to play with? These cute clothespin fairies are ready to grant your wish! Start by coloring the tips of a clothespin with a black marker for the feet. Make a pom-pom by wrapping yarn around the tines of a fork about 30 times, and loosely tie a 6" length of yarn through the center of the wraps. Pull the pompom off the fork, and cut through the loops on each side of the tie. Push the clothespin down through the center of the pom-pom, and tighten the 6" length of yarn around the clothespin. Wrap coordinating yarn around the clothespin above the pom-pom, gluing ends. Cut a heart from a 11 ⁄2" felt square, and glue it to the back of the clothespin for wings. Referring to the photo for ideas, paint a 1" wood doll head with desired hair color and add a face with black and red markers. Paint 1 ⁄2" wood bead in desired hair color. Glue the 1 ⁄2" bead on top of the doll head to make a bun. Glue the head onto the clothespin’s closed end.

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CRAFTY COMEBACKS If you grew up in the ’70s or ’80s, chances are you made a woven potholder. Bring back the memories with this modern take by joining 12 colorful potholder squares to make a patchwork rug. designed by KRISTIN CLEVELAND photography by MARTY BALDWIN

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YOU WILL NEED • 10" metal potholder loom kit including metal weaving hook and plastic crochet hook (such as Harrisville Designs Potholder Pro) • 6 packages of fabric loops in desired colors (such as Harrisville Designs Potholder Pro Loops) • 4 jumbo safety pins • Size 3 perle cotton: desired color • Tapestry needle FINISHED SIZE: 24×32" MAKE THE SQUARES The instructions are to make one 8" square. Repeat steps to make a total of 12 squares. WARP THE LOOM Using desired color of loops, place a loop around a hook on one side of the metal loom. Stretch loop across the loom, and secure it on the opposite hook. Continue with desired colors in desired pattern until all hooks are full (Photo A). This base layer is called the warp. WEAVE THE WEFT Position the loom so warp is vertical. Leading with the small

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hook end of metal hook and working from center of one side of the warp, weave the metal hook under and over one loop of the warp until you reach the opposite side (Photo B). Insert fabric loop into large hook end of metal hook, and pull loop through the warp to begin the weft. Working from bottom of loom up, secure the loop ends on opposite side metal hooks (Photo C). Continue adding weft loops by weaving the hook under and over opposite loops above the previous weft row and securing loops over hooks. Experiment with different colors and patterns as desired (see opposite). Tip: To prevent distortion, insert fabric loops at an angle, loop the ends over opposite hooks, and pack weft loops snugly against previous rows. CROCHET THE EDGES Insert the crochet hook into the upper left-hand corner loop of the square, and slide it off and onto the crochet hook (Photo D). Working counterclockwise and keeping the

loop on the hook, insert hook into the next loop and slip it onto the hook (Photo E). Pull the second loop through the first loop, leaving one loop on the hook (Photo F). Continue crocheting side edge until entire edge is off loom. Use a safety pin to secure the center of the crocheted edge to the loom. This will keep tension tight and prevent uncrocheted loops from falling off while you crochet the remaining edges. Continue crocheting each side; pin each side as completed. When all four sides have been crocheted, remove final loop from frame and crochet final loops, leaving a loop at one corner (Photo G). FINISH THE RUG Arrange 12 squares in a 3×4 grid as desired. Thread tapestry needle with perle cotton. Stitch squares together along the crocheted edges using a whipstitch. Flatten and stitch corner loop into seam. (Photo H).

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Make it one of a kind.

CHECKERBOARD This pattern alternates two colors to make a checkerboard effect. Set up the warp by looping two alternating colors on the loom. Work weft rows under and over one loop. Alternate the colors for each weft row.

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STAIR STEP This complex-looking pattern is actually quite easy. Set up the warp by alternating three colors on the loom. Work weft rows under and over one loop, in the same alternating pattern as the warp.

Threads For Life HOUNDSTOOTH Mimic the look of houndstooth with this two-color pattern. Alternate two loops of each color for the warp. Weave under and over using the same alternating pattern of two loops of the irst color and two loops of the second color.

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Room to Grow Up to 12 herbs can grow in this clever hanging planter. Measure and mark a grid on chalkboard fabric, cut slits to accommodate the plants, back with landscape fabric, and sew along the marked lines to create a 3×4 grid of pockets. Insert herb starter plants through each slit, and write labels in chalk. Instructions begin on page 86. Spring/Summer 2016  Make It Yourself

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Instead of tossing empty nursery pots and cell packs, turn them into a wreath that will brighten your garden scene. Use our patterns to cut and shape empty plastic pots and packs into flowers, douse them in colorful spray paint, and then attach them to a moss-covered wreath form. Instructions are opposite.

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YOU WILL NEED • 12" or 14" foam wreath form • Moss mat • Heavy-duty glue • Flower and leaf patterns • 10—23⁄4"-diameter plastic nursery pots that are approximately 3" tall • Nursery cell packs • Spray paint for plastic (such as Krylon Fusion) • Florists wire, florists pins, or nails (4D coated sinkers) • Awl • Hot-glue gun and glue sticks • Crafts beads with large holes

Gather supplies (Photo A). Set the wreath form on the moss mat, moss side down, and cut around it as widely as possible. Cut slits in moss mat toward the wreath form, and cut out the center (Photo B). Glue the moss mat to the wreath form using heavy-duty glue (Photo C). Use the remaining moss to cover the entire wreath form. Trace flower and leaf patterns on Pattern Sheet 2 onto white paper; cut out. Fold or cut out areas of flower patterns where indicated to create three-dimensional flower

patterns. Insert pattern into chosen pot or cell pack, and cut out shape. (Photo D). Bend plastic shapes for lifelike dimension if desired. Cut out enough pots to fill wreath form. Working outdoors or in a wellventilated area, spray-paint the plastic shapes. Allow paint to dry at least four hours or overnight. Anchor flowers and leaves to wreath using florists wire, florists pins, or nails (Photo E). If needed, use awl to poke a hole in the shapes (Photos F). Glue a bead in the center of some flowers.

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Chalk Talk Color plant markers using easy-to-make chalkboard paint. Paint the mixture onto inexpensive crafts sticks or unfinished plant markers. Letter using chalk or a chalk pencil.

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Get growing! Just open the can, sprinkle the seeds onto the nutrient-rich biochar, add water, and watch the organic herbs grow. Four-pack includes basil, cilantro, sage, and dill; backtotheroots.com

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How to make chalkboard plant markers Designed by Kate Carter Frederick

A YOU WILL NEED • Outdoor paint (latex or acrylic) in desired colors • Unsanded-grout powder • Airtight container (optional) • Wood plant markers • Foam brush • 150-grit sandpaper • Chalk • Cloth • Chalk pencil

B Mix 1 ⁄4 cup outdoor paint with 1 tablespoon unsanded-grout powder to make chalkboard paint (Photo A). Store in an airtight container to keep from drying out. Use a foam brush to paint one side of wood plant markers with paint; let dry. Paint other side of plant markers; let dry (Photo B). Brush on a second coat of paint, and let dry 24 hours.

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Lightly sand both sides of the plant markers (Photo C). Brush on a third coat of paint; let dry. Sand lightly. Prepare the writing surface of your plant markers by rubbing both sides of each marker with chalk (Photo D), then wiping it off with a cloth. Write each plant name on the markers using a chalk pencil.

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Give It a Swirl You don’t have to be an artist to create these dreamy flowerpots. Simply drizzle colorful nail polish across the surface of a shallow pan containing water; then roll each pot across the surface to transfer the color to the pot’s sides. Instructions are on page 88.

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MORE MIY Give your plants a place to prosper with these embellished terra-cotta pots. Each look can be created in minutes using stamps, paint, and string. Instructions begin on page 88.

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Play with straight lines, acute angles, and vibrant colors to make easy projects with a geometric twist.

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Mod Masterpiece Let painters tape do the work to create a colorful work of art. Adhere strips of 11 ⁄2"-wide painters tape at random angles to a 24"-square artists canvas, extending the tape over the sides. Paint inside the taped lines, then carefully pull the tape off to reveal the design.

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In the Shade See a plain white lampshade in a new light by adding a geometricpattern paper inside. When illuminated, the colorful design subtly shines through. Instructions are on page 89.

Chain Gang Tiny triangles cut from wood veneer make a cheery banner-style necklace when strung together with jump rings and chain. Instructions begin on page 89.

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e in Air plants thriv bright, indirect e light and requir minimal care.

Get in Line Play with the possibilities of linear arrangements by wiring hollow lollipop sticks together to make a geometric planter for an air plant and by adding metallic triangles to form star motifs on a plain coffeepot. Instructions are opposite and on page 90.

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How to make a planter

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Cut ten 3"-long segments and five 41 ⁄2"long segments from lollipop sticks (Photo A). Thread wire through five 3" segments, and bend wire between segments to create a pentagon for the base. Twist wire together at starting point; do not trim tails (Photo B). Thread one wire tail through the pentagon segment to the left.

Thread two 3" segments onto the wire, bending the wire between them toward next pentagon corner. Thread wire through next pentagon side to next corner. Repeat a second time. Thread wire through next pentagon side, then add a 3" segment (Photo C). Twist wire around the bent wire between the two spoke pairs. Secure wire and cut to make the bottom of the planter. Twist wire end onto wire pentagon segments. Repeat Step 2 with five 41 ⁄2" segments to make the top of the hanger. Twist a wire loop to the top of the hanger (Photo D). Tie cording onto wire loop. Insert air plant.

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For free fully detailed Sweet Silhouette project instructions, go to www.brewerinspires.com/home/2016/2/12 We used our new EverSewn Sparrow 25 Sewing Machine to applique our Nifty Notion Chalkboard Fabric silhouette. Visit www.eversewn.com to learn more about EverSewn Sewing Machines. Project supplies are available through your local independent sewing and crafting shops. Brewer is a proud creative sewing supplies distribution partner to local independent shops. EverSewn brand is exclusively distributed by BREWER www.brewersewing.com.

Ready, set, snap! Get these pose-worthy looks by personalizing basic items from your closet. photography by ADAM ALBRIGHT

Ruffled Status Add this to your favorites: Upgrade a basic T-shirt with rosettes and rows of ruffles made from strips cut from a second identical shirt. It’s the perfect project when you find a hot buy-one, get-one deal. Instructions begin on page 91.

Foot Prints Rescue a pair of outdated shoes from the back of your closet by giving them a makeover with paint. Cover the original color (this pair was black) with a base coat of aqua paint for leather; then add painted floral details to the toe using our easy step-by-step instructions. Instructions begin on page 92.

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BLOG LOVE Check out more of designer Sachiko Aldous’s creative ideas at tearosehome .blogspot.com.

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Tweet This A basic white T-shirt is the ultimate blank slate for embellishing. Look for vintage embroidered towels, pillowcases, or handkerchiefs at thrift stores or estate sales (it’s common to find perfect or barely used pieces); then fuse and appliqué the chosen area onto the shirt. Instructions are opposite.

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How to make a vintage embroidery T-shirt Designed by Jordan Strickland Morris; etsy.com/shop/HerdHandmade; jordanstrickland.com

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D Wash and dry your embroidery on gentle cycle to ensure that it is sturdy enough to be laundered after it is attached to the T-shirt. Cut out a large rectangle around the embroidery, leaving plenty of fabric around embroidery intact. Following the manufacturer’s instructions, fuse the adhesive to the back of the desired embroidery area (Photo A). Using fine-tip scissors, carefully cut out the embroidery, leaving a 1 ⁄4" border around the edges of the embroidery (Photo B). If you wish to eliminate part of the embroidery, trim those areas now.

E Peel off paper backing. Position embroidery on T-shirt where desired. Cover embroidery with a white lightweight towel or pillowcase to protect embroidery as you press. Fuse embroidery onto T-shirt following manufacturer’s instructions (Photo C). Use a zigzag stitch on your sewing machine and coordinating sewing thread to stitch along the cut, fused edges of the embroidery (Photo D). Apply a small amount of anti-fraying liquid along any exposed edges (Photo E).

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Tail-Waggin’ Flair Little dogs are cute. Add a bow tie to their collars, and they’re ready for your next Instagram post. Simply cut a piece from a seldom-worn scarf or shirt, and fashion it into a preppy bow tie by looping it onto Fido’s collar. Instructions begin on page 93.

Bracelets for Your Bestie Rather than sharing your latest selfie, give one of these bracelets to a friend. Use strips cut from old T-shirts (see opposite) to whip up each one in a flash. Choose from three options: multiple strands, braided, or knotted. Instructions begin on page 90.

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Cut across front of T-shirt just below armpits. Cut off bottom hemmed edge; discard strip (Photo A).

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Cut 1 ⁄2" wide strips beginning at one side seam and ending approximately 1" before opposite side seam (Photo B). Open uncut side seam; finger-press. Cut diagonally across seam (from strip one on right to strip two on left) to connect every other strip and make one long continuous strip (Photo C). Stretch strip to curl side edges (Photo D). Roll into ball.

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Find out how easy it is to use epoxy resin to create glossy, see-through accessories to display and give.

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Here Comes the Sun Hang these square resin suncatchers in a window, and enjoy the shimmering effect. Use a square silicone baking pan as the mold; then swirl in the color and embed objects such as large iridescent sequins, glitter, and metal findings. Pop the hardened square out of the mold, and hang it with a wire inserted through a hole drilled into the corner. Instructions are on page 94.

What is EpoXy ResIn? Clear-drying epoxy resin is created by combining two agents to create a mixture that remains viscous for a short time and hardens to a clear, high-gloss finish. It’s the perfect medium for encapsulating small items.

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Bottled Up Tiny glass bottles and vials become fascinating displays thanks to clear epoxy resin. Wire poked into the stoppers helps keep objects upright. Instructions are on page 95.

How to use epoxy resin

Gather your basic supplies: epoxy resin, hardener, two plastic measuring cups, and stir sticks.

Always work in a well-ventilated area. Pour epoxy resin into a plastic measuring cup.

Add an equal amount of hardener on top of the epoxy resin in the same measuring cup.

Stir the mixture thoroughly for two minutes, scraping the sides occasionally and being careful to avoid air bubbles by not mixing too vigorously.

Pour the mixture into a second, clean measuring cup. Stir the mixture for one minute.

Pour epoxy resin mixture into a mold, such as a silicone pan, a jewelry finding, or a bottle. Allow to harden for up to 72 hours to ensure a strong bond.

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Non-porous items work best for preserving in epoxy resin. Non-dried items, such as fresh leaves and flowers, can prevent hardening. We suggest: • Charms • Shells • Sequins • Costume jewelry • Dried flowers and leaves • Dye or pigment, especially for resin • Fortune cookie messages • Glitter • Handwritten notes • Jewelry findings • Photos

It’s Only Natural Bring a little piece of the outdoors to your desktop with paperweights showcasing natural materials. Use a flexible silicon muffin pan for the mold, add epoxy resin, then drop your collected items into the resin and allow it to harden before popping it out of the mold. Instructions are on page 95.

How to embellish resin

Partially fill mold with epoxy resin. If desired, add a drop of pigment or dye (see page 59); stir with toothpick. Add glitter on top.

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Add larger items, such as sequins, being careful not to get resin on your fingers. If needed, wear rubber gloves.

To prevent a heavy object from sinking too far in the resin, let the resin set up for a few minutes before dropping it in. Allow to harden for up to 72 hours.

Squared Away Custom coasters make thoughtful gifts, and epoxy resin’s durable, high-gloss clear coat makes a wonderful way to put photos and other memorabilia on display. Instructions begin on page 95.

To prevent the resin from flowing past the edges of the wood, make a high-sided well by positioning painters tape around the sides. Spring/Summer 2016  Make It Yourself

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Penchant for Pendants Blank jewelry pendants are a great way to show off your creativity. Paint the interior of the pendant; then fill the pendant with epoxy resin. Encapsulate an arrangement of charms, findings, and glitter into the liquid epoxy before it hardens. Instructions are on page 96.

Winging It Combine the beauty of a glittery insect-theme paperweight with a wire photo display. Bend a 5"long wire into a paper-clip style loop. Follow the “It’s Only Natural” instructions, page 95, to fill a silicone insect mold with resin and glitter. When hard, drill a ½"-deep hole into the paperweight, add glue to the straight end of the wire, and insert the wire into the hole.

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Silicone molds are ideal for using with epoxy resin. The resin doesn’t stick to the surface and the flexible molds allow for easy removal of the hardened shape. Look for molds in the baking and decoupage sections of a crafts store.

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#millionpillowcasechallenge

A SMILE STORY While Vicki Mollett’s son, Benjamin, was in the hospital fighting cancer, she made pillowcases for him and for his friends. Benjamin lost his battle with cancer, but his spirit lives on through Benjamin Smiles, a foundation dedicated to donating pillowcases to sick children. Since 1998, Benjamin Smiles has donated more than 350,000 pillowcases worldwide. “Anyone who needs a smile, needs a pillowcase,” Vicki says.

Smiles Guaranteed. For people who love to sew or quilt, it’s so easy to lift spirits and bring smiles to hospitalized kids, homeless families, and others in need. Simply join American Patchwork & Quilting® magazine’s 1 Million Pillowcase Challenge and make and donate one, two, or more pillowcases. You’ll create just as many smiles. Join the movement today. Find complete details, download free patterns, and be sure to record your donations online at:

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Out on Top These bejeweled wine bottle stoppers make the perfect hostess gift and are easy to produce in multiples. Just fill a silicone gem mold with epoxy resin, stir in a drop of color, and drop in shimmery objects before the resin hardens. After the gems set up, pop them out of their molds and glue each one onto a cork. Instructions are on page 96.

Put a Ring on It We can’t decide which is more fun—making these resin wineglass identifiers or choosing your favorite to loop onto your glass! Create each gem using small silicone molds; then use a wire hoop found in the jewelrymaking section of the crafts store to attach each charm to a wineglass stem. Instructions begin on page 96.

How to add color to resin

Choose pigments and dyes made for epoxy resin.

Partially fill mold with epoxy resin. Pour a small amount of pigment or dye into wet resin.

Mix pigment or dye into resin with a crafts stick or toothpick. Fill mold with more resin.

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Bottoms Up Crochet a sunny yellow cozy, complete with a lemon slice, to turn a Mason jar into your go-to drinking glass. Begin with a “magic ring” to crochet the round base; then work your way up to create the banded sides in half double crochet. Crochet the slice in the round, leaving an opening to secure it around the top lip of the cozy. Instructions begin on page 97.

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Pineapple Chunks Get tropical with this quilt-as-you-go pineapple table mat. This easy technique involves adding Flying Geese rows while simultaneously sewing through the layers of batting and backing. Raw-edge leaves and a binding finish it. Instructions begin on page 98.

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String a cheery lemon slice garland to spread summertime cheer. Just like our drink cozy, the rind and flesh of each lemon slice are crocheted in the round, and the segment details are added with long embroidery stitches. Each slice is then single-crocheted to a chainstitch cord. Instructions are on page 98.

Berry Good It’s strawberry season! Stitch up one or a whole patch of strawberry pincushions from red and green cotton velvet, and embellish each one with French knot seeds. Instructions begin on page 100.

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BLOG LOVE Be sure to follow designer Alexis Middleton on her blog at persialou.com.

Fruitful Endeavors These miniature watermelon, pineapple, and strawberry piñata ornaments are actually foam balls covered with crepe paper. Carve and sand the foam balls; then cover each shape with crepe paper strips. Screw-in connectors make each tiny fruit hangable. Instructions are opposite.

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How to make mini fruit “piñatas” Designed by Alexis Middleton; persialou.com

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Note: To make crepe paper fringe, cut an arm’s-length piece from crepe paper. Fold in half crosswise, then in half crosswise again. Cut the folded crepe paper in half lengthwise to make two strips. Fringe with regular scissors or fringe scissors. Screw eyelets through the top of each fruit, and hang with string. HOW TO MAKE A WATERMELON Cut a 4"-diameter foam ball in half using foam cutter. Cut each

piece in half to make four wedges (Photo A). Cut a piece of fringed crepe paper that is slightly longer than the area you want to cover. Brush glue onto unfringed portion of crepe paper; then press onto foam wedge in overlapping rows. Use light pink paper on cut wedge edges (Photo B), and alternate two dark and one light green crepe paper on the rounded portion (Photo C). Trim excess crepe paper from edges as needed. Cut six seeds from black cardstock. Glue onto the watermelon slice. HOW TO MAKE A PINEAPPLE Use the shaper tool to file the sides of a 3"-diameter foam ball into a cylindrical shape (Photo D). Cover bottom of shape with yellow crepe paper. Wrap yellow fringed paper around base, overlapping the bottom paper piece. Add rows while working your way to the top (Photo E). Cover top with yellow crepe paper.

Cut a small slice off a 1"-diameter foam ball to create a flat side. Apply glue to flat side of ball, and glue it to the top of the pineapple. Cut several 4"-long leaves from light green and dark green crepe paper. Glue the leaves around the small foam ball (Photo F). HOW TO MAKE A STRAWBERRY Use the shaper tool to file the sides of a 2"-diameter foam ball into a rounded point (Photo G). Wrap dark pink fringed paper around the rounded pointed end of the foam shape. Keep adding rows while working your way to the top of the strawberry (Photo H). Cut three 2"-long teardrop shapes from dark green crepe paper, and cut notches out of the sides to make strawberry leaves. Glue the leaves to the top of the strawberry. Cut 10 tiny teardrop-shape seeds from white cardstock; glue seeds to strawberry. Spring/Summer 2016  Make It Yourself

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Freshen Up Banish plain rectangular dishcloths by giving them a tropical twist! Mimic the rough texture of a pineapple by working the body of the washcloth in textural fan stitches; then top it off with a cluster of green crocheted leaves. Instructions are on page 102.

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Use Walnut Hollow HotStamps hot tool to create your own unique design. The tips are easy to change and can be used to personalize your next wood, paper, leather, or fabric project!

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It’s a blast from the past! Set up shop with this soda-theme party for kids.

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FABRICS: Sodalicious collection by Emily Herrick for Michael Miller Fabrics.

designed by EMILY HERRICK; crazyoldladiesquilts.blogspot.com photography by ADAM ALBRIGHT

Fountain Service Step right up and let kids get their fill of fizzy fun at this striped soda stand. Sew a scalloped awning to fit a PVC pipe framework, and outfit a table with a matching striped skirt. Instructions begin on page 104.

A pocketed apron is fun for the wear! party host to See page 106.

Serve up more soda pop fun with cupcakes that taste like root beer floats, orange creme, lemon lime, and cherry. Get the recipes with our free party kit downloads. Send out the details for your “sodalicious” party on a printable invitation featuring a colorful border of soda bottles. Download, then print the invite on cardstock, and mat it on striped cardstock. Find the party kit at MakeItYourselfMagazine.com/PopUpParty.

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Soda Pop Pillows These appliqué pillows are loaded with retro fun and are easy to make using fusible web. Fuse vibrant pop bottle appliqués to a simple four-patch background for the Bottled Up pillow. On the round Sodalicious pillow, jumbo rickrack mimics a bottle cap edge.

Want to see even more projects created using Emily Herrick’s Sodalicious fabric line? Pick up a copy of Quilts and More™ Summer 2016 on newsstands April 26.

Instructions begin on page 107.

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Sign of the Times Spell out the words soda shop by fusing fabric letters to contrasting fabric backgrounds and then decoupaging them to round tins that look like oversize bottle caps. Add ribbons to the hanger holes; then slide the ribbons onto a painted dowel. Instructions are on page 103.

FREE PARTY KIT Download and print the party invite, bottle labels, decorations, recipes, and more! MakeItYourselfMagazine .com/PopUpParty

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Fizz Whiz Soda jerks of the ’50s were known for their distinctive hats, and you can make your own cheery version using brightly patterned cardstock and folded tissue paper. Serve up even more fun by wrapping soda bottles with our printable label downloads (shown opposite). Go to MakeItYourselfMagazine.com/PopUpParty to download six different labels to adhere to soda bottles. Hat instructions are on page 103.

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Add some bubbly fun to the party mix using our soda recipes, above. Download and print coordinating bottle labels: MakeItYourselfmagazine.com/ PopUpParty

Swell Ideas For a festive take-home thank-you, let kids cut striped paper straws to various lengths and glue them in interesting arrangements to unfinished wood frames (far left and above). Kids can also make soda-theme magnets by punching and gluing letters to blank bottle caps from a crafts store (near left and above). Print the bottle cap labels using the downloads at MakeItYourselfMagazine.com/ PopUpParty.

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ws Use paper stra nd to make a garla for the party!

Paper Straw Garland YOU WILL NEED • Assorted striped paper straws (Note: You will need three identical straws per pennant) • Embroidery floss • Sewing and tapestry needles Cut the following paper straw set using identical straws for all cuts. Cutting instructions are for each set of three straws. Repeat with matching sets of straws for the desired number of pennants. • 1‒31 ⁄2" segment • 2‒3" segments • 2‒21 ⁄2" segments • 2‒2" segments • 2‒11 ⁄2" segments Use a sewing needle to poke a hole through each straw segment, approximately 1 ⁄8" from one end. Thread tapestry needle with six strands of embroidery floss at desired length of garland. String nine straw segments onto embroidery floss, working from smallest to largest and back to smallest to make a scalloped shape.

Do Me a Favor When party guests are done gluing paper straws to their frame, insert a thank-you message in the frame opening, and send them off with a smile. Add a rickrack edging if desired, and loop a ribbon through the top so they can hang it when they get home.

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Ordinary to

extraordinary Give new life to old items with these amazing upcycled transformations.

Byte-Size Runner Convert a stash of old CD or DVD discs into a table mat by weaving vibrant yarn onto the circular surfaces; then join the discs to form an interesting shape, such as the diamond shown. It’s the perfect project for using scraps of yarn and embroidery floss too. Instructions are on page 78.

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How to weave on a CD or DVD Designed by Kristin Cleveland

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YOU WILL NEED • Tapestry needle • Yarn in desired colors • CDs or DVDs • Size 3 perle cotton in desired color

Select a yarn for weaving and cut an arm’s length. Tie yarn end to one of the warp yarns on the back of the disc. Thread yarn end onto tapestry needle, and pass the needle through the center hole of the disc so it is on the front.

FINISHED SIZE: 17×29" Note: The back of the disc is the printed side with label. The front is the unmarked side.

Thread a tapestry needle with a generous arm’s length of yarn. Hold yarn end against back (printed side) of the disc. Pass the needle through the hole in the center and tightly and evenly wrap the yarn around the disc until you have 13 warp yarns (or any odd number). Tie the ends together in a knot on the back, and trim the excess (Photo A).

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Weave the needle under and over the warp yarns while working counterclockwise around the disc to create the weft (Photo B). Pull the yarn tight as you work and keep the weaving neat. Note: As you weave new rows, the weft pattern will continue to alternate because of the odd number of warp yarns. When you near the end of the yarn, insert the needle in the space between warp yarns and under the weft yarns; pull the yarn through to the center hole of the disc, hiding the yarn under the weft yarns. Pass

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the needle through the center to the back, and knot the yarn end to one of the warp threads on the back (Photo C). Do not pull the yarn too tight. To start a new yarn length, reverse Step 4 by coming up through the weft about two to three warp threads back from where you left off (Photo D). Continue weaving, overlapping the joint. Repeat steps 1–5 to weave all discs. You will need 16 to make a diamond-shape table mat. Refer to the photo on pages 76–77 to lay out four diagonal rows of four discs each to create a diamond shape. To join the discs, knot two warp threads together between discs using perle cotton as shown (Photo E).

Featured Fabrics Visit your local quilt shop for these featured fabrics! Free patterns available at allpeoplequilt.com/millionpillowcases

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Timeless Treasures 1. Sunkissed Swimmers, Soho Solids 2. Cutie Pie

Moda Fabrics

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Northcott

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5. Little Knights’ Quest and coordinating Toscana by Deborah Edwards 6. Freestyle and coordinating Toscana by Deborah Edwards

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Robert Kaufman Fabrics 7. Doodle Pop by Andie Hanna with Emerson 8. London Calling

Paintbrush Studio

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9. Dryad by Shannon Brinkley 10. Bird Song

View these fabrics at AllPeopleQuilt.com/featuredfabrics

Measured Success The whole office will be abuzz over these desk accessories clad in vintage yardsticks and rulers. Perk up a plain clipboard with a colorful collage of glued-on sticks, or cut rulers into 3" segments and glue the pieces to the outside of an almond tin to make a vase. Glue and stitch sticks together to make a square pencil cup.

photography by JAY WILDE

Instructions are opposite and on page 109.

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How to make a pencil cup Designed by Pamela Porter

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YOU WILL NEED • 2 yardsticks • Table saw or handsaw • Drill and 1 ⁄8" drill bit • Sandpaper • Stain and rag (optional) • Yarn • Yarn needle • Wood glue • Bulldog clips • Empty soup can

Cut yardsticks into 5" pieces. On eight of the pieces, drill 1 ⁄8" holes 1 ⁄2" from edge and 1 ⁄2" apart (Photo A). Sand holes smooth.

If yardsticks are unfinished, stain them desired color and let dry (Photo B). Use needle and yarn to sew two drilled sticks together. Knot end of yarn, hold sticks side by side, and bring yarn up from the back of the top hole of one of the sticks. Bring needle across and down through the second hole in the other stick to form a diagonal stitch. Bring needle straight across the back and up through the second hole in the first stick. Continue stitching, angling in the front and straight in the back, until you reach the end.

Start stitching back in the opposite direction, angling yarn in the front to create an X (Photos C and D). Knot in the back when you reach the end, and trim excess yarn. Turn sticks to create a corner piece. Repeat with remaining drilled sticks to create four corner pieces. Use wood glue to secure a nondrilled, center stick between corner pieces (Photo E), and clamp with clips while drying (Photo F). Repeat until you have four sides. Place an empty soup can inside; fill with pencils or other supplies.

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Pin It to Win It Banish plain bobby pins with these simple upgrades. Weave embroidery floss around the pin to make a friendship-bracelet look, make and add a trio of mini pom-poms to one end, or glue and stitch a row of buttons along the length.

photography by JACOB FOX

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How to embellish bobby pins Designed by Jordan Strickland Morris

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YOU WILL NEED • Long round bobby pins (such as Goody Classics Metallic Long Round Bobby Slides) • Tacky glue • Embroidery floss • Sewing needle • Fork • 3 to 5 two-hole 1 ⁄2" buttons

FRIENDSHIP BOBBY PIN Glue a short length of embroidery floss to the back of a long round bobby pin. Thread opposite floss end onto a sewing needle. Insert the needle through the top two slides of the bobby pin. Weave over one side and under the other in a back-and-forth motion over the top portion only (Photo A). To begin another color, exit needle to back side of pin and remove the needle. Tie new floss color to the tail from the first color (Photo B).

Weave down the length of the pin as before. Tightly wrap the floss around the rounded end of the pin. To finish, take a stitch into the underside of the woven end, make a tight knot, and cut the floss end. POM-POM TRIO BOBBY PIN Cut one 8" strand of embroidery floss. Thread the floss through the center two tines of a fork, leaving the tails trailing down the front and back of the fork (Photo C). Wrap uncut floss around the base of the fork tines, while holding the floss tails in your hand around the fork handle. Continue wrapping tightly until most of the tines are solidly covered. Tie loose tails of the 8" length of floss around the wraps. Pull tightly and tie in a knot (Photo D). Gently pull the pom-pom off the fork. Snip through pom-pom loops

(Photo E). Fluff pom-pom, and trim to shape it. Leave tails intact. Repeat to make a total of three pom-poms in desired colors. Use the pom-pom tails to tie each pom-pom to the back of a bobby pin to form a tight cluster (Photo F). BUTTON BOBBY PIN Beginning at the rounded end of bobby pin, glue a row of buttons on top of the pin, making sure the buttonholes are in a straight line that runs the length of the pin. Note: Avoid gluing at buttonholes. Thread sewing needle with embroidery floss, and knot the end. Bring needle up through end buttonhole. In an in-and-out motion, sew through the buttonholes along the button row (Photo G). Knot floss on back of bobby pin (Photo H).

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sed Turn a purcha table runner into a handy bedside caddy!

Keep all your bedtime essentials close at hand with a caddy made from a fringed table runner. Create the pocket by folding one end of the runner up, sewing the side edges and a seam through the pocket to form two compartments. Instructions are on page 109.

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photography by JACOB FOX

Sleep-Easy Caddy

photography by ADAM ALBRIGHT

Bouquet Bling Raid your jewelry box, or pick up thrift shop finds to make a stunning floral arrangement that will never wilt. Thread a piece of wire through the back of each brooch, earring, or pendant, and wrap the wires with florists tape to create stems (see photo, above). Insert the wire stems in a piece of florists foam, and place the arrangement in a vase. Spring/Summer 2016  Make It Yourself

Ranger and ICE Resin® are pleased to announce exciting new additions to the ICE Resin® brand. ICE Resin® is a jewelers grade, crystal clear, two-part epoxy resin. Designed by Susan Lenart Kazmer, ICE Resin® offers a variety of products for jewelry and mixed media applications. Throughout 2016 look for new tools and accessories to complement the existing ICE Resin® line; including tints, ephemera, new bezel designs and more. To see the entire line of ICE Resin® products, projects, videos, tips & techniques visit: www.rangerink.com

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Chalk Herb starter plants

Measure 11" below the B line, and mark an E line from D line to D line. Measure and mark another E line 11" below the first E line.

FINISHED SIZE: 46×421 ⁄2" MEASURE AND MARK THE GRID Lay chalkboard fabric right side up on work surface with 47" sides at top and bottom. Referring to the Fabric Marking Diagram, measure 61 ⁄2" from the top edge of the fabric. Using a pencil, mark an A line across the width of the fabric.

Room to Grow (page 33) Designed by Anna Marino; freckledsage.com YOU WILL NEED • 47×50" piece of chalkboard fabric • 2—35×38" pieces of landscape fabric • Tape: masking or duct • Heavy-duty sewing thread: black • Heavy-duty sewing machine needle • Crafts knife • Cutting mat • Metal straightedge • 11 ⁄2"-diameter dowel 50" long

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Measure 51 ⁄2" in from each side edge and mark D lines along the length of the fabric.

STITCH AND CUT THE OPENINGS Referring to Diagram 1, measure 5" from the top of each grid rectangle and mark a 6×1" rectangle in the center (11 ⁄2" from D Line and F Line). Repeat for each rectangle. Turn fabric over with right side facedown. Measure 41 ⁄2" from the bottom edge and mark a line across the width of the fabric.

Measure 5" down from the A line and mark a B line across the fabric from D line to D line. Measure 51 ⁄2" above bottom edge of the fabric and mark a C line across the fabric from D line to D line.

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Measure 9" from a D line and mark a vertical F line from B line to C line. Measure and mark two more F lines so all are 9" apart, making a grid of 12 rectangles.

Referring to Diagram 2, lay one piece of landscape fabric on the wrong side of the chalkboard fabric with a 38" edge of the landscape

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Place layered piece with chalkboard fabric right side up on cutting mat. Using a crafts knife and a straightedge, cut through center of a stitched 6×1" rectangle as shown in Diagram 4, angling cuts to each corner of stitching; cut right up to, but not through, the stitching. Repeat in each grid rectangle. Referring to Diagram 5, fold under the cut edges inside each 6×1" rectangle to make an opening. Topstitch around each opening through both fabric layers. Repeat for all 12 grid rectangles.

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Turn layered piece over with chalkboard fabric side up. Stitch along all D and F lines; then stitch all B, E, and C lines to complete grid. E Line

Turn layered piece over with landscape fabric side up. Turn and sew a 1 ⁄2" hem along each side edge. Sew a 1" hem along bottom edge. On wrong side of chalkboard fabric, measure and mark 61 ⁄2" from top edge (same as A line on front). Fold top fabric edge down to A line. Sew edge in place to create a hanging sleeve. Insert dowel into hanging sleeve. Label each grid pocket using chalk. Insert herbs starter plants into grid slits. Embellish with chalk lettering as desired.

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Turn chalkboard fabric over with right side up. To secure layers, stitch on marked 6×1" rectangle through both fabric layers in each of the 12 grid rectangles (Diagram 3).

Turn layered piece over with landscape fabric side up. Repeat Step 3, positioning the second piece of landscape fabric on top of the first.

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fabric centered along the marked line. There should be 4" space between chalkboard fabric and landscape fabric edges along each side. Tape all landscape fabric edges to wrong side of chalkboard fabric.

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DIAGRAM 4 Chalkboard Fabric (wrong side)

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Give It a Swirl (page 38) Designed by Kate Carter Frederick YOU WILL NEED Small terra-cotta pots • Paintbrush • Outdoor spar urethane • Exterior primer/sealer (such as Zinsser Bulls Eye 1-2-3) • Shallow foil baking pan • Nail polish in desired colors •

SEAL THE POT Brush a coat of spar urethane onto interior of the terra-cotta pot; let dry overnight. Repeat, adding two more coats of sealant and allowing drying time between coats. Brush a coat of exterior primer/ sealer onto the exterior of the pot; let dry. EMBELLISH THE POT Pour 2" of water into a shallow foil baking pan. Working outdoors in a well-ventilated area, drizzle nail polish on top of the water to form a film of colorant. Add other colors of polish to the water’s surface. Working quickly, roll a primed/ sealed terra-cotta pot across the surface of the water, picking up the swirled colors. Let dry for 24 hours. Note: To see a video of this nail-polish technique, go to MakeItYourselfMagazine.com/ NailPolish.

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Stamped Pot (page 38) Designed by Elizabeth Stumbo

Word Pot (page 38) Designed by Elizabeth Stumbo

YOU WILL NEED • Terra-cotta pot • Outdoor spar urethane • Exterior primer/sealer (such as Zinsser Bulls Eye 1-2-3) • Acrylic paint: white, tan, teal, navy • Foam paintbrush • Crafts foam • Crafts knife • Artists paintbrush

YOU WILL NEED • Terra-cotta pot • Outdoor spar urethane • Exterior primer/sealer (such as Zinsser Bulls Eye 1-2-3) • Black acrylic paint • Foam paintbrush • Light-colored transfer paper • Gold paint pen

Follow Seal the Pot instructions from the Give It a Swirl project, left, to seal the pot. Brush white paint onto exterior of pot; let dry. Download and print patterns found at MakeItYourselfMagazine .com/SpringSummer2016 onto white paper. Trace and cut shapes from crafts foam. Referring to photo, page 38, use foam shapes and paint to stamp designs as desired onto the pot. Tip: Glue several of the same crafts foam shape together make the stamp easier to hold. Brush one side of the foam shape with desired paint color before stamping. Add small details such as short lines using an artists paintbrush. Let dry.

Follow Seal the Pot instructions from the Give it a Swirl project, left, to seal the pot. Brush black paint onto exterior of pot; let dry. Lay transfer paper over side of pot. Download and print “Love Grows” pattern found at MakeItYourselfMagazine.com/ SpringSummer2016 onto white paper. Lay pattern over transfer paper and trace the words using a pencil. Remove pattern and transfer paper. Using a gold paint pen, trace the transferred lines a few times to create thick lettering. Let dry.

Twine-Wrapped Pot (page 38) Designed by Elizabeth Stumbo

Brush glue onto the bottom sides of the pot. While glue is still wet, press end of purple twine under the lip of the band and into glue. Wrap twine around the glue-covered portion of the pot in neatly spaced, tight rows.

YOU WILL NEED • Terra-cotta pot • Outdoor spar urethane • Exterior primer/sealer (such as Zinsser Bulls Eye 1-2-3) • White crafts glue • Foam paintbrush • Twine: purple, light purple, and teal

Continue adding glue as you wrap twine up the pot sides, leaving the band around the top uncoated. To create stripes, trim twine end and press desired twine into glue as before and continue to wrap. Repeat until pot is covered with twine.

Follow Seal the Pot instructions from the Give it a Swirl project, left, to seal the pot.

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The Right Angle lampshade across paper, use a pencil to mark the top edge of the shade on the paper. Roll and mark 1" beyond penciled mark on lampshade for overlap. Repeat to mark the bottom edge of the shade. Cut out the shape.

In the Shade (page 41) Designed by Jodi Harris YOU WILL NEED • Lampshade (ours is 9" tall) • Geometric patterned wrapping paper • Spray adhesive Place patterned wrapping paper wrong side up. Using pencil, make a small mark on top edge of lampshade. Place lampshade on the paper with the mark aligned with edge of paper. While rolling

Dry-fit the paper shape inside the shade and make adjustments if needed. Lightly spray the wrong side of the paper with adhesive. Let the adhesive dry slightly, and then carefully position the paper inside the shade; press in place.

Chain Gang (page 41) Designed by Jodi Harris YOU WILL NEED Iron-on wood veneer tape • Fabric scrap for backing • Acrylic paint: light blue, medium blue, dark blue, white • Paintbrush • Spray sealer • 11 gold jump rings • Jewelry pliers • Gold chain • Gold lobster clasp •

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Get in Line: Coffeepot

Cut a 10" length of veneer tape. Following manufacturer’s instructions, use an iron to press fabric onto rough side of tape. Trace triangle pattern found on Pattern Sheet 2 onto white paper. Trace eight triangles onto wood side of veneer; cut out with sharp scissors.

(page 42) Designed by Katie Leporte YOU WILL NEED • Ceramic coffeepot or vase • Stencil (such as Stencil 1 Small Star Pattern from FolkArt) • Glass marker: gold • Spray stencil adhesive

Paint one triangle light blue, one medium blue, one dark blue, and one white; let dry. Spray all triangles with sealer; let dry.

Spray back of stencil with adhesive, and position it as desired on teapot or vase. Trace stencil lines with gold glass marker. Remove stencil.

Drill a 1 ⁄32" hole into two corners of each triangle. Connect triangles with jump rings through holes in desired order. Add chain to jump rings on outside triangles and adjust chain to desired length. Add jump rings to each chain end and add a lobster clasp to one end.

Follow the glass marker manufacturer’s instructions to cure the gold marker lines.

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Bracelets for Your Bestie (page 48) Designed by Alison Gamm YOU WILL NEED • Old T-shirt (multiple-strand and braided bracelets) • Jewelry pliers • 1 ⁄2"-wide clamp ribbon end jewelry clasps with jump ring ends: silver (one pair per bracelet)

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Lobster clasps (one per bracelet) Old shirt or scarf (knotted bracelet) About ten 1 ⁄2"-diameter glass marbles (knotted bracelet)

MAKE THE MULTIPLE-STRAND BRACELET Note: If making multiples, make a ball of T-shirt yarn following the instructions on page 49. Cut three 1 ⁄2×6" strips from T-shirt; pull the ends to curl the long edges to make T-shirt yarn. Lay the T-shirt yarn side-by-side on work surface. Use jewelry pliers to pinch a clamp ribbon end over each end of the grouping. Add a lobster clasp to one of the rings attached to a clamp end.

MAKE THE BRAIDED BRACELET Note: If making multiples, make a ball of T-shirt yarn following the instructions on page 49. Cut three 1 ⁄2×9" strips from a T-shirt; pull the ends to curl the long edges (see Photo D on page 49). Lay the T-shirt yarn side-by-side on work surface. Use jewelry pliers to pinch a clamp ribbon end over one end of the grouping. Braid the strings. Pinch a clamp ribbon end over the braided end. Add a lobster clasp to one of the rings attached to a clamp end. MAKE THE KNOTTED BRACELET Cut a 3×25" strip from an old shirt or scarf. Fold the strip in half lengthwise with right sides together.

Using a 1 ⁄4" seam allowance, sew the strip together along the long edges. Turn the strip right side out. Tie a knot 1" from one end of the strip. Insert a marble through the opening on opposite end and push it down to the knot. Twist and pinch the strip around the marble, then tie a knot to hold the marble in place.

CUT THE SHIRT Cut along one side of one T-shirt and open the shirt. Cut off bottom hemline and discard. Starting at the bottom the shirt, cut a ½"-wide strip, 1"-wide strip, and two 11 ⁄4" strips that are as wide as the shirt, and six 21 ⁄2×12" strips (Diagram 1).

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Continue adding knots and marbles and tie a final knot to the strip end. Trim the strip end as needed, but leave at least 1" of fabric at end.

Sew a gathering stitch ¼" from one long edge of each 21 ⁄2"-wide strip. Gather each strip to 7" long to make six front ruffles. Pin one ruffle to the center front of the shirt neckline, adjusting the length of the ruffle as needed to cover the ends of the neckline ruffle by ½". Topstitch the ruffle along the gathering stitch line (Diagram 3).

Use jewelry pliers to pinch a clamp ribbon end to each strip end. Add a lobster clasp to one of the rings attached to a clamp end.

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Ruffled Status (page 45) Designed by Sachiko Aldous; tearosehome.blogspot.com YOU WILL NEED Two matching slim-fit short-sleeve T-shirts • Sewing needle and matching thread • Straight pins •

MAKE THE RUFFLES Join the 1¼" strips to make one long strip. Using a sewing needle and matching thread, sew a gathering stitch through the center of the strip. Gather the 11 ⁄4" strip to make a neckline ruffle.

DIAGRAM 3

Pin a second ruffle 11 ⁄2" below the top of the first front ruffle and topstitch in place. Continue to add all remaining ruffles in the same manner (Diagram 4).

Pin the ruffle around the sides and back of the neckline of the second T-shirt, positioning the joining seam along the center back of the neckline. Leave a 7" area along the front neckline uncovered (Diagram 2). Topstitch the ruffle to the T-shirt along the gathering stitch line using a zigzag stitch. DIAGRAM 4

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Self(ie) Expression Using a liner brush loaded with White, paint swirls that mirror the flower curves (Photo A, top right).

ADD THE FLOWERS Sew a gathering stitch through the center of the 1"-wide strip. Gather the strip into a ruffle and fold it in half crosswise (Diagram 5).

Dilute Grinch Green with a small amount of water; load mixture onto a filbert paintbrush and paint a round spot in the center of each flower (Photo A, bottom left); let dry.

Foot Prints (page 45) Designed by Sachiko Aldous; tearosehome.blogspot.com

DIAGRAM 5

Roll the folded end of the ruffle tightly in a coil and use a sewing needle and matching thread to secure the bottom of the coil with a few stitches. Continue rolling the ruffle tightly, securing with stitches as needed (Diagram 6). To make a larger flower, cut and join additional strips and repeat steps 1 and 2.

DIAGRAM 6

Pull the ends of the 1 ⁄2"-wide strip to curl the long edges and make a string. Fold the strip in half crosswise and stitch the fold to the neckline at desired position of flowers. Stitch flowers to the neckline with string extending between them. Trim string ends to desired length, if needed.

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YOU WILL NEED • Pair of leather shoes • Paper plate • Artist paintbrushes: filbert, liner, narrow flat • Angelus Acrylic Leather Paint: South Beach, White, Shell Pink, Grinch Green, Yellow, Light Green, Chili Red, Georgia Peach, Collector Edition Play Off 8 Grey, Green, Collector Edition Melo 2 • Toothpick Note: Refer to the photo, page 45, as a guide for placement of each flower and leaf. The measurements given are approximations and may need to be adjusted to fit your shoe and design. Place a small amount of paint on the paper plate to use as a palette while painting. Always clean your brush before changing colors. Mix South Beach and White with a 1:5 ratio on a paper plate. Paint the exterior of each shoe with the mixture; allow to dry. PAINT THE PINK ROSES Using a filbert paintbrush loaded with Shell Pink, paint an approximately 1"-diameter pink rose on the center top of the toe of each shoe (Photo A, top left); let dry.

Using a detail brush loaded with Yellow, paint tiny dots on each green center (Photo A, bottom right).

A PAINT THE LEAVES Determine desired placement of leaves around the pink rose. Using a filbert paintbrush loaded with Grinch Green, paint a 3⁄4"-long leaf shape for each leaf (Photo B, left); let dry. Using a filbert paintbrush loaded with Light Green, paint half of each leaf. Load liner brush with Light Green and outline each leaf (Photo B, middle). Using a liner brush loaded with Light Green, paint diagonal vein lines on the Grinch Green half of each leaf (Photo B, right).

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PAINT THE RED FLOWERS Using a narrow flat brush loaded with Chili Red, paint six 3⁄8"-long strokes that meet in the center to make a flower that resembles an asterisk (Photo C, top left). Paint three of these flowers around each pink rose and between the leaves; let dry. Load the narrow flat brush with Georgia Peach and paint over Chili Red flower strokes for each flower (Photo C, top right); let dry. Using a liner brush loaded with Chili Red, paint six short strokes on top of Georgia Peach flower strokes to resemble an asterisk (Photo C, bottom left); let dry. Using a liner brush loaded with Play Off 8 Grey, paint a dot in the center of each flower (Photo C, bottom right).

C PAINT THE STEMS Determine desired placement of stems, planning each stem so it curves away from each flower cluster. Using a liner brush loaded with Green, paint a 3⁄4"-long curved line for each stem (Photo D, left). Use liner brush loaded with Green to paint short lines for leaves on each side of each stem (Photo D, right). Paint a leaf on the stem tip.

desired. Using a liner brush loaded with Light Green, paint a stem and two curved leaves for each flower (Photo G, left); let dry.

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Using a toothpick loaded with White, paint tiny dots along the top half of each stem (Photo G, right).

PAINT THE DAISIES Determine desired placement of daisies. Using a liner brush loaded with White, paint six 1 ⁄2"-long strokes that meet in the center for each daisy (Photo E, left); let dry. Using a toothpick dipped in Chili Red, add a small dot to each flower center (Photo E, right).

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G FINISH THE DESIGN If desired, fill any empty areas or extend the design around the sides or back of each shoe by repeating flowers. You may need to adjust the size of your brushstrokes to make smaller versions of the flowers to fit in desired areas.

PAINT THE HYACINTHS Determine placement of hyacinths, filling in the gaps between leaves and branches as desired. Using a liner brush loaded with Collector Edition Melo 2, paint a cone-shape cluster of about 12 tiny irregular dots for the flower head (Photo F, left). Using a liner brush loaded with Light Green, paint a stem and two curved leaves (Photo F, right).

Tail-Waggin’ Flair (page 48) Designed by Alison Gamm

F PAINT THE LILLIES OF THE VALLEY Determine placement of the lillies of the valley, filling any gaps as

YOU WILL NEED • Old dress shirt or scarf • Anti-fraying liquid • Small chip bag clip • Sewing needle and matching thread • Dog collar

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I N ST R U C T I O N S Cut a 9×15" piece from an old shirt or scarf. Apply anti-fraying liquid to raw edges; let dry. Fold piece in thirds lengthwise with right sides facing out. Folded rectangle will be 3×15". Fold the folded rectangle in thirds crosswise, with each outer third folded to the inside. Folded rectangle will now be about 3×5".

Pinch rectangle at the center. Hold in place with a small bag clip. Using matching thread and a sewing needle, secure the pinched fabric layers together with tack stitches in the center of the bow. Remove clip. Cut a 3×5" piece from the remaining shirt or scarf. Fold rectangle in thirds lengthwise with right sides facing out. Folded strip will be approximately 1×5".

Wrap the strip around the center of the pinched fabric, covering the tack stitches. Pin the ends together to make a snug-fitting center for the bow tie but loose enough so that the collar can slide between the bow-tie center and the bow. Slide the center strip off and machine-stitch the ends together where pinned to make a loop; trim ends if needed. Turn right side out and slide the loop back onto the bow. Slide bow tie onto collar between the back of the loop and bow.

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Small items for submerging in resin (such as sequins, glitter, and metal findings) Drill and 1 ⁄16" drill bit Scrap block of wood Wire: copper or gold Wire snips

Note: Always work with resin in a well-ventilated area.

Here Comes the Sun (page 52) Designed by Katie Leporte YOU WILL NEED • Basic casting resin supplies (see page 53) • 8"-square silicone baking pan (Note: Use this pan only for resin, and not for food.) • Colorant: (such as Castin’ Craft Opaque Pigments and Transfer Dyes) blue opaque pigment and green transparent dye (optional) • Stir stick (optional) • 30 mm iridescent sequins

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Follow the “How to Use Epoxy Resin” instructions, page 53, to prepare the resin mixture. Pour entire resin mixture into a square silicone baking pan. If color is desired, add pigment or dye into resin and swirl with a stir stick (see “How to Add Color to Resin,” page 59). Submerge objects such as sequins, metal findings, and glitter, into the resin. Allow up to 72 hours for the resin to harden. Release the hardened resin from the silicone baking pan by gently pushing from the back of pan.

Place the resin square on a scrap of wood, and drill a 1 ⁄16" hole approximately 1 ⁄2" inside one corner of the square. Starting from the back of the square, insert 5" of one end of a 15" piece of wire through the hole and bend it flat against the front while extending over the corner. While holding the short wire end against the front of the resin square, bend the long wire extending out the back of the square around the corner of the square on one side. Thread the wire back through the hole from the front, and repeat on adjacent side of the square and through the hole to the back. Referring to the photo, page 52, wrap the long wire end around the short wire to form a hanging loop. Trim excess wire.

Bottled Up (page 53)

If desired, add vellum details such as the waves shown in the ship bottle on page 53. To make waves, cut two small rectangles from vellum to fit front and back of bottle. Trim top of each rectangle in a scallop pattern. Spray adhesive onto one side of each piece of vellum, and insert the pieces into the bottle. Use your finger to press the pieces to the front and back of bottle; let dry.

Designed by Katie Leporte YOU WILL NEED • Small wide-mouth glass bottle or vial with cork stopper • Object to fit inside bottle • Copper wire • Wire snips • Crafts glue • Vellum • Spray adhesive • Basic casting resin supplies (see page 53) • Coarse glitter: gold • Toothpick

Follow the “How to Use Epoxy Resin” instructions, page 53, to prepare the resin mixture. Pour resin into bottle or vial until almost full. Sprinkle a small amount of coarse gold glitter into resin if desired, and use a toothpick to swirl it into the wet resin. Replace cork on bottle while plunging the object into the wet resin. Allow to harden for up to 72 hours to ensure a strong bond.

Follow the “How to Use Epoxy Resin” instructions, page 53, to prepare the resin mixture. Pour resin mixture into muffin compartment. Fill the compartment only to the level you wish to place objects. Immediately drop items to be encapsulated onto wet resin (see “How to Embellish Resin,” page 54). Pour additional resin on top of items to cover. Continue adding items until satisfied with the look. Be sure to cover items completely with resin. Repeat for each paperweight. Allow to harden for up to 72 hours to ensure a strong bond. Remove paperweights from the muffin pan by pushing on the back of the compartment and popping out the paperweight.

Note: Always work with resin in a well-ventilated area. With the cork attached, measure the distance from the top of the cork to the bottom of the bottle or vial. Cut a piece of copper wire to this length. Remove the cork stopper, and place it bottom side up on work surface. Place a dab of glue on one end of the wire, and insert it into the center of the cork, about halfway through. Reattach the cork to the bottle to test-fit. Depending on the object you wish to mount on the wire, trim wire as needed. Glue object onto wire end. Note: Pay attention to direction of object on wire, as it may need to be mounted upside down so it is right side up when inserted into the bottle. Adjust length of wire as needed for desired placement of the object inside bottle.

It’s Only Natural (page 54) Designed by Katie Leporte

Squared Away (page 55) Designed by Katie Leporte

YOU WILL NEED • Basic casting resin supplies (see page 53) • Silicone muffin pan (Note: Use this pan only for resin, and not for food.) • Tweezers • Assorted items to encapsulate such as dried flowers, leaves, shells, glitter, and small notes

YOU WILL NEED • Photos or handwriting samples • Laser printer • Lightweight white paper • 41 ⁄2" wood squares • Spray adhesive • Painters tape • Basic casting resin supplies (see page 53) • Fine-grit sandpaper

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I N ST R U C T I O N S Print photos or handwriting samples using a laser printer onto lightweight white paper. Trim photos to 4" square. Trim handwriting samples to 41 ⁄2" square. Adhere a laser-print photo or handwriting sample to a wood square using spray adhesive. Apply painters tape around edges of each wood square to create a well (see example on page 55). Tape around bottom edges, overlapping taped sides, to create a seal. Follow the “How to Use Epoxy Resin,” instructions, page 53, to prepare the resin mixture. Place the wood square on a flat, level surface. Immediately pour resin inside well to cover photo or handwriting sample until about 1 ⁄8" thick. Allow to harden for up to 72 hours to ensure a strong bond. Peel off painters tape. Sand sides with fine-grit sandpaper if desired.

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Follow the “How to Use Epoxy Resin” instructions, page 53, to prepare the resin mixture.

Note: Always work with resin in a well-ventilated area.

Pour a small amount of resin into recessed area of pendant to cover painted area. Immediately drop charms, findings, and glitter into wet resin (see “How to Embellish Resin,” page 54). Note: To prevent items from sinking too far into the resin, wait a few minutes to allow the resin to set up slightly before adding items. Repeat process of adding resin and objects to create a layered effect. Use a toothpick to position items as desired in wet resin. Allow to harden for up to 72 hours to ensure a strong bond. Thread pendant onto necklace chain.

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Follow the “How to Use Epoxy Resin” instructions, page 53, to prepare the resin mixture. Pour resin mixture into desired silicone molds. If color is desired, add a drop of pigment or dye into resin and swirl with a stir stick. Stir glitter into wet resin or submerge cut up sequins or metal findings (see “How to Embellish Resin,” page 54). Allow to harden for up to 72 hours to ensure a strong bond. Release the hardened resin shapes from the silicone mold by gently pushing the pieces from the back of the mold. Glue resin shapes to tops of wine bottle corks; let dry.

Penchant for Pendants (page 56) Designed by Katie Leporte YOU WILL NEED • 13⁄16 -11 ⁄2" pendant • Acrylic paint: light blue, dark blue • Artists paintbrush • Basic casting resin supplies (see page 53) • Tweezers • Small metal charms or findings: key, gears • Fine glitter: dark blue, gold

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Out on Top (page 58) Designed by Katie Leporte

Put a Ring on It (page 59) Designed by Katie Leporte

YOU WILL NEED • Basic casting resin supplies (see page 53) • Small silicone molds (such as Mod Podge Mod Molds: Gems)

YOU WILL NEED Basic casting resin supplies (see page 53) • Small silicone molds (such as Mod Podge Mod Molds: Gems) •

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Colorants: blue opaque pigment and amber transparent dye (such as Castin’ Craft Opaque Pigments and Transfer Dyes) (optional) Stir stick (optional) Gold glitter Gold wire earring hoops Drill and 1 ⁄16" drill bit Scrap block of wood

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Bottoms Up (page 61) Designed by Amanda Hyun; msamandajayne.com YOU WILL NEED • Medium worsted weight yarn: bright yellow, white, soft yellow • Size I (5.5 mm) crochet hook • Tapestry needle Note: See Crochet Abbreviations on page 102 and Crochet Basics beginning on page 110. SPECIAL STITCHES Magic Ring: Wrap the yarn around your finger twice. Insert hook under loops. Pull up a loop and sl st to secure. MAKE THE BOTTOM Start with bright yellow, make magic ring.

Follow the “How to Use Epoxy Resin” instructions, page 53, to prepare the resin mixture. Pour resin mixture into desired silicone molds. If color is desired, add a drop of pigment or dye into resin and swirl with a stir stick. If desired, stir glitter into wet resin. Allow to harden for up to 72 hours to ensure a strong bond.

Release the hardened resin shapes from the silicone mold by gently pushing the pieces from the back of the mold. Place resin shape on a scrap block of wood, and drill a 1 ⁄16" hole approximately 1 ⁄4" from the top of each shape. Insert a wire earring hoop through the hole, and secure the hook and loop ends together.

Fruit Punch Rnd 1: Ch 1 (counts as first hdc and beg ch), 6 hdc in the ring, join with sl st to top of first hdc (7 hdc). Pull the yarn tail to close the center of ring. Rnd 2: Ch 2, hdc in same st, 2 hdc in each st around, join (14 hdc). Rnd 3: Ch 2, hdc in same st, hdc in next st, *hdc inc, hdc, rep from * around, join (21 hdc). Rnd 4: Ch 2, hdc in same st, hdc in next 2 sts, *hdc inc, hdc in next 2 sts, rep from * around, join (28 hdc). WORK THE SIDES Rnd 5: Ch 2, hdc in back loops around, join, fasten off (28 hdc). Attach white. Rnd 6: Ch 2, hdc in each st around, join, fasten off (28 hdc). Attach soft yellow. Rnds 7–12: Ch 2, hdc in each st around, join (28 hdc). Rnd 13: Ch 2, hdc in each st around, join, fasten off (28 hdc). Attach white. Rnd 14: Ch 2, hdc in each st around, join, fasten off (28 hdc). Rnd 15: Ch 2, hdc in each st around, join, fasten off (28 hdc). Sew in all ends.

MAKE THE LEMON SLICE Start with soft yellow, make magic ring. Rnd 1: Ch 2 (counts as first sc and beg ch), 5 sc in the ring, turn (6 sc). Pull the yarn tail to close the center of the ring. Rnd 2: Ch 1,2 sc in each st around, turn (12 sc). Rnd 3: Ch 1, *2 sc in first st, sc in next st, rep from * to end, turn (18 sc). Rnd 4: Ch 1, *2 sc in first st, sc in next 2 sts, rep from * to end. Fasten off, leaving an 18" tail. Turn (24 sc). Attach white. Rnd 5: Ch 1, *2 sc in first st, sc in next 3 sts, rep from * to end. Fasten off, leaving an 18" tail for creating white wedge lines. Turn (30 sc). Attach bright yellow. Rnd 6: Ch 1, *2 sc in first st, sc in next 4 sts, rep from * to end. Fasten off and weave in short end only (36 sc). ADD DETAILS AND ATTACH LEMON SLICE Thread long white yarn tail onto a tapestry needle and stitch long straight stitches for wedge lines.

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Refer to the Lemon Slice Stitch Diagram, below, for placement and direction of stitches. Fit lemon slice around top of cozy. Thread long soft yellow yarn tail onto tapestry needle. Stitch slice to cozy where slice and cozy touch. Weave in ends.

SPECIAL STITCHES Magic Ring: Wrap the yarn around your finger twice. Insert hook under loops. Pull up a loop and sl st to secure.

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LEMON SLICE STITCH DIAGRAM white yarn on front of slice white yarn on back of slice

MAKE A LEMON SLICE Start with soft yellow and I hook, make magic ring. Rnd 1: Ch 2 (counts as first sc and beg ch), 9 sc in the ring, join with sl st to top of first sc (10 sc). Pull the yarn tail to close the center of the ring. Marking the end of each round is recommended. Rnd 2: Ch 1, 2 sc in each st around, join (20 sc). Rnd 3: Ch 1, *2 sc in first st, sc in next st, rep from * to end, join, fasten off (30 sc). Attach white. Rnd 4: Ch 1, *2sc in first st, sc in next 2 sts, rep from * to end, join, fasten off (40 sc). Attach bright yellow. Rnd 5: Ch 1, *2sc in first st, sc in next 3 sts, rep from * to end, join, fasten off (50 sc). Repeat “Make a Lemon Slice” instructions eight times to make eight lemon slices. Thread long white yarn tail onto a tapestry needle and stitch long straight stitches for wedge lines. Refer to the Lemon Slice Stitch Diagram for placement and direction of stitches.

Slices of Summer (garland) (page 63) Designed by Amanda Hyun; msamandajayne.com YOU WILL NEED Medium worsted weight yarn: bright yellow, white, soft yellow • Size I (5.5 mm) crochet hook • Size J (6.0 mm) crochet hook • Tapestry needle •

Note: See Crochet Abbreviations on page 102 and Crochet Basics beginning on page 110.

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MAKE THE GARLAND Using white yarn and J hook, leave a 12" tail. Ch 50, *attach lemon slice to the chain with three sl sts along the slice edge, ch 15, rep from * seven times, ch 51, fasten off, leaving a 12" tail. Form the tail at the beginning of the chain into a loop and knot the yarn to secure. Hang the garland from the garland ends.

Pineapple Chunks (page 62) Designed by Shelley Robson; thequiltedforest.com YOU WILL NEED 1 ⁄4 yard solid lime green fabric (leaves) • 1 ⁄4 yard solid dark green fabric (leaves) • 1 ⁄3 yard total assorted yellow solid fabrics (Flying Geese units) • 1 ⁄6 yard solid gold fabric (binding) • 18×22" piece (fat quarter) backing fabric • 18×22" piece thin quilt batting • Lightweight fusible web • Water-soluble marking pen • Quilt basting spray (optional) • Sewing thread: green

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FINISHED TABLE TOPPER: 101 ⁄4×14" plus leaves Yardages and cutting instructions are based on 42" of usable fabric width. Measurements include a 1 ⁄4" seam allowance. Sew with right sides together unless otherwise stated. CUT FABRICS The Leaf Pattern is on Pattern Sheet 1. To use fusible web for bonding leaf fabrics together, complete the following steps. Following manufacturer’s instructions, press fusible web, paper side up, onto wrong side of lime green fabric. Let cool.

Remove paper backing from fusible web. Fuse dark green fabric to back of lime green fabric, wrong sides together. Using a water-soluble marking pen, trace Leaf Pattern two times onto dark green side of fused fabrics, leaving at least 1 ⁄2" between tracings. Set fused fabrics aside. From assorted yellow fabrics, cut: • 7—41 ⁄2" squares, cutting each diagonally twice in an X for 28 large triangles total (you will use 27) • 25—23⁄8" squares, cutting each in half diagonally for 50 small triangles total From gold fabric, cut: • 2—21 ⁄2×42" binding strips ASSEMBLE UNITS AND ROWS Sew long edge of an assorted yellow small triangle to a short edge of an assorted yellow large triangle (Diagram 1). Press seam toward small triangle. Join a second assorted yellow small triangle to remaining short edge to make a Flying Geese unit. Press as before. The Flying Geese unit should be 2×33⁄4" including seam allowances. Repeat to make 23 Flying Geese units total. A

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Referring to Row Assembly Diagram, join three Flying Geese units to make a Flying Geese row. Press seams to one side. Repeat to make seven Flying Geese rows total. Press seams in one direction, alternating direction with each row.

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Sew long edge of an assorted yellow small triangle to left short edge of an assorted yellow large triangle to make a unit A (Diagram 2). Press seam toward small triangle. Repeat to make two total of unit A.

DIAGRAM 2

Join long edge of an assorted yellow small triangle to right short edge of an assorted yellow large triangle to make a unit B (Diagram 3). Press seam toward small triangle. Repeat to make two total of unit B.

Referring to End Row Assembly Diagram, join one Flying Geese unit, one unit A, and one unit B to make an end row. Press seams to one side. Repeat to make two end rows total.

ROW ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM

ASSEMBLE AND QUILT TABLE TOPPER Place backing fabric right side down on work surface. Layer batting on top. If desired, use quilt basting spray to secure layers together. With marking pen and ruler, mark center of batting rectangle (11" from short edge) and draw a straight line on batting from A to B (Diagram 4). Place two Flying Geese rows, with right sides and bottom edges together, on batting and adjacent to marked line; pin in place. Using a scant 1 ⁄4" seam, sew together through all layers (Diagram 5). (Designer Shelley Robson recommends using a walking foot on the machine to prevent layers from shifting while sewing.) Press strips open.

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Referring to Quilt Assembly Diagram, continue adding Flying Geese rows in both directions until all have been added.

SELECT FABRICS Designer Sharon Boysen selected cotton velvet for her strawberry pincushion. Cotton velvet is a napped fabric. (Run your hand across the surface of the fabric. The surface will feel smooth in one direction and rough in the opposite direction; what you are feeling is nap.) To help you lay out and cut all pattern pieces so the nap is running in the same direction, refer to the Cutting Diagrams. Because napped fabrics fray, carefully zigzag-stitch around the edges of each piece after cutting out shapes to reduce fraying.

QUILT ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM

Add one end row to each short end of pieced Flying Geese rows.

DIAGRAM 7

FINISH TABLE TOPPER Bind with gold binding strips. Go to MakeItYourselfMagazine.com/ BindingBasics. Using green thread, straightstitch outline of each fused leaf shape. Cut out 1 ⁄4" outside stitching lines to make two leaf units. Sew narrow pleats into one leaf unit (Diagram 6).

Berry Good (page 63) Designed by Sharon Boysen DIAGRAM 6

Layer leaf units, offsetting one slightly, and pin leaf units to pineapple top (Diagram 7). Turn pineapple to reverse side and sew leaves in place by stitching in the binding ditch. Press leaves in one direction.

YOU WILL NEED (FOR ONE PINCUSHION) • 18×22" piece (fat quarter) solid red or dark red velvet (pincushion body) • 9×11" piece (fat eighth) solid green cotton velvet (cap, stem) • Embroidery floss: red • Polyester fiberfill • Chopstick (optional)

CUT FABRICS Cut pieces in the following order. Patterns are on Pattern Sheet 4. To make templates, trace patterns onto a sheet of paper, transferring dots, and cut out on drawn lines. From red or dark red velvet, refer to Cutting Diagram 1 and cut: • 2 each of Pattern A and Pattern A reversed From green velvet, refer to Cutting Diagram 2 and cut: • 1 each of Pattern B and Pattern B reversed • 1—1×6" strip 18"

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FINISHED PINCUSHION: 4×4×5" Quantities are for 100% cotton velvet fabrics. Measurements include 1 ⁄4" seam allowances. Sew with right sides together unless otherwise stated.

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Sew together remaining edges between single dot and double dots to make strawberry body, leaving about a 5" opening for embellishing and stuffing (Diagram 3). Turn right side out. n pe eo av le

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CUTTING DIAGRAM 2

ASSEMBLE PINCUSHION BODY Sew together a red A piece and a red A reversed piece, stitching between single dots, to make a strawberry body half (Diagram 1). Steam- or finger-press seam open. Repeat, using remaining red A and A reversed pieces, to make a second strawberry body half.

DIAGRAM 1

Referring to Diagram 2, join the two strawberry body halves along one edge, sewing between single dots; steam- or finger-press seam open.

ASSEMBLE PINCUSHION TOP Sew together green B piece and green B reversed piece (Diagram 4). Trim points; clip curved edges and inner points just up to, but not through, the stitching line.

DIAGRAM 4

DIAGRAM 3

Referring to photo on page 63, and using three strands of embroidery floss, stitch French knots at 1 ⁄2" intervals around strawberry body. (Although Sharon recommends using embroidery floss to make French knots, she says a single strand of perle cotton No. 8 is a good substitute for floss.) To make a French knot, refer to French Knot Diagram and pull needle up at A. Wrap floss around needle two or three times without twisting it. Insert tip of needle into fabric at B, about 1 ⁄16" from A. Gently push wraps down needle to meet fabric. Pull needle and trailing floss through fabric slowly and smoothly.

Referring to Pattern B, clip a 11 ⁄2" slit in center of one green B piece (lining), being careful not to cut through second green layer (Diagram 5). Turn right side out through slit; use chopstick if desired to gently push out curves. Steam- or finger-press from right side to make strawberry cap.

DIAGRAM 5

Fold green 1×6" strip in half lengthwise, wrong side inside (Diagram 6). Finger-press and unfold. Fold long edges to meet in center; finger-press. Refold in half again, aligning folded edges, and fingerpress.

B A FRENCH KNOT DIAGRAM

Stuff strawberry body tightly with fiberfill, using chopstick if desired. Hand-stitch opening closed to make pincushion body.

DIAGRAM 6

Slip-stitch folded edges together to make strawberry stem.

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Fold strawberry stem in half to make a loop, and hand-stitch to lining side (side with slit) of strawberry cap to make pincushion top (Diagram 7).

4 times, dc in same st (5 dc total). Fan made.

DIAGRAM 7

FINISH PINCUSHION Referring to photo, page 63, position pincushion top atop wide end of pincushion body, with lining side toward body. to complete pincushion. To complete pincushion. secure top to pincushion body with slip stitches, leaving leaf ends and stem loose.

Freshen Up (page 66) Designed by Alexis Middleton; persialou.com YOU WILL NEED Worsted weight yarn: yellow, green (such as Lily Sugar ’N Cream in Yellow and Neon Green) • Size H (5 mm) crochet hook •

Note: See Crochet Abbreviations at right and Crochet Basics beginning on page 110. SPECIAL STITCHES Fan: In specified st, work (dc, ch 1)

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Back Post Double Crochet (BPdc): Yo, insert hook from back to front to back around post (vertical bar) of specified st; yo and draw up a loop to height of a dc; yo and draw through two loops, yo and draw through both loops on hook. BPdc made. Spike Stitch Double Crochet (SSdc): Insert hook in st two rows directly below next stitch (or specified st) and draw up on a long loop to height of current row; yo and draw through two loops, yo and draw through both loops on hook. SSdc made. MAKE THE PINEAPPLE BODY Row 1: With yellow, ch 20, sc in first st from ch and in all remaining sts, ch 1, turn. Row 2: Sc in first st, skip 1 st, work Fan in next st, skip 2 sts, sc in next st; skip 3 sts, work Fan in next st; skip 3 sts, sc in next st; skip 2 sts, work Fan in next st; skip 1 st, sc in last st; ch 3 (counts as dc of next row), turn. Row 3: *BPdc around 2nd dc of next Fan, ch 1, sc in next dc, ch 1, BPdc around next dc, dc in next sc; rep from * twice; ch 4 (counts as dc and ch 1 sp), turn. Row 4: (Dc, ch 1, dc) in base of ch; *sc in next sc, skip next st, work Fan in next dc; rep from * across to last sc, sc in last sc, in top of turning chain work (dc, ch 1, dc, ch 1, dc); ch 1, turn. Row 5: Sc in first dc, ch 1, BPdc around next dc; dc in next sc; *BPdc around second dc of next Fan, ch 1, sc in next dc, ch 1, BPdc around next dc, dc in next sc; rep from * once; skip next dc, BPdc around next dc, ch 1 sc in third ch of turning ch; ch 1, turn. Row 6: Sc in first sc; *skip next st, work Fan in next dc, sc in next sc; repeat from * across; ch 3, turn.

Rows 7–10: Repeat Rows 3–6. Row 11–13: Repeat Rows 3–5. Row 14: Sc in first st; ch 1; skip next st, sc in next dc; ch 2, sc in next sc; (ch 2, skip next st, sc in next dc) twice; ch 1, skip next st, sc in next dc, ch 1, sc in last sc. Finish off and weave in ends. ADD THE LEAVES Row 1: With green and wrong side of pineapple body facing you, join yarn in third sc from the right; *2 SSdc in sc two rows below; ch 8, sc in second ch from hook; hdc in next two chs; dc in remaining four chs; slip st in top of SSdc below (leaf formed); repeat from * twice, working all SSdc in same st; sc in third sc from left on previous row; ch 1, turn. Row 2: Sc in first sc, ch 10, sc in second ch from hook; hdc in next two chs; dc in remaining six chs; sl st in top of sc at base of chain (leaf formed); *working behind leaves of previous row, sc in next two sts; ch 12, sc in second ch from hook; hdc in next two chs; dc in remaining eight chs; sl st in top of sc at base of chain (leaf formed); rep from * once; working behind leaves of previous row, sc in next two sts; ch 10, sc in second ch from hook; hdc in next two chs; dc in remaining six chs; sl st in top of sc at base of chain (leaf formed); sc in next sc. Finish off and weave in ends.

Crochet Abbreviations beg — beginning ch — chain stitch dc — double crochet hdc — half double crochet inc — increase rep —repeat rnd(s) — round(s) sc — single crochet sl st — slip stitch sp— space st(s) — stitch(es) yo — yarn over

read correctly when hung; smooth wrinkles, and press in place. Apply a thin layer of decoupage medium over fabric circle; let dry. Repeat for all bottle caps.

Sign of the Times (page 72) Designed by Emily Herrick; crazyoldladies.blogspot.com YOU WILL NEED • Fusible web • Total of 16 assorted 5" square fabric scraps • Eight 51 ⁄2"-diameter tin bottle cap plaques • Decoupage medium (such as Mod Podge) • Foam paintbrushes • Fine-grit sandpaper • 2 yards of 3⁄8"-wide ribbon: assorted colors • Two 24" lengths of 3⁄8"-diameter dowel • Acrylic paint in desired color • Repositionable hooks Trace the letter patterns on Pattern Sheet 4 onto the paper side of fusible web; roughly cut around each piece. With the fusible side down, press the letters onto the wrong side of eight assorted 5" square fabric scraps; cut out the shapes on the lines. Trace the circle pattern on Pattern Sheet 3 onto template plastic; cut it out. Cut eight circles from eight remaining fabric scraps. Peel off paper backings from letters, and position a letter onto each circle; fuse in place following manufacturer’s instructions. Paint a thin layer of decoupage medium onto the outside flat surface of a bottle cap. Carefully place fabric circle onto surface, making sure to position letter so it will

Lightly sand painted surface of bottle caps, and wipe away sanding dust. Paint a thin layer of decoupage medium; let dry. Cut ribbon into eight 8" lengths. Thread a ribbon length through each bottle-cap hole; tie ends into a knot. Paint dowels with desired paint color; let dry. Thread ribbon hangers onto dowels to read “Soda Shop.” Hang rods with repositionable hooks.

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Fold tissue paper rectangle in half lengthwise with short folded edges inside. Fold 1"-wide accordion folds on each side of center fold (Diagram 2).

DIAGRAM 2

Place one cardstock strip on work surface with wrong side up. Place tissue paper on top of cardstock strip, aligning the top of folds with top of cardstock strip and centering tissue paper from side to side. Glue the bottom tissue-paper flap to the cardstock (Diagram 3). GLUE UNDER THIS EDGE

DIAGRAM 3

Fizz Whiz: Soda Jerk Hat (page 73) Designed by Emily Herrick; crazyoldladies.blogspot.com

Place the second cardstock strip on work surface below the first strip. Pull the top tissue-paper flap over to the second cardstock piece, and align it as before. Glue the flap to the cardstock (Diagram 4). GLUE UNDER THIS EDGE

YOU WILL NEED • 12" square patterned cardstock • Tissue paper: white • Glue stick Cut two 31 ⁄2×12" strips from patterned cardstock. Cut a 9×14" rectangle from white tissue paper. Fold short edges of tissue-paper rectangle in 11 ⁄2" (Diagram 1).

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POP-up Party Fountain Service (page 69) Designed by Emily Herrick; crazyoldladies.blogspot.com

Measurements include 1 ⁄4" seam allowances. Sew with right sides together unless otherwise stated.

YOU WILL NEED • 3 yards of aqua striped fabric with 6"-wide stripes (such as Michael Miller Bekko Thick Stripe in aqua) • Water-soluble marking pen • Sewing thread: white • 3 yards of 1 ⁄2"-wide adhesive hookand-loop tape • 5 yards of 1 ⁄2"-wide sew-in hookand-loop tape • Four 10' lengths of 3⁄4"-diameter PVC pipe • PVC pipe cutting tool • 3⁄4" PVC fittings: two Ts (X), two three-way corners (Y), two elbows (Z) • 3⁄4×18×51" piece of plywood • Four 28"-tall table legs • Four top plates for mounting legs

FINISHED SIZE: 54×83×20" Cut the pieces, noting the direction of the stripe: From aqua striped fabric, cut: • 38×511 ⁄2" rectangle (awning) • 301 ⁄2×55" rectangle (table skirt front panel) • 2—301 ⁄2×19" rectangles (table skirt side panels) MAKE THE AWNING Turn each side edge of the 38×511 ⁄2" aqua striped rectangle under 1 ⁄2"; sew. Fold top edge under 1 ⁄2", then another 2"; sew in place. Fold bottom edge up 1 ⁄2"; press lightly (Diagram 1).

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TABLE SKIRT (front panel): 30½×55"

TABLE SKIRT (side panel): 30½×19" TABLE SKIRT (side panel): 30½×19"

½" DIAGRAM 1

22¾"

CUTTING DIAGRAM

¼"

DIAGRAM 2

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DIAGRAM 3

On right side and using watersoluble marking pen, measure and mark a line 223⁄4" from top edge. Turn fabric right side up, and fold up bottom folded edge to marked line; press (Diagram 2, opposite). Trace scallop pattern on Pattern Sheet 3 onto white paper; cut it out. Mark scallops 1 ⁄4" above bottom folded edge across the fabric width (Diagram 3, opposite).

pipe (Diagram 5). Note: The back of pocket will have excess fabric to accommodate the pipe.

From 3⁄4"-diameter PVC pipe, cut: • 4—66" pieces (A) • 2—15" pieces (B) • 2—16" pieces (C) • 2—51" pieces (D)

1¾"

Slide a pipe D through top and bottom rod pockets of the awning. Referring to the Awning Frame Assembly Diagram, join the remaining PVC fittings and pipe lengths to build the awning frame.

DIAGRAM 5

Using a small stitch length on your sewing machine, stitch along the marked scallop line. When stitching scallops, backstitch two or three stitches when you reach each point, pivot, backstitch again, and continue to stitch along next curve until all scallops have been stitched. Trim 1 ⁄8" from stitched line. Clip small notches in each curve, and cut into each point as close as possible without cutting through the stitches (Diagram 4).

MAKE THE AWNING FRAME Cut the following pieces:

D Z

Z

C

C

X

B

X

B

D

Y

Y

A A

A

A

DIAGRAM 4

Turn scallops right side out. Press well. Topstitch a scant 1 ⁄8" inside each scallop edge. On wrong side, topstitch a line a scant 1 ⁄8" above top of scallops across the fabric width. Measure and mark a line 13⁄4" above stitched line. Align folded hem with marked line; pin. Topstitch a scant 1 ⁄8" below fold to create a rod pocket for the

AWNING FRAME ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM

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POP-up Party 3"

ASSEMBLE THE TABLE Following the top plate manufacturer’s instructions and using the included hardware, attach a top plate to each corner of the 18×511 ⁄2" piece of plywood. Screw a leg into each top plate.

Turn each side edge under 1 ⁄2"; sew. Fold top and bottom edges under 1"; sew in place. Cut sew-in hook-and-loop tape into two 18" lengths and one 54" length. Sew 18" lengths to top edge of each side panel and the 51" length to top edge of front panel. Cut adhesive hook-and-loop tape into two 18" lengths and one 54" length. Peel off paper backing and adhere an 18" length to each short table edge. Adhere the 54" length to long table edge. Place table against wall and place awning frame legs around table sides. Wrap table skirt around awning frame legs, and press table skirt and table hook-and-loop tapes together.

Soda Jerk Apron (page 69) Designed by Emily Herrick; crazyoldladies.blogspot.com

DIAGRAM 1

YOU WILL NEED • Two 18×22" rectangles (fat quarters) of two contrasting prints • Sewing thread • Two yards 7⁄8"-wide double-fold bias tape in coordinating color

Measure 4" from top edge and mark. Fold bottom edge to 4" mark. Measure and mark a line through the center of the folded section. Sew along the sides and the marked line to make two pockets (Diagram 2). 4"

MAKE THE TABLE SKIRT Sew a 301 ⁄2×19" aqua striped rectangle to each side edge of the 301 ⁄2×55" aqua striped rectangle; press seams open.

Yardages and cutting instructions are based on 42" of usable fabric width. Note direction of prints when cutting the pieces. Measurements include 1 ⁄4" seam allowances. Sew with right sides together unless otherwise stated. Cut the following pieces: From each fat quarter, cut: • 16×18" rectangle With right sides together, sew two 16×18" rectangles together, noting the direction of the prints and leaving a 3" opening at the top (Diagram 1); press. Trim the corners. Turn to right side; press.

DIAGRAM 2

Center bias tape across top of fabric, with top edge of fabric between the bias tape layers and the folded bias-tape edge at the top. Sew the bias tape to the top of the fabric (Diagram 3). Fold each open end of the bias tape under 1 ⁄2", and zigzag-stitch to secure.

folded edge of bias tape

DIAGRAM 3

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Sodalicious (page 71) Designed by Emily Herrick; crazyoldladies.blogspot.com YOU WILL NEED • 2 ⁄3 yard solid gray fabric (pillow side and back) • 18×22" pieces (fat quarter) each solid white (pillow front) and aqua print fabrics (appliqué) • 9×22" piece (fat eighth) solid black fabric (appliqué) • Lightweight fusible web • Sewing thread: gray and black • 14" zipper: gray • 11 ⁄2 yards of 5⁄8"-wide jumbo rickrack: gray • 16" round pillow form Yardages and cutting instructions are based on 42" of usable fabric width. Measurements include 1 ⁄4" seam allowances. Sew with right sides together unless otherwise stated. Cut the following pieces:

cut around each piece. With fusible side down, press crescent shapes onto wrong side of aqua print fabric and the lettering and underline onto the wrong side of the solid black fabric; cut out shapes. Peel off paper backings. Referring to photo, page 71, position aqua print crescent shapes at top and bottom of solid white circle and the solid black lettering and the underline in the center between the crescent shapes, leaving a 3⁄4" border of white space all around; press all shapes. Using gray sewing thread, blanket-stitch around crescent shapes. Using black sewing thread, blanket-stitch around the lettering and the underline.

Using a zipper foot attachment, sew along each side of zipper. Turn fabric over. Use a seam ripper to open seam so zipper can open freely. Topstitch across top and bottom of the zipper (Diagram 3). Mark a 15" circle on the gray fabric with the zipper in the center; cut out (Diagram 3).

With right sides together, sew the solid gray 10×16" rectangles together along 16" long edges (Diagram 1); press seam open. DIAGRAM 3

FINISH THE PILLOW Join the 21 ⁄2×42" gray strips to make one long side strip; trim to 48" long.

DIAGRAM 1

With raw edges aligned and right sides together, pin one long edge of 21 ⁄2×48" gray side strip to pillow back (Diagram 4). Bring open ends of gray side strip together; mark where they meet. Stitch strip ends together at mark. Sew side strip to pillow back.

Center zipper on stitched seam (Diagram 2); pin.

From solid gray fabric, cut: • 2—21 ⁄2×42" strips • 2—10×16" rectangles From solid white fabric, cut: • 1 of Circle Pattern Trace two crescents, the lettering, and the underline patterns found on Pattern Sheets 2 and 3 onto paper side of fusible web; roughly

DIAGRAM 2

DIAGRAM 4

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I N ST R U C T I O N S Center gray jumbo rickrack around pillow top edge, overlapping ends; pin in place toward pillow edge (Diagram 5). Trim rickrack flush with pillow top edge; zigzag stitch the cut edge to prevent fraying. Open zipper about 4". With right sides together and zipper opening at the top of the pillow, sew the pillow front to the pillow side. Turn through open zipper. Press rickrack edge away from the pillow front.

POP-up Party YOU WILL NEED • 4×10" rectangle each of orange, green, red, and yellow print fabrics • 81 ⁄2" square each of aqua, yellow, purple, and green print fabrics • Lightweight fusible web • Sewing thread: white • 18×22" piece (fat quarter) of backing fabric • 16"-square pillow form FINISHED SIZE: 16" square DIAGRAM 1

From backing fabric, cut: • 2—161 ⁄2×20" rectangles DIAGRAM 5

Bottled Up (page 71) Designed by Emily Herrick; crazyoldladiesquilts.blogspot.com

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Referring to Diagram 1, sew together four prepared bottle units in pairs, noting direction of the bottles. Press seams in opposite directions. Join pairs to make the pillow top. Press seams in one direction.

Stitch 10" Fold

Open zipper completely, and insert pillow form through opening. Zip closed.

ASSEMBLE PILLOW TOP Trace the bottle pattern found on Pattern Sheet 1 four times onto paper side of fusible web, leaving 1 ⁄2" between bottles; roughly cut around each bottle, leaving 1 ⁄4" along edges. With the fusible side down, press one bottle onto the wrong side of each 4×10" orange, green, red, and yellow print rectangle, taking note of the direction of the print; cut out bottles. Peel off the paper backings, position a bottle diagonally onto each aqua, yellow, purple, and green 81 ⁄2" print square; fuse following manufacturer’s instructions. Using white sewing thread, topstitch a scant 1 ⁄16" inside the edges of each bottle.

16½"

Fold

Cut the following pieces:

FINISH PILLOW With wrong sides together, fold each 161 ⁄2×20" backing fabric rectangle in half to form two doublethick 10×161 ⁄2" rectangles. Overlap folded edges by 31 ⁄2" to make a 161 ⁄2" square (Pillow Back Assembly Diagram). Stitch across overlaps on top and bottom edges to make the pillow back.

16½"

Yardages and cutting instructions are based on 42" of usable fabric width. Note direction of prints when cutting pieces. Measurements include 1 ⁄4" seam allowances. Sew with right sides together unless otherwise stated.

3½" overlap 10" Stitch PILLOW BACK ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM

With right sides together, sew pillow back to pillow top around all edges to make pillow cover. Turn to right side; press. Insert pillow form through opening in pillow back.

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Sleep-Easy Caddy (page 84) Designed by Alison Gamm

Ordinary to Extraordinary

Measured Success: Clipboard (page 80) Designed by Pamela Porter

YOU WILL NEED • Fabric table runner with fringe ends (Ours measures 141 ⁄2×691 ⁄4" with 2" fringe on each end.) • Matching sewing thread • 12" length of 1"-wide ribbon in coordinating color Fold one short edge of table runner up 9", then fold the edge down to the outside 11 ⁄2". Topstitch the sides together to make a large pocket. Tuck ribbon under pocket flap 4" from left-hand side and pin in place. To make two pockets, topstitch along each edge of ribbon through all table runner layers, being careful to leave the fringe free of stitching. Extend the topstitching through the layers of the flap until you reach the top folded edge. Sandwich the table runner between the mattress and box spring, leaving the pocket end hanging over the edge.

YOU WILL NEED • Clipboard • Drill and drill bits • 6 yardsticks in assorted colors • Table saw or handsaw • Wood glue (such as Gorilla Glue) • Small clamps • Router • Medium-grit sandpaper • Small screws (about the same size as the rivets holding the clip on the clipboard) Choose a drill bit that is about the same size as the rivets in the clipboard. Drill through the rivets in the clipboard clip and remove the clip from the board.

Measured Success: Vase (page 80) Designed by Pamela Porter YOU WILL NEED Yardstick • Table saw or handsaw • Sandpaper • Wood glue (such as Gorilla Glue) • Empty almond tin • Rubber band •

Cut a yardstick into 3" segments. Sand the rough ends. Glue the segments around the sides of an empty almond tin. Secure the segments in with a rubber band while drying.

Cut yardsticks into 101 ⁄2"-long segments. Glue the segments to the front of the clipboard with wood glue, overlapping the edges of the board. Clamp the pieces in place; let dry. Use a router to trim excess yardstick from the edges. Sand the cut edges. Position the clip at the top of the board. Mark holes where the rivets were. Drill a small pilot hole at each mark. Attach the clip to the board with screws through the holes.

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Crochet Basics

STEP 1: Insert hook into work (second chain from hook), yarn over, and draw yarn through both work and loop on hook in one movement.

STEP 1: Yarn over (yo) the hook, and draw yarn through to form a new loop without tightening previous one.

STEP 2: Repeat to form as many chain stitches as required. Do not count slip knot as a chain stitch.

STEP 1: Insert hook into work (second chain from the hook on the starting chain), *yarn over the hook, and draw yarn through work only.

STEP 2: Yarn over the hook again, and draw yarn through both loops on the hook—one single crochet made.

STEP 3: Insert hook into next stitch; repeat from * in step 1.

STEP 1: Yarn over the hook, and insert hook into work (fourth chain from hook on starting chain). *Yarn over the hook, and draw it through work only—three loops are on the hook.

STEP 2: Yarn over the hook, and draw it through first two loops only.

STEP 3: Yarn over hook, and draw it through the last two loops on the hook— one double crochet made.

STEP 1: Yarn over the hook, and insert the hook into the work (third chain from the hook on the starting chain).

STEP 2: *Yarn over the hook, and draw up a loop—three loops on the hook.

HALF DOUBLE CROCHET (HDC)

SINGLE CROCHET (SC)

STEP 2: To join chains into ring with slip stitch, insert hook into first chain, yarn over, and draw through both work and yarn on hook in one movement.

CHAIN STITCH (CH ST)

This is the shortest crochet stitch and, unlike other stitches, is not used on its own to produce a fabric. It is used for joining, shaping, and—where necessary—carrying the yarn to another part of the fabric for the next stage.

DOUBLE CROCHET (DC)

SLIP STITCH (SL ST)

Here you’ll find abbreviations, stitch details, and other helpful information to get you started crocheting.

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STEP 4: Yarn over hook, and insert the hook into the next stitch; repeat from * in step 1.

STEP 3: Yarn over the hook again, and draw through all three loops on the hook—one half double crochet made. STEP 4: Yarn over the hook, and insert the hook into the next stitch; repeat from * in step 2.

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SOURCES Many of the materials and items used in this magazine are available at fabrics, crafts, and art stores. For more information about the products or to find a retailer near you, contact the manufacturers listed below. MEET THE MAKER (pages 16–19)

Products from Little Skunk Co. can be found at littleskunk.com and etsy.com/shop/littleskunkco. BLOGGER CHALLENGE (pages 20–21)

Pint-size canning jars: available at crafts and home improvement stores.

Air Planter—hollow plastic lollipop sticks: wilton.com; air plant: airplantsupplyco.com. Get in Line—coffeepot: vintage. Stencil 1 Small Star Pattern stencil: plaidonline.com; DecoColor Premium gold marker: uchida.com. SELF(IE) EXPRESSION (pages 44–49)

CRAFTS FOR KIDS (pages 22–27)

Forest Friends—felt: magiccabin.com. Feel the Breeze—washi tape: michaels.com (green and lime green) and mt-tape.us (pink). Racing Buddies—washi tape: michaels.com. Fluttering Fairies—felt: magiccabin.com; wood beads: michaels.com. CRAFTY COMEBACKS (pages 28–31)

10" Potholder PRO loom and fabric loops: harrisville.com. DIG IN! (pages 32–38)

Room to Grow—chalkboard fabric: oilclothbytheyard.com. Go Green—foam wreath form: floracraft.com. Spray paint: krylon.com. Chalk Talk—wood plant markers: amazon.com. THE RIGHT ANGLE (pages 39–43)

Mod Masterpiece—artists canvas; michaels.com. In the Shade—Prism wrapping paper; papersource.com; spray adhesive: krylon.com. Chain Gang—iron-on wood veneer tape: homedepot.com; acrylic paint: decoart.com; spray sealer: krylon .com; chain, jump rings, and lobster clasp: michaels.com.

Tweet This—embroidery: vintage. Bracelets for Your Bestie—clamp ribbon end jewelry clasps, lobster clasps: michaels.com. Foot Prints—Angelus Acrylic Leather Paint: angelusdirect.com. CLEAR WINNERS (pages 51–59)

Easy Cast Clear Casting Epoxy, Opaque Pigments, and Transfer Dyes: eti-usa.com. Here Comes the Sun—30 mm iridescent sequins: amazon.com; silicone pan: wilton.com; tiny metal gears: store.lisapavelka.com. It’s Only Natural—silicone muffin pan: wilton.com. Penchant for Pendants—square and round metal pendants, tiny metal gears: store.lisapavelka.com. Winging It— Bug and Butterfly Scalloped Silicone Baking Mold; worldmarket.com. Out on Top—Mod Podge Mod Molds: Gems; plaidonline.com. Put a Ring on It— Gold wire earring hoops: michaels.com. FRUIT PUNCH (pages 60–67)

Bottoms Up—Mason jar lid and straw set: factorydirectcraft.com. Freshen Up—Lily Sugar 'N Cream yarn: yarninspirations.com. Pineapple Chunks—Kona Cotton Solids fabrics: robertkaufman.com.

POP-UP PARTY (pages 68–75)

Fountain Service—Michael Miller Bekko Thick Stripe fabric: michaelmillerfabrics.com; adhesive and sew-in hook-and-loop tape: velcro.com; PVC pipe: lowes.com; plywood, table legs, and mounting plates: homedepot.com. Signs of the Time—Sodalicious fabrics by Emily Herrick: michaelmillerfabrics.com; fusible web: thermowebonline.com; Art Minds tin plaques: michaels.com; Mod Podge decoupage medium: plaidonline.com; Command repositionable utensil hooks: 3m.com. Paper Straw Frames—wood frame: michaels.com. Paper straws available at crafts and party stores. Bottle Cap Magnets—blank bottle caps, 1" circle paper punch: hobbylobby.com. Soda Jerk Apron—Sodalicious fabrics by Emily Herrick: michaelmillerfabrics.com; bias tape: wrights.com. Soda Pop Pillows: Sodalicious— Cotton Cuture Fog fabric: michaelmillerfabrics.com; jumbo rickrack: simplicity.com; zipper: makeitcoats.com; pillow form: joann.com. Soda Pop Pillows: Bottled Up— Sodalicious fabrics by Emily Herrick: michaelmillerfabrics.com; fusible web: thermowebonline.com; pillow form: joann.com. Paper Straw Garland—embroidery floss: dmc-usa.com. ORDINARY TO EXTRAORDINARY (pages 76–85)

Pin It to Win It—Goody Classics Metallic Long Round Bobby Slides: amazon.com; embroidery floss: dmc-usa.com. Spring/Summer 2016  Make It Yourself

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