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By Little Hands Book Giveaway

$75 voucher from Elementsbathandbody

Popcorn Factory Giveaway

Laura Hughes Note Cards

Say It With Sttiches Book

Stitch Kitty Fuzzzy Puppy Book

Manga Cross Stitch Book

Felting For Baby Book

Woven Treasures Book

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Inside Out RANDOM.ORG

That means our winner is Vernell!!

Inside Out winner

Congrats Vernell, you should have an email from me, if not please contact me ASAP at scrapbooking@craftgossip.com

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Mammalicious Finds is hosting a giveaway sponsored by Circle of Friends, a company that specializes in bath and body products for children. Enter now to win a set of Circle of Friends Organics line. US Residents only. Deadline to enter: November 28, 2009.

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GWGleadHylandI like looking around at glass studios around the country and the world to see what’s going on in the glass road. And as I have mentioned before I want my own. I love to see pictures of other studios and imagine what mine will look like. Well, today we’re going to Louisville, KY. That’s also where the next Glass…

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adventcalendarpocketsPickles shares a tutorial for a festive Advent calender made in the form of hanging treat pockets.  Fill each pocket with a different treat for each night as you count the days until Christmas.  Get the how-to.

[photo from Pickles]

[tags]sewing, tutorial, advent, calender, treat, pocket[/tags]

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recycledsweaterbootsWho says that keeping up with the latest fashion trends has to cost lost of money?  Jessica from Happy Together shows how she recycled a sweater into a pair of stylish knit boots.   Go to the tutorial.

[photo from Happy Together]

[tags]sewing, tutorial, sweater, refashion, boots[/tags]

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adjustablestrapHomespun Threads shares a video tutorial showing how to make an adjustable strap.  Watch the video and you’ll be able to create an adjustable strap for the next purse or bag that you sew.  Go to the video tutorial.

[photo from Homespun Threads]

[tags]sewing, video, tutorial, adjustable, strap, purse, bag[/tags]

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lilyGrosgrain whipped up this cute little number as a last minute dress for her daughter.  She shares a free pattern, which is aptly named Last Minute Frock.  Cute, cute, cute!!  Go to the free pattern.

[photo from Grosgrain]

[tags]sewing, tutorial, girl, dress, last minute, frock[/tags]

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Moon Lady spirit box

Originally uploaded by intothedawn

I love this Moon Lady spirit box from Flickr user IntotheDawn. It’s so very pretty, and I love the sense of peace on the face.

Click here to check out more from this multi-media artist on etsy.

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corsetThe Urban Threads newsletter tips us off:

A couple months ago Karline got a new cell phone, and of course, she wanted to make a spiffy case for it. Here’s what she came up with — the oh-so-schmexy cell phone corset! It’s lined with microfiber to pamper the screen, and it laces up the back just like a person-corset.

If you love the…

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turkeycuppySeriously. Cupcakes baked in turkey slices. I’m fascinated by this. Find the recipe for these cranberry cupcakes with maple buttercream HERE at Paula Deen.

[tags]cupcakes, Thanksgiving, turkey[/tags]

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The Soap Queen, Anne-Marie Faiola, recently interviewed Tammy of Milk and Cookeez. Tammy posted about some fun holiday soap products on her blog, including Peppermint Bark Soapopz and a soap fruitcake.

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mavorYes, yes, yes! *happy dance happy dance* Salley Mavor (Wee Folk Studio) has moved to blogland! She says,

Yes, I’ve decided to come out of my cocoon and join the world of blogs. This is an opportunity to share my creative life with you, whether you’ve seen my illustrations in children’s books, have made projects from my how-to book, Felt Wee Folk,…

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shearsOh, my goodness! Sewforless.com is giving away the good stuff! For at least a week, the site is saying thanks to its customers with Thankful Days Giveaways. The first prize — a pair of WunderStitch scallop shears valued at US $29.99 — has already been claimed. Drop by the site every day to see and enter the latest contest!

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diDi van Niekerk of Crafts Unlimited is sharing this beautiful blue hydrangea design. Her newsletter says,

This multipurpose design is the first in the set of three gorgeous designs and is just the thing for embroidery, decoupage, scrapbooking and card making. Make an ATC or embroidered postcard – the possibilities are endless.

Download the PDF file.

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Have you entered the seven CraftGossip Needlework giveaways that are going on now? If not, get a move on! The contests end at 8:00 a.m. (Central USA time) next Monday, November 23.

Laura Hughes note cards

Say it with Stitches: New Embroidery Designs for Letters and Words by Sharon and Kristin Jankowicz

Stitchy Kitty Fuzzy Puppy: 60 Motifs to Stitch Everywhere by Ayako Otsuka

Manga Cross-Stitch: Make Your…

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stripey tiny tree skirtMelissa Mortenson of the Polkadot Chair blog shares how to make this awesome Christmas Tree skirt at the Moda Bake Shop. Get the tutorial here

[tags]Christmas tree skirt, Moda fabrics, tutorial, Figgy Pudding[/tags]

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Felt Me Up Designs is holding a giveaway and you can win this adorable Robin.  She also has the most delightful ETSY shop called feltmeupdesigns. Pay her a visit and see all her wonderful felting art.  You have to have a twitter account and you do not enter HERE!

HOW TO ENTER

 To win a Feltmeupdesigns real bird Robin it’s simple. Twitter this short…

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Whirly GigCathy at Quilting on Turtle Hill just finished this Whirligig quilt top using Moda fabrics. She said this one is not going to be a gift, it’s all hers. Go here to see more.

[tags]Whirligig, quilt top, sewing for self[/tags]

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image by Judikins

image by Judikins

Check out this super cool project by Judikins, she’s stamped and added clear beads to wooden bangle bracelets. Click here to watch a video or download a project sheet. These would make wonderful holiday gifts!

-Heather

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MR pinsMaya Road has released a number of new items in an early winter release. Products include stick pins (shown above,) Maya Mists, velvet flowers and acrylic stamps. Click here to see all the new products.

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Yuletide JewelsKaren Neary of Sew Karen-ly Created shows this finished project Yuletide Jewels sent in by blogger Bev Crouse of The Quilter’s Net. It’s one of Karen’s original patterns. Go here for details.

closeup yuletide jewelsCheck out Bev’s lovely stiching in this closeup.

[tags]ornament, show and tell, Yuletide, Holidays, Christmas, decorations[/tags]

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Mannequin TutorialSachiko from Tea Rose Home made this vintage-inspired child-sized mannequin for her daughter’s room, and shares a tutorial showing how she did it.  This is such a cool idea!!  Get the how-to.

[photo from Tea Rose Home]

[via Someday Crafts]

[tags]sewing, tutorial, child, mannequin, DIY[/tags]

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owlfromscarfAshley from Make It and Love It continues her series on repurposed scarves with a tutorial showing how to turn an old scarf into a cute little owl softie.  If you’ve got any babies or small children on your Christmas gift, this might be the gift for them!  Get the how-to.

[photo from Make It and Love It]

[tags]sewing, tutorial, owl, softie, scarf, repurpose[/tags]

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purseaccessoriesAngela Pea from Keeping the Faith shows how to make this chic checkbook cover.  She made it as part of a set of purse accessories, and includes links to the tutorials she used to make matching a business card holder and key fob.  Go to the tutorial.

[photo from Keeping the Faith]

[via Wardrobe Refashion]

[tags]sewing, tutorial, fabric, checkbook, cover[/tags]

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Real Women Scrap is holding a Holiday Blog-Abration with giveaways, contests and a way to share your blog and make new internet friends. Simply write a post about the event, including the Blog-Abration badge and leave a link to your post here. Then leave comments on the daily giveaway psots. Prizes include a photo book from Shutterfly and books from bestselling authors. Click…

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