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Book Review & Giveaway {One-of-a-Kind Handmade Weddings}

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 It’s the little details that make your event memorable! One-of-a-Kind Handmade Weddings provides a great resource for anyone planning a wedding, a bridal shower, or other event. Fourteen chapters filled with step-by-step tutorials along with additional design ideas in each section make it easy to add your own personal style to any gathering. 

 

 

 

 

 

Unique ideas like handmade shadowbox wedding announcements and decoupaged save-the-date votives are just a couple of the dozens of inspiring ideas contained in the book. Instructions for seasonal bouquets, candlelit pathways, wedding decor, and more will add the perfect custom touches to your special day. Want a copy of the book for your very own? Just leave a comment on this post by midnight CST on August 31st for your chance to win One-of-a-Kind Handmade Weddings! One winner will be randomly selected and announced on September 1st. Due to shipping costs, this offer is open to US entries only. Best wishes to all the entrants!

 

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Designer Spotlight: Flossy Fox Shop

If you like your cross stitch designs full of color and with a bit of an 8-bit video game feel, you’ll want to check out Flossy Fox Shop. This Etsy seller based in Washington state specializes in fantasy creatures, cozy witch scenes, magic and myths, as well as other designs that are sure to delight. 

I know that shop category “cozy witch scenes” caught my attention, so let’s take a look. It’s mostly sampler style designs with lots of little elements, and some are specifically parts of the house like a cozy with kitchen or library. The one shown here is called Bats and Bells, Tea and Spells, and it includes a table in front of a window with plenty of fun creatures like a fox, crow, dragon and cat. 

On the wall there are swords and an axe, and maybe also some drying herbs and a teapot. The design is 82 by 77 stitches and uses 22 colors. On 14 count fabric it comes out to 5.9 by 5.5 inches, or almost 15 by 14 cm. 

The largest category is myths and magic, which includes cryptids, dragons, mermaids, kitsune and other fanciful creatures. Another large group is animals and nature, which is heavy on cats and corgis, as well as foxes.

There’s also a handful of cute bookmarks, some Christmas designs, and a few cute video game inspired designs. They also have a few stitchalongs if that’s something you enjoy. 

These projects are colorful, cute and whimsical, and look like they would be a lot of fun to stitch if you like this style. 

The shop also includes some cute needle minders and washi tape in a similar style if you want to coordinate your stitching. 

Check out all the cuteness at Flossy Fox Shop, and if you stitch up one of their patterns I’d love to hear about it!

[Photo: Flossy Fox Shop]