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New Year’s Surprise Balls

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This idea is perfect for adding a little bit of wonder and fun to your New Year’s  celebration for your kids! You can cater the items inside to the ages of your children.  You won’t believe how simple this idea … Read More...

New Year’s Eve Crowns

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Robin makes such a great point in this post about how most of the activities and traditions centered around ‘adult-type’ activities.  She suggests coming up with your own New Year’s Traditions that are a little more kid friendly. One activity … Read More...

Freeform Creation

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I’m a huge fan of freeform crochet.  It’s akin to abstract art to me.  For those of us who must follow a pattern, this is not the path to follow.  But, for those who like to think outside the box, … Read More...

Freebie | New Year Subway Art

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Krista from While He Was Napping has created some New Year subway art for printing. It comes in the version shown above, and also in black and white. Click here to go to the freebie.

Winner: Jewish Threads

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The winner of Jewish Threads: A Hands-On Guide to Stitching Spiritual Intention into Jewish Fabric Crafts by Diana Drew with Robert Grayson is commenter 26, Susan Berk. Susan, I’ve sent you an email. Please respond with your mailing address … Read More...

Pull the loose thread

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I know knitting is outside my beat; but this is so freakin brilliant, I can’t pass up the chance to post about it. This wall calendar, designed by Patrick Frey and marketed by the Victoria and Albert Museum, is made … Read More...

Holiday Candle Ring Idea

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This candle ring project gives you a wonderful way to use up your old Christmas ornaments. It would make a lovely display for a holiday table, and it’s not too late to prepare your décor for the New Year.

Stevie … Read More...

Chinese Gongs quilt blocks

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Lesly from Stitch Literate drafted the pattern for these blocks using a compass. Called Chinese Gongs, she created them in three sizes, then used fabric in her stash to make some up. To see the drawing that inspired this block … Read More...