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What Is Top-Down Raglan Shoulder Shaping?

This guest post is brought to you by Carol Feller, instructor of the popular Bluprint classes Sweater Surgery, Celtic Cables and Short Rows. Her new self-published book, Among Stones, has 10 patterns that range from sweaters right though to socks, scarfs and hats. It’s available either in printed or electronic format. One lucky reader will…

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Pretty Petals In-the-Hoop

Blooming embroidered silk petals adorn a simple project, transforming the ordinary into something charmingly romantic. Discover a new way to use button cover embroidery designs to create pretty in-the-hoop flower petals using the same technique employed in sewing garment facings. This technique is a lot of fun and super simple to create. Use it to…

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Fun Friday: Learn How to Make Crafts Inspired By Taylor Swift

Sometimes, crafty goodness pops up in the most unlikely of places, such as the music video for Taylor Swift’s new single, “We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together.” With knit and crocheted accessories surrounding her in this break-up pop anthem, Taylor Swift is bringing handmade to a younger generation. If you want to recreate the…

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Make a Punch Needle Barrette and Rock Your Next Updo

We can’t get enough of this design by Arounna Khounnoraj — it’s cute, trendy and easy to knock out in a weekend. Plus, it’s a great way to use all those yarn scraps you have lying around. Let’s get punching! Punch Needle Barrette Level: Intermediate Tools and Materials Piece of linen stretched over an embroidery…

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Make a Lalaloopsy Cake Topper With Modeling Chocolate

This guest post is brought to you by Elisa Strauss, instructor of Bluprint classes Designer Handbag Cakes, Sculpted Dog Cake and the FREE mini-class Basic Fondant Techniques. Lalaloopsy Halloween cake topper tutorial I love to use modeling chocolate to make adorable characters. This Lalaloopsy cake topper is perfect for Halloween. Or, you can easily change…

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