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		<title>Rolling Along to Christmas</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 11 Nov 2009 16:35:23 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Here comes Santa Claus and his merry rider just in time to deliver Christmas cheer. Accented with lots of shiny tree trims, this jolly design can be displayed as a wall hanging or as a decoration for your front door. Size: 131/2&#8243;w x 17%&#8221;h Supplies: Worsted weight yarn (refer to color key), two 101/2&#8243; X [...]]]></description>
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<p style="text-align: left;">Here comes Santa Claus and his merry rider just in time to deliver Christmas cheer. Accented with lots of shiny tree trims, this jolly design can be displayed as a wall hanging or as a decoration for your front door.</p>
<p>Size: 131/2&#8243;w x 17%&#8221;h Supplies: Worsted weight yarn (refer to color key), two 101/2&#8243; X 131/2&#8243; sheets of 7 mesh plastic canvas, #16 tapestry needle, metallic silver ribbon , 28 &#8211; 6mm beads, one 5/8&#8243; w star sequin, sewing needle, thread, sawtooth hanger, and clear-drying craft glue Stitches Used: Backstitch, French Knot, Gobelin Stitch, Overcast Stitch, Tent Stitch, and Turkey Loop<br />
Instructions: Follow charts and use required stitches to work Santa pieces, leaving shaded areas unworked. Match <a href="http://www.pattern-making.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/image-frompattern-makingcom01-nov-11-1139.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-3252" title="image-frompattern-makingcom01-nov-11-1139" src="http://www.pattern-making.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/image-frompattern-makingcom01-nov-11-1139.jpg" alt="" width="37" height="24" /></a> and work~stitches in shaded areas through two thicknesses to join Upper Santa to Lower Santa. Refer to photo to sew beads to tree. Match <a href="http://www.pattern-making.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/star.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-3253" title="star" src="http://www.pattern-making.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/star.jpg" alt="" width="36" height="23" /></a> to glue star sequin to top of tree. For hanger, sew sawtooth hanger to wrong side of stitched piece.</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">Designed by: Jack Peatman for LuvLee</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.pattern-making.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/dig-1.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-3248 aligncenter" title="Rolling Along to Christmas" src="http://www.pattern-making.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/dig-1-221x300.jpg" alt="" width="221" height="300" /></a></p>
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		<title>Grandparents Day</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2009 20:49:52 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Here&#8217;s the perfect gift for Grandparents Day (September 9) &#8211; a heart-tugging wall hanging that names all the grandchildren. For extra sentimental appeal, let the children stitch their own personalized hearts. Large Heart Size: 13V2&#8243;w x lOV2&#8243;h Small Heart Size: 3Ys&#8221;w x 3&#8243;h Supplies: Worsted weight yarn (refer to color key), two lOV2&#8243; X 13V2&#8243; [...]]]></description>
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<p>Here&#8217;s the perfect gift for Grandparents Day (September 9) &#8211; a heart-tugging wall hanging<br />
that names all the grandchildren. For extra sentimental appeal, let the children stitch<br />
their own personalized hearts.</p>
<p><strong>Large Heart Size</strong>: 13V2&#8243;w x lOV2&#8243;h<br />
Small Heart Size: 3Ys&#8221;w x 3&#8243;h<br />
Supplies: <strong>Worsted weight yarn</strong> (refer to color key), two lOV2&#8243; X 13V2&#8243; sheets of 7 mesh plastic canvas, #16 <strong>tapestry needle,</strong> tracing paper, removable tape, 1;4 &#8220;w rose ribbon (for granddaughters), 1;4 &#8220;w blue ribbon (for grandsons), clear-drying craft glue, and saw tooth hanger</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.pattern-making.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/pattern-plastic-canvas.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-3075 aligncenter" title="pattern-plastic-canvas" src="http://www.pattern-making.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/pattern-plastic-canvas-300x100.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="100" /></a></p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.pattern-making.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/canvas-pattern.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-3076 aligncenter" title="canvas-pattern" src="http://www.pattern-making.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/canvas-pattern-300x198.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="198" /></a></p>
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<p style="text-align: left;">Stitches Used: Backstitch, Cross Stitch, Overcast Stitch, and Tent Stitch Instructions: Follow chart and use required stitches to work Large Heart. Follow charts and use required stitches to work one Small Rose Heart for each granddaughter and one Small Blue Heart for each grandson. Complete backgrounds with ecru Tent Stitches as shown on charts. Use ecru Overcast Stitches to cover unworked edges. Use the alphabet and grid below to chart each grandchild&#8217;s name on a separate</p>
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<p>piece of tracing paper. Center name along placement line on one Small Heart chart. Secure with removable tape. Use rose to stitch each granddaughter&#8217;s name on a Small Rose Heart. Use blue to stitch each grandson&#8217;s name on a Small Blue Heart. To attach each Small Heart to Large Heart, cut ribbon to desired length and glue ends of ribbon<br />
to wrong side of Small Heart and Large Heart. For hanger, glue saw tooth hanger<br />
to wrong side of Large Heart.</p>
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		<title>Hair Accessories</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2009 23:10:03 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Here&#8217;s a new idea for plastic canvas &#8211; fashion accessories for your hair! This stylish set offers four pretty pieces&#8217; to top off your wardrobe, what a clever idea! Headband Size: 1-1/4&#8243;w Large Barrette Size: 4-1/2&#8243; w x 2-3/8&#8243; h Small Barrette Size: 3-1/4 &#8220;w x 1-3/8 &#8221; h Comb Size: 3-7/8&#8243; w x 1-1/2&#8243; [...]]]></description>
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<p>Here&#8217;s a new idea for plastic canvas &#8211; fashion accessories for your hair! This stylish set offers four pretty pieces&#8217;<br />
to top off your wardrobe, what a clever idea!<br />
<strong>Headband</strong> Size: 1-1/4&#8243;w<br />
Large Barrette Size: 4-1/2&#8243; w x 2-3/8&#8243; h<br />
Small Barrette Size: 3-1/4 &#8220;w x 1-3/8 &#8221; h<br />
Comb Size: 3-7/8&#8243; w x 1-1/2&#8243; h<br />
<strong>Supplies</strong>: Worsted weight yarn (refer to color key) one 10-1/2&#8243; x 13-1/2&#8243; sheet of 7 mesh plastic canvas, #16 tapestry<br />
needle, 43 &#8211; 4mm silver beads, 3/4 &#8220;w plastic headband, 3-1/2 &#8220;w hair comb, 3&#8243; I and 4&#8243; I barrette fasteners, clear-drying craft glue, felt, sewing needle, and thread<br />
<strong>Stitches Used</strong>: Backstitch, Cross Stitch, Gobelin Stitch, and Overcast Stitch<br />
<strong>Instructions</strong>: Follow charts and use required stitches to work piece. Use sewing needle and thread to attach one silver bead to piece at each <strong>x</strong><br />
<strong>For Headband only</strong>: For Bottom, cut a piece of plastic canvas 85 x 8 threads. (Note: Bottom is not worked.) Use black to<br />
join Top to Bottom along short edges. Place plastic headband between Top and Bottom. Use black to join Top to Bottom along unworked edges, easing pieces to form headband shape .<br />
<strong>For Barrettes only</strong>: Cut felt slightly smaller than barrette and glue to wrong side of stitched piece. Glue barrette fastener to center of felt.<br />
<strong>For Comb only</strong>: For Back cut a piece of plastic canvas 24 x 10 threads. Work Back with red Tent Stitches. With wrong sides together, use red to join Front to Back along unworked edges of Front. Insert comb into opening and glue opening closed .</p>
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Designed by Celia Lange.</p>
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		<title>Lunchtime Fun</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2009 19:06:44 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Carrying a lunch to school can be lots of fun with this colorful lunch sack! Stitched with bright designs, our unique tote features convenient handles that are just right for little ones to hold Size: 5 -1/2 &#8220;w x 10 -1/4 &#8220;h x 3 -1/8&#8243; d Supplies: Worsted weight yarn (refer to color key), two [...]]]></description>
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<p>Carrying a lunch to school can be lots of fun with this colorful lunch sack! Stitched with bright designs, our unique tote features convenient handles that are just right for little ones to hold<br />
Size: 5 -1/2 &#8220;w x 10 -1/4 &#8220;h x 3 -1/8&#8243; d<br />
Supplies: Worsted weight yarn (refer to color key), two l0-1/2&#8243; X 13-1/2&#8243; sheets of<br />
7 mesh plastic canvas, and #16 tapestry needle<br />
Stitches Used: Backstitch, Gobelin Stitch, Overcast Stitch, and Tent Stitch</p>
<p>Instructions: For sturdier handle, place Handle Support behind handle on Front/Back. Match edges and hold pieces together while stitching through both thicknesses. Follow charts and use required stitches to work Sides. For Bottom, cut a piece of plastic canvas<br />
36 x 21 threads. Work Bottom with blue Tent Stitches. Use color to match stitching area to join Front and Back to Sides. Use blue to join Bottom to Front, Back, and Sides. Fold down sections of Sides and use blue to join sections where indicated by heavy black lines.</p>
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Designed by Dick Martin.</p>
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		<title>Bath Elegance</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2009 17:52:37 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Beautify your bath with these graceful accessories: Holding bath beads or adorning a basket of greenery the elegant swans give the room a touch of tranquility. The easy-to-make basket trimmed with ribbons and lace offers a lovely caddy for potpourri or extra bath essentials. SUPPLIES FOR ENTIRE SET: Worsted weight yarn (refer to color key), [...]]]></description>
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<strong>Beautify your bath</strong> with these graceful accessories: Holding bath beads or adorning a basket of greenery the elegant swans give the room a touch of tranquility. The easy-to-make basket trimmed with ribbons and lace offers a lovely caddy for potpourri or extra bath essentials.<br />
<strong>SUPPLIES FOR ENTIRE SET</strong>: Worsted weight yarn (refer to color key), two 10-1/2&#8243; X 13-1/2&#8243; sheets of clear 7 mesh plastic canvas, one 10-1/2&#8243; x 13-1/2 &#8221; sheet of white 7 mesh plastic canvas #16 tapestry needle, 26&#8243; of l-1/4 w beading eyelet, 1-1/4 yds of  3/8 &#8220;w ribbon, and 24&#8243; of 1/8&#8243;w ribbon<br />
<strong>STITCHES USED FOR ENTIRE SET:</strong><br />
Backstitch, Gobelin Stitch, Overcast Stitch, and Tent Stitch<br />
<strong>BASKET</strong><br />
Size: 4-5/8&#8243;w x 6&#8243;h x 37/8&#8243;d Instructions: For Short Sides, cut two pieces of white plastic canvas 26 x 21 threads each. For Long Sides, cut two pieces of white plastic canvas 31 x 21 threads each. For Handle, cut a piece of white plastic canvas 7 x 51 threads. For Bottom, cut a piece of white plastic canvas 31 x 26 threads. Use white to join pieces. Join Long Sides to Short Sides along short edges. Join Bottom to Sides. Refer to photo to lace Handle on Long Sides and tack in place. Use white Overcast Stitches to cover unworked<br />
edges of Sides, joining Handle as you work. Cut a 28&#8243; length of 3/8&#8243; w ribbon. Refer to photo to thread ribbon through beading eyelet. Glue beading eyelet to Handle and around top edge of Sides. Cut remaining 3/8&#8243; w ribbon in half. Tie each length of ribbon in a bow. Refer to photo and use white yarn to tack bows to Long Sides<br />
<strong>SWAN</strong><br />
Size: 6-1/4 &#8220;w x 4-1/2&#8243;h Instructions: Follow charts and use required stitches to work Side A and Wing A. Use white Overcast Stitches to cover unworked edges. Use white and match ♦&#8217;s and <a href="http://www.pattern-making.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/wwwpattern-makingcom08-apr-01-16235.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-2990" title="wwwpattern-makingcom08-apr-01-16235" src="http://www.pattern-making.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/wwwpattern-makingcom08-apr-01-16235.jpg" alt="" width="26" height="27" /></a>&#8216;s to tack Wing A to Side A at <a href="http://www.pattern-making.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/wwwpattern-makingcom03-apr-04-1313.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-2991" title="wwwpattern-makingcom03-apr-04-1313" src="http://www.pattern-making.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/wwwpattern-makingcom03-apr-04-1313.jpg" alt="" width="21" height="22" /></a>&#8216;s and <a href="http://www.pattern-making.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/wwwpattern-makingcom08-apr-01-16236.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-2992" title="wwwpattern-makingcom08-apr-01-16236" src="http://www.pattern-making.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/wwwpattern-makingcom08-apr-01-16236.jpg" alt="" width="26" height="27" /></a> s. Refer to photo to tie 1/8&#8243;w ribbon in a bow around neck. Refer to photo for finishing ideas.<br />
<strong>SWAN DISH</strong><br />
Size: 6-1/4&#8243;w x 4-1/2 &#8220;h x 1-3/4 &#8220;d<br />
Instructions: Follow charts and use required stitches to work Swan Dish pieces. Use white and match ♦&#8217;s and <a href="http://www.pattern-making.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/wwwpattern-makingcom08-apr-01-16233.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-2986" title="wwwpattern-makingcom08-apr-01-16233" src="http://www.pattern-making.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/wwwpattern-makingcom08-apr-01-16233.jpg" alt="" width="26" height="27" /></a>&#8216;s to tack Wing A to Side A at ♦&#8217;s and <a href="http://www.pattern-making.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/wwwpattern-makingcom08-apr-01-16234.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-2987" title="wwwpattern-makingcom08-apr-01-16234" src="http://www.pattern-making.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/wwwpattern-makingcom08-apr-01-16234.jpg" alt="" width="26" height="27" /></a>&#8216;s. Use white and match <a href="http://www.pattern-making.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/wwwpattern-makingcom06-apr-01-16221.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-2988" title="wwwpattern-makingcom06-apr-01-16221" src="http://www.pattern-making.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/wwwpattern-makingcom06-apr-01-16221.jpg" alt="" width="22" height="28" /></a> &#8216;s and <a href="http://www.pattern-making.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/wwwpattern-makingcom15-apr-01-1641.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-2989" title="wwwpattern-makingcom15-apr-01-1641" src="http://www.pattern-making.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/wwwpattern-makingcom15-apr-01-1641.jpg" alt="" width="22" height="19" /></a>&#8216;s to tack Wing B to Side B at 1&#8242;s and x&#8217;s. Match <a href="http://www.pattern-making.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/wwwpattern-makingcom09-apr-01-16231.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-2983" title="wwwpattern-makingcom09-apr-01-16231" src="http://www.pattern-making.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/wwwpattern-makingcom09-apr-01-16231.jpg" alt="" width="28" height="28" /></a>&#8216;s and <a href="http://www.pattern-making.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/wwwpattern-makingcom14-apr-01-16381.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-2985" title="wwwpattern-makingcom14-apr-01-16381" src="http://www.pattern-making.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/wwwpattern-makingcom14-apr-01-16381.jpg" alt="" width="21" height="21" /></a> s to join Sides to Bottom along unworked edges of Bottom. Join Side A to Side B along unworked edges. Refer to photo to tie 1/8&#8243;w ribbon in a bow around neck</p>
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<p>Basket designed by Ellen Ruger.<br />
Swan and Swan Dish designed by<br />
<strong><a href="http://www.koolerdesign.com/index.aspx" target="_blank">Kooler Design Studio.</a></strong></p>
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		<description><![CDATA[A bouquet  of flowers bursts into bloom on this colorful springtime wreath. Hung on a door or in a window, these pretty buds are a lovely way to greet the season! Size: 9-5/8&#8243;w x 9-5/8&#8243;h Supplies: Worsted weight yarn (refer to color key), one 10-5/8&#8243; x 13-5/8&#8243; sheet of 7 mesh plastic canvas, #16 tapestry [...]]]></description>
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<p><strong>A bouquet  of flowers bursts into bloom on this colorful springtime wreath. Hung on a door or in a window, these pretty buds are a lovely way to greet the season! </strong><br />
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Size</strong>: 9-5/8&#8243;w x 9-5/8&#8243;h Supplies: Worsted weight yarn (refer to color key), one 10-5/8&#8243; x 13-5/8&#8243; sheet of 7 mesh plastic canvas, #16 tapestry needle, sawtooth hanger, sewing needle, and thread Stitches Used: Backstitch, French Knot, Gobelin Stitch, Overcast Stitch, and Tent Stitch Instructions: Follow charts and use required stitches to work Wreath and Flowers, Match +&#8217;s and Q &#8216;s and use yellow to tack each Flower to Wreath.<br />
For hanger, use sewing needle and thread to sew sawtooth hanger to wrong side of stitched piece.</p>
<p><strong>Designed by Dick Martin</strong></p>
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