2009 – Page 4 – the long thread

November 30, 2009

Handmade for the Holidays

There’s still time to make your holiday gifts. Here are some fabric sales to get you started:

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Sew L.A. Fabric: 15% off for readers of The Long Thread. They have a great selection of designer and imported fabrics (see image above), including Echino, Lecien, Heather Ross, Joel Dewberry, Amy Butler and more. Enter code LONGTH09 at checkout (now through December 5).

Sew, Mama, Sew! is offering free shipping on all domestic orders today only.

J. Caroline Creative: 15% off through today with coupon code THANKS.

Plus some great sale fabrics from The Fabric Bar, Purl, Superbuzzy, Reprodepot and Fabricworm.

No time to make your gifts? Shop my handmade gift guide here.

November 29, 2009November 29, 2009

Handmade Gift of the Week

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Last week I bought this adorable doll from Luvaboo at a local craft fair. These dolls have velcro attached to the eyes and hands so that they can play peek-a-boo, give hugs, and hang around. Luvaboo does not have an online shop yet, but you can e-mail to buy a doll. My four-year-old handed over her Barbie in favor of this doll, so it was a big hit with the kids.

November 28, 2009November 28, 2009

Fa la la la Felt

Check out the new downloadable book from Lark Books — Fa la la la Felt. The book includes 45 decorations, ornaments and stockings made of your favorite material — felt! I’m excited to have three projects featured in the book. So if you’re ready to deck the halls, head over here and buy the book instantly for $14.95.

And as a special gift, Lark Books is offering a free tutorial for this cute little mushroom ornament from Cathy Gaubert. Click on the image below to download the .pdf file.

November 25, 2009November 25, 2009

Winner of Magpie Lovely Giveaway

Lucky #38, Kylie, is the winner of the gift certificate from Magpie Lovely. Be sure to check out Holly’s shop and order this week for holiday delivery!

November 23, 2009November 23, 2009

Elf Skittles

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Here’s a repeat project from last year, but a really sweet toy to make for the holidays — or modify to make a year-round version. Instructions are here. Or you could try the sewn version — bunny bowling — my project featured on Etsy’s blog last year. Those would be really cute as holiday mice.