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Dec

25

Happy Holidays from CRAFT

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CRAFT: Celebrate the Season

Happy Holidays from all of us here at CRAFT, including little Lucy and Lulu! We hope you have a wonderful time with family and friends today.

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Dec

24

And a Partridge in a Pear Tree

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I'm getting ready for a holiday dinner with my family, at one of my favorite cozy local spots, Rocker Oysterfeller's. I featured their spectacularly festive holiday cocktails last week, but I saved the best for last. Let's sing the line all together now, "...and a partridge in a pear tree!"

Partridge in a Pear Tree

1 oz Belle de Brillet Pear Liquor
1 oz Appelton Estate Blended Rum
½ oz Domaine de Canton Ginger Liquor
1 tsp Lemon juice
1 tsp egg white
Ice

Grated Nutmeg
Pear slice for garnishing

Shake all the ingredients in a cocktail shaker with ice. Strain into a martini glass. Top with a dash of grated nutmeg and a pear slice.

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Dec

24

Hand-carved Stekpyramide

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Crafty Mishmash introduces us to her vintage steckpyramide which are part of the German traditional Christmas decorations consisting of hand-carved wooden figures in a pyramid. When the candles heat up, the circular platforms start to spin!

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Dec

24

How-To: Photo to Fabric Portrait

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Stephanie the Multi-Tasking Mama is guest blogging on Crafty Chica, where she shows us how to convert a photo of a beloved pet into a fabric portrait suitable for a stocking or even framing!

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Dec

24

Vintage Haberdashery Themed Wreath

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The details in this vintage haberdashery themed wreath from Maximum Rabbit Designs are fantastic. Check out her blog post to read about all the special things she included on the wreath. I'm particularly fond of the tape measure rosettes.

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Dec

24

Gifts from Scraps of Fabric

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You can sew gifts from scraps of fabric. Follow these free patterns and projects that will only take scraps of fabric to make but will be appreciated far beyond they day the gift is received.

Dec

24

One Yard Apron

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This is a very simple to sew apron that only requires one yard of fabric. This free apron pattern features a drawstring waistband and patch pockets.

Dec

24

Free Useful Handbag Pattern

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A free sewing pattern and directions to sew a stylish, useful handbag in a fabric of your choice to make it your own, can be found here.

Dec

24

Sew A Hooded Scarf Sewing Project

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Here's a simple project to turn a strip of fabric in to a usable item

Dec

24

Free Versatile Bag Pattern

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Sew yourself a versatile fancy tote bag or spiffy pocketbook using the free pattern and directions for this bag that has a flat top with a gathered roomy pouch.