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Are the Stars Out Tonight?
By Sheila Zent
Whip up an elegant, but easy, evening wrap in one night!
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Bandanna Bonanza
By Linda Turner Griepentrog
This simple summer project makes the perfect ground cover for watching fireworks on July Fourth or cozy comforter on a cool summer starlit night.
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Beaded Beauty Bag
By Janis Bullis
Select a solid-colored satin or a special-occasion fabric for this easy-to-make dressy evening bag. Consider making two -- one neutral and one black -- for any season of the year.
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Bedside Companions
By Carol Zentgraf
Accent your bedroom decor with nightstand accessories as handsome as they are helpful. An appliquéd monogram panel adds a personalized touch.
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Black & White in Bias
By Carol Zentgraf
Make a black and white shower curtain in linen fabric to match your monogrammed towel set for a clean, classic look in black and white.
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Buckle-Up Tote
By Karina Hittle of Artful Offerings at Artful-Offerings.com
Make a stylish statement when you sew this colorful summer tote. It's roomy enough for a day at the beach and will transition into nighttime fun with its bold bright colors.
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Embroidered Bed Linens
By Carol Zentgraf
Transform ordinary sheets into extra special designer sheets and pillowcases. If your sewing machine doesn't have embroidery capabilities, use a combination of zigzag stitches and pretty threads for designs.
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Hot Mama Jeans
By Phyllis Dobbs
Hand embroidery is a quick way to spice up denim. Try your hand at these simple-to-embroider designs inspired by the Southwest color palette and cuisine.
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Let Freedom Fly
By Carolyn Vagts
Encourage your neighborhood to vote this year by making a simple statement in red, white and blue. Great for July Fourth too!
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Monogrammed Towel Set
By Carol Zentgraf
Transform a set of ordinary hand towels into beautiful guest towels. It's easy when you embellish them with fabric, trims and a monogram.
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Picnic Blanket Tote
By Lynn Weglarz
Roll up your blanket and wrap this simple-to-sew tote around it. The tote has a hook-and-loop closure and a carrying strap to make toting your blanket a snap!
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Pool Cool Toy Bag
By Linda Turner Griepentrog
Corralling kids' bath toys or those for the backyard pool can be a challenge, but this friendly fish takes the job seriously.
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Re-Covered & Resurrected Chair Set
By Bev Shenefeld
What better way to say hello to summer than to stitch up this delectable chair cushion set. Whether you want to cover a pre-existing set or design your own, you'll love using vintage fabric or a preprinted panel fabric -- or check your stash, you never know what hidden treasures you'll find to stitch and enjoy.
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Redo-in-Red Denim Vest
By Bev Shenefield
Show your patriotic spirit when you redo a simple vest using red-and-white printed fabricor bandannas. Start with a purchased denim vest, and cut fabric overlays for designs. Sew simple, sew fun and sew fast.
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