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Sparkly Bells!

designsbysick — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 23:12:49 +0000

by Joy

This is the Applique Christmas Bell. I used Mylar instead of fabric for the Bell. It turned out beautiful. This is on a Kitchen Towel.

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Don’t Do It!

designsbysick — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 22:48:27 +0000

By SewMagical

I am usually careful, when I work on my projects, about where I place my straight pins. Either I place them away from my line of stitching, or I remove them as I come to them, before the presser foot and needle go over them.
Stitching over a pin can cause damage to

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Carry On (also known as Roll Along, Little Needles, Pt. 2)

designsbysick — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 22:03:45 +0000

by SewMagical

Here is the second part of the needle case project. We will make an accessory holder to go along with the needle case already made. (See: Click here to read more

A Great Aunt, in More Ways Than One!

designsbysick — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 22:49:39 +0000

by Cooky
I must be the time for “Aunts Making Blankets”. Rose’s quilt in the last newsletter is beautiful. I made this for my soon-to-be-born nephew/niece.

I am going to be a “Great-Aunt” again

My nephew and his wife are expecting their first child. The baby shower was right

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POTW – Horizon Landscapes

designsbysick — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 21:38:32 +0000

by Marlene Stewart

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Hide-a-way Cuff

designsbysick — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 20:26:31 +0000

by SewMagical

This project will make use of the leftover pillowcase hem from the walker caddy project from a couple of weeks ago.

Do you ever have to run out to the store, but don’t want to carry a purse?
Or maybe you use public transit and want to keep your fare handy, without

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Teen Picks – Applique or Badges

designsbysick — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 19:38:30 +0000

by Rhonda

These can be done as applique alone or as Badges.

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Foamy Needles?

designsbysick — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 19:38:03 +0000

by Lorie

I use the “foamies” found at your local discount stores. I use the star shape and pull one side down so it will temporarily stick on my machine. I write the size of needle I am using for that particular machine. When I change to a different needle, then it is easy to

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Old MacDonald Was a Puppet, E I E I O!!

designsbysick — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 19:37:33 +0000

by Judy

Here is a photo of Old MacDonald’s Farm finger puppets that I made for a Christmas present.
I especially liked how all the puppets fitted inside the barn. It was the first time that I had made this type of project.

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Christmas Traditions – Near and Far

designsbysick — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 00:40:01 +0000

by our Designs By SiCK customers and friends

The response was, once again, overwhelming! I have included all of the challenges and hope you enjoy reading each and every one…as I mentioned in the Newsletter – get a cup of your favorite beverage and sit back and relax.

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