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Frosty Friend Door Hangers

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 Hello! Today I'm sharing a design from Herrschners .  It's a bit past the winter season, but it's a good time to get a headstart on stitching them for yourself or a gift for friends. They are Frosty Friend Door Hangers : Frosty Friend Door Hanger Check back soon - I have a two more door hanger designs for kids' rooms coming up!   Have fun stitching!

Flower PIncushion for Gwen Studios

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 Hi everyone! Mother's Day is coming up and I have a cute flower pincushion bedecked with Gwen Studios ribbons. It's so simple, the kids can make this craft for their moms. Even if your Mom doesn't like to sew, this is a cheery decoration to hang on the wall or sit on a side table. Flower Pincushion This pincushion has a puffy fabric center made from a fabric circle.  I cut mine about 11" across. I used a lid to trace the circle. I used a bright yellow pin dot fabric but use whatever fabric you like or have. Sew a running stitch around the circle about 1/4" from the edge. Be sure to put a knot in the end to start. Pull up the running stitch to gather the circle. Stuff with Fiber Fill and tie the ends of the thread closing up the opening. The puffy center is about 5" across.  I cut a circle of felt for the back about 4 1/2" across.  This felt will back the center and the ribbons will be glued to it. Cut ribbons for two rows of loops around the circle.  I...