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Handmade Christmas idea #4- Print your own Paper

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Last minute prep usually includes doing some wrapping, so why not carry on the handmade theme and print your own instead of buying...

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Crafty Christmas idea # 21- Make an i pad sleeve

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I pads are becoming the tech gadget of choice for lots of people. Whilst I love my boring black magnetic cover, i am...

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Handmade Christmas idea # 3 – Handmade stockings

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It doesn't matter wether you're a child or an adult, at Christmas we all love a stocking!Use up some scraps you've probably already...

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Reusable hand-warmers – a fab handmade gift idea

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re-usable microwavable hand warmers- a speedy hand made gift idea...

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Crafty Christmas idea # 18 – A sewing gift voucher

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Whilst it may seem like the preserve of the last minute shopper, gift vouchers are often a welcomed present. They allow the recipient...

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Crafty Christmas idea # 17 – A Clothkits project

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Whilst many folks would like to get crafty, it's difficult to know where to get started. Sewing can seem overwhelmimng, particularly the use...

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Crafty Christmas idea # 16- Make your own crackers

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This is such a fun project. Why have boring generic crackers when you can rustle up your own. Crackers are really a blank...

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Handmade Christmas ideas – Make some re-usable gift tags

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Re-usable fabric gift tags are an awesome idea! Make them in non Christmassy fabric and they can be used all year round.You need...

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Crafty Christmas idea # 13- a stash of Fabric

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I know very few stitchers that don't drool over fabric,so why not give them a stash for Christmas? It's tricky to choose fabric...

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Crafty Christmas idea # 11- Hand-sewn winter hearts

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Sewing kits are a great way to try something new, and get everything together without the hassle of looking for all the bits...

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Claire-Louise Hardie

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Learn to sew with me Claire-Louise Hardie, Former Sewing Producer for The Great British Sewing Bee. I'm an in person and online Sewing Educator who loves making clothes fit and inspiring beginners to get started. For almost 3 decades I've been a professional Freelance Costumer for stage and screen. I'm a Writer for the best selling "Love Sewing" Magazine and a an indie Pattern Maker

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