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      <title>Sew a Trio of Hair Accessories</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 13 Jan 2021 00:00:00 -0800</pubDate>
      <author>Lesley Ware</author>
      <description><![CDATA[Add unique style to your outfits and fix any wonky hair days by making your own fun hair accessories. Lesley Ware, author of three sewing and fashion books and a fashion-as-self-care advocate, will show you how easy it is to hand-sew scrunchies, headbands, and bow clips - no sewing machine required. You&#39;ll also learn how to work with elastic for a perfect fit. After you master the basics, you can get creative with modifying your hair accessories and adding your own spin. Make one to match any mood or style and wow your friends with some extra special presents.]]></description>
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      <title>Thread Painting: Embroider Evergreen Trees</title>
      <link>http://www.creativebug.com/classseries/single/thread-painting-embroider-evergreen-trees</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 16 Dec 2020 00:00:00 -0800</pubDate>
      <author>Anna Hultin of OlanderCO Embroidery</author>
      <description><![CDATA[With its layered leaves and dimensional colors, the forest has always sparked the imagination of&nbsp;Colorado artist Anna Hultin of OlanderCO Embroidery. In this class, Anna will teach you how to embroider a trio of iconic North American evergreen trees: the Douglas Fir, the Rocky Mountain Juniper, and the California Redwood. &nbsp;After explaining traditional embroidery stitches, Anna then demonstrates an innovative way to use them in a style called thread painting, where stitches are approached like paint strokes on a canvas. From transferring the pattern to fabric to stitching identifying labels on your finished trees, you&rsquo;ll learn everything necessary to complete a stitched sampler of beautiful evergreens.]]></description>
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      <title>Embroidered Florals</title>
      <link>http://www.creativebug.com/classseries/single/embroidered-florals</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2020 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
      <author>Lauren from Lark Rising Embroidery</author>
      <description><![CDATA[Learn a contemporary embroidery project that works a bit like a fill stitch sampler. Lauren Holton of Lark Rising Embroidery brings her wildly popular designs to life with an arrangement of textures that she demonstrates how to create. With Lauren&#39;s expert instruction and helpful tips, you&#39;ll leave this class having completed a beautiful piece of home decor and will have a wealth of fill stitches to incorporate into future embroidery projects.]]></description>
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      <title>Botanical Leaf Embroidery</title>
      <link>http://www.creativebug.com/classseries/single/botanical-leaf-embroidery</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2020 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
      <author>Lauren from Lark Rising Embroidery</author>
      <description><![CDATA[Learn different ways to stitch leaves and combine them together into beautiful bouquets of embroidery in this contemporary botanical design class. Lauren of Lark Rising Embroidery demonstrates how to transfer designs onto fabric, then how to combine straight stitching with satin stitches and the herringbone leaf stitch to create textural designs. The included pattern prettily illustrates the elegance achievable with very simple satin stitches.&nbsp;]]></description>
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      <title>Sew a Dresden Plate Pillow</title>
      <link>http://www.creativebug.com/classseries/single/sew-a-dresden-plate-pillow</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2020 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
      <author>Michele Muska</author>
      <description><![CDATA[Use your patchwork piecing skills without committing to a full-sized quilt with expert sewist Michele Muska&#39;s Dresden Plate pillow class. Learn how to use an acrylic template to make your Dresden Plate, then work hand and machine-quilted details to add texture. Finish by making your own piping and sewing the pillow envelope-style.]]></description>
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      <title>Landscape Embroidery</title>
      <link>http://www.creativebug.com/classseries/single/landscape-embroidery</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2020 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
      <author>Lauren from Lark Rising Embroidery</author>
      <description><![CDATA[Embroidery artist Lauren Holt of Lark Rising makes a sophisticated countryside scene by varying shades and stitches. Sew along as she creates an intriguing depth of field by varying thread color and layering simple shapes, piece by piece. The class comes with a downloadable PDF pattern and thread guide, but you&rsquo;ll be inspired to use these principles to explore exciting landscapes of your own.]]></description>
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      <title>Marbled Embroidery</title>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2020 00:00:00 -0800</pubDate>
      <author>Lauren from Lark Rising Embroidery</author>
      <description><![CDATA[Embroidery pattern designer Lauren Holton of Lark Rising shares her technique for creating one of her most popular designs. Her signature marbled effect looks complex to make, but all you need is satin stitch and a bit of time. Learn how to fade in and out of different shades of thread to create a modern motif with a gorgeous array of color.]]></description>
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      <title>Sew a Reversible Table Runner</title>
      <link>http://www.creativebug.com/classseries/single/sew-a-reversible-table-runner</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 13 Nov 2019 00:00:00 -0800</pubDate>
      <author>Michele Muska</author>
      <description><![CDATA[With decades of experience as a professional sewist, there&rsquo;s still nothing Michele Muska loves more than sewing for the home. Use an 18 degree template to make a Dresden Plate, then quilt using both hand and machine. You&rsquo;ll use heat-resistant batting to make the runner table-safe and will finish by making your own fabric bias tape. Choose your favorite fabrics to customize your runner for any season.]]></description>
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      <title>Embroidered Constellations</title>
      <link>http://www.creativebug.com/classseries/single/embroidered-constellations</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 15 May 2019 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
      <author>Faith Hale</author>
      <description><![CDATA[Bring the night sky into your home with hand-embroidered zodiac constellations.&nbsp;Crafter Faith Hale demonstrates you two methods of transferring the patterns included in the class PDF, then how to work the star stitch and the straight stitch using metallic thread.&nbsp;<br />
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      <title>Design Your Own Needlepoint Canvas</title>
      <link>http://www.creativebug.com/classseries/single/design-your-own-needlepoint-canvas</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 25 Apr 2018 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
      <author>Anna Maria Horner</author>
      <description><![CDATA[Love needlepoint? Want to follow your own creative vision rather than stitch a printed needlepoint canvas? Anna Maria Horner teaches you how to design your own! Starting with an artwork reference of your choice, you&rsquo;ll learn how match your tapestry wool and paint colors to your artwork. Anna Maria then shows you how to trace and paint the design onto your needlepoint canvas, creating your very own custom needlepoint kit.<br />
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Want to learn how to needlepoint? Watch <a href="https://www.creativebug.com/classseries/single/needlepoint-sampler">Anna Maria&rsquo;s class</a> on Creativebug.]]></description>
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      <title>Sashiko Sewing</title>
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      <link>http://www.creativebug.com/classseries/single/sashiko-sewing</link>
      <pubDate>Tue, 16 Jan 2018 00:00:00 -0800</pubDate>
      <author>Lisa Solomon</author>
      <description><![CDATA[Learn how one stitch can provide you with inspiration for a lifetime of creative practice. Using the running stitch as a base, mixed media artist Lisa Solomon shows you the Japanese tradition of sashiko stitching as well as a plethora of ideas for creative and practical use. You&rsquo;ll learn how to work with traditional patterns (or make your own designs based on a grid layout) to make decorative pieces or mend and patch garments. No matter the method you choose, you&rsquo;ll find that sashiko is a great way to slow down and stitch with intention, creating beauty from simplicity.&nbsp;]]></description>
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      <title>Sew a Needlepoint Tote</title>
      <link>http://www.creativebug.com/classseries/single/sew-a-needlepoint-tote</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 30 Aug 2017 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
      <author>Anna Maria Horner</author>
      <description><![CDATA[So often, needlepoint treasures find their way into thrift stores or the back of the closet, never to see the light of day. In this class, Anna Maria Horner shows you how to give needlepoint tapestries new life by turning them into beautiful, functional tote bags. Anna Maria leads you through each step, from blocking and trimming your needlepoint to adding accent fabric, boxed corners and decorative pompoms. For those who want to make their own needlepoint from scratch, learn how with this excellent <a href="https://www.creativebug.com/classseries/single/needlepoint-sampler">needlepoint sampler </a>class taught by Anna Maria herself.<br />
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      <title>Free-form Needlepoint Sampler</title>
      <link>http://www.creativebug.com/classseries/single/needlepoint-sampler</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 21 Jun 2017 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
      <author>Anna Maria Horner</author>
      <description><![CDATA[Anna Maria Horner ushers in a new era of modern needlepoint in this foundational course. Anna gets you started with the basic stitches, then shows how to fill in your sampler with decorative geometric and floral stitches. You&rsquo;ll learn how to customize your layout, adapting stitches to fill space and introducing new colors along the way. In the end, you&#39;ll have the skills to create and compose any needlepoint project.]]></description>
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      <title>Hand-Stitched Appliqué Quilts</title>
      <link>http://www.creativebug.com/classseries/single/hand-stitched-applique-quilt-tops</link>
      <pubDate>Thu, 25 Feb 2016 00:00:00 -0800</pubDate>
      <author>Carolyn Friedlander</author>
      <description><![CDATA[Return to slow, thoughtful hand stitching with this pretty skill-building class by Carolyn Friedlander. With a nod to the symmetry and style of Hawaiian quilting, you will create your appliqu&eacute;&nbsp;piece like a paper snowflake and arrange it on your fabric background. Carolyn teaches you how to baste your appliqu&eacute;&nbsp;piece by hand, how to stitch inside and outside curves and points, and how to efficiently remove basting stitches.&nbsp;This technique is perfect for making individual blocks or larger designs for show-stopping quilts.<br />
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      <title>Stamped and Sewn Valentine's Pouches</title>
      <link>http://www.creativebug.com/classseries/single/stamped-and-sewn-valentines-pouches</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 27 Jan 2016 00:00:00 -0800</pubDate>
      <author>Courtney Cerruti</author>
      <description><![CDATA[Make Valentine&rsquo;s Day extra special with this sweet and simple felt pouch. Courtney Cerruti shows you how to create hand-sewn felt envelopes for stashing treats and love notes, complete with stamped motifs and contrasting yarn embellishments for extra cuteness. Best of all, included with this class are printable Valentine&rsquo;s&mdash;the perfect size to slip into your finished felt pouch.<br />
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      <title>Hand-Stitched Deer Ornament</title>
      <link>http://www.creativebug.com/classseries/single/hand-stitched-deer-ornament</link>
      <pubDate>Tue, 24 Nov 2015 00:00:00 -0800</pubDate>
      <author>Courtney Cerruti</author>
      <description><![CDATA[Adding a new ornament to the tree every year is a wonderful Christmas tradition, and it is even better when an ornament is made by hand. Courtney Cerruti demonstrates how to create a rustic fawn ornament using felt, simple embroidery and hand stitching. You will want to make this sweet project for all of your loved ones.]]></description>
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      <title>Hand Sew an Easter Chick Softie and Basket</title>
      <link>http://www.creativebug.com/classseries/single/hand-sew-an-easter-chick-softie-and-basket</link>
      <pubDate>Sun, 15 Feb 2015 00:00:00 -0800</pubDate>
      <author>Kata Golda</author>
      <description><![CDATA[In this class, Alison shares two hand-stitched projects&mdash;a sweet stuffed chick and a companion Easter basket. The egg-shaped chicks are a cinch to stitch and stuff, and the basket comes together with just a few rows of sewing. Whip up a batch in neutral colors and display them in an egg carton for whimsical Easter d&eacute;cor. Or fill the Easter baskets with pastel colored chicks and candy for a classic Easter presentation.]]></description>
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      <title>Hand Sew Farm Animal Finger Puppets</title>
      <link>http://www.creativebug.com/classseries/single/hand-sew-farm-animal-finger-puppets</link>
      <pubDate>Thu, 11 Dec 2014 00:00:00 -0800</pubDate>
      <author>Kata Golda</author>
      <description><![CDATA[Learn how to make a whole gang of farm animal finger puppets with Alison of Kata Golda. Templates are included to make a dog, cat, pig, chick, and bunny, and each finger puppet is made the same way &ndash; with two pieces of felt and a few simple stitches. But the cute hand-stitched faces and little details are what give each farm animal their distinctive traits. Alison shares tips for free-hand stitching the features, and demonstrates how to sew the front to the back with blanket stitch.]]></description>
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      <title>Hand Sewn Felt Baby Booties</title>
      <link>http://www.creativebug.com/classseries/single/hand-sewn-felt-baby-booties</link>
      <pubDate>Tue, 18 Nov 2014 00:00:00 -0800</pubDate>
      <author>Kata Golda</author>
      <description><![CDATA[Learn how to make adorable hand-stitched baby booties with Kata Golda. Working with soft wool felt and embroidery floss, you&rsquo;ll cut out the pieces and construct the shoes with a decorative blanket stitch. These simple, classic booties are cozy and functional, making them the perfect gift for a newborn baby or mom-to-be.&nbsp;]]></description>
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      <title>Hand Sew Springtime Bunny and Carrot Softies</title>
      <link>http://www.creativebug.com/classseries/single/hand-sew-springtime-bunny-and-carrot-softies</link>
      <pubDate>Thu, 06 Nov 2014 00:00:00 -0800</pubDate>
      <author>Kata Golda</author>
      <description><![CDATA[In this class, Alison shares her method for hand-stitching a sweet little bunny with a companion carrot softie. Only a few stitches are required to complete these adorable dolls &ndash; satin stitch, running stitch, and blanket stitch &ndash; and Alison shares tips for how to work the stitches successfully. Templates are provided to make a large and small bunny, both of which are sewn exactly the same way. Have fun stitching up a little springtime bunny family, and don&rsquo;t forget to sew a carrot or two for them to munch on while you&rsquo;re at it.]]></description>
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      <title>Felt Flower Headband</title>
      <link>http://www.creativebug.com/classseries/single/felt-flower-headband</link>
      <pubDate>Tue, 04 Nov 2014 00:00:00 -0800</pubDate>
      <author>Annabel Wrigley</author>
      <description><![CDATA[This pretty and sweet adornment adds a midsummer night&#39;s feel to any season. Working with felt in bright color combinations creates a wearable bouquet of plush happiness &ndash; but you can equally create a bracelet, garlands, or decorate the edge of a lampshade. Beads add texture to the bohemian feel of this project.]]></description>
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      <title>Hand Sew a Teddy Bear</title>
      <link>http://www.creativebug.com/classseries/single/hand-sew-a-teddy-bear</link>
      <pubDate>Thu, 29 May 2014 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
      <author>Kata Golda</author>
      <description><![CDATA[Alison Kaplan of Kata Golda shares her signature pattern for making a classic teddy bear. This cuddly bear is stitched up entirely by hand using wool felt and a few easy stitches. Alison shows you how to make each stitch, and gives helpful tips for freehand stitching faces and letters. Templates are provided to make a bear and a bunny, both of which are sewn exactly the same way. And don&rsquo;t forget to sew up a little wardrobe for your buddy using the overalls and dress templates.&nbsp;]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 15 Dec 2013 00:00:00 -0800</pubDate>
      <author>Kata Golda</author>
      <description><![CDATA[Make a foxy, felty stocking that will adorn your mantle for many Christmases to come. Alison of Kata Golda walks you through cutting and assembling the stocking and adding cute, mischievous features including perky ears and a bushy tail. Finish with a personalized star and you&rsquo;ll be ready to hang your stocking with care.&nbsp;]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 14 Nov 2013 00:00:00 -0800</pubDate>
      <author>Kata Golda</author>
      <description><![CDATA[Mark each day of December with an heirloom advent calendar. Alison of Kata Golda shares templates and tips for hand stitching charming details on plush wool felt. Little pockets hide holiday treasures, and all the elements come together to create an interactive calendar that will be cherished year after year.]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 20 Aug 2013 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
      <author>Annabel Wrigley</author>
      <description><![CDATA[Cross-stitch will appeal to new generations of crafters with Annabel&rsquo;s modern and feminine take on this classic. Oversized gingham makes a natural &ldquo;map&rdquo; to follow when creating the stitches, and bright embroidery floss ups the cool factor. Annabel provides templates for the letters, but you can also create other shapes and designs to make a custom wall art installation.]]></description>
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      <title>Stitched Rose Embellishment</title>
      <link>http://www.creativebug.com/classseries/single/stitched-rose-embellishment</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 12 Jul 2013 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
      <author>Anna Maria Horner</author>
      <description><![CDATA[Add an element of handwork and romanticism to store-bought clothing with this needlepoint project. Anna introduces you to waste canvas, a fabric that allows you to add a design to any clothing or material. This technique will have you seeing the potential for embellishing all kinds of clothing and materials, especially in this juicy color palette.]]></description>
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      <title>Modern Doily</title>
      <link>http://www.creativebug.com/classseries/single/modern-doily</link>
      <pubDate>Thu, 02 May 2013 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
      <author>Anna Maria Horner</author>
      <description><![CDATA[Anna Maria Horner puts a contemporary spin on the traditional doily, showing you how to create concentric rings of running stitches in a beautiful spectrum of colors. The project is terrific for practicing and refining your hand sewing skills &ndash; plus you&rsquo;ll have the satisfaction of hand stitching a modern heirloom.&nbsp;]]></description>
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      <link>http://www.creativebug.com/classseries/single/woodland-wall-hanging</link>
      <pubDate>Mon, 08 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
      <author>Kata Golda</author>
      <description><![CDATA[This interactive wall hanging is a sweet and cozy home for Kata Golda&rsquo;s Nature Pals. It&rsquo;s cleverly designed and stitched so secret pockets tuck into the landscape. You&rsquo;ll learn the backstitch, running stitch, whip-stitch and double running stitch, and the project offers plenty of opportunities to practice your hand stitching. Then the entire wall hanging is machine stitched for a snug and adorable addition to any child&rsquo;s room and imagination.]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 04 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
      <author>Kata Golda</author>
      <description><![CDATA[<a href="http://www.katagolda.com/collections/diy-kits/products/materials-kit-for-creativebug-project-nature-pals" target="_blank">BUY THE KIT</a><br />
These charming nature pals are perfect for little hands to grab onto and cherish. They&rsquo;re made from wool felt, which doesn&rsquo;t fray so it&rsquo;s forgiving to work with and lovely to the touch. Alison from Kata Golda imbues these tiny critters with big personalities through her imaginative details. She shows how to sew them with a combination of hand stitching and machine sewing, in each design so you can create a trio of the plush, adorable nature pals.]]></description>
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      <title>Crochet Edge Scarf</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 28 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0800</pubDate>
      <author>Anna Maria Horner</author>
      <description><![CDATA[This lightweight scarf requires no sewing machine, so you can cut your fabric and dive right into adding your edging. Anna Maria will teach you how to blanket stitch around the edges and create a scalloped double crochet edging to flatter any outfit and wear in any season.<br />
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