Head to the parade and jump on the float!  With this mask you are more than ready for Mardi Gras!

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Urban Threads has released a sweet new bird-and-love-letter design, FREE through Valentine’s Day! This pretty Victorian-style design can be downloaded for free in formats for machine embroidery, hand embroidery, and digital stock art, so no matter what your craft of choice, you can fall in love with this design and display it on something special for your sweetie or even a lovely treat for yourself.

It’s Friday night, you have just the right outfit but just can seem to pull the accessories together.  If accessories can make the outfit, why not make the accessories?

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I recently spent 10 days studying abroad with Kent State in London and Paris. One of the highlights of the trip for me was visiting the Victoria and Albert Museum. It showcases many famous pieces of art but I was especially focused on the fashion collection. The Royal College of Art showcases their senior graduate work there and it was very inspiring to see. The dress I have pictured is my favorite of the entire collection of graduate students. It has lace, and trims applied in almost a patchwork way all over this dress. There are even sections that they used pleating. From an up close perspective the construction was perfect. This dress was absolutely gorgeous.

This easy-to-make adorable embroidered heart table runner features heart designs created using built-in shapes in Designer’s Gallery CustomWorks II, and automatic stippling from Designer’s Gallery QuiltWorks II.

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Urban Threads just released a new free embroidery design that’ll crank up the volume! A little volume knob that goes all the way up to 11 will make a rad addition to messenger bags, shirts, throw pillows, and lots more rockin’ creations.

This downloadable design is available in two sizes for machine embroidery, hand embroidery, and digital stock art, FREE through Sunday, Jan. 24.

Consider it a thank-you to Urban Threadsters who are always rocking their own unique styles … and an invitation to newbies to get loud!

So, what are you waiting for, get your freebie now!

Silhouettes, simply elegant. Through history this poor-man’s portraits have enjoyed occasional peaks in popularity — and now is one of them.

In today’s market these solid outlines have taken on more than just a profile of a model. Today you see them of chandeliers, dining chairs, animals and insects, and trees and flowers. And, you see them used in multiple ways: as a fabric print, pillow, wall hanging, drapery, wallpaper, dishware, and jewelry.

So, here’s to you, Masters of the Outline, for taking some thing so simple and making such a bold statement.

Face the blustery winter weather with your own unique style.  This scarf is both warm and it makes your own unique fashion statement.

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These scarves are a great accent to any outfit.  The gift giving season is in full bloom this time of year.  What better to give, that a handmade gift from the heart?  These scarves look great and, they are also quick and easy to make.

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I want to wish everyone a very happy and creative new year. May creativity abound and may finish each project you start! If not, may you at least clean up some left over UFOs from last year.