Country Woman Crafts
NEW from the December/January 2010 Issue:
Country Woman Crafts Archive
Beaded Earrings!
These beaded earrings are as easy to make as they are lovely to wear.
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Birdhouse Valance
Experienced quilters, bring the outside in with this charming valance.
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Button Pin
When it comes to fashionable accents, this pin’s right on the button.
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Blueberry Necklace
The pick of the crop, this pretty necklace will add a fruitful flourish to any outfit.
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Care Bears
A caring crafter knits cuddly friends to comfort children in hard times.
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Care Bear Variation
Based on the basic Care Bear pattern at the left, this pattern transforms the craft into a little girl bear.
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Crocheted Plastic Bag Coasters
Inventiveness spills over in these clever drink coasters recycled from plastic bags.
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Chenille Rug
You can whip up a fun chenille rug out of the blue denim in your recycling basket.
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Denim Quilt
Revamp old pants into a denim-ite quilt! Get the instructions»
Dreamy Ring Pillow
This cushy craft will become a treasured memento from your wedding day.
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Easter Party Favor
...like this one, filled with tiny treats, certainly deserves a spot at your table.
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Easter Ribbon Egg
Get a jump on Easter crafting with a bunch of bunny favors and an elegant ribbon egg.
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Fall Centerpiece
Add a touch of country color to your fall table. Get the instructions»
Fall Flowers Afghan
BLOOMING with hues pretty enough to populate an autumn flower garden, Rosalie’s blanket surprisingly consists of yarn straight from her scrap pile.
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Fish Lights
Cast a cozy glow with a colorful string of fish-shaped lights made from recycled bottles.
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Folk Art Flag
This eye-catching craft is a suitable salute to summer’s patriotic holidays.
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Fragrant Sachet
This dainty sachet would make a sweet gift for your valentine—or even for yourself.
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Graduation Announcement
This homemade graduation keepsake is in a clever class by itself.
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Haunted House
Turn your Halloween table into a happy haunting ground by topping it with this eye-catching mansion. Get the recipe and boo-prints »
Leaf Cover
Ward off autumn’s chill with this well-seasoned spread—for a table, bed or your lap.
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Leafy Note Card
Turn over a new leaf and catch up with correspondence with this fun-for-fall note card.
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Ornament Frame
This keepsake frame, a kid-friendly project, gleams as brightly as the memories it holds.
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Painted Soap
This keepsake frame, a kid-friendly project, gleams as brightly as the memories it holds.
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Pear Card
You can wish friends a fruitful Yule with this cheery greeting card.
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Quilted Calendar Holder
Combine quilt blocks with a favorite photo to create a picture-perfect calendar holder.
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“Quilted” Tabletop
Try an off-the-wall approach to quilting by wallpapering a patchwork to your table.
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Salt Dough Ornaments
Learn how to make a basic salt dough recipe for ornaments »
Sand Castle Doorstop
Pump up your summer party or beach-themed decor with an enchanting long-lasting sand castle.
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Scarecrow
Invite a scarecrow to your yard.
Here’s how to build one »
School Spirit Key Rings
Express yourself “cheerfully” by making these personalized key rings with interchangeable charms.
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Snowman Snowflake
Look—it’s Frosty the Snowflake!
Here’s how to make one »
Sock Bunny
Ready for a bunny hug? Start stockin’ up on these crafty rabbits.
Make one or multiples »
Spider Cauldron
Scare up a batch of cute spider cauldrons for Halloween. Get the instructions»
Spring Chicken
Take a peek at a trio of fun projects that will keep you crafting from Valentine’s Day through Easter.
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Tom Turkey Hot Pads
Expect to gobble up compliments when you crochet these whimsical hot pads from designer Beverly M., Apache Junction, Arizona. These turkeys are sure to make a return appearance year after year.
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Turkey Napkin Holder
Put this bird to work on your holiday table,
holding the napkins.
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A Fab Jacket
Angel Afghan
Autumn Leaf Card
Bunny Bag
Card Box
Christmas Tree Pin
CD Spinner
Comforting Shawl
Cotton Bunnies
Diaper Cake
Funky Chickens
Lightbulb Snowman
Moose Ornament
Quilted Tea Cozy
“Ragger” the Cat