What's Inside the February 2007 Issue of Create and Decorate


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What's Inside the February 2007 Issue of Create & Decorate

Projects

	Needle Felted Hearts Strung across the hearth, a garland of needle felted hearts capture true country charm.
	Feather Stitch Pillow Victorian in nature, patchwork squares of pink, white and ecru fabrics are pieced in a pleasing pattern. Bringing together a medley of different textures is what makes this pillow exceptionally striking.
	Gingham Heart Pillow Very simple in style, our primitive pillow is full of charm and country character. The perfect way to add a little heart to your homestead.
	Love Birds Just in time for Valentine's Day, a wedding, or engagement, this card sends an elegant greeting to the love birds in your life. The best way to express your good wishes is with a handmade sentiment from the heart.
	Hooked Heart Rug Can you imagine February without hearts in all shapes and sizes? This year, hook a special mat of primitive hearts in honor of Valentine’s Day.
	Old Buttons & Big Hearts A medley of buttons and felt hearts grace a softy colored background on our old-fashioned table runner. What a wonderful way to show off your collection of vintage buttons.
	Scoop of Love Embellish an antique scoop with buttons and a heart and bring back memories of yesteryear.
	Wedding Book Frame Second-hand style shines in this keepsake wedding frame. The key is recycling an old book and embellishing with shades of white. A piece to cherish along with memories of a wedding!
	Robin & Hearts Rug "When the robins return, we begin thinking about Spring - a welcome sight after a long, hard winter."
	"Love Only You" Journal A handmade journal is both a functional and charming work of art. Personalize for a loved one and you have a unique way to send a Valentine wish from the heart.
	Homestead Heart Chase away the winter blues with a comforting wool heart. The charm of this piece is in its primitive, handmade look.
	Bouquet of Felted Flowers Anticipating the arrival of spring? Surround yourself with little luxuries such as a spring-inspired bouquet of flowers that won't fade away with the season.
	Willow Tree Basket Spread around the home, woven baskets provide comforting cabin style to your favorite living spaces. This one has a unique lid, painted with a willow tree design, inspired by nature.
	Primitive Church Dolls “This is my adaptation of church dolls. They were used to help restless children be entertained while in church."
	Bless This Home Samplers are country classics and this one will remind you to count your blessings each and every day.
	Skinny Décor Mats This collection of skinny table mats are a necessity for your farmhouse. Sized to fit narrower-style table tops, each is ideal for casual country entertaining.
	Goose Washboard If you favor country and primitive decorating, old-fashioned washboards are essential elements in the wash room. Our designer cleverly showcases a sweet little rug hooking on the top of this wooden charmer.
	Monogram Yo-Yo Pillow Winter is quilting and sewing season! Sew up a simple pillow and embellish with old time fabric yo-yos. To finish, keep in mind that monograms lend a handsome, personal touch.
	Snowman Valentine Pin "Just a cute little pin to wear for the end of winter and to celebrate a snowy Valentine’s Day. This little guy works up very quickly so you can make one for you and one for your best Valentine girlfriend. I used wool blend threads and worked the design through wool to create a woolly textured background."
	Winter Sap Bucket Making maple sugar is a New England tradition and the sap bucket is a familiar sight around the region. This little bucket is dressed up with a folk art theme and just waiting to be filled with all kinds of country treats.
	Folk Art Mitten Pocket Cozy plaid fabrics are a warm winter delight! Rebekah's fabric choices add casual country style to this mitten pocket, adorned with a friendly, folk art snowman.
	Woodland Cardinal Stool Small wooden footstools are among the many little comforts of home. Crimson red cardinals brighten up a bleak winter landscape and can bring that same cheery touch indoors when hooked on your favorite footstool.
	Rustic Cabin Stool The simple little addition of a custom hooked top can turn a drab old footstool into one of your favorite décor pieces.
	Snowman Make-Do Winter can be full of fun as snowmen in all shapes and sizes pop up both indoors and out. Each one becomes a unique surprise with the addition of a hat, scarf, and friendly facial features.
	Bag of Pinecones The season often provides inspiration for gift giving. So is the case for this woodland themed gift bag, the perfect size to wrap around a bottle of wine and some beeswax taper candles.
	Welcome Winter Skate A well loved, time worn ice skate is a great surface on which to paint a frosty snow scene. Drape outside by the front door on an old sled or garden bench and welcome in the joys of winter.
	In the Meadow... In the meadow you can build...a country-style snowman. Created from cozy wool felt and homespun fabrics, this snowman is a delight to build and really sets the stage for the upcoming season
	Country Snowfriend Hang this stuffed muslin snowman on the front door and a friendly face will be on hand to greet visiting friends and neighbors all season long.
	Nostalgic Wallhanging Add a sense of nostalgia to your décor with this retro-style wallhanging. Past and present come together when you showcase vintage images, cleverly displayed on a coordinating clipboard frame.
	Independence Day Parade Hip hip HOORAY!!!!!!!!!!! It’s time for the Independence Day parade! And this primitive little crow is ready to march proudly waving his flag!!
	Punch of Snow Pillow Snowmen can be built both outdoors and indoors this time of tear. A frosty snowman comes to life on a homespun pillow when created with a punch needle and thread.
	Matchstick Dispensers With candles being so popular these days, matches need to be close at hand. We’ve turned some unattractive matchboxes into unique country conversation pieces and the perfect hostess gift.
	Little Alphabet Sampler Samplers are traditional forms of needle art and seem to convey little bits of history. Inspired by tradition, Kelly stitches her sweet alphabet sampler with a brush and paint and captures some joy of childhood.
	Cozy Mittens Keep your fingers warm while it's cold outside by creating these punch needle mittens. A rich primitive palette and subtle texture will brighten your winter days.
	Winter Blessings Sled Old-fashioned sleds are charming symbols of the winter season. This mini replica of an antique toboggan is decked out with a seasonal saltbox, designed with the blessings of friends and family in mind.
	Scented Romance Here’s a fun idea--use your favorite scrapbooking supplies to cover a papier-mâché tote and tuck an air freshener inside. This bag will decorate your home while keeping any room freshly scented.
	Loop Fringe Hat & Mittens Keeping toasty warm while indoors will help you make the most of this frosty season. Simple touches of texture and color add unique charm to our loop fringe mittens and hat. Enjoy them all winter long.
Features
	Country Lanes Mary Jo Wylie: Wylie Primitive Designs
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