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COLLAR

Charmingmini

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Title: Games holderDesigner: Lisa Steed DaveyPage: 71Enlarge by 166%

Keep much-loved gadgetssafe on the move with thiscolourful console pouch.With pockets to store aNintendo DS plus games,it'll keep valuables safe andeasy to stow away.

DS POCKET

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darts

fold Title: Beaded collarDesigner: Corinne Bradd

Page: 24Enlarge by 125%

Add some sparkle to even the mostunderstated of outfits with a shimmering

Peter Pan-style collar. Use beads in colours tomatch your chosen outfit – or go for clear

glass or pearls for a vintage finish.

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a photocopier orscanner following

the percentageincrease for

each one

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Title: Vintage necklaceDesigner: Lisa Steed DaveyPage: 48Enlarge by 111%

Re-purpose long-forgottentreasures and add them to thisgorgeous vintage-style collarbase. Combining old with new inthe form of ribbons, trimmingsand covered buttons leads to astand-out look that can bedressed up or down.

Title: Quilted flamingo bagDesigner: Corinne BraddPage: 32Enlarge by 153%

Create this on-trend design usingfashionable statement prints andcoordinating cottons. Finish with apair of bamboo handles for a trulytropical look.

COLLAR

BAG FRONT

AND BACK

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Title: Hot water bottle coversDesigner: Lisa Steed DaveyPage: 68

Snuggle up with a soft hot water bottle when you choose from one ofour two designs. Created from three pieces, they are simple to createand would make the perfect gift this Christmas.

UPPER BACK

cut oneLOWER BACK

cut one

FRONT

cut one

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Collect&KeepCross StitchLibrary

Samplers make great wall hangings so,if you’re wanting to add touches of

handmade design to your living space,get cross stitching. Here are five home-inspired designs to get your

creative juices flowing...

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