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The crafty lady behind the blog Handmade by Alissa is a pretty sweet sister. When her sib Cate moved into a new house with a very unfinished cement blocked patio, she decided to give it a much-needed facelift by sewing some cheerful cushions and pillows. She sewed one long cushion to run along the cement block bench, two arm rests, and a handful of throw pillows.
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Watching Project Runway every week gives me the itch to pull out my own sewing machine, no matter how dusty it is! I'm getting inspiration from the show and from the geeky crafts I'm constantly seeing.
I've also noticed an influx lately of new sewing machines that are simpler, with big graphic buttons (dare I say more Apple-like?) — my own is a Singer, and I truly believe that I was as willing to tackle learning how to use my sewing machine because of my tech-savviness.
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If you're an avid Casa reader, I'm sure you've heard of Amy Butler, whose textiles are all the rage these days. Aside from designing beautiful fabrics, Butler is also the author of Midwest Modern and Found Style, which I've told you about in the past. Her book, In Stitches ($12.48, reduced from $24.95), a collection of 25 sewing projects ranging from floor cushions to handbags, which includes inspiring photographs, easy-to-use pattern sheets, and how-to illustrations, along with descriptive text, is on sale at Kate's Paperie.
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Not only am I a techie fiend, but I'm a crafty gal to boot! That means that I love making things with my hands, not just filling them with shiny gadgets. Gimmie some credit here; I've shown you lots of ways that you can be crafty, too, from repurposing old favorites to making new cases for your tiny new iPods.
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If you've never sewn before, this is a great project to start you on your way. No machine is needed, as everything is hand sewn. Hand sewing is a great skill, as you can use it to complete simple repairs on clothing, from patching jeans to sewing on buttons to hemming skirts.
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Kristin from Sew Mama Sew has presented an adorable project just in time for the Easter bunny. She writes,
A couple of years ago I started sewing fabric eggs. I love the feel of them and so do kids.
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I love Lotta Jansdotter's super-easy and stylish sewing patterns. The former San Francisco resident is now cozily ensconced in her East Coast studio, sewing up a storm. I think Lotta's lovely space incorporates many of the organizational and style elements that readers used last week in our Casa Craving Challenge. 
If you entertain dreams of sewing like a fashion designer, you're in luck! On November 1, the sewing machines used by all of the Project Runway contestants are going to be available at Amazon.com, with prices starting at $500. The computerized machines by Brother allow beginners and experienced seamstress alike to easily piece together one-of-a-kind clothes. 
